Guidebook for New Orleans
Sightseeing
A beautiful, historic wooden bridge crossing Bayou St. John. A lovely place to sit with a picnic - especially at sunset.
Harding Drive
Harding DriveA beautiful, historic wooden bridge crossing Bayou St. John. A lovely place to sit with a picnic - especially at sunset.
This pocket park is a little haven - grab a drink from Canseco's grocery across the street and play you a game of chess.
17 locals recommend
Fortier Park
1399-1301 Mystery StreetThis pocket park is a little haven - grab a drink from Canseco's grocery across the street and play you a game of chess.
A really impressive and diverse collection of sculpture and just a beautiful park - a special highlight in City Park.
161 locals recommend
Sculpture Garden
1 Collins Diboll CirA really impressive and diverse collection of sculpture and just a beautiful park - a special highlight in City Park.
This is a wonderful place to be as the sun's going down. One of our favorite places in the world is underneath the "singing oak" - a huge tree between Wisner and Lelong full of resonant windchimes.
Big Lake Trail
This is a wonderful place to be as the sun's going down. One of our favorite places in the world is underneath the "singing oak" - a huge tree between Wisner and Lelong full of resonant windchimes.
If you want to learn about Mardi Gras Indians and Jazz Funerals, it's all in this little neighborhood museum. You may also get tipped off by the owner about the next second line or funeral.
143 locals recommend
Backstreet Cultural Museum
1531 Henriette Delille StIf you want to learn about Mardi Gras Indians and Jazz Funerals, it's all in this little neighborhood museum. You may also get tipped off by the owner about the next second line or funeral.
This church has the Tomb of the Unknown Slave in its grounds, for all the slaves across the nation buried in unmarked graves.
32 locals recommend
St Augustine's Catholic Church
1210 Governor Nicholls StThis church has the Tomb of the Unknown Slave in its grounds, for all the slaves across the nation buried in unmarked graves.
Lots of events happen here. This is where slaves gathered on Sundays to dance, sing and sell their wares.
49 locals recommend
Congo Square
701 N Rampart StLots of events happen here. This is where slaves gathered on Sundays to dance, sing and sell their wares.
There are a serious number of huge, old live oaks here. They're draped in Spanish moss. Special stuff.
McDonogh Oak, City Park
There are a serious number of huge, old live oaks here. They're draped in Spanish moss. Special stuff.
Such a great place to have a picnic - especially as the sun sets. The grass is so manicured and comfy. They also have giant swinging benches and it's surrounded by lovely date palms.
Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn
8 Victory AveSuch a great place to have a picnic - especially as the sun sets. The grass is so manicured and comfy. They also have giant swinging benches and it's surrounded by lovely date palms.
From the Quarter, walk over the levee and see the Mississippi and feel the breeze - beautiful in the dark as the bridge glitters. Just keep your wits about you for those who would scam a tourist.
51 locals recommend
Woldenberg Riverfront Park
1 Canal StFrom the Quarter, walk over the levee and see the Mississippi and feel the breeze - beautiful in the dark as the bridge glitters. Just keep your wits about you for those who would scam a tourist.
You can ride the ferry across the Mississippi to Algiers Point from here on the commuter ferry - it's a short and beautiful trip to a historic area of the parish. A favorite! $2 for peds/bikes.
32 locals recommend
Canal Street Ferry Terminal station
You can ride the ferry across the Mississippi to Algiers Point from here on the commuter ferry - it's a short and beautiful trip to a historic area of the parish. A favorite! $2 for peds/bikes.
This is one of the highest spots in New Orleans - not that you can see anything now the trees have grown. But there are trails in the woods here where you can feel like you've escaped the city.
LaBorde Lookout
1 Palm DrThis is one of the highest spots in New Orleans - not that you can see anything now the trees have grown. But there are trails in the woods here where you can feel like you've escaped the city.
This camping/outdoors store also rents kayaks and canoes. You can rent a tandem canoe for $40 per day if you want to explore Bayou St. John - you can go a few miles towards Lake Pontchartrain.
17 locals recommend
Massey's Kayak Rentals
509 N Carrollton AveThis camping/outdoors store also rents kayaks and canoes. You can rent a tandem canoe for $40 per day if you want to explore Bayou St. John - you can go a few miles towards Lake Pontchartrain.
A newly-completed pedestrian/bike path that runs from the neighborhood down to the French Quarter. A good way to avoid the cars.
90 locals recommend
Lafitte Greenway
North Prieur StreetA newly-completed pedestrian/bike path that runs from the neighborhood down to the French Quarter. A good way to avoid the cars.
Food Scene
If you are in town during lent, these folks have a mean fishfry on Fridays.
6 locals recommend
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
3368 Esplanade AveIf you are in town during lent, these folks have a mean fishfry on Fridays.
(Map location is wrong - it's down the street.) A New Orleans institution. A lovely place to stop and treat yourself to a gelato, or a coffee and cannoli.
256 locals recommend
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton Ave(Map location is wrong - it's down the street.) A New Orleans institution. A lovely place to stop and treat yourself to a gelato, or a coffee and cannoli.
A really affordable, authentic latin american food spot. The pupusas are great and the service is impeccable. A real favorite.
21 locals recommend
Taqueria Guerrero Mexico Inc
208 N Carrollton AveA really affordable, authentic latin american food spot. The pupusas are great and the service is impeccable. A real favorite.
Casual dining that's a little pricier but so worth it. There is a tree growing within this cozy, French gem. You won't be disappointed. Get a window seat and some moules frites.
314 locals recommend
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveCasual dining that's a little pricier but so worth it. There is a tree growing within this cozy, French gem. You won't be disappointed. Get a window seat and some moules frites.
This is a great authentic neighborhood spot serving local favorites. There's a small bar, frosted goblets of Abita, and food to fill you up.
86 locals recommend
Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar
3636 Bienville StThis is a great authentic neighborhood spot serving local favorites. There's a small bar, frosted goblets of Abita, and food to fill you up.
café NOMA
1 Collins Diboll CirA beautiful, airy place to stop for a really good coffee, or a light lunch.
Up late/early? Cafe au lait and beignets 24 hours a day! Who could ask for more? They do a cafe au lait slushy for when the weather gets warm. The cafe is in a beautiful setting.
221 locals recommend
Morning Call
56 Dreyfous DrUp late/early? Cafe au lait and beignets 24 hours a day! Who could ask for more? They do a cafe au lait slushy for when the weather gets warm. The cafe is in a beautiful setting.
Pushing the boat out? This is a nice fancy restaurant, but you can also grab a cocktail and a snack from the bar if you don't want to break the bank.
117 locals recommend
Ralph's On The Park
900 City Park AvePushing the boat out? This is a nice fancy restaurant, but you can also grab a cocktail and a snack from the bar if you don't want to break the bank.
A new, trendy Vietnamese-Louisiana fusion place. They have great cocktails, and a patio where they do spit-roasted pig.
146 locals recommend
MOPHO
514 City Park AveA new, trendy Vietnamese-Louisiana fusion place. They have great cocktails, and a patio where they do spit-roasted pig.
Coffee shop on the doorstep. They have a patio where you can get a coffee and wait on the streetcar. We like the Americano. They also have sandwiches and other light food.
90 locals recommend
The Bean Gallery
637 N Carrollton AveCoffee shop on the doorstep. They have a patio where you can get a coffee and wait on the streetcar. We like the Americano. They also have sandwiches and other light food.
Another late night spot. If everything else is closed, Bud's is open throughout the night. A popular place for greasy poboys and fries.
21 locals recommend
Bud's Broiler Restaurant
Another late night spot. If everything else is closed, Bud's is open throughout the night. A popular place for greasy poboys and fries.
Central Grocery & Deli
923 Decatur StTHE place to get a real muffaletta.
Cajun meat-based restaurant that has gotten a real following in the couple of years it's been in the neighborhood. Go for the meat and for the host Larry and for the manhattans with meat in the bottom
158 locals recommend
Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton AveCajun meat-based restaurant that has gotten a real following in the couple of years it's been in the neighborhood. Go for the meat and for the host Larry and for the manhattans with meat in the bottom
Lebanese food - they have a nice patio and great Lebanese iced tea. They also have a grocery store attached to the restaurant with a lot of foods you can't get anywhere else.
166 locals recommend
Mona's Cafe
3901 Banks StLebanese food - they have a nice patio and great Lebanese iced tea. They also have a grocery store attached to the restaurant with a lot of foods you can't get anywhere else.
Late night snack spot - pretty great pizza you can buy whole or by the slice.
80 locals recommend
Mid City Pizza
4400 Banks StLate night snack spot - pretty great pizza you can buy whole or by the slice.
Where the Obamas get their poboys. It's an institution. If you want a real deal poboy in an old, beloved neighborhood spot, you can't do much better than this.
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveWhere the Obamas get their poboys. It's an institution. If you want a real deal poboy in an old, beloved neighborhood spot, you can't do much better than this.
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetThe best fried chicken in town - says most of the city.
Another institution. Owner Leah Chase is a living legend. Creole food done right.
250 locals recommend
Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans AveAnother institution. Owner Leah Chase is a living legend. Creole food done right.
It's like going back in time eating here. Fabulous steaks and seafood. Be sure to reserve a booth (more like an old train car) and get cozy behind the curtains.
81 locals recommend
Crescent City Steak House
1001 N Broad StIt's like going back in time eating here. Fabulous steaks and seafood. Be sure to reserve a booth (more like an old train car) and get cozy behind the curtains.
Great lunches and breakfasts. And they're also helping local young people find their path in life.
16 locals recommend
Liberty's Kitchen Broad Street Cafe
300 N Broad StGreat lunches and breakfasts. And they're also helping local young people find their path in life.
There are people who eat here just about every day. Solid and interesting breakfasts and mimosas. Prepare to wait in line on the weekends.
226 locals recommend
Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad StThere are people who eat here just about every day. Solid and interesting breakfasts and mimosas. Prepare to wait in line on the weekends.
Really good breakfast cocktails. An interesting take on Southern soul food breakfast. The shrimp and grits are awesome.
35 locals recommend
Canal Street Bistro
3903 Canal StReally good breakfast cocktails. An interesting take on Southern soul food breakfast. The shrimp and grits are awesome.
Breakfast spot. We haven't tried it yet but have heard good things.
87 locals recommend
Biscuits & Buns on Banks
4337 Banks StBreakfast spot. We haven't tried it yet but have heard good things.
Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois StFairly new coffee shop with healthy food options and a nice patio.
Soul food institution. Get the buffet. Great fried chicken and friendly service.
201 locals recommend
Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade AveSoul food institution. Get the buffet. Great fried chicken and friendly service.
Royal House
441 Royal StA favorite place to get oysters on the half-shell.
Paella and other Spanish food. A small place with an open kitchen, popular with locals. There are a couple of tables on Esplanade - perfect when the weather's warm.
257 locals recommend
Lola's
3312 Esplanade AvePaella and other Spanish food. A small place with an open kitchen, popular with locals. There are a couple of tables on Esplanade - perfect when the weather's warm.
Fair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce De Leon StGood coffee shop.
Good breakfast spot - cheap and quick and you can avoid the crowds of better-known places in the city.
19 locals recommend
Café Navarre
800 Navarre AveGood breakfast spot - cheap and quick and you can avoid the crowds of better-known places in the city.
Katie's
3701 Iberville StWe still haven't been, but this place inspires passion.
Theo's Neighborhood Pizza, Mid-City
4024 Canal StGood pizza and salads and beers on tap.
This place is tiny! Super busy on weekends but in the week it's usually pretty quiet. Very popular - all the breakfast staples done right.
89 locals recommend
Wakin' Bakin'
4408 Banks StThis place is tiny! Super busy on weekends but in the week it's usually pretty quiet. Very popular - all the breakfast staples done right.
Really good Italian dishes and pizzas. Great cocktails and a half-price-on-pizzas-and-drinks happy hour 2-5pm daily, 7 days a week. Kinda fancy but totally easy-going and very affordable at happy hour
112 locals recommend
Domenica
123 Baronne StReally good Italian dishes and pizzas. Great cocktails and a half-price-on-pizzas-and-drinks happy hour 2-5pm daily, 7 days a week. Kinda fancy but totally easy-going and very affordable at happy hour
Café Minh
4139 Canal StUpscale Vietnamese restaurant. We've had really good seafood here.
The closest, fairly traditional Vietnamese restaurant. It's pretty decent - but not as good as places on the Westbank (if you have a way to get there).
68 locals recommend
Namese
The closest, fairly traditional Vietnamese restaurant. It's pretty decent - but not as good as places on the Westbank (if you have a way to get there).
Susan Spicer's restaurant in Lakeview. Has a devoted following. Brunch is recommended and not unreasonably priced.
25 locals recommend
Mondo
900 Harrison AveSusan Spicer's restaurant in Lakeview. Has a devoted following. Brunch is recommended and not unreasonably priced.
Great Italian-American favorite. Famous for their rich BBQ shrimp. They have a lovely bar and a nice marble-topped oyster bar in the corner where you can perch and eat oysters with a martini.
97 locals recommend
Pascal's Manale
1838 Napoleon AveGreat Italian-American favorite. Famous for their rich BBQ shrimp. They have a lovely bar and a nice marble-topped oyster bar in the corner where you can perch and eat oysters with a martini.
Just a humble corner store, but it has a great Vietnamese food counter in back with some tables to eat in. Really good pho, bun and banh mi.
23 locals recommend
Eat-Well Food Mart
2700 Canal StJust a humble corner store, but it has a great Vietnamese food counter in back with some tables to eat in. Really good pho, bun and banh mi.
Pretty decent Jamaican food - meals for meat-eaters and veggies too. Only open until about 8pm most days. A really casual little spot to get a patty and plantain fix - oh and ginger beer.
18 locals recommend
Boswell's Jamaican Grill
3521 Tulane AvePretty decent Jamaican food - meals for meat-eaters and veggies too. Only open until about 8pm most days. A really casual little spot to get a patty and plantain fix - oh and ginger beer.
Casual and super popular BBQ joint - just moved to the neighborhood after outgrowing it's previous location. It's really tasty and has a nice patio where you can watch the streetcar sail by. People are going nuts for the brussel sprouts!
189 locals recommend
Blue Oak BBQ
900 N Carrollton AveCasual and super popular BBQ joint - just moved to the neighborhood after outgrowing it's previous location. It's really tasty and has a nice patio where you can watch the streetcar sail by. People are going nuts for the brussel sprouts!
Grocer with mostest. Such a cornucopia of delights primarily from southeast asia. At amazing prices. Worth a trip to the westbank for that alone. Once saw John Malkovich there incognito.
13 locals recommend
Hong Kong Food Market
925 Behrman HwyGrocer with mostest. Such a cornucopia of delights primarily from southeast asia. At amazing prices. Worth a trip to the westbank for that alone. Once saw John Malkovich there incognito.
Best happy hour in the city for oysters. Up St. Charles at Napoleon, sit back every weekday afternoon between 4-6:30pm and slurp down 50-cent raw oysters, two-for-one frozen mojitos, half-price bottles of wine, and $3 draft beer.
198 locals recommend
Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
4338 Saint Charles AvenueBest happy hour in the city for oysters. Up St. Charles at Napoleon, sit back every weekday afternoon between 4-6:30pm and slurp down 50-cent raw oysters, two-for-one frozen mojitos, half-price bottles of wine, and $3 draft beer.
Essentials
Locally-owned grocery store - we prefer this one to Winn Dixie for the most part, but you don't have to cross the street to get to Winn Dixie.
1002 locals recommend
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveLocally-owned grocery store - we prefer this one to Winn Dixie for the most part, but you don't have to cross the street to get to Winn Dixie.
Winn-Dixie
401 N Carrollton AveNew store on your doorstep.
Thursday afternoon 3pm to 7pm in the parking lot. Wonderful local produce, including Mauthe's Creole cream cheese - a product that almost died out, but is back.
25 locals recommend
PJ's Coffee
3700 Orleans AvenueThursday afternoon 3pm to 7pm in the parking lot. Wonderful local produce, including Mauthe's Creole cream cheese - a product that almost died out, but is back.
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StWhole Foods - a smaller version, but has everything you need.
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade AveCute neighborhood grocery.
Fabulous Latin American grocery store and hot food counter. Great cakes too. Really affordable groceries and hot meals.
23 locals recommend
Ideal Market #2
250 S Broad StFabulous Latin American grocery store and hot food counter. Great cakes too. Really affordable groceries and hot meals.
Great little neighborhood Latin American grocery store. They also make food in the store and you can sit and eat inside.
31 locals recommend
Norma's Sweets Bakery
2925 Bienville StGreat little neighborhood Latin American grocery store. They also make food in the store and you can sit and eat inside.
Arts & Culture
Free on Wednesdays! They also have events on Friday evenings. Always impressive.
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirFree on Wednesdays! They also have events on Friday evenings. Always impressive.
You can rent a pedal boat here and explore the park by waterway. You can also go out on a gondola with a gondolier. The park is also renting pedal cars now if you want to explore on the park's roads.
8 locals recommend
Big Lake
You can rent a pedal boat here and explore the park by waterway. You can also go out on a gondola with a gondolier. The park is also renting pedal cars now if you want to explore on the park's roads.
Our favorite place to see jazz. A real sanctuary tucked away off Bourbon. Rarely is there a cover. The hotel has a beautiful tropical courtyard.
44 locals recommend
The Jazz Playhouse
300 Bourbon StOur favorite place to see jazz. A real sanctuary tucked away off Bourbon. Rarely is there a cover. The hotel has a beautiful tropical courtyard.
City Putt Miniature Golf Course
33 Dreyfous DrMini golf!
You need to pay to get into the amusement park to ride this, but it's rather lovely. There's a little rollercoaster in here that's also pretty fun.
28 locals recommend
Carousel Gardens Amusement Park
7 Victory AveYou need to pay to get into the amusement park to ride this, but it's rather lovely. There's a little rollercoaster in here that's also pretty fun.
Want to dance on Saturday night? DJ Soul Sister brings her mix of "underground disco, rare groove, old school funk, boogie, true school hip hop, fusion jazz movers and groovers". Always a good time.
297 locals recommend
Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveWant to dance on Saturday night? DJ Soul Sister brings her mix of "underground disco, rare groove, old school funk, boogie, true school hip hop, fusion jazz movers and groovers". Always a good time.
A comprehensive look at all the theaters of WWII. Geek out.
804 locals recommend
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StA comprehensive look at all the theaters of WWII. Geek out.
Shopping
Want a little piece of New Orleans salvage to take home with you? It's not cheap, but if you want a door handle or window or shutters, they've got it here.
9 locals recommend
Ricca's Architectural Sales
511 N Solomon StWant a little piece of New Orleans salvage to take home with you? It's not cheap, but if you want a door handle or window or shutters, they've got it here.
A nice independent wine/beer/liquor store. They know their stuff. They have a free winetasting every Thursday and Friday between 5 and 7pm. They also have an adjoining bar.
53 locals recommend
Pearl Wine Co.
3700 Orleans AveA nice independent wine/beer/liquor store. They know their stuff. They have a free winetasting every Thursday and Friday between 5 and 7pm. They also have an adjoining bar.
Fairly small store with a really good eclectic sampling of local artists and much more.
47 locals recommend
Domino Sound Record Shack
2557 Bayou RdFairly small store with a really good eclectic sampling of local artists and much more.
Euclid Records
3301 Chartres StVery popular record store.
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon StWine store that also has wine tastings.
All your herb needs - teas, essential oils, remedies and toiletries. It smells amazing in here. They also have a smoke shop inside and a cute coffee shop, Sacred Grinds.
13 locals recommend
The Herb Import Company
5055 Canal StAll your herb needs - teas, essential oils, remedies and toiletries. It smells amazing in here. They also have a smoke shop inside and a cute coffee shop, Sacred Grinds.
Snowballs are a big part of New Orleans life and there's a stall by the apartment - corner of Dumaine and Carrollton. But people say Hansen's is the best place in town.
115 locals recommend
Hansen's Sno-Bliz
4801 Tchoupitoulas StSnowballs are a big part of New Orleans life and there's a stall by the apartment - corner of Dumaine and Carrollton. But people say Hansen's is the best place in town.
This store is pricey, but has some nice clothes from small designers, gifts for babies, home, etc. They have some jewelry and gifts from local designers and have sales now and then.
15 locals recommend
söpö
1720 Saint Charles AvenueThis store is pricey, but has some nice clothes from small designers, gifts for babies, home, etc. They have some jewelry and gifts from local designers and have sales now and then.
Not gonna list them all out, b/c there are so so many shops. Clothes, furniture, books, music, nic-nacs, etc. All of em unique and independently owned. THE place in town to satisfy your shopping fix
396 locals recommend
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetNot gonna list them all out, b/c there are so so many shops. Clothes, furniture, books, music, nic-nacs, etc. All of em unique and independently owned. THE place in town to satisfy your shopping fix
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best bars around. A neighborhood spot where they know their cocktails - and they're very affordable. They have free food too on Monday nights.
143 locals recommend
Twelve Mile Limit
500 S Telemachus StOne of the best bars around. A neighborhood spot where they know their cocktails - and they're very affordable. They have free food too on Monday nights.
UK football devotees flock here, as do plenty of expats. Another institution in the area. They do some crawfish boiling in season. A nice place to sit outside and have a guinness.
221 locals recommend
Finn McCool's Irish Pub
3701 Banks StUK football devotees flock here, as do plenty of expats. Another institution in the area. They do some crawfish boiling in season. A nice place to sit outside and have a guinness.
A nice place to sit outdoors. They have great bar food and games.
97 locals recommend
Mid City Yacht Club
440 S St Patrick StA nice place to sit outdoors. They have great bar food and games.
Cute neighborhood bar on a quiet street in a characterful building. Pool tables and locals.
21 locals recommend
Evangeline Lounge
4501 Toulouse StCute neighborhood bar on a quiet street in a characterful building. Pool tables and locals.
My (Mark's) favorite bar in the neighborhood. Maybe in the city. A beautiful, old bar near the bayou. May have the best lighting of any bar I've ever frequented. Can get crowded though, specially on weekends.
223 locals recommend
Pal's Lounge
949 N RendonMy (Mark's) favorite bar in the neighborhood. Maybe in the city. A beautiful, old bar near the bayou. May have the best lighting of any bar I've ever frequented. Can get crowded though, specially on weekends.
A nice neighborhood, no frills bar and a beautiful, large back patio. Great bar food and a fun trivia on Tuesday nights.
356 locals recommend
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayA nice neighborhood, no frills bar and a beautiful, large back patio. Great bar food and a fun trivia on Tuesday nights.
Yes it's a dive, but full of local characters. They play sports games on TVs. Get a pitcher (4 wooden tokens, each worth a beer in a plastic cup) and hang out front, watching the streetcar go by.
24 locals recommend
Parkview Tavern
910 N Carrollton AveYes it's a dive, but full of local characters. They play sports games on TVs. Get a pitcher (4 wooden tokens, each worth a beer in a plastic cup) and hang out front, watching the streetcar go by.
This bar is a popular neighborhood place with regular live music. It's kinda a grungy local spot with cheap beer.
68 locals recommend
Banks Street Bar & Grill
4401 Banks StThis bar is a popular neighborhood place with regular live music. It's kinda a grungy local spot with cheap beer.
The bar in downstairs is The Yat Club - and open-air, laid back bar right on the water where you can order some seafood to go with your drinks. A great place to be when the weather's warm.
19 locals recommend
Brisbi's Lakefront Restaurant & Bar
7400 Lakeshore DrThe bar in downstairs is The Yat Club - and open-air, laid back bar right on the water where you can order some seafood to go with your drinks. A great place to be when the weather's warm.
A favorite with locals. It's expanded over the years without losing its charm. It's got a beautiful, lush garden, great live music and wonderful food and drinks. A special place to be after dark.
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveA favorite with locals. It's expanded over the years without losing its charm. It's got a beautiful, lush garden, great live music and wonderful food and drinks. A special place to be after dark.
Feel like you've gone back 100 years in this beautiful bar. Cocktails are mixed to perfection. Cigars are everywhere. Go see the little Mardi Gras museum upstairs.
60 locals recommend
French 75
813 Bienville StFeel like you've gone back 100 years in this beautiful bar. Cocktails are mixed to perfection. Cigars are everywhere. Go see the little Mardi Gras museum upstairs.
Right outside the fairgrounds. Good selection of local beers.
33 locals recommend
Brooks Seahorse Saloon
1648 Gentilly BlvdRight outside the fairgrounds. Good selection of local beers.
A local favorite. A lovely old bar with a Vietnamese restaurant in back.
166 locals recommend
Lost Love Lounge
2529 Dauphine StA local favorite. A lovely old bar with a Vietnamese restaurant in back.
Great small music venue. A good time will be had by all. Prepare to get sweaty.
221 locals recommend
Vaughan's Lounge
4229 Dauphine StGreat small music venue. A good time will be had by all. Prepare to get sweaty.
Really nice bar and art gallery. Irish-owned and they have some great food (Scotch eggs!) and cocktails.
57 locals recommend
TRÈO
3835 Tulane AveReally nice bar and art gallery. Irish-owned and they have some great food (Scotch eggs!) and cocktails.
As a real English person, I'd say this is one of the most authentic English pub's I've seen in the south. Go over to cute Algiers Point as a foot passenger on the ferry and get a pint and some crisps.
73 locals recommend
Crown & Anchor English Pub
200 Pelican AveAs a real English person, I'd say this is one of the most authentic English pub's I've seen in the south. Go over to cute Algiers Point as a foot passenger on the ferry and get a pint and some crisps.
An amazing bar restored to its 1940s style inside the historic Roosevelt Hotel. Get one of their legendary drinks - The Sazerac, or Huey P. Long's favorite - a Ramos Gin Fizz.
100 locals recommend
The Sazerac House
101 Magazine StAn amazing bar restored to its 1940s style inside the historic Roosevelt Hotel. Get one of their legendary drinks - The Sazerac, or Huey P. Long's favorite - a Ramos Gin Fizz.
A cute little old bar with locals and colorful characters. The cheapest drinks in the quarter - tucked away from the Bourbon madness.
47 locals recommend
Chart Room
300 Chartres StA cute little old bar with locals and colorful characters. The cheapest drinks in the quarter - tucked away from the Bourbon madness.
A really nice, old bar that has live music just about every night of the week. Happy hour with free live music 5:30-7:30pm M-F.
188 locals recommend
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal StA really nice, old bar that has live music just about every night of the week. Happy hour with free live music 5:30-7:30pm M-F.
Live local music. Most nights of the week. Real deal jazz/soul/blues/funk/rock
Check website for showtimes:
http://www.dbaneworleans.com/
618 Frenchmen St
618 Frenchmen StreetLive local music. Most nights of the week. Real deal jazz/soul/blues/funk/rock
Check website for showtimes:
http://www.dbaneworleans.com/
508 Frenchmen St
508 Frenchmen StreetLocal Live Music
http://www.maisonfrenchmen.com/
A great brewery and beer garden right in the neighborhood. Good brews, friendly crowd. If a food truck isn't there, MoPho is 'round the corner. They've been showing movies here on Wednesday nights lately.
96 locals recommend
Second Line Brewing
433 N Bernadotte StA great brewery and beer garden right in the neighborhood. Good brews, friendly crowd. If a food truck isn't there, MoPho is 'round the corner. They've been showing movies here on Wednesday nights lately.
The Drifter Hotel
3522 Tulane AveHip bar with mid century decor. And a pool!
Not going to list them all out. But Oak street has a thriving shopping and nightlife scene
33 locals recommend
Oak Street
Oak StreetNot going to list them all out. But Oak street has a thriving shopping and nightlife scene
Here again, not gonna list out all the spots cause the entire street is its own scene. So many great new bars and restaurants here. Personnel fave - Cure.
35 locals recommend
Freret Street
Freret StreetHere again, not gonna list out all the spots cause the entire street is its own scene. So many great new bars and restaurants here. Personnel fave - Cure.
While technically not a brewery, this place is a little bit of everything. Learn about German Gulf cost culture all while sipping on some authentic Germanic beer and munching on flammkuchen and brats.
10 locals recommend
Deutsches Haus
1700 Moss StWhile technically not a brewery, this place is a little bit of everything. Learn about German Gulf cost culture all while sipping on some authentic Germanic beer and munching on flammkuchen and brats.
Everything Else
I rent from these guys all the time. They can pick you up if you give them a call, or it's an easy streetcar ride away. There's a lot to see in the local area if you do choose to rent a car.
56 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1019 Baronne StI rent from these guys all the time. They can pick you up if you give them a call, or it's an easy streetcar ride away. There's a lot to see in the local area if you do choose to rent a car.