St. John’s Bayou Bungalow Guidebook
Nearby Bars & Breweries
Several local bars and breweries are on the block or walking distance from the house.
Same black as Airbnb! Huge patio connected to Bayou Wine Garden.
356 locals recommend
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwaySame black as Airbnb! Huge patio connected to Bayou Wine Garden.
Large indoor and outdoor space a couple blocks from the house.
107 locals recommend
Wrong Iron On The Greenway
3532 Toulouse StLarge indoor and outdoor space a couple blocks from the house.
Same block as the AirBnB. Wine bar & bistro with Southern eats served in charming, rustic-chic digs with an outdoor deck.
133 locals recommend
Bayou Wine Garden
315 N RendonSame block as the AirBnB. Wine bar & bistro with Southern eats served in charming, rustic-chic digs with an outdoor deck.
Cocktails, craft beer & hearty eats are the draw at this laid-back Irish pub with outdoor seating.
43 locals recommend
The Holy Ground Irish Pub
3340 Canal StCocktails, craft beer & hearty eats are the draw at this laid-back Irish pub with outdoor seating.
Sports on TV, pool & busy trivia nights in an Irish pub setting that can get crowded on game day.
221 locals recommend
Finn McCool's Irish Pub
3701 Banks StSports on TV, pool & busy trivia nights in an Irish pub setting that can get crowded on game day.
Local restaurants
Local favorites walking distance from the house.
Family owned restaurant and bar. Parkway was founded in 1911 and continues the 100 year tradition of serving comfort food and drink which includes over 25 poor boys.
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveFamily owned restaurant and bar. Parkway was founded in 1911 and continues the 100 year tradition of serving comfort food and drink which includes over 25 poor boys.
Katie's
3701 Iberville StGreat food!
French Truck Coffee
1200 Magazine StGreat local coffee house down the street from the house.
PIZZA domenica
4933 Magazine StGreat pizza!
Relaxed neighborhood joint serving po' boys, seafood & Creole-Italian fare since 1947.
86 locals recommend
Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar
3636 Bienville StRelaxed neighborhood joint serving po' boys, seafood & Creole-Italian fare since 1947.
Popular 2-story place serving big portions of classic, homestyle Creole dishes.
199 locals recommend
Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal StPopular 2-story place serving big portions of classic, homestyle Creole dishes.
Informal establishment supplying Creole & other Southern-inspired dishes & cocktails.
196 locals recommend
Neyow's Creole Café
3332 Bienville StInformal establishment supplying Creole & other Southern-inspired dishes & cocktails.
Neighborhoods
Bordered by its namesake waterway, Bayou St. John is a quiet neighborhood close to the Fairgrounds (site of the annual Jazz & Heritage Festival). Kayakers glide along the bayou, while picnickers on the banks sample specialties from nearby sandwich shops. The 1799 Pitot House is a landmark Creole colonial home with a museum and parlor garden, while pedestrian Cabrini Bridge has sweeping views of the bayou. ― Google
238 locals recommend
Bayou St John
Bordered by its namesake waterway, Bayou St. John is a quiet neighborhood close to the Fairgrounds (site of the annual Jazz & Heritage Festival). Kayakers glide along the bayou, while picnickers on the banks sample specialties from nearby sandwich shops. The 1799 Pitot House is a landmark Creole colonial home with a museum and parlor garden, while pedestrian Cabrini Bridge has sweeping views of the bayou. ― Google
Residential Mid-City centers on City Park, a vast green expanse with sports facilities, the New Orleans Botanical Garden and boating on Big Lake. Other park attractions include Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, with its antique wooden carousel, and the New Orleans Museum of Art, home to an eclectic global collection and a sculpture garden. Outside the park, mellow bars and breakfast spots attract a laid-back crowd.
73 locals recommend
Mid-City
Residential Mid-City centers on City Park, a vast green expanse with sports facilities, the New Orleans Botanical Garden and boating on Big Lake. Other park attractions include Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, with its antique wooden carousel, and the New Orleans Museum of Art, home to an eclectic global collection and a sculpture garden. Outside the park, mellow bars and breakfast spots attract a laid-back crowd.
Historic French Quarter & Bourbon Street a short street car ride away.
790 locals recommend
French Quarter
Historic French Quarter & Bourbon Street a short street car ride away.
Stroll the beautiful art district and shops on Magazine Street or ride the trolley/ walk down St. Charles. Beautiful historic homes among giant oak trees!
77 locals recommend
Uptown/Carrollton
Stroll the beautiful art district and shops on Magazine Street or ride the trolley/ walk down St. Charles. Beautiful historic homes among giant oak trees!
Grocery Stores
Winn-Dixie
401 N Carrollton AveWhole Foods Market
300 N Broad StRouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveLocal grocery store.
Local farmer's market every Thursday. Walking distance from the house.
33 locals recommend
Crescent City Farmers Market
500 North Norman C Francis ParkwayLocal farmer's market every Thursday. Walking distance from the house.
Attractions & Activities Nearby
Larger than New York's Central Park, this beautiful, expansive urban greenspace with a lake & paths features a dog run, museums, disc golf & more.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrLarger than New York's Central Park, this beautiful, expansive urban greenspace with a lake & paths features a dog run, museums, disc golf & more.
The New Orleans Museum of Art is an exquisite pearl wrapped inside City Park’s gorgeous natural landscape. The city’s oldest fine arts institution contains a permanent collection with more than 40,000 objects and is noted for its extraordinary strengths in French and American art, as well as photography, glass, and Japanese works.
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirThe New Orleans Museum of Art is an exquisite pearl wrapped inside City Park’s gorgeous natural landscape. The city’s oldest fine arts institution contains a permanent collection with more than 40,000 objects and is noted for its extraordinary strengths in French and American art, as well as photography, glass, and Japanese works.
Long-established gardens with exotic species including orchids & cacti, plus seasonal plant sales.
51 locals recommend
New Orleans Botanical Gardens
5 Victory AveLong-established gardens with exotic species including orchids & cacti, plus seasonal plant sales.
Great for Kids/ Families
30,000 sq. ft. of interactive exhibits include a climbing wall, art studio & mock cafe.
138 locals recommend
Louisiana Children's Museum
15 Henry Thomas Dr30,000 sq. ft. of interactive exhibits include a climbing wall, art studio & mock cafe.
Recreation Rentals
Blue Bikes NOLA will be returning to September 1, 2021. The bike are available for rental at local bike stands. One is on our block.
11 locals recommend
Blue Bikes NOLA - City Park Dreyfous Hub
56 Dreyfous DrBlue Bikes NOLA will be returning to September 1, 2021. The bike are available for rental at local bike stands. One is on our block.
Wheel Fun Rentals provides both our boats and bikes for rental from the City Park Boat House on Big Lake and across from Carousel Gardens Amusement Park.
17 locals recommend
Wheel Fun Rentals
Lake TrailWheel Fun Rentals provides both our boats and bikes for rental from the City Park Boat House on Big Lake and across from Carousel Gardens Amusement Park.
Paddleboard and kayak rentals for nearby Bayou St. John and Lake Pontchartrain.
7 locals recommend
NOLA Paddleboards
8001 Lakeshore DrivePaddleboard and kayak rentals for nearby Bayou St. John and Lake Pontchartrain.