Guidebook for New Orleans
Drinks & Nightlife
30°/-90°
520 Frenchmen StOn Frenchmen, they always have a decent band.
Gets some of the best acts on Frenchman. Normally a small $5 cover. The bartenders are a bit more New York than New Orleans but they have one of the best beer and booze selections on Frenchmen and most of the quarter.
387 locals recommend
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618 Frenchmen StGets some of the best acts on Frenchman. Normally a small $5 cover. The bartenders are a bit more New York than New Orleans but they have one of the best beer and booze selections on Frenchmen and most of the quarter.
The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StClassic and cash only
Blue Nile
532 Frenchmen StThey have a good Regea night on Thrusdays
Well known for the standing Tuesday Night Rebirth show. I always recommend eating at Jacques-Imo's next door then heading over to the Maple Leaf for the late night performance.
384 locals recommend
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak StWell known for the standing Tuesday Night Rebirth show. I always recommend eating at Jacques-Imo's next door then heading over to the Maple Leaf for the late night performance.
Next to Coop's Restaurant. Great place for afternoon drinks. Famous for their frozen Irish Whiskies. Trust me - They are delicious!
112 locals recommend
Molly's at the Market
1107 Decatur StNext to Coop's Restaurant. Great place for afternoon drinks. Famous for their frozen Irish Whiskies. Trust me - They are delicious!
Oldest bar in North America. This is a do not miss this place. I enjoy it for afternoon drinking. In the evening there is piano player in the back of the bar.
294 locals recommend
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StOldest bar in North America. This is a do not miss this place. I enjoy it for afternoon drinking. In the evening there is piano player in the back of the bar.
There isn't a lot of sports bars in the Quarter and if you are here on a Sunday and want to catch your home game, go here. The bar is cash only but the kitchen takes cards. This is where I watch football.
10 locals recommend
MRB Bar & Kitchen
515 St Philip StThere isn't a lot of sports bars in the Quarter and if you are here on a Sunday and want to catch your home game, go here. The bar is cash only but the kitchen takes cards. This is where I watch football.
Harry's Corner Bar
900 Chartres StLocal bar. Cash only. You will always meet some fun people.
Food Scene
Frenchmen Street
Late night and a Vegan Option
Three Muses
536 Frenchmen StReservations are highly recommended. Small plates and music
There is a full breakfast menu and some lunch. Counter service. Get the goat cheese grits.
267 locals recommend
New Orleans Cake Café & Bakery
2440 Chartres StThere is a full breakfast menu and some lunch. Counter service. Get the goat cheese grits.
A unique dining experience. You purchase your wine and cheese in the shop first. They will open your bottles and turn your cheese into a beautiful cheese plate. Find a table in the wonderful backyard table area. There is live music and a small plates counter service restaurant in the back.
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveA unique dining experience. You purchase your wine and cheese in the shop first. They will open your bottles and turn your cheese into a beautiful cheese plate. Find a table in the wonderful backyard table area. There is live music and a small plates counter service restaurant in the back.
I prefer their breakfast to the other meal periods. Most known for their praline bacon.
442 locals recommend
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StI prefer their breakfast to the other meal periods. Most known for their praline bacon.
If you want to have some of the best Louisiana cuisine, this place comes highly recommended. If going there on a Tuesday, stick around to see Rebirth Brass Band at the Maple Leaf next door.
406 locals recommend
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StIf you want to have some of the best Louisiana cuisine, this place comes highly recommended. If going there on a Tuesday, stick around to see Rebirth Brass Band at the Maple Leaf next door.
Word to the wise, those Monsoon drinks pack a punch! Well known burger place. Expect a wait.
386 locals recommend
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveWord to the wise, those Monsoon drinks pack a punch! Well known burger place. Expect a wait.
Envie Espresso Bar & Cafe
1241 Decatur StMy favorite coffee shop. Close to the apartment.
24 Hour delivery. Cash only. Some of the best food in the quarter as far as po-boys and comfort food go.
173 locals recommend
Verti Marte
1201 Royal St24 Hour delivery. Cash only. Some of the best food in the quarter as far as po-boys and comfort food go.
This is a very popular tourist spot. It is 21+ and there will be a wait during peak times. Go here for their Fried Chicken, Rabbit Jambalaya, and blackened fish. Stay away from the non-Louisiana specials.
163 locals recommend
Coop's Place
1109 Decatur StThis is a very popular tourist spot. It is 21+ and there will be a wait during peak times. Go here for their Fried Chicken, Rabbit Jambalaya, and blackened fish. Stay away from the non-Louisiana specials.
This bakery also serves breakfast and lunch. Best croissants in the quarter along with many other authentic French pastries. They are closed on Tuesdays.
102 locals recommend
Croissant D'Or Patisserie
617 Ursulines AveThis bakery also serves breakfast and lunch. Best croissants in the quarter along with many other authentic French pastries. They are closed on Tuesdays.
Muffalettas. Not the only place to get one but the best there is.
128 locals recommend
Central Grocery & Deli
923 Decatur StMuffalettas. Not the only place to get one but the best there is.
Shopping
Frenchmen Art Market
2231 Saint Claude AvenueThis Art Market is open late and some great local art.
Open air market that as both shopping and food available. Perfect place to get all your souvenirs or a spare pair of shades.
217 locals recommend
Shops of the Colonnade - French Market
1008 N Peters StOpen air market that as both shopping and food available. Perfect place to get all your souvenirs or a spare pair of shades.
I think this is a fun store where they have some really neat jewelry and gem stones. It is worth popping in and doing some window shopping, however, you can also get some really cool earrings or other jewelry for really good prices. The staff is also really friendly.
6 locals recommend
French Quarter Gem and Lapidary
527 St Philip StI think this is a fun store where they have some really neat jewelry and gem stones. It is worth popping in and doing some window shopping, however, you can also get some really cool earrings or other jewelry for really good prices. The staff is also really friendly.
Parks & Nature
short bike ride away. I can arrange for bike rentals for you if desired.
423 locals recommend
Crescent Park
2300 N Peters Stshort bike ride away. I can arrange for bike rentals for you if desired.
The largest city park in the country with lots of year round stuff to do. It is also the location of Voodoo Fest each year. It is an easy bike ride up Esplanade Ave. I can arrange bike rentals if needed.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrThe largest city park in the country with lots of year round stuff to do. It is also the location of Voodoo Fest each year. It is an easy bike ride up Esplanade Ave. I can arrange bike rentals if needed.
Entertainment & Activities
This is the location of Jazz Fest each year. It is an easy bike ride from the apartment. I can arrange bike rental for you if you so desire.
244 locals recommend
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly BlvdThis is the location of Jazz Fest each year. It is an easy bike ride from the apartment. I can arrange bike rental for you if you so desire.
Essentials
Sidney's Wine Cellar
917 Decatur StGreat liquor/convenience store. Grab a beer for the walk.