Guidebook for New Orleans
Drinks & Nightlife
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetFunky bar with pool, tapas and music upstairs.
Dive bar with great drink specials and a Vietnamese restaurant in the back open late
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Lost Love Lounge
2529 Dauphine StDive bar with great drink specials and a Vietnamese restaurant in the back open late
Awesome neighborhood wine shop that boasts 100 bottles under $15, free wine tastings every Wednesday from 6-8pm
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Faubourg Wines
2805 St Claude AveAwesome neighborhood wine shop that boasts 100 bottles under $15, free wine tastings every Wednesday from 6-8pm
Another dive, fun to chill, famous DJ soul Sista spins around 11pm on Saturday nights, pop up taco stand in the back
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Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveAnother dive, fun to chill, famous DJ soul Sista spins around 11pm on Saturday nights, pop up taco stand in the back
Kajun's Pub
2256 St Claude Ave24/7 Karaoke, need I say more (:
Bar in the front, clothing-optional pool in the back. Popular hangout for LGBTQ but everyone is very welcome
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The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetBar in the front, clothing-optional pool in the back. Popular hangout for LGBTQ but everyone is very welcome
Playing live jazz every night, dancing encouraged if you can find the space!
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The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StPlaying live jazz every night, dancing encouraged if you can find the space!
Large local dive bar with the cheapest drinks on Frenchmen street, ping pong and a good mixed crowd. Great pit-stop on your way to the Quarter!
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The John
2040 Burgundy StLarge local dive bar with the cheapest drinks on Frenchmen street, ping pong and a good mixed crowd. Great pit-stop on your way to the Quarter!
Cute and spacious wine bar with indoor and outdoor seating, live music and food to order. Get wine by the glass or bottle!
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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveCute and spacious wine bar with indoor and outdoor seating, live music and food to order. Get wine by the glass or bottle!
Best place to hear live jazz in the city BYOB and get there early because there will be a line!
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Preservation Hall
726 St PeterBest place to hear live jazz in the city BYOB and get there early because there will be a line!
Check out one of the oldest bars in the country, still lit by candlelight and featuring live piano music.
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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StCheck out one of the oldest bars in the country, still lit by candlelight and featuring live piano music.
Friendly bar with indoor and ample outdoor seating, great place to watch a sporting event, relax outdoors and grab a drink before heading to St. John Bayou or the Lafitte Bike trail a few blocks away.
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Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayFriendly bar with indoor and ample outdoor seating, great place to watch a sporting event, relax outdoors and grab a drink before heading to St. John Bayou or the Lafitte Bike trail a few blocks away.
Live performances each night with a variety of music--everything from rock and punk to bounce performances. Even if the venue is too loud for you--check out the delicious Russian food in the back--open late!
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Siberia Lounge
2227 St Claude AveLive performances each night with a variety of music--everything from rock and punk to bounce performances. Even if the venue is too loud for you--check out the delicious Russian food in the back--open late!
This venue host a series of awesome events including live music, comedy, sporting events, rap battles, community forums, etc. Check out their schedule online for more info!
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Cafe Istanbul
2372 St Claude AveThis venue host a series of awesome events including live music, comedy, sporting events, rap battles, community forums, etc. Check out their schedule online for more info!
If you are looking for a chill, quiet local spot with cheap drinks and great conversation, head to this little known neighborhood favorite, better known at "Ms. Carols" after the bar owner. Tuesday's are oyster nights and Friday's are fried fish! Tell her Amanda says hi :)
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First and last stop bar
1843 Pauger StIf you are looking for a chill, quiet local spot with cheap drinks and great conversation, head to this little known neighborhood favorite, better known at "Ms. Carols" after the bar owner. Tuesday's are oyster nights and Friday's are fried fish! Tell her Amanda says hi :)
If you are looking for cheap drinks, pool and a chill crowd, check this place out! Live music and DJs on various nights.
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St Roch Tavern
1200 St Roch AveIf you are looking for cheap drinks, pool and a chill crowd, check this place out! Live music and DJs on various nights.
Essentials
24/7 corner store for all your late night and daytime food and drink needs--best shrimp po-boy in the city, baked and fried chicken, beer, etc.
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Hank's Super Market
2634 St Claude Ave24/7 corner store for all your late night and daytime food and drink needs--best shrimp po-boy in the city, baked and fried chicken, beer, etc.
24/7, 365 grocery store with a wide range of typical and specialty items as well as prepared foods
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Mardi Gras Zone Supermarket
2706 Royal St24/7, 365 grocery store with a wide range of typical and specialty items as well as prepared foods
Another convenient place to grab a few groceries-- open from 7am to 10pm.
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New Orleans Food Co-Op
2372 St Claude AveAnother convenient place to grab a few groceries-- open from 7am to 10pm.
Food Scene
Best breakfast and lunch in the city! Lots of fresh ingredients, delicious baked goods, cute location. Be prepared to wait in line on weekend mornings!
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New Orleans Cake Café & Bakery
2440 Chartres StBest breakfast and lunch in the city! Lots of fresh ingredients, delicious baked goods, cute location. Be prepared to wait in line on weekend mornings!
Cute and funky coffee shop just a block away from the house!
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St. Coffee on St. Claude
2718 St Claude AveCute and funky coffee shop just a block away from the house!
Authentic New Orleans cuisine. Come hungry the food is heavy, but delicious. Cute little spot with lots of local art on the walls.
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Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StAuthentic New Orleans cuisine. Come hungry the food is heavy, but delicious. Cute little spot with lots of local art on the walls.
Hot dogs a million different ways--try an craw fish, alligator, or traditional dog and/or their fully loaded fries. Balcony overlooks Frenchmen St.
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Dat Dog
5030 Freret StHot dogs a million different ways--try an craw fish, alligator, or traditional dog and/or their fully loaded fries. Balcony overlooks Frenchmen St.
The Joint
701 Mazant StAmazing BBQ and sides yum!
You can't miss this bright pink establishment or the smell of their famous Po-boy sandwiches. The partner Daiquiri shop is right around the quarter--ask for an extra shot if your brave!
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Gene's Po-Boys
1040 Elysian Fields AveYou can't miss this bright pink establishment or the smell of their famous Po-boy sandwiches. The partner Daiquiri shop is right around the quarter--ask for an extra shot if your brave!
Yummy pizza (whole and by the slice) and beer, indoor and outdoor seating
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Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StYummy pizza (whole and by the slice) and beer, indoor and outdoor seating
If you want some delicious and authentic New Orleans cuisine, you cannot beat this spot! Cute, clean, super friendly staff, locally owned--great place for lunch or dinner.
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Café Dauphine
5229 Dauphine StIf you want some delicious and authentic New Orleans cuisine, you cannot beat this spot! Cute, clean, super friendly staff, locally owned--great place for lunch or dinner.
A new addition to St. Claude ave. a fancy food court with a series of stalls with restaurants, bakeries, coffee, etc.
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St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveA new addition to St. Claude ave. a fancy food court with a series of stalls with restaurants, bakeries, coffee, etc.
Arts & Culture
Improv and comedy hub, with shows playing Thursday-Sunday. Hour long shows range from free-$8 and BYOB!
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The New Movement
2706 St Claude AveImprov and comedy hub, with shows playing Thursday-Sunday. Hour long shows range from free-$8 and BYOB!
Learn about the rich history of the lower ninth ward in this causal museum. Admission is always free
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Lower 9th Ward Living Museum
5909 Deslonde StLearn about the rich history of the lower ninth ward in this causal museum. Admission is always free
Entertainment & Activities
Take a tour of this local distillery, sign up early, spots go fast!
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Old New Orleans Rum Distillery
2815 Frenchmen StTake a tour of this local distillery, sign up early, spots go fast!
Sightseeing
A beautiful walk with Oaks and amazing color and architecture. Take it all the way from St. Claude St to City Park, or stop at a bar along the way.
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Esplanade Avenue
Esplanade AvenueA beautiful walk with Oaks and amazing color and architecture. Take it all the way from St. Claude St to City Park, or stop at a bar along the way.
Take a streetcar ride down the iconic St. Charles Avenue and appreciate the beautiful architecture as well as plenty of shops and restaurants along the route!
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Saint Charles Avenue
Saint Charles AvenueTake a streetcar ride down the iconic St. Charles Avenue and appreciate the beautiful architecture as well as plenty of shops and restaurants along the route!
Shopping
Want to get some shopping in, the Riverwalk is newly remodeled.
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Nordstrom Rack
500 Port of New Orleans PlWant to get some shopping in, the Riverwalk is newly remodeled.
If you want some New Orleans souvenirs to take back home or just a fun place to walk around, see some performances and taste some New Orleans cuisine, check out the French Market!
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1008 N Peters StIf you want some New Orleans souvenirs to take back home or just a fun place to walk around, see some performances and taste some New Orleans cuisine, check out the French Market!