Abbie's Guidebook
Favorite Bars
The Rusty Nail is my favorite Nola watering hole. It’s a great place to watch Saints games, enjoy great drinks and catch a local vibe.
The Rusty Nail
1100 Constance StBarrel Proof
1201 Magazine StGreat place for whiskey aficionados
Hundreds of beers on tap; great food; secret whiskey bar upstairs with outdoor balcony seating overlooking St. Charles
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Avenue Pub
1732 St Charles AveHundreds of beers on tap; great food; secret whiskey bar upstairs with outdoor balcony seating overlooking St. Charles
Great cocktails at decent prices on the outskirts of the Quarter
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Bar Tonique
820 N Rampart StGreat cocktails at decent prices on the outskirts of the Quarter
Favorite wine bar and the food is delicious too. I feel like I’m in France when I step foot into this place.
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The Delachaise
3442 St Charles AveFavorite wine bar and the food is delicious too. I feel like I’m in France when I step foot into this place.
Manolito
508 Dumaine StGreat cocktails and delicious food
Miel Brewery & Taproom
405 Sixth StLocal brew pub owned by friends
Fun bar with a great view of the city. Drinks are pricey but the vibe is worth it.
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Hot Tin
2031 St Charles AveFun bar with a great view of the city. Drinks are pricey but the vibe is worth it.
Pre-pandemic, late night dance spot with dirty, sticky floors
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The Saint Bar & Lounge
961 St Mary StPre-pandemic, late night dance spot with dirty, sticky floors
Effervescence
1036 North Rampart StreetChampagne bar and restaurant for when you feel fancy
A trip around the Carousel with a Famous Ramos Gin-Fizz is a must!
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Carousel Bar
214 Royal StA trip around the Carousel with a Famous Ramos Gin-Fizz is a must!
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland Ave
Jewel of the South
1026 St Louis St
Bakery Bar
1179 Annunciation StExcellent Happy Hour
THE TELL ME BAR
Great wine bar
This family owned rum bar and distillery is right around the corner from my house!
Happy Raptor Distilling, LLC
1512 Robert C. Blakes Sr. DrThis family owned rum bar and distillery is right around the corner from my house!
Neighborhoods
Great place to get outdoors and see the beauty of New Orleans. Home to some of the oldest oak trees in the world. Great outdoor sculpture garden, New Orleans Museum of Art, and Cafe DuMonde without the long lines.
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City Park
1 Palm DrGreat place to get outdoors and see the beauty of New Orleans. Home to some of the oldest oak trees in the world. Great outdoor sculpture garden, New Orleans Museum of Art, and Cafe DuMonde without the long lines.
This is where I go to exercise and enjoy New Orleans natural beauty. Check out the Tree of Life, walk around the Labrinth, watch the sunset on the Mighty Mississippi at the Fly or spot the giraffes at the Zoo amongst the trees.
Audubon Park Trail
Audubon Park TrailThis is where I go to exercise and enjoy New Orleans natural beauty. Check out the Tree of Life, walk around the Labrinth, watch the sunset on the Mighty Mississippi at the Fly or spot the giraffes at the Zoo amongst the trees.
Favorite Restaurants Near my House
These are the restaurants within walking distance that I frequent.
Casa Borrega: Fonda & Mezcaleria
1719 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdMaïs Arepas
1200 Carondelet StBest BBQ in the city. Great place to watch games. Great live outdoor venue.
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Central City BBQ
1201 S Rampart StBest BBQ in the city. Great place to watch games. Great live outdoor venue.
Avenue Pub
1732 St Charles AveThe cheeseburger is the best!
Great place for breakfast. They actually just opened up a 2nd location near my house on Carondelet St.
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BEARCAT CAFE UPTOWN
2521 Jena StGreat place for breakfast. They actually just opened up a 2nd location near my house on Carondelet St.
This place is a special lil gem. It’s an outdoor garden and music venue that hosts dining pop-ups, farmer’s markets, and goat yoga
Paradigm Gardens
1131 S Rampart StThis place is a special lil gem. It’s an outdoor garden and music venue that hosts dining pop-ups, farmer’s markets, and goat yoga
Seaworthy
630 Carondelet Stavenue cafe
1907 St Charles AveMy favorite coffee shop and breakfast joint
Carmo
527 Julia StTito's Ceviche & Pisco
St. Vincent’s Hotel has two great restaurants and bars and is walking distance from my house
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Hotel Saint Vincent
1507 Magazine StSt. Vincent’s Hotel has two great restaurants and bars and is walking distance from my house
Food scene
Lilly's Café
1813 Magazine StBest Vietnamese in town!
Avo
5908 Magazine StFavorite Italian restaurant
Lilette
3637 Magazine StFavorite French restaurant
Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana AveFavorite brunch spot
Delicious food, excellent wine and cocktails, cute and quaint place to dine
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Mosquito Supper Club
3824 Dryades StDelicious food, excellent wine and cocktails, cute and quaint place to dine
Herbsaint
701 St Charles AvePêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine StThe Bower
1320 Magazine StreetCochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StLive music venues
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveGasa Gasa
4920 Freret StHotel Peter and Paul
2317 Burgundy StGreat food and live music inside of a restored church
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618 Frenchmen StSaturn Bar
3067 St Claude Ave