Guidebook for New Orleans
Drinks & Nightlife
This place has been consistently rated one of the best beer bars in the WORLD. It's a short walk from the house. The woman who owns it inherited it from her dad. 24/7.
166 locals raden deze aan
Avenue Pub
1732 St Charles AveThis place has been consistently rated one of the best beer bars in the WORLD. It's a short walk from the house. The woman who owns it inherited it from her dad. 24/7.
Igor's Lounge & Gameroom
2133 St Charles AveOld-time bar to grab a cheap drink as you walk
Sweet patio and pleasant interior, nice wines and good cheese plate with extensive selections of both
188 locals raden deze aan
The Delachaise
3442 St Charles AveSweet patio and pleasant interior, nice wines and good cheese plate with extensive selections of both
Good cheap drinks, downhome atmosphere, good jukebox. Open to the street
47 locals raden deze aan
Chart Room
300 Chartres StGood cheap drinks, downhome atmosphere, good jukebox. Open to the street
Sushi Brothers
1612 St Charles AveSushi close-by
Verret's Lounge
1738 Washington AveClose-by dive bar. Requires a little bravery
Circle Bar
1032 St Charles AveGood place to stop off on a walk to the Quarter
Arnaud's French 75, next to Arnaud's restaurant, is a small, fancy cigar-type bar. Fun place to stop in
60 locals raden deze aan
French 75
813 Bienville StArnaud's French 75, next to Arnaud's restaurant, is a small, fancy cigar-type bar. Fun place to stop in
Boondock Saint
731 St PeterLocal-type joint in the Quarter
Molly's at the Market
1107 Decatur StSolid bar, good music
Fantastic live music. Gets very crowded so go early to get a taste
521 locals raden deze aan
The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StFantastic live music. Gets very crowded so go early to get a taste
The Prytania Bar
3445 Prytania StNice drink stop
The Bulldog, Uptown
3236 Magazine StNice courtyard for beer
The original owners are actually at Tracey's down the block now, but the name stayed with the building and the new operators seem to be doing well.
117 locals raden deze aan
Parasol's
2533 Constance StThe original owners are actually at Tracey's down the block now, but the name stayed with the building and the new operators seem to be doing well.
Host's favorite. Great Indian food. Buffet at lunch and Thurs and Sunday nights
34 locals raden deze aan
Nirvana Indian Cuisine
4308 Magazine StHost's favorite. Great Indian food. Buffet at lunch and Thurs and Sunday nights
Half Moon Bar & Restaurant
1125 St Mary Stfriendly local dive, bar food
Nice old-fashioned bar in a beautiful, historic building. They have some eats too, live music (classical guitar-type), and an expansive porch on St. Charles
220 locals raden deze aan
The Columns Hotel
3811 St Charles AveNice old-fashioned bar in a beautiful, historic building. They have some eats too, live music (classical guitar-type), and an expansive porch on St. Charles
Food Scene
Really good Mexican. Local restaurant, casual vibe, good music.
198 locals raden deze aan
Juan's Flying Burrito - LGD
2018 Magazine StReally good Mexican. Local restaurant, casual vibe, good music.
Lilly's Café
1813 Magazine StExcellent Vietnamese
Owner is from Mexico City. Fantastic atmosphere, including the courtyard, and they have live music half of the week.
55 locals raden deze aan
Casa Borrega: Fonda & Mezcaleria
1719 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdOwner is from Mexico City. Fantastic atmosphere, including the courtyard, and they have live music half of the week.
CC's Coffee House
2917 Magazine StreetGood local brew
Maïs Arepas
1200 Carondelet StReally good Colombian eats
Pho Orchid Uptown
2135 St Charles AveVietnamese close-by
Excellent po-boys. Can get crowded at peak hours. Closed Tuesdays
681 locals raden deze aan
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveExcellent po-boys. Can get crowded at peak hours. Closed Tuesdays
La Casita
634 Julia StreetPhenomenal Mexican in the CBD
Singha Thai Cafe
828 Gravier StGreat Thai food
Reginelli's Pizzeria
3244 Magazine StDecent local pizza delivery when you want to stay in!
Nile Ethiopian Restaurant
2130 Magazine StreetBranch out for some Ethiopian.
Old-time diner, good for a super cheap no-frills breakfast
17 locals raden deze aan
Please-U-Restaurant
1751 St Charles AveOld-time diner, good for a super cheap no-frills breakfast
The Trolley Stop Cafe
1923 St Charles AveNo-frills breakfast
The Grocery
2854 St Charles Aveold-school deli, poboys
August Moon
3635 Prytania Stclose Chinese food
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveLegendary New Orleans restaurant experience.
Several eateries in an outdoor food market. My favorite is Johnny's Jamaican Grill! There are pupusas, a juice bar and gumbo shop as well!
11 locals raden deze aan
Roux Carre
2000 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdSeveral eateries in an outdoor food market. My favorite is Johnny's Jamaican Grill! There are pupusas, a juice bar and gumbo shop as well!
Still Perkin'
2727 Prytania Stnice outdoor seating, pretty neighborhood
avenue cafe
1907 St Charles AveBagels & coffee, sandwiches
Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana AveUpscale local food, casual. Great for jazz brunch
Mojo Coffee House
1500 Magazine StBasin Seafood and Spirits
3222 Magazine Stlocal seafood
Altamura Italian Trattoria
2127 Prytania StItalian restaurant in the bottom of a mansion, has outdoor seating
Essentials
Williams Supermarket
2139 Saint Charles AvenueClose place to grab the essentials
Breaux Mart on Magazine
3233 Magazine StSmall local grocery store. Great family store.
The Fresh Market
3338 St Charles AveChain grocery store sort of like Whole Foods
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveGreat local grocer, can stop on your way to/from the Quarter
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StIf you need Whole Foods...
Shopping
Fun local book store. Catch the Garden District Cemetery Tour here
27 locals raden deze aan
Garden District Book Shop
2727 Prytania StFun local book store. Catch the Garden District Cemetery Tour here
Secret satellite spot for great King Cakes during Mardi Gras. Real nice local shop. Sweets, pralines.
Pralines By Jean
1728 St Charles AveSecret satellite spot for great King Cakes during Mardi Gras. Real nice local shop. Sweets, pralines.
Maple Street Book Shop
Great, long-standing local shop to browse
Cool and quirky Jewish market with extensive and hard-to-find beer selection
216 locals raden deze aan
Stein's Market and Deli
2207 Magazine StCool and quirky Jewish market with extensive and hard-to-find beer selection
Martin Wine Cellar New Orleans
3827 Baronne Stgreat selection, fair prices, local store
Keife & Co
801 Howard AveSmall, higher end liquor/wine
Arts & Culture
Interesting and fun look at Southern culture
64 locals raden deze aan
Southern Food and Beverage Museum
1504 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdInteresting and fun look at Southern culture
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StWorld-class museum
Look for when they have live music and cocktails
315 locals raden deze aan
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp StLook for when they have live music and cocktails
The Civic Theatre
510 O'Keefe AveBeautiful and comfortable old venue for live music
Sightseeing
Great little festivals in here during the Spring and Fall
252 locals raden deze aan
Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart StGreat little festivals in here during the Spring and Fall
Everything Else
Fleurty Girl
3137 Magazine StreetFun local New Orleans goods & gifts run by a local lady
Beer, po-boys, fried food... tavern, sports. Relaxed, open to the street, friendly.
142 locals raden deze aan
Tracey's
3226 Magazine StBeer, po-boys, fried food... tavern, sports. Relaxed, open to the street, friendly.
Mike the Bike Guy
4411 Magazine StReasonable and friendly bike work and rentals
Arts District Bikes Rental & Light Up Rides
1121 Margaret PlBike rental
St. Charles Avenue Athletic Club
1600 St Charles AveGreat small local gym! Daily guest rates.