Guidebook for New Orleans
Drinks & Nightlife
Great music venue and bar with amazing Slovakian Soul food at Kukhnya their restaurant in the back.
238 locals recommend
Siberia Lounge
2227 St Claude AveGreat music venue and bar with amazing Slovakian Soul food at Kukhnya their restaurant in the back.
Be sure to check out DJ Soul Sister here on Saturday Nights. Great disco, funk and New Orleans music dance night. Right down the road from the room.
297 locals recommend
Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveBe sure to check out DJ Soul Sister here on Saturday Nights. Great disco, funk and New Orleans music dance night. Right down the road from the room.
Burlesque, theater, drag, bingo, music, comedy. You name it they have it. Very close to the room.
264 locals recommend
Allways Lounge and Theater
2240 St Claude AveBurlesque, theater, drag, bingo, music, comedy. You name it they have it. Very close to the room.
Hundreds of Wines, great food and courtyard seating. Open at 11 am and they close around midnight, seven days a week. Live music in the courtyard seven nights a week-weather permitting.
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveHundreds of Wines, great food and courtyard seating. Open at 11 am and they close around midnight, seven days a week. Live music in the courtyard seven nights a week-weather permitting.
Be sure to check out the Hot 8 Brass Band at 10pm every sunday. Favorite brass band in the city.
41 locals recommend
Howlin' Wolf
907 S Peters StBe sure to check out the Hot 8 Brass Band at 10pm every sunday. Favorite brass band in the city.
J&J's Sports Lounge
800 France StGreat neighborhood/dive bar.
The John
2040 Burgundy StOne of my favorite bars. Great drink prices.
Barcadia New Orleans
601 Tchoupitoulas StCool bar with great beer selection and an amazing arcade!
Built between 1722 and 1732 by Nicolas Touze, it is said to be the oldest structure used as a bar in the United States.
294 locals recommend
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon St Built between 1722 and 1732 by Nicolas Touze, it is said to be the oldest structure used as a bar in the United States.
Great bar at the Hotel Moteleone. The bar is an actual Carousel that goes around.
251 locals recommend
Carousel Bar
214 Royal StGreat bar at the Hotel Moteleone. The bar is an actual Carousel that goes around.
Rum-based cocktails & eclectic small & large plates. Great courtyard.
118 locals recommend
Cane and Table
1113 Decatur StRum-based cocktails & eclectic small & large plates. Great courtyard.
Excellent little neighborhood bar in a very cute area. Darkly lit and super friendly with excellent tapas.
673 locals recommend
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetExcellent little neighborhood bar in a very cute area. Darkly lit and super friendly with excellent tapas.
Kajun's Pub
2256 St Claude AveGreat Karaoke bar but also a cool neighborhood hangout.
One of my favorites! Fun and lively little Frenchman St. bar with great local music acts every night.
521 locals recommend
The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StOne of my favorites! Fun and lively little Frenchman St. bar with great local music acts every night.
Great craft cocktail bar. The corpse reviver and the dark and stormy are great choices.
173 locals recommend
Bar Tonique
820 N Rampart StGreat craft cocktail bar. The corpse reviver and the dark and stormy are great choices.
New American, gastropub-style restaurant in the Quarter. Widely acclaimed as a very high-end restaurant at a price point that’s high but not terrifying.
150 locals recommend
Sylvain
625 Chartres StNew American, gastropub-style restaurant in the Quarter. Widely acclaimed as a very high-end restaurant at a price point that’s high but not terrifying.
Dirty, cheap, and comfortable. A great dive bar. They have an awesome Chinese restaurant inside as well called Saint Wok that is open Thurs - Mon 5pm - 11pm. Menu items include items such as pork/bok choy potstickers, wok-fried gai lan, and scallion pancakes with spicy-miso glazed confit wings & cabbage slaw. Prices range from $4 -$11
80 locals recommend
St Roch Tavern
1200 St Roch AveDirty, cheap, and comfortable. A great dive bar. They have an awesome Chinese restaurant inside as well called Saint Wok that is open Thurs - Mon 5pm - 11pm. Menu items include items such as pork/bok choy potstickers, wok-fried gai lan, and scallion pancakes with spicy-miso glazed confit wings & cabbage slaw. Prices range from $4 -$11
Food Scene
Great variety of food, coffee, desserts, even fresh fruit and vegetables. A must see and only about 4 blocks from the room.
466 locals recommend
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveGreat variety of food, coffee, desserts, even fresh fruit and vegetables. A must see and only about 4 blocks from the room.
One of my favorite places to eat. Great pastries, sandwiches, cupcakes, king cake during carnival, and great coffee.
267 locals recommend
New Orleans Cake Café & Bakery
2440 Chartres StOne of my favorite places to eat. Great pastries, sandwiches, cupcakes, king cake during carnival, and great coffee.
This new restaurant from NOCCA (art high school) which actually benefits their financial aid and guest artist programs, offers great weekend brunch items.
32 locals recommend
Press Street Gardens
800 Homer Plessy WayThis new restaurant from NOCCA (art high school) which actually benefits their financial aid and guest artist programs, offers great weekend brunch items.
Love the open kitchen. Great pizza, risotto, and a constantly rotation menu. Great weekend brunch too.
203 locals recommend
Paladar 511
511 Marigny StLove the open kitchen. Great pizza, risotto, and a constantly rotation menu. Great weekend brunch too.
The Joint
701 Mazant StGreat BBQ. Best in New Orleans.
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StGreat Salads, Sandwiches and Smoothies.
Sneaky Pickle
3200 Burgundy StGreat Vegan restaurant that still has non-vegan options.
Amazing, creative chinese food or decent prices. You have to check it out. The General Chicken on the bone is awesome!
149 locals recommend
Red's Chinese
3048 St Claude AveAmazing, creative chinese food or decent prices. You have to check it out. The General Chicken on the bone is awesome!
Great Mediterranean-ish place interesting sandwiches. Great pinball arcade inside too.
120 locals recommend
Kebab
2315 St Claude AveGreat Mediterranean-ish place interesting sandwiches. Great pinball arcade inside too.
Boucherie
8115 Jeannette StFavorite Restaurant in the city. Hands down.
Stein's Market and Deli
2207 Magazine StGreat Jewish Deli.
Small plates and entrees both meaty and vegetarian combine for an eclectic and impressive menu at this Frenchmen Street venue.
189 locals recommend
Three Muses
536 Frenchmen StSmall plates and entrees both meaty and vegetarian combine for an eclectic and impressive menu at this Frenchmen Street venue.
This low key sushi spot on Poydras is the perfect place if you are in the CBD, with beautifully crafted sushi and an array of traditional Japanese dishes.
Horinoya
920 Poydras StThis low key sushi spot on Poydras is the perfect place if you are in the CBD, with beautifully crafted sushi and an array of traditional Japanese dishes.
Elegant Creole classics, martinis & a long wine list offered in a bustling, homey space.
146 locals recommend
Clancy's Restaurant
6100 Annunciation StElegant Creole classics, martinis & a long wine list offered in a bustling, homey space.
Cuban sandwiches, mojitos, and a Cuban-focused coffee program. Serves food late (until 2 a.m.) on Fridays and Saturdays. And free wifi.
8 locals recommend
El Libre
508 Dumaine St Cuban sandwiches, mojitos, and a Cuban-focused coffee program. Serves food late (until 2 a.m.) on Fridays and Saturdays. And free wifi.
offers not only pastries and coffee, but a full service experience with sandwiches, hot plates, soups, a full bar (with coffee and tea based cocktails and a slushie machine) and plated desserts.
94 locals recommend
Willa Jean
611 O'Keefe Ave offers not only pastries and coffee, but a full service experience with sandwiches, hot plates, soups, a full bar (with coffee and tea based cocktails and a slushie machine) and plated desserts.
One of the few NY-style pies in town, and honestly, the best. But don't discount the salads, pastas, and even the cookies. All are worth a try at this Bywater favorite.
460 locals recommend
Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StOne of the few NY-style pies in town, and honestly, the best. But don't discount the salads, pastas, and even the cookies. All are worth a try at this Bywater favorite.
Cochon Butcher is not just a fantastic butcher shop and deli hiding behind Donald Link's famed Cochon, but it's home to crazy good small plates, a great bar, and the best sandwiches in town.
448 locals recommend
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StCochon Butcher is not just a fantastic butcher shop and deli hiding behind Donald Link's famed Cochon, but it's home to crazy good small plates, a great bar, and the best sandwiches in town.
This is so much more than a cheese shop. Has a short menu of sandwiches and salads plus the “ploughman’s lunch,” a selection of cheeses, pork pie, chutney, salad and bread
88 locals recommend
St. James Cheese Company - Uptown
5004 Prytania StThis is so much more than a cheese shop. Has a short menu of sandwiches and salads plus the “ploughman’s lunch,” a selection of cheeses, pork pie, chutney, salad and bread
Another Faubourg Treme landmark famous for its soul food and lunch buffet, Dooky Chase is now run by Paris-trained chef, Edgar Chase, grandson of founder Leah Chase.
250 locals recommend
Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans AveAnother Faubourg Treme landmark famous for its soul food and lunch buffet, Dooky Chase is now run by Paris-trained chef, Edgar Chase, grandson of founder Leah Chase.
French cafe with natural wines, beer and sake, classic well-made cocktails. Food menu featuring bistro fare with a Japanese twist and canned European seafood.
143 locals recommend
N7
1117 Montegut StFrench cafe with natural wines, beer and sake, classic well-made cocktails. Food menu featuring bistro fare with a Japanese twist and canned European seafood.
Butcher shop/restaurant hybrid with Cajun meats & Wisconsin cheeses. Brunch ft. boudin stuffed French toast, beef debris with poached eggs, and chicken in a biscuit with pimiento cheese.
25 locals recommend
The Cheezy Cajun
3325 Saint Claude AvenueButcher shop/restaurant hybrid with Cajun meats & Wisconsin cheeses. Brunch ft. boudin stuffed French toast, beef debris with poached eggs, and chicken in a biscuit with pimiento cheese.
Chef Nina Compton's chic debut in the Warehouse District pulls from Caribbean, Creole, and even Italian influences.
70 locals recommend
Compère Lapin
535 Tchoupitoulas StChef Nina Compton's chic debut in the Warehouse District pulls from Caribbean, Creole, and even Italian influences.
Seasonal, primitive dining centered around a giant fire pit is the name of the game at this Central City restaurant .
10 locals recommend
Primitivo
1800 Oretha Castle Haley BoulevardSeasonal, primitive dining centered around a giant fire pit is the name of the game at this Central City restaurant .
I suggest the thai fighter if it is available. They have amazing loaded fries, personal pies, and are only a few blocks from the room.
17 locals recommend
Fry and Pie
7007 Saint Claude AvenueI suggest the thai fighter if it is available. They have amazing loaded fries, personal pies, and are only a few blocks from the room.
Essentials
Great late night food if you are out and about in the quarter and want to grab something to eat. Classic New Orleans Market/Deli
173 locals recommend
Verti Marte
1201 Royal StGreat late night food if you are out and about in the quarter and want to grab something to eat. Classic New Orleans Market/Deli
Great place to grab a late night bite at the deli in back. Cash only.
10 locals recommend
Quartermaster Deli
1100 Bourbon StGreat place to grab a late night bite at the deli in back. Cash only.
Small health food and fresh foods co-op. Great selection of produce.
195 locals recommend
New Orleans Food Co-Op
2372 St Claude AveSmall health food and fresh foods co-op. Great selection of produce.
Circle Food Store
1522 St Bernard AveAffordable grocery store with a wider variety of staples.
Sightseeing
The Voodoo Spiritual Temple was established in 1990 by Priestess Miriam. It is the only "formally" established Spiritual Temple with a focus on traditional West African spiritual and herbal healing.
15 locals recommend
Voodoo Spiritual Temple
1428 N Rampart StThe Voodoo Spiritual Temple was established in 1990 by Priestess Miriam. It is the only "formally" established Spiritual Temple with a focus on traditional West African spiritual and herbal healing.
Great park to relax in while you are out and about in the quarter.
252 locals recommend
Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart StGreat park to relax in while you are out and about in the quarter.
Another great park that leads to the aquarium and the foot of canal.
51 locals recommend
Woldenberg Riverfront Park
1 Canal StAnother great park that leads to the aquarium and the foot of canal.
Museum dedicated to the discovery, understanding and celebration of the food, drink and the related culture of the South's unique culinary heritage.
64 locals recommend
Southern Food and Beverage Museum
1504 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdMuseum dedicated to the discovery, understanding and celebration of the food, drink and the related culture of the South's unique culinary heritage.
One of my favorite houses in New Orleans. An example of steamboat gothic architecture. Was built buy a riverboat captain. There is a matching one nearby that he built for his son in law I believe.
400 Egania St
400 Egania StreetOne of my favorite houses in New Orleans. An example of steamboat gothic architecture. Was built buy a riverboat captain. There is a matching one nearby that he built for his son in law I believe.
The houses in this area were built as part of Brad Pitt's Make It Right Foundation's efforts in the Lower 9th Ward. They are all green constructions and are eclectic and modern.
Make It Right
2131 Tennessee StThe houses in this area were built as part of Brad Pitt's Make It Right Foundation's efforts in the Lower 9th Ward. They are all green constructions and are eclectic and modern.
The zoo was founded on a site dating back to the early 20th century and some buildings are especially art nouveau in style. One of the most impressive features of this diverse zoo is the Swamp exhibit
893 locals recommend
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StThe zoo was founded on a site dating back to the early 20th century and some buildings are especially art nouveau in style. One of the most impressive features of this diverse zoo is the Swamp exhibit
Pretty nice aquarium. Check it out if you have the time.
577 locals recommend
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal StPretty nice aquarium. Check it out if you have the time.
Preservation Hall
726 St PeterA must see if you are interested in New Orleans jazz.
Shopping
Every imaginable prayer candle that exists will be found at F&F Botanica. Very cool experience. Candles, incense, prayer cards, oils, tarot cards, spiritual books, general life advice, etc.
10 locals recommend
F&F Botanica and Candle Shop
801 N Broad StEvery imaginable prayer candle that exists will be found at F&F Botanica. Very cool experience. Candles, incense, prayer cards, oils, tarot cards, spiritual books, general life advice, etc.
Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields AveIt's a pretty good walgreens. Well stocked and open until 11pm.
Nordstrom Rack
500 Port of New Orleans PlGreat Outlet Shopping
Great place to rent a bike. They rent a bike and a lock for $25 for the first day and $20 for every day after.
41 locals recommend
Gerken's Bike Shop
2803 St Claude AveGreat place to rent a bike. They rent a bike and a lock for $25 for the first day and $20 for every day after.
Artisanal New Orleans confectioner specializing in French macaroons and gourmet chocolate creations.
9 locals recommend
Salon Restaurant
622 B Conti StArtisanal New Orleans confectioner specializing in French macaroons and gourmet chocolate creations.
The best beauty supply store in New Orleans in my personal opinion. Awesome customer service. They have wigs, eyelashes, cosmetics (like every shade of lip stick imaginable), tiaras, jewelry, leggings, you name it, they got it. Great place for last minute costume additions or accessories.
8 locals recommend
Beauty Plus
The best beauty supply store in New Orleans in my personal opinion. Awesome customer service. They have wigs, eyelashes, cosmetics (like every shade of lip stick imaginable), tiaras, jewelry, leggings, you name it, they got it. Great place for last minute costume additions or accessories.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful museum that often has great exhibits and a decent permanent collection. Be sure to check out the beautiful sculpture garden nearby.
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirBeautiful museum that often has great exhibits and a decent permanent collection. Be sure to check out the beautiful sculpture garden nearby.
City Putt Miniature Golf Course
33 Dreyfous DrFun place if the weather is nice. Two courses.
Amazing Museum on New Orleans’ African American masking and processional traditions, including Mardi Gras Indians, jazz funerals, social aid and pleasure clubs, Baby Dolls, and Skull and Bone gangs.
143 locals recommend
Backstreet Cultural Museum
1531 Henriette Delille StAmazing Museum on New Orleans’ African American masking and processional traditions, including Mardi Gras Indians, jazz funerals, social aid and pleasure clubs, Baby Dolls, and Skull and Bone gangs.
Amazingly renovated old style Theatre. Check out the schedule. They often have musicals, comedy acts, singers, etc playing.
112 locals recommend
Saenger Theatre
1111 Canal StAmazingly renovated old style Theatre. Check out the schedule. They often have musicals, comedy acts, singers, etc playing.
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveAmazing local music venue. Acts of all kinds play here.
Mardi Gras Float Museum. Very cool. Definitely recommend checking out if you have the time.
134 locals recommend
Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans PlMardi Gras Float Museum. Very cool. Definitely recommend checking out if you have the time.
Beautiful museum with great art that reflect the viewpoints of Southern artists.
315 locals recommend
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp StBeautiful museum with great art that reflect the viewpoints of Southern artists.
A performing arts venue and Jazz community center in Central City, New Orleans. Frequent performances by Irvin Mayfield, New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, and other renowned musicians.
27 locals recommend
New Orleans Jazz Market
1436 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdA performing arts venue and Jazz community center in Central City, New Orleans. Frequent performances by Irvin Mayfield, New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, and other renowned musicians.
Everything Else
Crescent Park grants unparalleled views of the New Orleans skyline, Algiers, and the Mississippi River. The pedestrian bridge to the park is located at North Peters St and Marigny St.
423 locals recommend
Crescent Park
2300 N Peters StCrescent Park grants unparalleled views of the New Orleans skyline, Algiers, and the Mississippi River. The pedestrian bridge to the park is located at North Peters St and Marigny St.
Located inside the Zoo Kamba Kourse stands 44 feet high. The rope elements include zig-zag swinging beams, crisscross angled rope ladders, bridges with spaghetti hand lines and cargo nets.
157 locals recommend
Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine StLocated inside the Zoo Kamba Kourse stands 44 feet high. The rope elements include zig-zag swinging beams, crisscross angled rope ladders, bridges with spaghetti hand lines and cargo nets.
New location at 2019 Dauphine. These po-boys are fancier than usual but they taste AMAZING! Be sure to check this new hotspot out. Try the bread pudding griddle or the BBQ chicken confit poboy.
23 locals recommend
Killer Poboys at Erin Rose
811 Conti StNew location at 2019 Dauphine. These po-boys are fancier than usual but they taste AMAZING! Be sure to check this new hotspot out. Try the bread pudding griddle or the BBQ chicken confit poboy.