Nightlife BARS & TAVERNS Avenue Pub theavenuepub.com / 1732 St. Charles Ave., NO, 70130 / 504-586-9243 Enjoy a wide selection of beers and tasty pub fare, or host a private event upstairs with views of the historic St. Charles Avenue streetcar line from a scenic wraparound balcony. — Garden District/Uptown Prohibition bourbonstreetbalconyrentals.com / 333 Bourbon St., NO , 70130 / 504-231-8519 Live music, DJs, two dance floors and a birds-eye view from a Bourbon Street balcony. Grab the coldest beer on Bourbon for your stroll on the pedestrian promenade or stay for the entertainment. — French Quarter CASINOS Caesars New Orleans Casino caesars.com/caesars-new-orleans / 8 Canal St., NO, 70130 / 504-533-6000, 877-277-4263 World-class gaming and entertainment excitement in a 151,400 square-foot casino, featuring 1,100 of the hottest slots and 110 table games including blackjack and poker. Caesars Sportsbook, exclusive high-limit gaming area, Baccarat gaming area and three outdoor smoking and gaming courtyards. Dining and nightlife include Nobu, Emeril’s Brasserie, a Celebrity Chef Food Hall, Octavia bar, and more. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Rendezvous Tavern Barrel Proof barrelproofnola.com / 1201 Magazine St., NO, 70130 If you’re a whiskey drinker, Barrel Proof is the dark-liquor-dedicated lair you’ve been seeking. The bar touts the virtues of low-brow and high-brow with equal enthusiasm and the charmingly cavern-like space is consistently packed. World’s Best Bars and Liquor.com — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District therendezvoustavern.com / 3101 Magazine St., NO, 70115 / 504-891-1777 The Rendezvous has never been your average dive bar. While we love sports and we love beer, we aren’t a typical sports bar either, and we are so much more than just a classic Irish Channel watering hole. We’re a part of Irish Channel history. — Garden District/Uptown The Rusty Nail COCKTAIL LOUNGES Baroness on Baronne baronessnola.com / 339 Baronne St., NO, 70112 / 504-522-8664 The Baroness team is serving up bold flavors and unforgettable vibes at this chic downtown lounge. Indulge in handcrafted cocktails, gourmet small plates, and specialty pizzas. Enjoy a free daily cocktail, private spaces, and casual outdoor seating. — Central Business District Bayou Bar bayoubarneworleans.com / 2031 St. Charles Ave., NO, 70130 / 504-323-1500 Nestled on the ground floor of The Pontchartrain Hotel, Bayou Bar is one of the best spots to see live music in New Orleans. The wood-lined cocktail lounge and whiskey bar feature live jazz, creative cocktails, updated pub fare, and Creole-inspired dishes. — Garden District/Uptown therustynail.biz / 1102 Constance St., NO, 70130 / 504-525-5515 A true New Orleans bar with a huge, beautiful patio available for all types of events. — Central Business District BREWERIES & BREW PUBS Louie Louie drinklouielouie.com / 4729 Sanford St., Metairie, 70006 / 917-536-0174 Louie Louie is the most popular hemp-based seltzer brand made in New Orleans. Louisiana-inspired flavors are made with the highest quality hemp extract and local ingredients. — Central Business District Cure Charles & Julia charlesandjulia.com / 757 St. Charles Ave., NO, 70130 / 504-525-8676 Charles & Julia bar strikes the perfect balance between polished and inviting. It is a space where thoughtfully crafted drinks meet small plates driven by creativity and seasonality, accompanied by a hidden garden rooftop bar. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District NOLA Brewing and Pizza Co. curenola.com / 4905 Freret St., NO, 70115 / 504-302-2357 Cure, James Beard Foundation award-winning cocktail bar, pioneered the craft cocktail movement in New Orleans and a decade later, continues to celebrate classic cocktails and innovative riffs on them. — Garden District/Uptown Cornet cornetnola.co / 700 Bourbon St., NO, 70116 / 504-231-8519 Stroll in for a chorus of cocktails or an ensemble of dishes inspired by the cradle of jazz. Located on the corner of Bourbon and St. Peter, Cornet serves authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. — French Quarter nolabrewing.com / 3033 Tchoupitoulas St., NO, 70115 / 504-896-9996 A brewery, restaurant, and event venue where craft beer-enthusiasts can revel in many brews from stouts to ales to sours. Enjoy New York-style pizza, cooked from scratch with hand-made dough and other house-made food daily. Multiple areas for private events, including a second-floor space with an outdoor observation deck. — Garden District/Uptown Element79 NOLA element79nola.com / 1359 St. Bernard Ave., NO, 70116 / 504-940-1234 New Orleans’ premier upscale lounge and nightlife destination fuses luxury, culture, and rhythm into one unforgettable experience. Nestled in the heart of the city, it’s a sanctuary for tastemakers and trendsetters. Element79 is where New Orleans comes alive and elevated. — Treme Erin Rose erinrosebar.com / 811 Conti St., NO, 70112 / 504-522-3573 A French Quarter neighborhood bar known for its welcoming atmosphere, delicious Bloody Marys, famous frozen Irish coffees, friendly bartenders and awesome music. We are also home to the renowned Killer Poboys. — French Quarter Port Orleans Brewing Co. High Five Rooftop Pool & Bar High Grace NOLA highgracenola.com / 733 St. Peter St., NO, 70116 / 504-218-5649 High Grace NOLA is an upscale dive bar located in the heart of the French Quarter, just steps from Bourbon Street. We offer a full bar, excellent service, and a local, divey feel that will make you feel right at home. — French Quarter portorleansbrewingco.com / 4124 Tchoupitoulas St., NO, 70115 / 504-267-2332 Located in Uptown New Orleans, Port Orleans creates session-able and experimental craft beer brewed with a New Orleans attitude. Featuring a large taproom, covered porch, expansive outdoor space, and private event spaces available to guests. — Garden District/Uptown thebarnett.com/eat-drink / 600 Carondelet St., 9th Floor, NO, 70130 / 504-900-1180 x3049 High Five is The Barnett’s rooftop oasis open daily, weather permitting. Enjoy seasonal cocktails, shareable bites, and large plates (available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and sweeping city views — your lively escape above it all in the heart of New Orleans. — Central Business District Roulaison Distilling Co. Hot Tin Misfit Toys NOLA misfittoysnola.com / 410 Bourbon St., NO, 70130 A rock and roll-themed bar with the cheapest beers on Bourbon Street. Drink Like a Local. Rock Like a Legend. — French Quarter roulaison.com / 2727 S. Broad St., NO, 70125 / 504-517-4786 Award-winning craft rum distillery located in the center of New Orleans. Intentionally small and designed with innovation in mind, Roulaison pushes the creative limits of rum production. Crafted using local ingredients, our products are full of robust, funky complexity. — Garden District/Uptown hottinbar.com / 2031 St. Charles Ave., 14th Floor, NO, 70130 / 504-323-1500 High atop the Pontchartrain Hotel, Hot Tin is an intimate rooftop bar known for its craft cocktails and chic atmosphere. The 1940s artist-inspired space has both indoor and outdoor seating and features a stunning 270-degree view of downtown New Orleans and the Mississippi River. — Garden District/Uptown Urban South Brewery Jolie Pat O’Brien’s Bar, Inc. patobriens.com / 718 St. Peter St., NO, 70116 / 504-525-4823 Home of the famous Hurricane drink and the ultimate entertainment venue where you can relax on the patio, mingle at the main bar, sing along in the piano lounge, or enjoy great food at Pat O’s Courtyard Restaurant. Private party facilities available. — French Quarter urbansouth.com / 1645 Tchoupitoulas St., NO, 70130 / 504-267-4852 The hottest brewery in New Orleans, packaging beer for purchase in bars and restaurants around town. A vibrant, family-friendly taproom is open every day of the week, with a smash burger food truck on-site. Take a Friday Founder’s tour or a Saturday brewery tour. — Garden District/Uptown jolie-nola.com / 324 Julia St., NO, 70130 / 504-766-7233 Cocktail lounge with shared-plate dining. We offer an innovative cocktail program with a French American menu in a beautiful location. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District NeWORleANS.COM 81
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