A recent trip here was enjoyed as a perfect midafternoon break from the heat. Cool, dark and just…read morecasual enough to relax in without dressing up. The cocktails are very well crafted, as you'd expect, with the Toronto a highlight, as a Rye drink, and the namesake Sazerac a great representation.

Some bars just make their way into your nightly routine. The Sazerac Bar did just that. I ended up…read morehere two nights in a row because it's just that good. Old world elegance, very polished bartenders, classic atmosphere with business travelers and tourists. It reminds you why classic hotel bars never go out of style. While everyone else orders a Sazerac, I'll happily stick with my Manhattan. They absolutely nailed it both nights. If you appreciate a timeless cocktail bar, don't skip this one.

Nice spot for good drinks and food. I frequent this place during crawfish season and it's always…read morepacked, which says a lot. It's a great place to watch the game, with plenty of seating options, you can sit inside or outside at the bar, and there are several bars to choose from. Parking can be a bit tricky since it's right in the middle of a neighborhood, but it's always a good time at Bayou Wine Garden.

Great hang out space. My go to watch a game or just chill with friends. They have indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating so it's really whatever you're in the mood for. Food is decent but drinks are better. I love their frose, very tasty and refreshing. You're guaranteed to run into people you know here, It really is the ultimate hangout spot in New Orleans especially on Sunday Funday. I like the service, you can go to the bar to place your order or do it directly from your table using a QR code. They have a large variety of food. From fried foods to salad, even charcuterie boards. When it's crawfish season you can buy a plate. They have plenty of tables to sit out and enjoy your crawfish while sipping on your drink. Great location in Mid City. If you haven't been, you need to.

I came on a Saturday afternoon and was greeted with a friendly bartender and a live Dj playing hits…read morefrom the over the past 20 years. I ordered the big ass beer shaped like one. Happy hour 2x1 on bottled beers and seltzers from open until late afternoon/early evening.. but depends on how busy it is. They also have an ATM at the front entrance.

So admittedly this place isn't my speed. I'm neither a tourist nor a 20 something, so I don't…read morereally drink huge beers anymore. So what was I doing visiting huge ass beers, in that case? A friend asked me to. Apparently they broke their favorite cup, so I was to go on a little field trip to replace it and they would send me the funds. I didn't expect it to be that expensive. The cups are plastic, after all. So I only brought like 20 bucks cash with me, and was FLOORED when they not only told me it was impossible to buy just the cup, but it would be no less than 29 dollars! It's a smart gimmick, to be sure, but damn. They are fleecing people. Nothing against the employees; the girl who helped me was quite nice.

This was a cute little corner convenience store near our hotel. Turned out to be a lifesaver since…read morewe stocked up on bottled water and the deodorant that my friend forgot to pack. We also bought some local brand chips to snack on. Very convenient and a good variety of options to choose from.

Small but well stocked corner convenience store. I stayed across the street and being too tired to…read morego out for dinner, I thought I'd grab a couple of snacks to tide us over until morning. The selection was impressive! I got a frozen burrito for me and a frozen Rao's lasagna for my husband. I also got Chobani drinkable yogurt, a container of fresh fruit chunks, 2 bags of chips, 2 candy bars, 2 snack cakes and a bag of Tate's chocolate chip cookies - total was $54. The woman working there let me pile my stuff on a section of the counter as I explored the store. We had a pleasant conversation as she rang up my items. She mentioned they had just opened another store and named off all the locations. My fruit container was really good, perfectly ripe - 3 kinds of melon, grapes and strawberries. They also had grab n go sandwiches, salads and desserts. This place was an excellent find!

We didn't learn about Vieux Carre' until our last night in New Orleans - big mistake, because we…read morehad been dropping money for mediocre bottles of wine from Walgreens and CVS for premium costs. We picked up a bottle of rosé and picked up some complimentary plastic cups for them. The prices are reasonable and the selection is aplenty. There's also a nice liquor selection, although we had just come in looking for wine. It was tempting. A lot of reviews reference making your own drinks here. This didn't happen for us - but I wouldn't be surprised to hear that it existed. I'll have to take a closer look when I'm back. Next time I'm in town in the French Quarter (next week...), I'll be sure to stock up on my alcohol needs here! Don't be surprised to see me here in the next 7-8 days...

In all honestly, this is a three star beer, wine, and liquor store. It's fine. You probably have a…read moreplace like this in your town. Small and dated. Nice people. Reasonable selection, all things considered. It earns that bonus star by having several choices of regional beers sold by the can and chilled for $2.50. Even if you couldn't pour it into a cup and walk around the quarter with your beer, that's still a pretty good deal. Also, I was delighted they sold Herbsaint in small 200ml bottles. I'll confess to bringing my bottle back to the hotel, putting some in a plastic cup with an appropriate volume of water, and using that as my walking around town drink. Infinitely better (and more authentically NOLA) than the frozen slop that gets you sloppy. Anyhow, I'm sure to return to pick up some beverages whenever I'm back in town. It's a recommended stop for sure. Good stuff. Convenient location. Zero pretense.

You can find Brieux Carré Brewing Company at 2115 Decatur St New Orleans, LA 70116. It's on a bit…read moreof a side-street, difficult to see from the Frenchman St so easy to miss. I'm not sure about parking as I walked to the brewery on my recent visit. This brewery has a great feel that hearkens back to a cozy neighborhood pub - eclectic seating divided between a couple of rooms with a small bar and a simple setup including around 9-10 taps. I felt right at home. Flights included four 5 ounce pours for $19. Food is mostly supplied by Shift Kitchen but you're basically invited to bring in anything you want. I tried the following: * 90s Women's Power Ballads - IPA - New England / Hazy 6.6% ABV - Pretty decent hazy NEIPA, Guiyang body with notes of citrus, finishes hoppy and a touch floral. 4/5 * Tenant - Bitter/Best 4.1% ABV - Very nice sweet malty bitter, notes of toasted bread, slightly toasted peanut, finishes appropriately dry and somewhat mildly bitter. 4/5 * Mr. Words Is A Monster - Pilsner/Other 5.5% - Interesting XPA, crisp body, hint of orange peel finishing hoppy, hint of pine and black pepper. 4/5 * I Am A Donut - Sour - Berliner Weisse 4.2% - Light bodied sour, fruity body with notes of sweet mango. 4/5 * Notice Me Senpai - Porter - Imperial / Double 8.1% - Tasty porter with notes of dark chocolate, English toffee and roasty coffee, almost creamy body finishing dry. 4/5 In general all the beer I indulged in were good, I think this is probably the best brewery I tried in my recent trip to New Orleans. The guy behind the counter was super friendly and knowledgeable, able to answer all my questions. I could tell this was a local spot - I engage in conversation with a few of the patrons and they mostly lived nearby. This is a top-notch hangout with a great local vibe.

A cute brewery in the heart of the Marigny and walking distance to the French Quarter. I was in the…read morearea for an event at the Jazz Museum so decided to swing by this brewery beforehand. This brewery is right on Decatur with a couple of tables in front good for watching the traffic coming through. There's also a patio in the back with plenty more seating options. I sat inside where there was plenty of space. There were a good selection of beers on the menu. And the options differed from other breweries with units of Liters. I, of course, had to have an IPA and I got in as a 0.5L (closest to a pint). The flavor was good with a good hoppy taste to it. This is a great place to chill with friends and enjoy some nice beers. There's also a menu but it's only available on certain days of the week. Service: Order at the counter Wifi: Yes Parking: Street Parking (both metered and non metered available) Seating: Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating

An adorable little wine bar in an easy-to-access location in New Orleans! What really got me…read morethrough the door was the Pulp Fiction-themed chalkboard outside, but that's besides the point. The servers were friendly and open to offering pairing suggestions. I appreciated the small menu, charcuterie options, and interesting small bites, which were perfect for lite snacking with a glass of wine. Our favorite bite was definitely the Plucky Popcorn (cacio e pepe). I also enjoyed the fact that they feature a wine of the day called the "Daily Pluck". Not to keep going on about the aesthetics, but I loved the atmosphere inside, which was very open, modern, and chic, and the unique Wine Aroma Wheel featured on the left wall when you walk in was super cool.

Pluck is the perfect little wine bar. Great ambiance and vibe. It's a great place to go alone, on…read morea date, or a small gathering of friends. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable of the wine selection. I appreciated the dim lighting and laidback music in the background. I sat at a cute window seat and then moved to the bar. i had a glass of the cab franc and the wine bar burger which is amazing!! It's a small burger, but perfect if you're looking for a small bite. I will definitely be back again to try more on the menu.

Brewery Saint X shares a kitchen with Devil Moon BBQ. They used to have separate menus, but since…read moreSuper Bowl 2025, they've merged the menus. It appears some of the items Brewery used to sell aren't available anymore. The food was delicious, but the burger at $18 was on the pricey side, especially considering the size. It appeared smaller than a Whopper. Pimento cheese and ritz crackers: 9/10; yummy! I wanted to indulge, but didn't want to seem greedy in front of my co-workers. Beef fat fries: 9/10; light, crispy, well-seasoned Cheeseburger: 9/10; tasty, but small. Arnold Palmer: 10/10; one of the best I've ever had. They make their own lemonade. Service: 9/10; fast, friendly, efficient Ambience: 9/10; lots of light, airy, high ceilings, nice furnishings

Really nice and large location. Not only got beers but got bbq as well. Rather large portion sizes…read moreand for a good price. Was able to split one dish u less really hungry. Service was good and nice atmosphere with tons of space. Enjoyed dish of ribs and pulled pork with Mac/coleslaw/ potato salad. Defs a lot of food for one person. Recommend

Correction: This business is "in business" but they close whenever the f*** they want to. Not that…read moreyou'd want to do business here anyway- The prices are straight from a French Quarter convenient store- but even if you happened to need anything in passing, they are always closed super super early because most people avoid this place.

Excellent inventory and owner is awesome. In a area that you would not think there is such a store…read morebut definatelyworth the visit. Hard to find products here.

Copper Vine is an expertly stylish restaurant and wine bar in the heart of downtown New Orleans…read more Its close proximity to the arenas make it an easy choice for pregamming if you're a wine lover, like myself. However, be sure to make a reservation. The staff is always super attentive and is always eager to offer great suggestions. The wine selection is vast, and they often open my eyes to new vino selections. I had the Redfish Amandine which certainly did not disappoint. The redfish was cooked perfectly (not too dry and not undercooked). While I tend to prefer a little more spice, the brown butter sauce made this entree worthwhile. Copper Vine, you know I'll be back soon lol.

A short walk from the hotel found this seemingly upscale restaurant. It felt really nice and the…read morestaff was friendly and attentive. The drink order was hard, since they have some great mixes. Then our food order. I ordered a carrot appetizer. Oddly, it arrived with the rest of the food. Yet, that wasn't bad, since the wait was nothing at all. And we had a table for five! Everything was delicious. So delicious that we ended up sharing. In the end, the bill was reasonable. An upscale experience at a reasonable price! A definite recommendation!