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Audubon Park
A sprawling 350-acre municipal oasis in New Orleans's Uptown neighborhood, featuring historic live oaks, serene lagoons, and a le…
1 min
Uptown
After dark
Late-night things to do in New Orleans
Late-night New Orleans ideas for dinner, drinks, live music, event anchors, walkable after-dinner stops, and bookable experiences that stay clearly labeled.
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The Spotted Cat Music Club
A cash-only, no-cover Marigny favorite packed with locals and tourists for nightly jazz, blues, and funk.
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Start with The Spotted Cat Music Club and Verti Marte. Then use the Nearby location picker to swap in food, events, or a shorter walk based on where you actually are.
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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
A sophisticated yet cozy wine shop and backyard oasis in the Ninth Ward, combining global wines, live music, and a welcoming, hom…
2 min
Faubourg Marigny
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Arnaud’s
A legendary Louisiana Creole institution established in 1918, Arnaud’s offers fine dining, a James Beard Award-winning cocktail b…
Faubourg Marigny
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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
A world-unique riverfront attraction combining a massive aquarium and an insectarium, showcasing thousands of animals from the Ca…
Warehouse District
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Audubon Park
A sprawling 350-acre municipal sanctuary in the Uptown neighborhood, Audubon Park offers lush landscapes, recreational facilities…
Uptown
Source-backed place
Audubon Zoo
A beloved New Orleans landmark founded in 1906, Audubon Zoo spans 58 acres within Audubon Park. Home to over 2,000 animals, this…
Uptown
Verified event
Alfred Banks (21+)
Join us for an extraordinary live performance by Alfred Banks at the Toulouse Theatre in New Orleans. This intimate 21+ show feat…
Sun · Jul 26
Toulouse Theatre
Verified upcoming event
Verified event
Herlin Riley Quartet
Herlin Riley, a legendary New Orleans drummer and former Art Blakey sideman, brings his quartet to Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro on Fre…
Sun · Jul 26
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
Verified upcoming event
Verified event
Sari Jordan with Martin Masakowski
Join Sari Jordan and Martin Masakowski for an unforgettable evening of New Orleans jazz at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro on July 25, 20…
Sat · Jul 25
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
Verified upcoming event
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Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife
The Spotted Cat Music Club
Located on Frenchmen Street, The Spotted Cat Music Club is a quintessential New Orleans jazz venue known for its intimate atmosph…
1-3 hours
$
Photography
6 sources
A cash-only, no-cover Marigny favorite packed with locals and tourists for nightly jazz, blues, and funk.
Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife
Maple Leaf Bar
A legendary Uptown institution and one of the oldest continuously operating live music venues in New Orleans, known for its deep…
2-4 hours
$
Nightlife
6 sources
An iconic 1974 Uptown watering hole with frequent jam sessions, local and national acts, and authentic NOLA funk.
Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife
Bacchanal Wine
A quintessential corner wine shop in the Bywater neighborhood, blending a curated wine cellar with a lively, open-air backyard pa…
2-4 hours
$$
Couples
4 sources
Outdoor jazz courtyard with the kind of easy, neighborhood energy tourists rarely plan for.
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Verti Marte
A legendary 24/7 deli located in the heart of the French Quarter, Verti Marte is the go-to late-night food stop for locals and vi…
30-60 minutes
$
Quick Stop
4 sources
24/7 Quarter institution for cheap sandwiches, po-boys, and the kind of late-night fuel locals rely on.
Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
A sophisticated yet cozy wine shop and backyard oasis in the Ninth Ward, combining global wines, live music, and a welcoming, hom…
2-4 hours
$
Photography
3 sources
Backyard wine-and-music hang that feels like a neighborhood party after sunset.
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Clancy's
An elegant, upscale Uptown New Orleans restaurant specializing in classic Creole cuisine, operating since the late 1940s.
1.5-2.5 hours
$$$
Couples
6 sources
Neighborhood fine dining institution with polished Southern-Creole plates and loyal regulars.
Reservations Resy
Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
A premier jazz club and Creole bistro located in a historic 1800s brick building on Frenchmen Street, featuring daily performance…
1-2 hours
$$
History
6 sources
The polished grand dame of Frenchmen Street offering ticketed seated jazz shows with full Creole dining in a separate room.
Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife
Jewel of the South
An award-winning cocktail bar and restaurant housed in a restored 1835 Creole cottage, blending historic French Quarter charm wit…
1-2 hours
$$$
Couples
6 sources
Ranked #6 in North America's 50 Best Bars, serving a legendary Brandy Crusta in a temple to NOLA culture.
Reservations Resy
Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife
Tipitina's
A world-famous live music venue in Uptown New Orleans, Tipitina's honors the legacy of Professor Longhair within a historic build…
2-4 hours
$$
Nightlife
4 sources
A legendary 1977-opened juke joint hosting national acts and authentic NOLA funk in a rustic, high-energy space.
Source-backed place · History
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop
A legendary New Orleans landmark and bar, this structure is claimed to be the oldest bar in the United States, steeped in tales o…
1-2 hours
$$
History
6 sources
Historic candlelit pirate bar; grab a drink in one of the city’s oldest surviving buildings.
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Brigtsen's
A landmark Creole and Acadian restaurant in the Riverbend neighborhood, owned by Chef Frank Brigtsen and his wife Marna, speciali…
2-3 hours
$$$
Food
5 sources
Classic Creole finesse in a quiet Uptown hideaway that feels built for lingering over dinner.
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
A legendary New Orleans institution since 1911, Parkway Bakery & Tavern serves iconic poor boy sandwiches and traditional Creole…
meal
$
Food
6 sources
Huge, messy po’boys and a neighborhood hangout vibe make this a classic local stop.
Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife
Carousel Bar & Lounge
A world-famous, rotating bar located within the Hotel Monteleone, featuring an ornate canopy and cocktails that spin you through…
1-2 hours
$$
Photography
5 sources
Spin slowly on a 1920s carousel while sipping classic cocktails in Hotel Monteleone's legendary lounge.
Reservations Resy
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Café du Monde
A legendary New Orleans landmark on Decatur Street, famous for its open-air seating and iconic powdered-sugar beignets paired wit…
1 hour
$
History
6 sources
Beignets and café au lait in the French Quarter are the city’s most famous sugar rush.
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Cochon Butcher
A MICHELIN-listed casual counter-service deli specializing in all-natural, farm-sourced meats and whole-hog butchery in a renovat…
1-2 hours
$$
Food
6 sources
House-cured, smoked, and cured meats make this a signature stop for serious meat lovers.
Reservations Resy
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Dooky Chase’s Restaurant
A legendary Treme institution and Civil Rights landmark, Dooky Chase’s Restaurant serves authentic Creole and soul food in a hist…
1-2 hours
$$
Food
6 sources
Legendary Creole plates and red beans served in a historic Black New Orleans institution.
Reservations Resy
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Atchafalaya
A Louisianan institution in the Irish Channel, Atchafalaya blends rustic elegance with Contemporary Creole cuisine, craft cocktai…
meal
$$
Food
6 sources
Cozy Uptown Creole dining with live jazz and polished but unfussy plates.
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Arnaud’s
A legendary Louisiana Creole institution established in 1918, Arnaud’s offers fine dining, a James Beard Award-winning cocktail b…
meal
$$$
Food
6 sources
Old-school French-Creole dining with white-tablecloth glamour is a quintessential New Orleans splurge.
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