New Orleans · Sat, Jul 25
34 late-night moves in New Orleans tonight: Sat, Jul 25
Dinner ideas, live events, bars, and nearby fallbacks for New Orleans tonight, Sat, Jul 25. Use the signals to decide what is worth leaving for.
Updated Saturday, July 25 · event dates verified when shown
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
The polished grand dame of Frenchmen Street offering ticketed seated jazz shows with full Creole dining in a separate room.
Local pickBars and nightlife
Faubourg Marigny
Tipitina's
A legendary 1977-opened juke joint hosting national acts and authentic NOLA funk in a rustic, high-energy space.
Local pickBars and nightlife
Uptown
Café du Monde
Beignets and café au lait in the French Quarter are the city’s most famous sugar rush.
Local pickFood and drink
French Quarter
The Spotted Cat Music Club
A cash-only, no-cover Marigny favorite packed with locals and tourists for nightly jazz, blues, and funk.
Local pickBars and nightlife
Faubourg Marigny
Maple Leaf Bar
An iconic 1974 Uptown watering hole with frequent jam sessions, local and national acts, and authentic NOLA funk.
Local pickBars and nightlife
Bars and nightlife
Bacchanal Wine
Outdoor jazz courtyard with the kind of easy, neighborhood energy tourists rarely plan for.
Local pickBars and nightlife
Bywater
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
Backyard wine-and-music hang that feels like a neighborhood party after sunset.
Local pickBars and nightlife
Faubourg Marigny
Carousel Bar & Lounge
Spin slowly on a 1920s carousel while sipping classic cocktails in Hotel Monteleone's legendary lounge.
Local pickBars and nightlife
French Quarter
Jewel of the South
Ranked #6 in North America's 50 Best Bars, serving a legendary Brandy Crusta in a temple to NOLA culture.
Local pickBars and nightlife
French Quarter
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop
Historic candlelit pirate bar; grab a drink in one of the city’s oldest surviving buildings.
Local pickHistory
French Quarter
Brigtsen's
Classic Creole finesse in a quiet Uptown hideaway that feels built for lingering over dinner.
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Food and drink
Verti Marte
24/7 Quarter institution for cheap sandwiches, po-boys, and the kind of late-night fuel locals rely on.
Local pickFood and drink
French Quarter
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
Huge, messy po’boys and a neighborhood hangout vibe make this a classic local stop.
Local pickFood and drink
Mid-City
Cochon Butcher
House-cured, smoked, and cured meats make this a signature stop for serious meat lovers.
Local pickFood and drink
Warehouse District
Dooky Chase’s Restaurant
Legendary Creole plates and red beans served in a historic Black New Orleans institution.
Local pickFood and drink
Mid-City
Atchafalaya
Cozy Uptown Creole dining with live jazz and polished but unfussy plates.
Local pickFood and drink
Uptown
Arnaud’s
Old-school French-Creole dining with white-tablecloth glamour is a quintessential New Orleans splurge.
Local pickFood and drink
Faubourg Marigny
Tujague's
Old-school Creole classics and Gulf seafood in one of the city's oldest dining rooms.
Local pickFood and drink
French Quarter
The Sazerac House
Cocktail history, tasting stations, and a self-guided experience most visitors skip.
Local pickMuseums
French Quarter
Urban South Brewery
One of the city’s go-to brewery stops, especially for easy-going tastings on Tchoupitoulas.
Local pickBrewery Distillery
Magazine Street
Port Orleans Brewing Co.
Neighborhood brewery vibe, rotating taps, and food-friendly hangout energy in the Lower Garden District.
Local pickBrewery Distillery
Uptown
Steamboat Natchez
Classic paddlewheel jazz cruises with French Quarter docking and optional dinner.
Local pickTour
French Quarter
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