The 10 Best Bars & Clubs in Faubourg Marigny & Bywater, Louisiana (LA)

June 13, 2021 Florencio Paulino

Laissez les bons temps rouler! In New Orleans the good times are perpetually rolling down Bourbon Street, which, thanks to the city’s annual Mardi Gras celebration, has quite a party animal reputation. Once you’ve soaked up the scenery of the historic French Quarter, tour the elegant Garden District and meet the colorful characters of Frenchmen Street. Experience the city's supernatural vibe at the Voodoo Museum or by taking a guided ghost or vampire tour through taverns, alleyways, and cemeteries.
Restaurants in New Orleans

1. The Royal Frenchmen Hotel Bar

700 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116-1614 +1 504-619-9660 http://www.royalfrenchmenhotel.com/royal-bar
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2 reviews

The Royal Frenchmen Hotel Bar

2. Vaughan's Lounge

800 Lesseps St Bywater, New Orleans, LA 70117-4720 +1 504-947-5562
Excellent
61%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 59 reviews

Vaughan's Lounge

This small bar is a hot spot for live jazz and has free soul food and cheap drinks. Closed due to damage suffered in Hurricane Katrina.

3. J&J's Sports Lounge

800 France St, New Orleans, LA 70117-5323 +1 504-942-8877 http://jjssportslounge.com/
Excellent
67%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
17%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6 reviews

J&J's Sports Lounge

4. The Spotted Cat Music Club

623 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2001 12223333 [email protected] http://www.spottedcatmusicclub.com/#home-section
Excellent
72%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,436 reviews

The Spotted Cat Music Club

The Spotted Cat Music Club is the Quentessential Jazz Club of New Orleans. Located just steps from the French Quarter, in the Faubourg Marigny District on Frenchmen St. "The Cat" has been a local favorite for live New Orleans music from Jazz, Blues, Funk, R&B and Klezmer.Internationally acclaimed as a TOP 150 Jazz Club and featured in numerous Films and print media, "THE CAT" features local musicians bringing the best the city has to offer!

Reviewed By Stmbt97 - Steamboat Springs, United States

Frenchman Street and The Spotted Cat in particular, have become a favorite destination for us when we're in New Orleans. The drinks are reasonably priced and they don't push you to order while you're enjoying the entertainment. The bands are always fantastic and not to be missed!

5. Blue Nile

532 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2024 +1 504-948-2583 http://bluenilelive.com
Excellent
53%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 165 reviews

Blue Nile

Reviewed By Dimanchewb88 - Fort Worth, United States

Visited last week while visiting the city on a solo trip. Strolled by on a Thursday night and found out it was Reggae Night. It was a $5 cover, but it was the best $5 I spent the whole time in New Orleans. I live in DFW where folks barely dance but that was not the case here. At Blue Nile, everybody was getting it in on the dance floor. Music selection was awesome and I even found a good looking fella to whine on ???? Drinks weren't too expensive and the place definitely got packed. Will definitely be back my next visit to NOLA.

6. Checkpoint Charlie's

501 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116-2016
Excellent
54%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 35 reviews

Checkpoint Charlie's

7. Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits

600 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117-4722 +1 504-948-9111 [email protected] http://www.bacchanalwine.com
Excellent
64%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 64 reviews

Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits

Reviewed By colleenv133 - Washington DC, United States

This place is fantastic. You can buy a bottle of wine inside (solid selection) and go outside to their lovely patio and hear great jazz!

8. Friendly Lounge

2301 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117-8604 +1 504-943-8929
Excellent
44%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Friendly Lounge

9. The Dragon's Den

435 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116-2014 +1 504-940-5546 [email protected] http://dragonsdennola.com
Excellent
44%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
0%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 25 reviews

The Dragon's Den

Dragon's Den is a bar, restaurant, and live music venue located at the foot of Frenchmen Street in New Orleans.

10. d.b.a.

618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2002 +1 504-942-3731 http://www.dbaneworleans.com
Excellent
52%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 289 reviews

d.b.a.

Popular club in New Orleans attracts an eclectic crowd.

Reviewed By eleighivey - Nashville, United States

Loved the side-by-side rooms, allowing one room to serve purely as the bar and the other to serve as a performance venue, and the double bar. The atmosphere was relaxed and fun--saw all kinds of people of all ages there enjoying their evenings--and the music was incredible. I highly recommend catching a show by the Soul Rebels in this venue!

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