Must-see nightlife in Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

  • Mimi's in the Marigny

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    The name of this bar could justifiably change to ‘Mimi’s is the Marigny’ – it's impossible to imagine the neighborhood without this institution. It's an…

  • Buffa’s

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    Buffa’s wears a lot of hats. First and foremost, it’s a neighborhood bar with a backroom stage that hosts the occasional band, quiz night, open-mic night…

  • Bud Rip's

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    One of the oldest bars in Bywater (and Bywater has a lot of old bars), Bud Rip's clientele is at the junction of the old Bywater working class crowd and…

  • BJ’s

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    This Bywater dive attracts a neighborhood crowd seeking cheap beers, chilled-out banter and frequent events, from blues-rock gigs to sci-fi readings by…

  • R Bar

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    This grotty spot seamlessly blends punk-rock sensibility with the occasional confused French Quarter tourist. Like many older New Orleans businesses, R…

  • Country Club

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    From the front, it’s a well-decorated Bywater house. Walk inside and there’s a restaurant, sauna, leafy patio with bar, heated outdoor pool, 25ft…

  • Lost Love

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    Dark and sexy, Lost Love is that vampy Marigny goth or moody artist your momma told you to stay away from, mixed with a bit of blue-collar dive-bar…

  • Elysian Bar

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    The drinking venue at the Peter & Paul ups the game of what is possible at a hotel bar. You'll find a series of rooms running from a cafe in a former…

  • John

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    The clever name comes courtesy of the toilet bowl seats and tables arrayed around an otherwise pretty open interior space. The extremely strong drinks,…

  • J&J's

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    A neighborhood dive extraordinaire, J&J's has incredibly cheap (and strong) drinks and a clientele of charmingly crazy locals. Despite the posted hours,…

  • Solo Espresso

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    This little shack serves very fine, strong, small-batch coffee, and its espresso drinks are seriously rocket-fueled and delicious.

  • Parleaux Beer Lab

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    A diverse menu of beers, ranging from the hoppy to the fruity, is sold at this 'nanobrewery,' which also has a lush little courtyard where parents bring…

  • Bar Redux

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    A friendly little bar with an outdoor courtyard that's full of offbeat local art, the sound of the nearby train tracks and lots of live performances,…

  • Big Daddy’s Bar

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    If it’s too crowded at popular Mimi's across the street, or if you're tired of the thumpa-thumpa-bass queer scene on Bourbon, head to this friendly …

  • Orange Couch

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    An icebox-cool cafe, all Scandi-style furniture, polished stone flooring, local artwork and photography on the walls, graffiti-lined restrooms and, yes,…

  • Faubourg Wines

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    Faubourg (as many call it) is primarily a wine shop but also offers tons of wine classes, and an in-house bar provides a spot for some nice sipping with…

  • St Germaine

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    This swish little wine bar offers a fine selection of French vintages and, per the needs of subtropical New Orleans, a warm outdoor space for evening…

  • Flora Gallery & Coffee Shop

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    Flora is glorious gritty, which suits its offbeat ambience that is a mix of madcap art, antique store furniture, lush gardens and a Parisian bohemian…

  • Markey’s

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    Markey’s stands out for two reasons: its barn-red exterior and the fact that it is a straight-up good neighborhood hangout. There’s shuffleboard, cheap…

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