TOP RESTAURANTS & BARS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
(All within about a 10–15 minute stroll from Rathbone Mansions)
1. Port of Call (6 min)
🍔 Legendary burgers • 🥔 Baked potatoes piled high • 🍹 Signature “Monsoon” cocktail
→ Arrive early—always popular!
2. Lil’ Dizzy’s Café (5 min)
🍗 Family-owned Creole comfort food • Soulful fried chicken & gumbo • A Tremé treasure
3. Holy Diver (4 min)
🍸 Trendy vibe • Inventive cocktails • Modern Louisiana fare
💡 Perfect for a date night or pre-show drinks on Frenchmen Street.
4. Manchu Food Store (5 min)
🥡 Quick local favorite • Asian-inspired fried chicken • Big portions, low prices
💡 Grab it to-go for a picnic in Armstrong Park.
6. Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant (9 min)
🎷 Neighborhood bar with live jazz brunches • Classic comfort food • Friendly crowd
💡 A true local hangout—music every weekend.
7. The Elysian Bar (12 min)
🍷 Set inside a restored church • Elegant cocktails • Seasonal plates
💡 Chic atmosphere with candlelight and charm.
8. Dat Dog – Frenchmen Street (10 min)
🌭 Gourmet hot dogs • Craft beer • Rooftop patio
💡 Lively and casual—great before or after live music.
9. Adolfo’s (10 min)
🍝 Creole–Italian fusion • Intimate vibe • Famous “Ocean Sauce” pasta
💡 Located above The Apple Barrel Bar on Frenchmen Street.
10. Coop’s Place (12 min)
🐖 Cajun classics • Jambalaya Supreme • Dive-bar energy
💡 Always packed, always worth it.
🍹 LOCAL BARS & NIGHTLIFE FAVORITES
11. The Spotted Cat Music Club (10 min)
🎷 Iconic jazz bar • No cover most nights • Small, soulful, and unforgettable
12. Blue Nile (10 min)
🎺 Legendary venue for funk, soul, and brass bands • Balcony views over Frenchmen Street
13. d.b.a. (10 min)
🎶 Craft beers on tap • Live jazz and roots music nightly
14. The Dragon’s Den (8 min)
🔥 Multi-level bar with outdoor patio • DJs, live bands, and burlesque nights
15. Cosimo’s Bar (7 min)
🍸 Cozy French Quarter corner bar • Great cocktails • Local crowd and relaxed feel
16. Checkpoint Charlie’s (10 min)
🎸 Bar, laundromat, and live music venue all in one—open 24/7
💡 Only in New Orleans!
17. Bar Marilou (15 min)
🍷 Elegant lounge in the Warehouse District • Parisian design & refined cocktail