Madeline's Guidebook
Casual Drinkin’
Some of my favorite places for a peaceful drink!
Best place to have an Irish Coffee - hot, iced, or frozen!
221 locals recommend
Finn McCool's Irish Pub
3701 Banks StBest place to have an Irish Coffee - hot, iced, or frozen!
The Bulldog, Mid-City
5135 Canal BlvdRendezvous Tavern
3101 Magazine StBalcony Bar & Cafe Inc
3201 Magazine StFood scene
Best place for brunch - add yourself to the waitlist before you go via yelp!
180 locals recommend
Toast
1845 Gentilly BoulevardBest place for brunch - add yourself to the waitlist before you go via yelp!
Best spot for jazz brunch - great NOLA classics (make a reservation).
30 locals recommend
Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard
819 Conti StBest spot for jazz brunch - great NOLA classics (make a reservation).
Mahony's Po-boys & Seafood - Uptown
3454 Magazine StGreat spot for a poboy!
Neighborhoods
Marigny
Beautiful architecture - great bars!
Quaint part of New Orleans. Fun neighborhood to walk around. Check out the riverfront views of the city.
44 locals recommend
Algiers Point
Quaint part of New Orleans. Fun neighborhood to walk around. Check out the riverfront views of the city.
City advice
Getting around
Algiers Point Ferry
The Ferry runs: M-Thur. 6am - 8:30pm, Fri. 6am - 10:45pm, Sat. 10:45am - 10:30pm, Sun. 10:45am - 8:30pm
What to pack
Downtown attire.
Closed-toed comfy shoes highly recommended! Don’t be afraid to get your shoes dirty. Personally, I recommend traveling light - no big purses downtown!