The Country Club
Located in a stately Bywater mansion, The Country Club is an experience unlike any other—part swimming pool and sauna, part restaurant and constantly flowing with booze, especially during drag brunch…
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Bud Rip’s Old Ninth Ward
A rollicking 9th Ward spot that looks something like a covered school cafeteria, Bud Rip’s is a perfectly inelegant space full of ground-in dirt and show flyers. From weekly rock…
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BJ’s Lounge
A neighborhood joint tucked deep in the Bywater near Poland Avenue, BJ’s offers the makings for a real-deal New Orleans night out. From Monday night red beans blues acts to…
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Bacchanal
New Orleans’ famous backyard party began as much as a haven for budding wine geeks as a live music, under-the-radar bacchanalia. Prices reflect the DIY experience (the “list” is literally…
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Maurepas
The restaurant that launched a thousand restaurants, Maurepas still holds its own as the leader of the Bywater’s recent dining renaissance. The drink menu is particularly special, with ever-changing seasonal…
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Oxalis
Located on a block of the Bywater that’s blossomed over the past few years, this labyrinthine space has a winding series of rooms, patios and bars to suit any mood…
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