1. One Eyed Jacks
615 Toulouse St (at Royal), New Orleans, LA
Rock Club · French Quarter · 30 tips and reviews
Brad Graham: A 1920s theatre converted into the only music venue recommended by locals in the Quarter. Favors local and international alternative rock and indie songwriters, plus local burlesque and freak shows.
TicketWeb: Awesome place to catch a band, burlesque show, or just come to dance, One Eyed Jacks is where it's at! It's the High Life! Stake your claim on a cozy booth. TW ♥'s One Eyed Jacks! Read more.
Gloria Chin: featured on the layover by anthony bourdain. local and international alternative rock and indie songwriters, plus local burlesque and freak shows. great music venue recommended by locals
4. Trashy Diva
8.0
829 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
Boutique · French Quarter · 11 tips and reviews
Metsye Joanne ✨: Love the lingerie and the corsets. Everything it's a sexy burlesque style!!!!
Lucky Magazine: Local designer Candice Gwinn's empire is now four locations strong: Two outposts are dedicated to her own dress collection, one stocks offbeat heels, and the fourth is packed with lace-edged lingerie.
Ryan Hall: A nice place to shop if you have boobs. :)
8. Mona Lisa's
8.0
1212 Royal St (btwn Barracks & Gov. Nicholls), New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · French Quarter · 48 tips and reviews
Amanda Thau: Tired of poboys and other Cajun delights? This place has awesome food, service and prices. Mardi gras pasta was awesome!
Geoffrey Gauchet: Spinach and artechoke dip was awesome! Read more.
Stephanie Griffin: The pizza is great, the service is excellent, and the Lemoncello cake is amazing!! I will be heading back here on my next NOLA trip!
9. SoBou
310 Chartres St (Bienville), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 104 tips and reviews
Laura Wong: Fun cocktail menu. Delicious jumbo. Definitely get the tuna cones ceviche and side of fries, avocado aioli is to die for!!!
Serious Eats: Try the high-class Hurricane
Miliss M: The snotty front desk girl likes to "spank" you for not having reservations. Sends you you to the bar when there are plenty of tables. Whatev... in NOLA we like bars so booya b@#$ h.
DAN COX: Go upstairs! Gorgeous views, friendly bartenders, and great DJs!
Thea: Go to the Carnival Kings Drag Show every Tuesday at midnight.
Yarda Ramesh: I always hang out with David. He's sweet, handsome, and makes strong drinks.
14. Spitfire
1135 Decatur St (Gov. Nichols), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter · 8 tips and reviews
Amber: great for dancing on halloween
Stephen S: Make sure to say hey to Buddy, the resident mascot and coolest cat (er, make that dog) in the joint.
Emily Kane: Casual and fun with a healthy selection of taps. Let yourself get sucked in by the vinyl-only DJ (especially if there are deep cut MJ tracks being played.)