Things to Do in Bywater, New Orleans

Bywater is a historic New Orleans neighborhood, part of the Ninth Ward, that was less affected by Hurricane Katrina due to its higher elevation. It hosts the Society of Saint Anne marching krewe's Mardi Gras procession and includes the Bywater Historic District.

  • Euclid Records New OrleansRecord Store
  • BacchanalWine Bar
  • The Bargain CenterAntique Market

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Bywater in New Orleans

Top things to do in Bywater

  • Euclid Records New Orleans

    Euclid Records New Orleans

    4.8 · 632
    Record Store

    Independent record shop with new & used vinyl, CDs, live music performances & a hot pink storefront.

  • The Bargain Center

    The Bargain Center

    Antique Market
    Mon
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Tue–Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 5 PM

Where to eat & drink in Bywater

  • Bacchanal

    Bacchanal

    4.7 · 3.7k
    Wine Bar· $20–30

    Wine-&-cheese store featuring globally accented small plates & live music on a lush back patio.

    Mon–Thu
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Fri
    5 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    5 PM – 10 PM
  • The Joint

    The Joint

    4.7 · 3.7k
    Barbecue· $20–30

    Slow-smoked barbecue & hearty side dishes in a quirky, cypress-paneled space with a full bar.

    Mon–Thu
    11:30 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Satsuma's Cafe

    Satsuma's Cafe

    4.6 · 801
    Coffee Shop· $10–20

    Hipster-friendly coffeehouse with locally sourced American fare in a brick-walled space.

  • Vaughan's Lounge

    Vaughan's Lounge

    4.7 · 483
    Bar· $20–30

    Relaxed neighborhood dive bar where trumpeter Kermit Ruffins plays weekly.

  • Country Club

    Country Club

    4.6 · 2.1k
    American· $30–40

    American fare & creative cocktails served in a breezy, historical cottage with a pool & cabana bar.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    9:30 AM – 11 PM
  • Sneaky Pickle & Bar Brine

    Sneaky Pickle & Bar Brine

    4.7 · 1.2k
    American· $20–50

    Unassuming cafe with an ever-changing, vegetarian-focused menu of farm-fresh, from-scratch fare.

  • Bar Redux

    Bar Redux

    4.7 · 562
    Bar & Grill· $10–20

    Chill venue for Creole classics & Caribbean-inspired fare, plus a patio & live music some nights.

    Mon–Thu
    6 PM – 2 AM
    Fri
    6 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    6 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    6 PM – 2 AM
  • B J's Lounge

    B J's Lounge

    4.6 · 387
    Lounge· $1–30

    Bare-bones, cash-only bar featuring a lineup of live local bands or sports on the TV.

  • Markey's Bar

    Markey's Bar

    4.5 · 483
    Bar & Grill· $10–20

    Great pub food in what can only be described as a standard, classic neighborhood bar (with a few microbrews on tap). Big juicy burgers, fresh salads, and the best wings in the neighborhood. Daily specials and crawfish on Fridays (in…

    Mon–Fri
    2 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    1 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    1 PM – 2 AM

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Map of Bywater with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Euclid Records New Orleans
  2. 2Bacchanal
  3. 3The Bargain Center
  4. 4The Joint
  5. 5Satsuma's Cafe
  6. 6Vaughan's Lounge
  7. 7Country Club
  8. 8Sneaky Pickle & Bar Brine
  9. 9Bar Redux
  10. 10B J's Lounge

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