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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.

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 OrleansEuclid Records New OrleansRecord Store
  • BacchanalBacchanalWine Bar
  • The Bargain CenterThe Bargain CenterAntique Market
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Bywater

  • Euclid Records New Orleans in Bywater, New Orleans

    Euclid Records New Orleans

    ★ 4.8 · 637
    Record Store

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

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  • The Bargain Center in Bywater, New Orleans

    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
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Where to eat & drink in Bywater

  • Bacchanal in Bywater, New Orleans

    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
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  • The Joint in Bywater, New Orleans

    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
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Vaughan's Lounge in Bywater, New Orleans

    Vaughan's Lounge

    ★ 4.7 · 487
    Bar· $20–30

    Relaxed neighborhood dive bar where trumpeter Kermit Ruffins plays weekly.

    Every day
    12 PM – 2 AM
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  • Sneaky Pickle & Bar Brine in Bywater, New Orleans

    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.

    Mon
    11 AM – 3:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Tue–Wed
    5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Thu–Fri
    11 AM – 3:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 3:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 3:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
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  • Bar Redux in Bywater, New Orleans

    Bar Redux

    ★ 4.7 · 565
    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
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  • B J's Lounge in Bywater, New Orleans

    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.

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  • J&J's Sports Lounge in Bywater, New Orleans

    J&J's Sports Lounge

    ★ 4.6 · 307
    Bar· $10–20

    Cozy hangout with 10+ draft beers & plenty of TVs to watch the game, plus a pool table & courtyard.

    Every day
    9 AM – 4 AM
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  • Country Club in Bywater, New Orleans

    Country Club

    ★ 4.5 · 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
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  • Markey's Bar in Bywater, New Orleans

    Markey's Bar

    ★ 4.5 · 489
    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. 5Vaughan's Lounge
  6. 6Sneaky Pickle & Bar Brine
  7. 7Bar Redux
  8. 8B J's Lounge
  9. 9J&J's Sports Lounge
  10. 10Country Club

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