Drinks Marigny, French Quarter & Riverfront
Frenchmen Street
A place for a drink in Marigny, French Quarter & Riverfront, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: After midnight.
Why go
Few blocks of small clubs past the Quarter, such as the Spotted Cat, with live jazz and brass bands late.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in French Quarter & Riverfront, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. 5 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The Spotted Cat Music Club and Café du Monde.
- Type
- Drinks · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- Marigny
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- After midnight
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond French Quarter & Riverfront. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1The Spotted Cat Music Club
Small Frenchmen Street bar with nonstop live jazz and swing dancing.
Drinks · New Orleans · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Café du Monde
Open-air coffee stand serving beignets and chicory café au lait since 1862.
Food · New Orleans · 0.5 mi straight-line - 3Jackson Square
The Quarter's old parade ground, facing St. Louis Cathedral, a short walk from the riverfront viewing areas.
Sight · 0.6 mi straight-line - 4Jackson Square
Historic square framed by St. Louis Cathedral, street painters and brass bands.
Sight · New Orleans · 0.6 mi straight-line - 5Preservation Hall
Tiny hall dedicated to traditional New Orleans jazz, sets nightly.
Activity · New Orleans · 0.6 mi straight-line - 6Antoine's
Creole dining rooms open since 1840, where oysters Rockefeller were first served.
Food · 0.7 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Frenchmen Street is a stop on our New Orleans New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More bars & cafés in French Quarter & Riverfront
Another curated place for a drink in French Quarter & Riverfront. See the full French Quarter & Riverfront guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on New Orleans
Our climate figures for French Quarter & Riverfront come from nearby New Orleans. Average daily highs in New Orleans run from 60°F in January to 87°F in August; August is usually the wettest month. For Frenchmen Street itself, we suggest: After midnight.
Modelled monthly averages for New Orleans from NASA POWER, not a forecast. New Orleans weather by month (covers French Quarter & Riverfront).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Frenchmen Street, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 29.96408, -90.05763
- Destination
- French Quarter & Riverfront, Louisiana
Frenchmen Street: quick answers
How much time do you need at Frenchmen Street?
Plan on about 2 hours at Frenchmen Street. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Frenchmen Street?
Our pick: After midnight. Insider tip: Most clubs have a small cover or a one-drink minimum; bring cash.
Which TripsCircle routes include Frenchmen Street?
Frenchmen Street appears on New Orleans New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Frenchmen Street to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to French Quarter & Riverfront.
Plan French Quarter & Riverfront
- French Quarter & Riverfront travel guide 9 places
- New Orleans weather (covers French Quarter & Riverfront) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in French Quarter & Riverfront
- Arnaud's Food
- Woldenberg Park Activity
- Algiers Point Sight
- Hotel Monteleone Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.