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Bacchanal Wine

Wine Bar, Music Venue, and American Restaurant$$$$

Bywater, New Orleans

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Bacchanal Wine

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Ranked #1 for wine bars in New Orleans
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Epicurious recommend this place
"Great spot for easy nights of wine and cheese with friends"(12 Tips)
"Bottles of wine - great small plates - elite vibes with live music"(13 Tips)
"Third, have a seat, relax and enjoy live jazz music."(6 Tips)
"Bacon wrapped dates are to die for!"(5 Tips)

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Serious EatsDecember 4, 2013
A wine & cheese shop, serious kitchen, live music venue, and fun bar all rolled into one. Hand the cheese you buy to the cashier along with $5; you'll get extra grilled bread & cheese plate fixin's.
Erin LaneJune 27, 2017
Load up on wine, cheese and charcuterie in the shop up front then settle in for a night of live music. Everything ordered off the menu out back was delish, too. This place is perfection.
Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Virginia ThomasJuly 12, 2018
Grab some cheese from the cooler (the cheese plate they make are out of this world), pick out a bottle of wine, stop at the window to order a couple other little plates & grab a spot under the trees.
Ben K.November 21, 2016
Great backyard hang with live music, wine, beer, and cocktails. Pretty much perfect but in the middle of nowhere. Try the Joint down the street for great BBQ.
EaterJanuary 28, 2013
Known for its al fresco dining ala Bywater with live music, skeeters, and a slew of rickety furniture, Bacchanal offers a seasonal menu of exquisite small plates on the cheap. [Eater 38 Member]
Jeremy FisherJanuary 21, 2015
Magic. Come with a group and arrive before 7pm to get seats outside by the stage. Order a couple bottles of wine, some cheese, and small plates to share, and settle in for the night
Laura WMay 14, 2016
Magical backyard garden with live jazz. Buy wine and cheese inside and take it out back or check out the bar upstairs. They also offer delicious small plates.
Upvoted Nov 2
Jonathan BelcherJanuary 6, 2014
The best rigatoni I think I have ever had. If you like mushrooms this is a must. The wine selection is good and you will find something that will delight. All that and live music.
ブルーノJune 8, 2017
Believe the hype, this place is awesome! Spent a whole afternoon here sipping rosé, eating, and listening to some great music. Amazing vibe, can't wait to come back!
Allie MahlerDecember 29, 2015
Lively, laid back atmosphere - the perfect place to grab a drink with a group of friends or go on a date. Get a bottle of wine or beers and sit out on the patio with a cheese plate listening to jazz
Chris FreemanApril 3, 2013
Fantastic! Love the relaxed, pay/tip up front dining. The food was excellent. Bacon wrapped dates are to die for! Chocolate bark for dessert in combo with the Barrel Monkey Shiraz was perfect.
AleMay 31, 2021
Nice cute and cozy wine bar away from the crowds. Easy going spot with good food and great vibe ideal for a Sunday evening. Live band and outdoor patio
Alan GriegerNovember 24, 2017
Good selection of wine. Cheese and meat prepared for table was very nice and good amount of bread for the cheese. Also, it was very cool the night we were there and the portable heat lamps were great!
Brandi BruceSeptember 10, 2019
Been here 5+ times
I was a little overwhelmed at first with all the people, but it was a really great experience. They have different seating - upstairs bar, outdoor for the music. The food was amazing, lots of wine!
Joshua MawMarch 23, 2018
Superb music, fantastic selection of wines and a great array of small plates. Can easily spend hours here.
Bokyung ParkAugust 14, 2022
Interesting place and a fun experience too. First, choose your wine and cheese at the shop. Second, grab your ice with a bucket. Third, have a seat, relax and enjoy live jazz music.
Cole TJune 12, 2017
This place is incredible. From the ivy that adorns the back patio, to the unassuming stage that features soothing artists, this world class wine bar is a MUST when coming to NOLA. Go on a week day.
Tom EldonDecember 29, 2017
One of my favorite stops in recent trips to New Orleans. A very creative venue and a novel approach to a wine bar with retail bottle and a la carte purchases. Great food, music.
Taylor BlackburnNovember 1, 2017
Just the absolute best. Pick your wine and cheeses in the shop, let them plate up the cheese choices for you, then settle in at a table in their dreamy backyard. Live music and amazing vibes.
Harry RaymondMay 28, 2017
If there's one place you should visit in New Orleans, this is it. Live music in a backyard patio with an excellent wine & cheese selection.
Jay de CJuly 1, 2018
Seriously? Wine. Cheese. And jazz? What’s not to like. Get yo a$$ down here. Super chilled vibes and an amazing way to spend a few hours away from the madding crowd.
Justin 📍February 4, 2017
Grab a bottle from the wine shop, then walk around back. Head up the stairs for a great view with plenty of ledges to pour your wine. Watch the band and the crowd while you watch for a table.
Nicole CheramieNovember 9, 2018
Embrace a hipster vibe with live music, a robust wine list, and choose your own cheese plates at this quaint spot in the historic 9th ward. Take an Uber or drive as it's off the beaten path a bit.
Noah WeissApril 30, 2017
Awesome wine selection and cheese platters to enjoy in a huge backyard with great live music. Must visit in New Orleans.
Marigny9January 8, 2017
Totally unique-a DIY wine/cheese shop. U pick & they deliver a gorgeous platter w quince jam, olives & baguette. The kitchen serves solid small plates, too. Helen Gillet ev Monday night is a MUST SEE!
Elevine BergeMarch 1, 2015
Best concept; buy wine and cheese to retreat in the backyard listening to live jazz all evening long. Dessert; dark chocolate bark w sea salt. Need no more.👌
Foxxy BMay 16, 2017
Grab bottles at the wine shop entrance, find a table in the open air backyard (or up in the restaurant, although not as fun), & quickly place an order for olives, meat, & cheese. Incredible music!
Ashton EasterSeptember 30, 2016
I feel like I had died and gone to heaven! Amazing Rose wine, tasty food, incredible outside atmospheric seating, live jazz music and fairy lights! Couldn't have picked a better spot !
Loukas PetridisApril 13, 2017
Hands down, best place I've been in NOLA. High quality cheese plate, better than what you expect. Happy hour 3-6, many wine options. Live music, outstanding backyard
 ℋumorousFebruary 25, 2016
Vegetarian? Try the Bucatini, Confit tomato & garlic, Roasted Cauliflower, breadcrumb, herbs YUM! ⚜
TaliaSeptember 21, 2013
Cannot imagine a glorious world in which a place like this opened in NY. Read up before you go- the wine/cheese/food/seating can be a bit difficult to navigate 1st time. Or just find new friend & ask!
Arminda KlierApril 3, 2013
Recommend getting there by early evening on the weekends to get a table in the backyard. You'll likely be planted there for hours as you drink wine, eat delicious food, and listen to amazing music!
Valerie SNovember 26, 2016
What a hidden gem! Lovely wine shop and backyard with food and live music. Great atmosphere. Perfect place to relax with a group or on a date.
Jenn BourneAugust 15, 2017
Great wine and cheese selection! Grab a bottle, pick your favorite cheeses and meats and sit back and relax in the beautiful outdoor space while you listen to great music.
Katie Rose DawsonApril 29, 2015
Favorite bar in nola. Seating outside in the back with live music. Great cocktails! You can buy a bottle of wine in the front store and take it out back.
Adrian PhillipsAugust 23, 2015
Credit cards accepted with $10 minimum. If you're with a group grab a couple bottles of wine or beer & take it out to the patio on the way in. Food ordered at the window round the back or upstairs bar
Aashima RattiJuly 11, 2018
Adorable spot to buy a bottle of wine and a few cheeses and head outside for some live music while the staff plates and serves your order. Only con: They have a huge problem with flies.
Sam March 28, 2016
You buy cheese and they plate it for you! You buy wine and grab your own glasses! You sit/stand outside and drink the wine and eat the cheese and listen to live-but-not-too-loud music!
Ana VegasOctober 20, 2015
Amazing wine & food ! The vibe is one of the most positive and inspiring ones I've felt ever. Best place I ever visited. Must see for hipsters and positive people !
Cathy AndersonNovember 13, 2017
Terrific atmosphere. What a great way to spend an evening... sitting outside, drinking wine and enjoying the music. Wow!
EpicuriousAugust 3, 2014
It's the kind of place where you could easily wander in for an afternoon glass of rosé and find yourself still sipping among the tiki torches at midnight. Read more
Xavier SnowmanMarch 4, 2015
The cheese board is a must. Great small plates, that really aren't that small! 2 with a shared cheeseboard is plenty. Such a great atmosphere and lovely music
Mikahla VicinoMay 2, 2022
So cozy! Beautiful indoor and outdoor space, live music, good wine. What more could you want!
vic kJuly 15, 2018
go out to the back or upstairs, get a table/ place to stand then grab your cheese & meats from inside along with your VINO BITCH
Daniel GraysonFebruary 14, 2016
The absolute perfect place to spend an afternoon outside drinking. Nothing, nothing could be more perfect.
Shruti RamaswamySeptember 9, 2016
Love the vibe! Live music on Wednesdays but the timings keep changing. Love the wine! Very spacious.
Elizabeth LisowskiMay 30, 2018
This is a must go. BYO (they have a wine store in the front) and snacks. Great place - always has live music.
Ruben FloresSeptember 27, 2015
Amazing spot! People talk a lot about their cheese plates, but the food is also fantastic! The crispy pork shoulder was spectacular.
Jesse McGeeAugust 8, 2014
Super Cool Eclectic Restaurant in the Middle of Nowhere!!! :) Great Outdoor Patio and Super Yummy Drinks!!! Crazy Wine and Cheese Selection!!! :)
Paulette BleamMay 19, 2013
Make sure to chat with Virg, the bouncer at the front door. He grew up next door, and has a genuine love for the area.

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