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Bacchanal Wine
Wine Bar, Music Venue, and American Restaurant$$$$
Bywater, New Orleans
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Eater recommend this place
"Bottles of wine - great small plates - elite vibes with live music"(14 Tips)
"Great spot for easy nights of wine and cheese with friends"(11 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, 2013A 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.
The Wall Street JournalSeptember 25, 2014Buy a bottle of wine in the shop up front, and take it to the torchlit back garden for some globalized bistro fare—think hangar steaks and grilled baby octopus with chimichurri. Read more
Erin LaneJune 27, 2017Load 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.
Ben K.November 21, 2016Great 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.
Virginia ThomasJuly 12, 2018Grab 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.
Jeremy FisherJanuary 21, 2015Magic. 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
EaterJanuary 28, 2013Known 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]
Jonathan BelcherJanuary 6, 2014The 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, 2017Believe 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!
Alan GriegerNovember 24, 2017Good 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!- Chris FreemanApril 3, 2013Fantastic! 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.
Allie MahlerDecember 29, 2015Lively, 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
AleMay 31, 2021Nice 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
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!
Marigny9January 8, 2017Totally 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!
Cole TJune 12, 2017This 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.
Jay de CJuly 1, 2018Seriously? 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.
Taylor BlackburnNovember 1, 2017Just 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.- Nicole CheramieNovember 9, 2018Embrace 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.
- Bokyung ParkAugust 14, 2022Interesting 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.
- Joshua MawMarch 23, 2018Superb music, fantastic selection of wines and a great array of small plates. Can easily spend hours here.
Harry RaymondMay 28, 2017If 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.
ℋumorousFebruary 25, 2016Vegetarian? Try the Bucatini, Confit tomato & garlic, Roasted Cauliflower, breadcrumb, herbs YUM! ⚜
Foxxy BMay 16, 2017Grab 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!
Sam March 28, 2016You 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!
Noah WeissApril 30, 2017Awesome wine selection and cheese platters to enjoy in a huge backyard with great live music. Must visit in New Orleans.
Jenn BourneAugust 15, 2017Great 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.
Adrian PhillipsAugust 23, 2015Credit 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- Ashton EasterSeptember 30, 2016I 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 !
Valerie SNovember 26, 2016What 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.
Arminda KlierApril 3, 2013Recommend 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!
Tom EldonDecember 29, 2017One 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.
vic kJuly 15, 2018go out to the back or upstairs, get a table/ place to stand then grab your cheese & meats from inside along with your VINO BITCH
Justin 📍February 4, 2017Grab 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.
Loukas PetridisApril 13, 2017Hands 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
EpicuriousAugust 3, 2014It'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
Aashima RattiJuly 11, 2018Adorable 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.
Laura WMay 14, 2016Magical 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.
TaliaSeptember 21, 2013Cannot 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!
Ana VegasOctober 20, 2015Amazing 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 !- Katie Rose DawsonApril 29, 2015Favorite 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.
ᴡ SteinerDecember 30, 2015Diverse selection of cheeses and wine. Worth the trip most definitely. And $5 off wine for happy hour until 6pm
Elevine BergeMarch 1, 2015Best 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.👌
Xavier SnowmanMarch 4, 2015The 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
Daniel GraysonFebruary 14, 2016The absolute perfect place to spend an afternoon outside drinking. Nothing, nothing could be more perfect.
Shruti RamaswamySeptember 9, 2016Love the vibe! Live music on Wednesdays but the timings keep changing. Love the wine! Very spacious.
Mikahla VicinoMay 2, 2022So cozy! Beautiful indoor and outdoor space, live music, good wine. What more could you want!
Cat WeaverMarch 18, 2013Just THE coolest place in town. Pick cheeses for a giant cheese plate. Bring a bottle of wine to the backyard... or sit upstairs at the bar and chat with the bartender.- Cathy AndersonNovember 13, 2017Terrific atmosphere. What a great way to spend an evening... sitting outside, drinking wine and enjoying the music. Wow!
SFebruary 19, 2015Great vibe, a beautiful exposed brick building with a large wine selection downstairs. The food is not excellent but well worth the trip.
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Bacchanal is a wine laboratory where food music and culture collude with Holy Vino
Open until 1:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Tue, Thu, Sun
- 6:00 PM–10:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
(504) 948-9111
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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"Nice atmosphere and great drinks and small plates menu. I will definitely be coming here more!!!"
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"Excellent wine and cocktail options. Love their menu, changes often with special. Have some great salads and apps."
Michelle Romain - 7.7
"This place is great... They give you a card and you buy wine by the ounce...half... Or full glass. Each tap has digital price for each choice and they have about 100 choices. Great cheese selection 2."
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