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Napoleon House

Cajun and Creole Restaurant, Grocery Store, and Cocktail Bar$$$$

French Quarter, New Orleans

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Napoleon House

8.7^/10

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Ranked #6 for cocktails in New Orleans
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Food & Wine recommend this place
"Order the famous Pimms Cup at Napoleon House Bar & Cafe."(31 Tips)
"Best known for a Pimm's Cup, try a Sazerac."(11 Tips)
"Try the Muffuletta sandwich - cured meats, cheese and olive"(6 Tips)
"Best Muffalata in town!! Pass on the gumbo you’ll thank me"(4 Tips)

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NatalieSeptember 29, 2015
A pims cup and a muffuletta sandwich are you need. Both are insanely delicious. My best friend grew up eating here and she said it's as good now as when she was a kid.
Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Eric TigreFebruary 14, 2012
Steeped in a colonial architecture amber, this French Quarter landmark was once offered to Napoleon as a place of refuge in 1821 by Mayor Nicholas Girod. Best known for a Pimm's Cup, try a Sazerac. Read more
Upvoted Oct 9
Camille VerdierOctober 11, 2015
Ask to sit outside on their patio, it's a nice cozy environment. Otherwise we tried the gumbo and poy-boy for the first time, and we loved it! Everything was fresh and delicious. Worth stopping at!
Upvoted Sep 23
Eliza TarasilaJuly 2
Good atmosphere (both the building and the music)! Try their sandwhiches (especially muffuletta and fried chicken). The drinks are watered down, so keep that in mind!
Fluying ✅January 26, 2019
In the last years of Napoleon, local fans donated this house and tried to bring him here to live his last years. Unfortunately for them he died before they could bring him.
John GarciaDecember 11, 2014
The whole muffuletta can be shared up to 4 people. Then just order other sides to share such as the rich and awesome gumbo!
IanJuly 19, 2014
Bruce was an amazing waiter. He guided us to their famous Pimms cup, slight variations, and entrees. Loved the jambalaya, and my girlfriend had an amazing po boy with beans/rice. A great spot! Great $
Ariana VoyerJune 9, 2017
Great Pimm's cup, muffaletta sandwich (quarter-size shown!), and creole tomato caprese salad.
Shayne ColeJune 30
That muffaletta is one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever ever had but make sure not to get a large and definitely split the small because it’s more than enough for two people
Karen CooperDecember 14, 2020
Wonderful ambiance in a more quiet part of the neighborhood. Only had drinks but the Pimm’s cup was yummy :) our waiter was so kind. Felt like home for a minute
Megan BrownAugust 22, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Amazing courtyard, proper waiters, and the Pimms! Also good food. Great place to feel like your in Europe for an hour or so.
Fodor's TravelJanuary 28, 2016
Although the Pimm’s Cup was invented in England, the Napoleon House is credited with popularizing it in New Orleans. The bar makes theirs with Pimm’s #1, lemonade, 7-Up, and cucumber. Read more
Daniya TamendarovaMarch 8, 2014
LOVE the setting -- the building has a lot of history, and there is a wonderful courtyard in the back. The service is great, and the food is good. Get their Pimm's Cup.
Rebecca ChapaJuly 20, 2013
Ask for a Pimm's Cup, be polite, and enjoy one of the best cocktails in New Orleans. Ask for a Pimm's Rose or any other misguided, stupid or confused ordering you might as well go back to Bourbon St.
K BJuly 12
It was offered as a refuge to Napoleon in 1821 but the exiled emperor never made it. Beautiful old place. Try the Muffuletta sandwich - cured meats, cheese and olive
Leonard CristMay 22, 2014
Great veggie sandwich. Old fashioned was delicious. Bartender had a mighty mustache. Old school Caribbean vibe. Great place. Highly recommended for locals or tourists.
Marigny9October 16, 2015
The building's history oozes from every dark corner of the bar. Go for the pedigreed Sazerac with wormwood.
Ashley GrimleyJuly 31, 2019
Best Muffalata in town!! Pass on the gumbo you’ll thank me
Latham BrunsonDecember 2, 2014
The muffuletta is great. Also enjoyed my Pimm's cup and the cheese platter. I didn't care for the jambalaya, but I find restaurants have problems getting that right.
Joseph MazoJuly 15, 2013
Shrimp remoulade, seafood gumbo, jambalaya chicken were very delicious! Must have the Gumbo and shrimp remoulade.
EaterOctober 5, 2011
The menu is classic New Orleans Creole (read: tourist-oriented) but dammit if that’s not some of the best shrimp remoulade in town. [Eater 38 Member]
Joshua CarrNovember 7, 2013
Definitely reasonable and good food! Five of us ate for around $40! Sit outside under the heaters if you can, it's great for a cool day.
JustinNovember 7, 2018
So elegant, steeped in atmosphere. Efficient, friendly staff. Definitely have the Pimms Cup
Doug WMay 16, 2017
The short guy never made it, but we did thankfully. Can't think of any other time I've been to a National Historic Site and had a killer po' boy at the same time.
Mike HomokiDecember 2, 2011
Known for their warm Muffuletta sandwiches. Be sure to only get a quarter so you have room for red beans and rice. The olive salad has a bit too much celery in it but the sandwich was still great. Read more
Heather NewmanOctober 26, 2023
Great food, affordable and best Pimm’s Cup. A classic New Orleans haunt.
Jessi ThomasAugust 11, 2017
We always stop and get a muffuletta when I'm NOLA. We also tried the raspberry cream soda and was very pleased!
Island BruinMay 30, 2019
Still the best. Muffuletta and English pimm’s cup (with gin)
Melanie TurnerDecember 5, 2014
My #1 favorite place in all the city. I like the roast beef po-boys & their just-spicy-enough Bloody Marys.
Tom MaxwellSeptember 12, 2017
The cheese board is great! Love the Swiss infused with wine.
jbrotherloveSeptember 2, 2016
Been here 5+ times
The Englishman's Pimm's is what you're looking for. A bit more bite than the original.
Zahra MohammadiFebruary 21, 2017
They make very good Cocktails. Perfect Jumpalaya and fried shrimp
Colan MSeptember 14, 2013
Delicious Pimm's Cup. Have your beverage and/or food in the hidden garden. Beautiful restaurant since 1797.
Mike HomokiDecember 2, 2011
Known for their Pimm's Cup. Give it a try. British Gin based liquor and lemonade, splash of lemon-lime soda and a cucumber garnishes. It's refreshing. Read more
Erin DaileyMay 12, 2012
Do yourself a favor and sit at the bar. You get a free show from the bartenders who are decidedly foul and non-PC and, if you tip them well, they wont spit in your drinks.
Scott CookJuly 16, 2012
The Caesar salad is excellent. Loved the dressing & shavings of parm. Topped with giant croutons.
Kate WallaceJanuary 6, 2013
Get the Pimm's Cup at the bar and the muffuletta for dinner. DELICIOUS!! Also, they don't take reservations, so plan accordingly.
Stella RicciJuly 27, 2017
The food & drinks are great, atmosphere is what I'd expect, the service mediocre. The Muffuletta is good for sharing!
Emily KaneOctober 25, 2016
Life-changing muffuletta with somewhat ridiculous sizes. You won't need more than a half.
Renae MasonOctober 25, 2017
Grab a Pimm's Cup and a Gator Po Boy and enjoy the historic ambience here!
Yvette CastroFebruary 24
The decor is really cool, and they have a courtyard. The jambalaya was delicious
William HitchcockOctober 18, 2016
Atmosphere! Great place for a relaxing beverage
Miguel GonzalezMarch 25, 2013
The Pimms Cup is famous. And the Sazerac is legend. Excellent muffuletta and tasty gumbo.
Gabriel HayesFebruary 18, 2015
Great cocktails. Particularly the Pimm's Ginger Julep and the Original Pimm's Cup
Parul BatraMarch 22, 2015
Stunning stunning decor, historic location, great food. Highly recommended.
Kameron PearsonJuly 18, 2017
If here for the first time get the Pimm's cocktail and Muffeleta Sandwich.
Victor LowJune 29, 2016
Pimm's cup. That's all you need to know. Take it to go if you don't have time to drink it there.
NOLA Nites Concierge | Meloney SmithMarch 2, 2012
We love the Pimm’s Cups at the Napoleon House—a traditionally British cocktail served in an Italian-owned, French Quarter restaurant.
Dean SilfenDecember 7, 2018
The Pimms Cup is excellent. Their upstairs space is beautiful as well!
Lindsay LebrescoNovember 14, 2011
After reading all the tips, I obviously had to get a Pimm's Cup so I did but I got it to-go and it came in a little plastic souvenir cup- FTW! (And it was quite tasty)

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