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From the excitement of Bourbon Street to the colorful history and architecture of the French Quarter, and the exploding craft beer scene of the Bywater District, New Orleans is so much more than a city—it’s an EXPERIENCE. Offering warm and welcoming taprooms, family-friendly spaces, and award-winning craft beers, the Big Easy might be Louisiana’s new beer lover’s utopia.
Whether you are beer savvy or a novice, the city’s craft beer scene will inspire you to take a seat and enjoy a pint. So, buckle up because we are about to give you the inside scoop on The Big Easy’s 15 Best Craft Breweries.
1. Urban South Brewery
Featuring an industrial-style taproom, Urban South is a kid-friendly brewery with eye-catching, colorful, and vibrant interiors. Even though you may have already tried their beers outside, still this brewery is a must-visit. Urban South also includes a spacious patio, a beer garden, and an entertainment room with arcade games that will allow you to catch up and enjoy yourself with your colleagues and let your child (if you have one) meet and make friends with other kids. So visit the place, quench your thirst, and don’t forget to enjoy their locally crafted beers made from the finest ingredients in New Orleans!
- Crowd Favorite: Spilled – Caribbean Mix Fruited Sour, 6% ABV
- Highly Recommended: Triple Spilled, Triple Raspberry, Sour.
- Hop-py Note: They do not serve food but host pop-ups and food trucks around the place.
- Fun Fact: Urban South Brewery brought home a gold medal award on their flagship unfiltered Bohemian Pilsner made from German hops- 2nd Set Pils, in a prestigious US Open Beer Championship in 2017.
Hours: Open Mon–Thur 12pm–8pm, Fri 12pm-5pm, Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am-7pm.
Address: 1645 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Contact: (504)-267-4852 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
2. Nola Brewery
If you want a place to enjoy pizza and handcrafted beer, check out New Orleans’s top brewery- Nola Brewing. This brewery boasts an industrial taproom with elegant interiors and wooden floors, offering a warm and welcoming vibe. Its airy balcony seating area is ideal for savoring a beer with friends and families. This place has everything you ask for with a vast selection of beers on tap, live music, playrooms, televisions, and spacious event space. They also serve pizza from Nola Kitchen and tasty food with an option for kosher and gluten-free. So come by and experience it yourself!
- Crowd Favorite: Hopitoulas IPA, 6.5 % ABV. An American IPA with a hint of pine and citrus with a powerful yet balanced hoppy flavor.
- Highly Recommended: Blonde Ale,4.9 % ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Nola Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery.
- Fun Fact: Nola Brewing use recycled materials as decors, and to show their love for the community, they lead the weekly trash pick-ups and build playgrounds for the whole neighborhood.
Hours: Open Sun–Thur 11am–9pm, Fri & Sat 11am–10pm.
Address: 3001 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Contact: (504)-896-9996 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
3. Port New Orleans Brewery
Want to grab some tacos and cold-crafted beers at the same time? Port New Orleans Brewery is the perfect place for you! This brewery features an industrial-style building with an old, classic interior and maritime theme decor. They also offer plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and lots of yard games and entertainment, which is something your kids could love. They serve a wide selection of crafted beer and have 16 unique flavors on tap. Come, book a brewery tour, and enjoy their cold beer with their in-house AvoTako food truck!
- Crowd Favorite: Gleason IPA, 5.8% ABV. Dry-hopped hazy New England IPA made from Azacca, Mosaic, and Lemondrop hops.
- Highly Recommended: Riverfront Lager, 5% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Port Orleans offers delivery and takeaway, and a brewery tour is now available.
Hours: Open Daily 11am–10pm.
Address: 4124 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Contact: (504)-266-2332 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
4. Parleaux Beer Lab
Take a day off and enjoy the industrial-chic Parleaux Beer Lab located Bywater neighborhood! Committed to producing high-quality and locally crafted beers, they have small batches of 12 rotating beers on tap with a wide selection of IPAs, porters, lagers, and stouts. This brewery features a chic and cozy instagrammable place (especially at night), which could make you stay a little longer! They also offer non-alcoholic drinks for those who are not into drinking beers. Treat yourself, visit and never miss out on witnessing the cute string lights, eat those fantastic foods, and experience such a homey atmosphere with your family and friends.
- Crowd Favorite: Foggy Glasses IPA, 6.7% ABV.
- Highly Recommended: Berry Bonds Just Juicin’, 3.8% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Parleaux Beer Lab hosts a pop-up kitchen, and bringing and ordering outside foods is also allowed.
Hours: Open Mon-Thur 2pm–9pm, Fri & Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-9pm.
Address: 634 Lesseps St, New Orleans, LA 70117
Contact: (504)-702-8433 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
5. Second Line Brewery
A go-to neighborhood brewery in the Mid City, Second Line Brewery features a warehouse-style taproom with plenty of indoor seating and an expansive beer garden. It has aesthetically pleasing decorations (from its expansive patio where chairs, tables, and string lights) hang around and wide tv screens- perfect for watching football games. It’s also an excellent place to enjoy the warm and cozy New Orleans evening! They offer a wide selection of beers, seltzers, and food trucks. Enjoy the area, bring your kid fur babies, have fun and participate in their trivia nights!
- Crowd Favorite: West Coast IPA, 6.5% ABV.
- Highly Recommended: A Saison Named Desire, 5.7% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Brewery tour is now available.
- Fun Fact: The mission of Second Line Brewing is to advance the values of acceptance, diversity, and equality in the community and the craft beer industry.
Hours: Open Mon-Wed 4pm-9pm, Thur 4pm-10pm, Fri 2pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-8pm.
Address: 433 N Bernadotte St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Contact: (504)-248-8979 | Instagram | Website
6. Miel Brewery and Taproom
Miel Brewery and Taproom is also one of the must-check-out places while you’re in New Orleans. It is a half-industrial warehouse and one-half open-beer garden, which is something you shouldn’t miss! Not a beer drinker? Worry no more, as they offer out-of-this-world coffees and other non-alcoholic beverages. In addition, they have warm, refreshing interiors, various recreational games, the best food trucks, restaurant pop-ups, and music—all of which are ideal for bonding with family and friends. So do yourself a favor and check it out, so you won’t have a downhearted gala around the Big Easy.
- Crowd Favorite: Flor De Jamaica, 6% ABV. A Sour Gose with Hibiscus flowers, Himalayan Pink Sea Salt, and Cinnamon bark gives it its color and flavor.
- Highly Recommended: Bird of Paradise IPA, 8% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: No plates and utensils are available in the taproom, so you must bring your own. Bringing of food is allowed only if no pop-ups and food trucks are on schedule.
- Fun Fact: Miel means “honey” in Spanish and French (the founder’s cultural background), which inspires the brewery’s name.
Hours: Open Mon-Thur 2pm-10pm, Fri 2pm-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-8pm.
Address: 405 Sixth St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Contact: (504)-372-4260 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
7. Faubourg Brewing Co.
Faubourg Brewing is undoubtedly the ideal place to visit if you’re looking for a brewery with a historical background. It has been operating for 114 years and was once known as the Dixie Brewing Company. This brewery features a sizable beer museum that displays the company’s history. It has a large, beautiful lawn with wooden tables and chairs where visitors are welcome to bring their blankets on a chilly night. Aside from live music, delectable locally produced cuisine, and refreshing, well-crafted beers, they also offer many enjoyable, family-friendly games that are suitable for any occasion. Visit them, settle in, bring your family, and unwind.
- Crowd Favorite: Blackened Voodoo Lager, 5.5% ABV.
- Highly Recommended: Dat’suma IPA, 7.2% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Bringing outside food and beverages is not allowed. No deliveries are available.
- Fun Fact: They made it through two World Wars, re-establish the place after Hurricane Katrina destroyed the original brewery in 2005, and survived 13 years of prohibition.
Hours: Open Mon–Thur 2pm–8pm, Fri-Sat 11am–8pm, Sun 11am-7pm.
Address: 3501 Jourdan Rd, New Orleans, LA 70126
Contact: (504)-867-4000 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
8. Courtyard Brewery
Courtyard Brewery is one of the city’s favorite hangout places. Although this brewery features a small and classic taproom with limited seating, a spacious outdoor patio (courtyard) offers plenty of chairs, tables, and string lights that provide a relaxing atmosphere for family and friends. This brewery also features a delectable selection of 21 handcrafted and on-site brews focusing on creating IPAS and Saison. Their crafted beers are known to be available on-site only, and some guests drink them completely dry. So hurry up and come so you won’t miss such an experience!
- Crowd Favorite: Sonic Youth In 1983 IPA, 6.5 % ABV.
- Highly Recommended: Baby IPA, 4.7 % ABV.
- Hop-py Note: They aren’t serving food but rotating food trucks are available serving low-key delectable food within the area.
- Fun Fact: What’s on tap depends on Wood’s (owner) latest beer obsession.
Hours: Open Mon–Thur 4pm–11pm, Fri-Sun 11am–12pm.
Address: 1160 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130
9. Brieux Carre Brewing Company
Want to try something new for your next beer night? Then visit Brieux Carre Brewing! They have earned a reputation for releasing new, imaginative craft beers weekly. They feature an intimate taproom with limited indoor seating within the bar area and a vast courtyard that could accommodate a large group of people. The yard offers a cozy place to catch up with friends or family while sipping cold, well-crafted beers during pleasant weather. They specialize in pilsners and even offer German, Czech, and New Zealand Pils with 15 available beers on tap. They are also open for booking if you’re looking for a spot to hold a party.
- Crowd Favorite: 90s Women’s Power Ballads IPA, 6.6 % ABV. A juicy New England IPA with a hint of citrus and melon.
- Highly Recommended: Falcon Warrior IPA,7.6 % ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Brieux Carre Brewing Company is a dog-friendly place.
- Fun Fact: If you sign up with their Brieuximinati membership program, you can enjoy a free 23oz fill of Brieuximinati Beer and get invitations to their annual gatherings.
Hours: Open Sun–Thur 12pm–9pm, Fri-Sat 12pm–11pm.
Address: 2115 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Contact: (504)-304-4242 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
10. Bywater Brewpub
Are you craving for some cold beer and Vietnamese food? Then stop by Bywater Brewpub! They serve delicious Cajun, Vietnamese, and gastropub foods paired with its 12 beers on taps! This brewery feature a spacious industrial-style taproom with garage doors and bright interiors. Order a tasty beer and admire the arts of local artists displayed on their second floor. Not a drinker? They’ve got your back as they serve Vietnamese iced coffee and other non-alcoholic drinks. The spacious and cozy vibe will give your body and mine the peace they deserve, so do not let that privilege slide; take the opportunity and enjoy the place.
- Crowd Favorite: Stimulus Czech, 4.9% ABV.
- Highly Recommended: Slip-N-fall, 4.9% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Open for reservation. Available for deliveries and takeouts.
- Fun Fact: Bywater Brewpub’s building is a former Olympic Boxing Club in 1982 and an artist loft Studio Inferno.
Hours: Open Fri-Sun 12pm-9pm, Mon 4pm-9pm, Tue-Thur Closed.
Address: 3000 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70117
Contact: (504)-766-8118 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
11. Crescent City Brewery
If you love vintage things or just a fan, then Crescent City Brewery should be on your priority list in New Orleans! From their ancient wood interiors, rustic furniture, warm lights, jazz music, and annual, monthly local art exhibits, it is indeed one of the best places to check out! Housed in the French Quarter building, this brewery offers locally brewed beers and New Orleans’s favorite cuisine using Louisiana traditional ingredients. They also offer a courtyard and balcony dining with nice New Orleans weather. With a lot of fun to offer, Crescent City Brewery is one of the most visited place in New Orleans!
- Crowd Favorite: Red Stallion, 5.8% ABV. A malty and aromatic Vienna Style Lager.
- Highly Recommended: the Black Forest, 5% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Crescent City Brewery accepts table reservations.
Hours: Open Mon-Thur 12pm–8pm, Fri & Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm.
Address: 527 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Contact: (504)-522-0571 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
12. Oak Street Brewery
Watch all your favorite football matches in one sitting with your friends or family while enjoying delicious beers in a warm and inviting atmosphere in Oak Street Brewery. This brewery is a small family-owned brewery that features a classic brewpub with wooden tables and high bar chairs. Oak Street Brewery serves 18 beers on tap, soda, heart-melting snacks, and many latest sports matches. Enjoy New Orleans’ nightlife while sipping one of their tasty brews!
- Crowd Favorite: Goofy Henry’s English IPA, 5.3% ABV. An English IPA with a pungent orange/ orange rind hops flavor without the bitterness of an American IPA.
- Highly Recommended: Oak St Pale Ale, 6.5% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Oak Street Brewery does not serve food. Bringing outside foods is allowed.
- Fun Fact: Oak Street was the “Main Street” hub of the Carrolton region in the late 1800s.
Hours: Open Tue-Thur 12pm-9pm, Fri & Sat 11pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-9pm, Mon Closed.
Address: 8201 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Contact: (504)-533-9139 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
13. Gordon Biersch Brewery and Restaurant
With seven breweries and 13 restaurants across US and Taiwan, Gordon Biersch provides a world-class craft beer experience! This brewery specializes in small batches of German-style beers. The taproom has classic and elegant decor, with plenty of indoor seating and an outdoor patio. They serve fresh, creative, and delicious food made with high-quality ingredients. So visit this world-class Brewery and Restaurant to experience their excellent beers, food, and service!
- Crowd Favorite: Märzen, 5.7% ABV.
- Highly Recommended: Golden Export, Lager, 5% ABV.
- Hop-py Note: Offers Deliveries and takeouts. Takes Reservation.
- Fun Fact: Gordon Biersch has won numerous gold medals at the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup.
Hours: Open Sun-Thur 11am-11pm, Fri & Sat 11am-12pm.
Address: 200 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Contact: (504)-552-2739 | Facebook | Instagram | Website
