Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in New Orleans worth taking a tram to.

Where to drink local

NOLA Brewing ★ 4.3

American craft (IPA, lager, stout)Daily 11:00 to 22:00

NOLA Brewing in New Orleans is the city's original craft brewery on Tchoupitoulas Street in the Irish Channel, with 20-plus beers on tap, NOLA Brewing Pizza Co kitchen and an upstairs deck.

Tip: The upstairs deck is the prize seat; pizza kitchen orders go to the taproom and the deck.

3033 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Urban South Brewery ★ 4.4

Lagers, IPAs and fruited soursMon to Thu 11:00 to 20:00, Fri to Sat to 21:00, Sun to 19:00

Urban South Brewery in New Orleans is the Lower Garden District craft brewery on Tchoupitoulas Street near the Convention Center, with a family-friendly taproom and Urban Smash burgers.

Tip: The Urban Smash burger window inside the taproom runs solid burgers; happy hour is 15:00 to 18:00 weekdays.

1645 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130

The Courtyard Brewery ★ 4.4

Experimental craft and farmhouseWed to Sun 16:00 to 22:00

Courtyard Brewery in New Orleans is the Lower Garden District nano-brewery on Camp Street, an Erato Street original since 2014 with experimental house brews and rotating guest taps.

Tip: Pop-up food residencies rotate weekly; check the Courtyard Brewery Instagram for the kitchen of the week.

1160 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Parleaux Beer Lab ★ 4.4

Belgian-influenced alesWed to Sun 14:00 to 22:00

Parleaux Beer Lab in New Orleans is the Bywater nano-brewery on Lesseps Street, with Belgian-influenced ales, a dog-friendly back garden and pizza pop-ups on Friday and Saturday nights.

Tip: Dogs are welcome on the back patio; the pizza pop-up runs Friday and Saturday evenings most weeks.

634 Lesseps St, New Orleans, LA 70117

Second Line Brewing ★ 4.3

Hazy IPAs and pilsnersWed to Sun 14:00 to 22:00

Second Line Brewing in New Orleans is the Mid-City brewery on North Bernadotte Street, with hazy IPAs, German lagers and a large back-yard taproom that hosts food trucks daily.

Tip: The back yard is family and dog friendly; check the food truck schedule before you go.

433 N Bernadotte St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Port Orleans Brewing Co ★ 4.2

Pilsner and IPAMon to Thu 11:00 to 21:00, Fri to Sat to 23:00, Sun to 19:00

Port Orleans Brewing Co in New Orleans is the Uptown brewery on Tchoupitoulas Street near Napoleon Avenue, founded with Drew Brees as investor, with pizza, pilsners and a long beer garden.

Tip: The Riverfront streetcar passes near the door; the beer garden seats 200 and runs evening events.

4124 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Breweries in New Orleans, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in New Orleans?

Peak food season in New Orleans is year-round.

What time do people eat in New Orleans?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in New Orleans?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in New Orleans?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. New Orleans rewards trust.

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