Greater New Orleans Visitor's Guide

[TxUltraRunner]

Just wanted to say I enjoyed my first Zwanze at Avenue. Polly and her staff were awesome all day. I was upstairs and there was plenty of room to mingle. She clearly knows how to organize an event; no wonder Cantillon keeps coming back to Avenue. Till next time.

 

[40ArpentBrewing]

We thought we'd let y'all know about us as well. We are a small brewery just outside of New Orleans in Arabi that does tours every Friday from 5 to 7. We'd love to see y'all come check us out.

 

[Wino1]

I'm heading out to NOLA for NYE (Dec 30 - Jan 3) w two buddies I grew up with (one used to be really into beer). Planning on bringing a box of SARA/NorCal goodies. Will definitely keep the earlier list in my notes - great info!

 

[Der Fuchs]

I'm heading out to NOLA for NYE (Dec 30 - Jan 3) w two buddies I grew up with (one used to be really into beer). Planning on bringing a box of SARA/NorCal goodies. Will definitely keep the earlier list in my notes - great info!

Pm if you are looking for a local to drink with.

 

[wyatt1]

Let's bottle share at courtyard.

 

[MarkIntihar]

Is there anything of note in Thibodaux, LA? I am going to be there for work on Monday. Flying in late Sunday and out early Tuesday.

 

[nophunk]

Is there anything of note in Thibodaux, LA? I am going to be there for work on Monday. Flying in late Sunday and out early Tuesday.

If you're stuck in Thibodaux, nah. That's pretty far from civilization.

 

[MarkIntihar]

If you're stuck in Thibodaux, nah. That's pretty far from civilization.

Thinking about canceling my Monday night stay in Thibodaux for a hotel in NOLA. Had a feeling it was a small town.

 

[nophunk]

Thinking about canceling my Monday night stay in Thibodaux for a hotel in NOLA. Had a feeling it was a small town.

I'm sure you're flying out of MSY. Staying around downtown New Orleans puts you 25 minutes from the airport. If you have the option, I'd say it's very worth it.

 

[Der Fuchs]

Is there anything of note in Thibodaux, LA? I am going to be there for work on Monday. Flying in late Sunday and out early Tuesday.

I can introduce you to a very enthusiastic beer nerd named Todd.

Your best bet is to look to Houma (very close to thibodaux) and check out which craft and mudbugg.

Or come to New Orleans and we can drink mead and talk about how soccer is going to be more popular than football next year.

 

[MarkIntihar]

I'm sure you're flying out of MSY. Staying around downtown New Orleans puts you 25 minutes from the airport. If you have the option, I'd say it's very worth it.

I can introduce you to a very enthusiastic beer nerd named Todd.

Your best bet is to look to Houma (very close to thibodaux) and check out which craft and mudbugg.

Or come to New Orleans and we can drink mead and talk about how soccer is going to be more popular than football next year.

Any suggestions what area of New Orleans to look for hotels? I literally know nothing about NOLA. I'd want to make sure I'm not spending $$$$ extra beyond my Thibodaux hotel.

And I'm only up for talking about soccer if we can do it while watching MNF.

 

[nophunk]

French Quarter/CBD/Warehouse District/Garden District is the largest concentration close to fun things to do. If you have a rental car you could stay in Metairie/near the airport and get downtown quickly. I know there is a big pharm convention next week, so I'm not sure what the hotel situation will be like.

 

[MarkIntihar]

French Quarter/CBD/Warehouse District/Garden District is the largest concentration close to fun things to do. If you have a rental car you could stay in Metairie/near the airport and get downtown quickly. I know there is a big pharm convention next week, so I'm not sure what the hotel situation will be like.

I do have a rental, so if need be I can stay near the airport I suppose. I'll take a look and let y'all know if I plan on doing Monday night in New Orleans.

 

[Der Fuchs]

Any suggestions what area of New Orleans to look for hotels? I literally know nothing about NOLA. I'd want to make sure I'm not spending $$$$ extra beyond my Thibodaux hotel.

And I'm only up for talking about soccer if we can do it while watching MNF.

Check out the st Charles guest house. Decent rates, ancient dirt charm, right by avenue pub. Low as 45$ night depending on availability.

 

[MarkIntihar]

Check out the st Charles guest house. Decent rates, ancient dirt charm, right by avenue pub. Low as 45$ night depending on availability.

Unfortunately have to book through the company's travel agency, and I don't see that one on there. However it looks like there are some hotels in Metairie that are roughly the same cost as the hotel in Thibodaux, so I'm thinking at a minimum I can swing that. Going to see if I can find anything closer to downtown for cheap via the travel site.

 

[Der Fuchs]

Unfortunately have to book through the company's travel agency, and I don't see that one on there. However it looks like there are some hotels in Metairie that are roughly the same cost as the hotel in Thibodaux, so I'm thinking at a minimum I can swing that. Going to see if I can find anything closer to downtown for cheap via the travel site.

Try prytania park hotel. Same neighborhood. Also decent prices. Metairie is a ******** of strip malls.

 

[nophunk]

Try prytania park hotel. Same neighborhood. Also decent prices. Metairie is a ******** of strip malls.

There's only one thing I do in Metry: GTFO. There's over 20,000 people in town next week for that convention though! I know my Aunt was looking for rooms downtown and getting nada...

 

[wyatt1]

Let us know if you want to drink. Would be fun to meet up at avenue or courtyard (both in the garden district).

Also New Orleans is a pretty it small place. You can easily get from Metairie the garden district in as little as 20min. Maybe 30min from near the airport.

 

[MarkIntihar]

Try prytania park hotel. Same neighborhood. Also decent prices. Metairie is a ******** of strip malls.

There's only one thing I do in Metry: GTFO. There's over 20,000 people in town next week for that convention though! I know my Aunt was looking for rooms downtown and getting nada...

Let us know if you want to drink. Would be fun to meet up at avenue or courtyard (both in the garden district).

Also New Orleans is a pretty it small place. You can easily get from Metairie the garden district in as little as 20min. Maybe 30min from near the airport.

All the places downtown are unavailable for me to book. Booking the Metairie Holiday Inn. Seems like it's close enough to get anywhere fun. I'm used to the Detroit 'burbs where you have to drive 15 mins to get just about anywhere anyway.

I'd be up for meeting up at a cool brewery/beer bar if people are interested, but keep in mind I will be working in Thibodaux during the day so I will probably be a bit late getting into town (especially for a Monday).

 

[Der Fuchs]

All the places downtown are unavailable for me to book. Booking the Metairie Holiday Inn. Seems like it's close enough to get anywhere fun. I'm used to the Detroit 'burbs where you have to drive 15 mins to get just about anywhere anyway.

I'd be up for meeting up at a cool brewery/beer bar if people are interested, but keep in mind I will be working in Thibodaux during the day so I will probably be a bit late getting into town (especially for a Monday).

The ave pub is the place to go if you want to watch the game and drink decent stuff. Most other beer places here either don't have a TV or are patio based and finding an easily viewable screen will be an issue. I should be around if you want to get together. Late in the day is actually better for me.

And I just remembered that it will be my birthday so you are buying right? (Not srs)

 

[libbey]

The ave pub is the place to go if you want to watch the game and drink decent stuff. Most other beer places here either don't have a TV or are patio based and finding an easily viewable screen will be an issue. I should be around if you want to get together. Late in the day is actually better for me.

And I just remembered that it will be my birthday so you are buying right? (Not srs)

All the places downtown are unavailable for me to book. Booking the Metairie Holiday Inn. Seems like it's close enough to get anywhere fun. I'm used to the Detroit 'burbs where you have to drive 15 mins to get just about anywhere anyway.

I'd be up for meeting up at a cool brewery/beer bar if people are interested, but keep in mind I will be working in Thibodaux during the day so I will probably be a bit late getting into town (especially for a Monday).

Seconding Ave Pub

 

[nophunk]

All the places downtown are unavailable for me to book. Booking the Metairie Holiday Inn. Seems like it's close enough to get anywhere fun. I'm used to the Detroit 'burbs where you have to drive 15 mins to get just about anywhere anyway.

I'd be up for meeting up at a cool brewery/beer bar if people are interested, but keep in mind I will be working in Thibodaux during the day so I will probably be a bit late getting into town (especially for a Monday).

There's a Pelicans game Monday @ 7. Otherwise, if you can avoid that traffic, very easy to get down to the fun zone. Avenue for the game would be cool. I'm also fine with linking later in the evening.

 

[Der Fuchs]

Seconding Ave Pub

Seeing you again come fest time? Miss you bb.


Oh, and I need to gather another beer or 2 for your box and it should be otw Monday.

 

[MarkIntihar]

There's a Pelicans game Monday @ 7. Otherwise, if you can avoid that traffic, very easy to get down to the fun zone. Avenue for the game would be cool. I'm also fine with linking later in the evening.

So that poses an interesting option... brb checking for tix.

 

[libbey]

Seeing you again come fest time? Miss you bb.


Oh, and I need to gather another beer or 2 for your box and it should be otw Monday.

Switching it up and probably coming down around Halloween this time.

 

[Der Fuchs]

Switching it up and probably coming down around Halloween this time.

sounds good, let a homie know if you want a place to crash... we have a proper guest room now and that uncomfortable couch has been thrown in the trash. obv your girl is welcome too.

 

[MarkIntihar]

Avenue Pub also sounds good to me as a meeting place, also. Thinking the game will be a (oh lord) game time decision.

 

[MarkIntihar]

What's good NOLA? Are folks still up for grabbing a beer tonight?

 

[Der Fuchs]

What's good NOLA? Are folks still up for grabbing a beer tonight?

Wish I saw this earlier. Just got back in. Holla if you want to drive to the park. I ain'tderiving. Birtday.

 

[MarkIntihar]

Wish I saw this earlier. Just got back in. Holla if you want to drive to the park. I ain'tderiving. Birtday.

The park?