Bacchanal, Bywater
18 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/travel, r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA22 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Bacchanal, a wine bar in Bywater, and several praise its music. Some call it a favorite or among their top places, and one praises the outdoor setting and its wine. A couple rate it as a daytime drinking spot, while one says it isn't really one and another would skip it unless the weather is good. One reports a wait for a table and advises larger parties to call ahead, though another says it can handle big groups.
Address
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits, 600 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
At a glance
- Best for
- Live music
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Wine, Music
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/codepwned2 in r/travel · Mar 2024
Post lists Bacchanal as a wine-and-cheese pick with music, marked as recommended by one reader.
- Recommendsu/BGally24 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2025ambience
Spent an early afternoon in the back enjoying the music; a positive visit.
- Recommendsu/KelleyMackenroth in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2025
Suggested as a possible spot for the group.
- Recommendsu/Acrobatic_Cabinet615 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026
Lists this among good places to start day drinking.
- Caveatu/sftsc in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2025wait time
Says a past visit meant waiting for a table for a small group, so big parties should phone ahead.
- Recommendsu/MawGraw in r/AskNOLA · May 2026ambience
Lists this non-Quarter spot among places to hear good music and dance.
- Recommendsu/PashaCello in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2025ambience
Recommends this Bywater spot for its music and its wine and cheese offerings.
- Recommendsu/Konaton in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2025ambience
Praises its outdoor setting and says its wine offerings are solid.
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- Recommendsu/Strict_Definition_78 in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2024
Suggested as part of a small bar crawl in Bywater.
- Recommendsu/FunnyDeparture3278 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2025ambience
Describes it as distinctive and relaxed, with good music, though not a speakeasy.
- Caveatu/speworleans in r/NewOrleans · Apr 2024ambience
Complains that crowds swarmed the bar and that they disliked it.
- Recommendsu/kaihopara in r/travel · Apr 2024
Seconds Bacchanal as one of their favourite spots in the city.
- Recommendsu/jacquetheripper in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026ambience
Says it suits wine, cocktails and music, and can handle big groups.
- Recommendsu/BeautifulBalance05 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2025
Lists Bacchanal as a pick, reachable by a short rideshare from the Quarter.
- Recommendsu/TeaDesigner5149 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2025
Agrees with the parent's pick and says it is among their top places in town.
- Caveatu/BackgroundinBirdLaw in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026
Argues this place is not really a daytime drinking option.
- Recommendsu/DrMapleKicks in r/cocktails · Apr 2026
Includes it in their list of recommended bars.
- Mixedu/Front-Type7237 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2025ambience
Only worth it in good weather, so would skip it otherwise.
- Recommendsu/souphead1 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025ambience
Backs Bacchanal, especially on nice days, calling it a top daytime drinking spot with mixed locals and tourists.
- Recommendsu/Valth92 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026
Says they love this place and it's their wife's favorite spot.
- Recommendsu/No-Brilliant16 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2025
Suggested as an option, with no further comment.
- Recommendsu/Steadyeddie1970 in r/NewOrleans · Apr 2026
Says they actually enjoy this place and list it among the spots they go to.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.