Bar Redux, Bywater
12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, X14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend Bar Redux in Bywater. One calls it super friendly with eclectic programming, one says it draws a goth crowd on some nights, one describes a small neighbourhood spot with friendly regulars, and one names it a must-visit Bywater bar.
Address
Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
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Other places on this map closest to Bar Redux, Bywater, as the crow flies.
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.
- Mixedu/glittervector in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2026consistency
Crowds hit or miss, though regular visits lead to familiar faces.
- Recommendsu/trashed_past in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026ambience
Says Redux draws a goth crowd on some nights.
- Recommendsu/lighteronthefloor in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026ambience
Small neighbourhood spot with friendly regulars.
- Caveatu/KarateEnjoyer303 in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2025
Disputes the parent's praise, saying the people sound poor based on the story.
- Recommendsu/cstephenson79 in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2025
Agrees with the parent that the place and its people are great.
- Recommendsu/Strict_Definition_78 in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2024
Suggested as part of a small bar crawl in Bywater.
- Recommendsu/WhenYouHaveGh0st in r/NewOrleans · Jun 2026
Endorses the parent's pick of Bar Redux.
- Recommendsu/Efficient_Thought578 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026
Lists it among favourite neighbourhood hangs.
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- Recommendsu/daisychange in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Enthusiastically named as a happy bar.
- Recommendsu/Mistressofthederp in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026ambience
Super friendly, feels welcoming, and has eclectic programming.
- Recommendsu/Mysterious_Train_800 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026service
Agrees with the praise for Redux and had enjoyable visits.
- Recommends@Swampist on X · Nov 2026
Singled out as a must-visit bar in the Bywater.
- Recommendsu/Steadyeddie1970 in r/NewOrleans · Apr 2026
Says they actually enjoy this place and list it among the spots they go to.
- Recommendsu/NotReadyToday in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2025
Guesses the bar is Redux and calls the bar and its people great.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.