Buffa's
6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Commenters recommend Buffa's, a bar, and a couple praise its jukebox. One loves the easy-going vibe, one gives a strong yes to it among low-light bars, one lists it among places to day drink, and one suggests it as a pick. One tried the frozen Malort and added a mixer.
Address
Buffa's Bar & Restaurant, 1001 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116
At a glance
- Known for
- Jukebox
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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/TulsisTavern in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2025
Suggests Buffa's as a pick.
- Recommendsu/sparrow_42 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026
Lists it among places to day drink.
- Recommendsu/Clean_Lettuce9321 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2025ambience
Says the jukebox ranks among the best they have heard; spent many afternoons there.
- Recommendsu/Haunting-Eye-7146 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2025ambience
Loves the easy-going vibe and jukebox.
- Caveatu/DirtyDoucher1991 in r/NewOrleans · Nov 2026taste
Tried the frozen Malort there and found it tasted like plain frozen Malort, so added a mixer.
- Recommendsu/claytonfarlow in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024ambience
Gives a strong yes to this bar in reply to the too-bright clubs question.
- Recommendsu/Professional-Peak525 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Says they like its t-shirt.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.