Jewel of the South
37 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, r/cocktails30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 17 threads.
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Jewel of the South, and many single out its cocktails. Some describe the setting as elevated or beautiful, and one says its cocktails rank among the best they have had anywhere. One commenter suggests sitting outside, and one rates its daiquiris highly.
Address
Jewel of the South, 1026 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Known for
- Cocktails
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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/Dont_Tell_Me_Now in r/NewOrleans · Dec 2025ambience
Says it clearly feels elevated.
- Recommendsu/FoxNO in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2024
Includes it in a list of suggested date-night spots.
- Recommendsu/drainalready in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2024
Recommends it, preferring the outside seating.
- Recommendsu/Madamexxxtra in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2025
Lists it among the stops worth keeping on the trip.
- Recommendsu/56473829110 in r/cocktails · Mar 2025taste
Describes it as high end with a strong drinks program.
- Recommendsu/Historical_Suspect97 in r/bartenders · Nov 2023
Lists it among recommended New Orleans bars.
- Recommendsu/Hot_Mention_9337 in r/AskNOLA · Feb 2026
Rates Jewel of the South's elevated daiquiris highly and says they're among the few they enjoy.
- Recommendsu/mmmatthew in r/cocktails · Apr 2026taste
Recommends it for fancy cocktails from earlier visits.
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- Recommendsu/EnthalpicallyFavored in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2024
Says this is the place that fits a request for fancy cocktails.
- Recommendsu/GhostOfKeels in r/NewOrleans · Dec 2025
Lists it among its suggested spots, without added detail.
- Recommendsu/Alone_Bet_1108 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2025ambience
Praises its setting as lovely, with cocktails and food on offer.
- Recommendsu/Ktclan0269 in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2024taste
Adds it to their favorites, praising its drinks as among the finest available.
- Recommendsu/Professional_Exam429 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Lists it among bars worth visiting.
- Recommendsu/HeresYourHeart in r/NewOrleans · Dec 2025taste
Calls its cocktails flawless and sees no better pick.
- Recommendsu/uapdx in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026
Visited on a recent trip, liked it and highly recommends it.
- Recommendsu/MuchRelationship1901 in r/NewOrleans · Dec 2025
Names it among the great suggestions already made.
- Recommendsu/CommercialArcher6513 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2025
Suggests keeping it on the list mainly for its cocktails.
- Recommendsu/LeNouveauChat in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2024
Definitely recommends Jewel of the South.
- Recommendsu/doonetastic in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2024
Suggests Jewel of the South as a pick.
- Recommendsu/darlingmirandom in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2023
Recommends it in a list of bars.
- Recommendsu/TheWickerMan545 in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026taste
Includes it among nice bars and says its cocktails are the main draw.
- Recommendsu/HangoverPoboy in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Suggests getting drinks there, with a heads-up to the bar first.
- Recommendsu/bash628 in r/cocktails · Apr 2026taste
Says its cocktails are among the best they've had anywhere.
- Recommendsu/TheNonSavants in r/cocktails · Apr 2026
Enjoyed it for late-night drinks.
- Recommendsu/DrMapleKicks in r/cocktails · Apr 2026
Lists it among their personal favorites.
- Recommendsu/r_b_hayes in r/cocktails · Apr 2026
Says any order there is a safe bet.
- Recommendsu/arkham-razors in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2024ambience
Describes the place as beautiful and says its cocktails have won numerous awards.
- Recommendsu/Open-Marionberry-194 in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2024
Suggests Jewel of the South as an option.
- Recommendsu/TadpoleHorror5146 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2024
Suggests it as one of the top picks for the request.
- Recommendsu/bubbalubbagrubhub in r/bartenders · Nov 2023
Suggests checking it out among New Orleans picks.
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