Napoleon House, French Quarter
22 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans, r/cocktails23 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Napoleon House, a French Quarter spot, and many single out its Pimm's Cup. A couple mention its flight of Pimm's variations, and a couple suggest it for a muffaletta. One says the vibe is worth it even though it is more restaurant than bar.
Address
Napoleon House, 500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Known for
- Pimm's Cup, Pimm's flight
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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/brycas in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2024
Stop on a heritage-style bar tour, chosen for its Pimm's Cup.
- Recommendsu/nolapalooza in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Rates Napoleon House as good.
- Recommendsu/WhenYouHaveGh0st in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025variety
Enjoys the Napoleon House flight; a fruit-juice version became a new favorite.
- Recommendsu/dol_amrothian in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025variety
Says the flight lets you sample a range; a strawberry version was a pleasant surprise.
- Recommendsu/Mysha16 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2024
Lists it among places where dining alone at the bar is fine.
- Recommendsu/OldBanjoFrog in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025taste
Always enjoys the Pimm's cups there.
- Caveatu/newvpnwhodis in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2025wait time
Says evening waits are long and reservations unlikely, so suggests going at lunch instead.
- Recommendsu/Strict_Definition_78 in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2024ambience
Calls it a restaurant but suggests its Pimm's Cup and says the vibe is worth it.
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- Recommendsu/doneagainselfmeds in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2024service
Says Napoleon House is consistently pleasant and friendly, unlike restaurants with poor attitudes the commenter avoids.
- Recommendsu/Comfortable-Policy70 in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2025
Suggests this spot for a muffaletta sandwich and a Pimm's drink, alongside other stops.
- Recommendsu/HiJustWhy in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2025service
Praises Napoleon House.
- Recommendsu/physedka in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Says the two bars named above are the top choices.
- Recommendsu/CommercialArcher6513 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2025
Suggests a midday meal and a drink there, noting its history.
- Recommendsu/bodie0 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Suggests Napoleon House as a Pimm's cup spot.
- Recommendsu/bosox1976 in r/AskNOLA · May 2025taste
Says the Pimm's Cups and a muffaletta here are must-haves.
- Recommendsu/kdwhirl in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2024
Fully agrees with this tour idea and says they do a similar version.
- Recommendsu/Relative-Sail-882 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2026
Suggests ordering a Pimm's drink there.
- Recommendsu/signsaysapplesauce in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025taste
Thinks Napoleon House makes the best version of the drink.
- Recommendsu/bperki8 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025variety
Had the classic version here, then tried a watermelon Pimm's variety and liked it.
- Recommendsu/amedeland in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Names Napoleon House as a suggested Pimm's cup spot.
- Recommendsu/Efficient_Document97 in r/cocktails · Mar 2025
Habitual stop for a Pimm's Cup while exploring the Quarter.
- Recommendsu/strictcompliance in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2025ambience
Recommends it for lunch, calling it very picturesque and mentioning its Pimm's cups.
- Recommendsu/alicedownastormdrain in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024taste
Recommends a Pimm's drink and appetizers here, and suggests a few other bars as well.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.