The Maple Leaf
20 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most visitors recommend The Maple Leaf, a live-music bar, and many praise the music. One says you can drink there before the bands start, and one recommends its funk night. Two note it is within walking distance or close to the streetcar.
Address
Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118
At a glance
- Best for
- Live music
- Known for
- Live 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/Dry_Group_9505 in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026
Says it has solid live shows; the commenter goes to bars for music and drinks club soda.
- Recommendsu/SonofTreehorn in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024
Suggests it for drinks alone; says it is within walking distance.
- Recommendsu/ToneOpposite9668 in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2026
Recommends several music nights here, including a happy-hour set, as highlights.
- Recommendsu/MawGraw in r/AskNOLA · May 2026ambience
Lists this non-Quarter spot among places to hear good music and dance.
- Recommendsu/jacquetheripper in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026ambience
Ranks it as the top live-music dive bar.
- Recommendsu/jr-junior in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2026
Endorses its funk night as a worthwhile evening out.
- Recommendsu/shzam5890 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024ambience
Describes a dive that becomes a music venue later; says you can drink there before bands start.
- Recommendsu/____-__________-____ in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Recommended as a good pick close to the streetcar.
Show all 20 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Sufficient_Job2035 in r/AskNOLA · Jul 2026
Called it a favorite live-jazz spot from their time living in town.
- Recommendsu/Ok-Iron-1289 in r/AskNOLA · May 2026
Suggests seeing George Porter here, though unsure whether the timing suits the visitor's dates.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Result_4526 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2026ambience
Simply agrees with the parent's praise of this venue's music.
- Recommendsu/Parking-Garlic-7448 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2026ambience
Says the live music there is excellent.
- Recommendsu/livemusicisbest in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2024
Said to have strong bands, so recommended for live music.
- Recommendsu/DaisyDay100 in r/AskNOLA · Feb 2024
Suggests it as another late-night spot alongside the ones already named.
- Recommendsu/leadbetterthangold in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026
Recommended as a late-evening spot for live music, listed alongside other options.
- Recommendsu/YesReallyWhy in r/AskNOLA · Jul 2026
Simply agreed with the parent's praise for this live-jazz spot.
- Recommendsu/1015anna in r/AskNOLA · May 2026
Urges visitors not to skip the Maple Leaf.
- Recommendsu/Liut_Heavily in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2025
Says they would hold the event at this place.
- Recommendsu/Willie_Waylon in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2024
Bought a shirt there years ago and was pleased with the purchase.
- Recommendsu/sundaland in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2025ambience
Recommends it for reading, noting a book group gathers there.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.