The Rusty Nail
10 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Commenters recommend The Rusty Nail, and one says it is not a true dive but high quality. One praises the patio, a couple recommend the Disco Lemonade, one likes the strong oyster range, one finds a friendly crowd with many singles and occasional live music, and one calls it excellent. One calls it OK.
Address
The Rusty Nail, 1100 Constance St, New Orleans, LA 70130
At a glance
- Known for
- Disco Lemonade
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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/Efficient-Ride2039 in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2026
Says Rusty Nail isn't a true dive, but calls it high quality.
- Recommendsu/teh_buzzard in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2025value
Says The Rusty Nail gets its allocated bottles each year and the price seemed fair.
- Recommendsu/tatumtotts96 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2025ambience
Has read many books there over time, so it's a reading spot for them.
- Recommendsu/kytihu in r/NewOrleans · Nov 2026taste
Suggests this spot for its Disco Lemonade.
- Recommendsu/Valth92 in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2026
Calls Rusty Nail excellent.
- Mixedu/gosluggogo in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026
Calls the Rusty Nail OK.
- Recommendsu/shimmerist in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2025
Suggested along with Sidecar, advising to contact them first.
- Recommendsu/veryexact in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2025
Recommends Rusty Nail for its friendly crowd, many singles and occasional live music.
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- Recommendsu/IVmeans4 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2024variety
Says Rusty Nail has a strong oyster range covering all three coasts.
- Recommendsu/honestypen in r/NewOrleans · Nov 2026taste
Lists this spot for a Disco Lemonade drink.
- Recommendsu/poolkid1234 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024ambience
Praises the patio.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.