The Will and the Way, French Quarter
23 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans, r/cocktails25 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend The Will and the Way, a French Quarter bar, and many say its drinks are good. Several say the food is good, several mention the courtyard, and several say it is less of a dive than people think. One singles out the Armagnac-based Sazerac, and one calls it a cheaper option with cocktail quality on par with pricier picks.
Address
The Will & The Way, 719 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Cocktails, Courtyard
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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/raditress in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2023
Likes it; listed among Quarter bars where they'd be comfortable drinking alone.
- Recommendsu/capitalistCOMM1E in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2024ambience
Calls the cocktails solid and the atmosphere good, and notes it is near Jackson Square.
- Recommendsu/thearlington in r/NewOrleans · Dec 2025
Argues it's a Quarter favorite and doesn't count as a dive; pushes back on the label.
- Recommendsu/lizcooke in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2025
Suggested as an option, listed with two others.
- Recommendsu/ohno_its_happening in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Lists it among cocktail-bar and lounge picks, calling the group worthwhile.
- Recommendsu/OhCinccino in r/NewOrleans · Dec 2025taste
A lifelong local counts it among favorite bars and rejects the high-dive label, praising the cocktails and burger.
- Recommendsu/IggysPop3 in r/cocktails · Nov 2026taste
Visited and found their Armagnac-based Sazerac amazing, the best Sazerac they have had.
- Recommendsu/Embarrassed-Care6130 in r/cocktails · Mar 2025taste
Says it makes good drinks, with a vibe quite different from its neighbor.
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- Recommendsu/double_dipped_chip in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2026ambience
Agrees with the suggestion; says it is less dive-y but has a similar feel.
- Recommendsu/nola_bleu in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2026
Calls it great, with a nice courtyard and good drinks; says it is not a true dive.
- Mixedu/CameronFromThaBlock in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2024service
Great place with good food.
- Recommendsu/TheNonSavants in r/cocktails · Apr 2026
Liked it as a relaxed, quick stop.
- Recommendsu/DumboIsAHero in r/cocktails · Apr 2026taste
Had great drinks there and liked the chill courtyard patio.
- Recommendsu/DrMapleKicks in r/cocktails · Apr 2026
Lists it among their personal favorites.
- Recommendsu/ChampionshipStock870 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2026
Simply agrees with the parent's recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Westie_Ron in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025ambience
Recommends it, alongside Peychaud's, for courtyard seating and quick table turnover.
- Recommendsu/nolamom0811 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2026
Says they love the place, replying to the Will and the Way suggestion.
- Recommendsu/jetmark in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2025
Went in mid-November and enjoyed it.
- Recommendsu/Sean_the_bartender in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2025ambience
Points to a pleasant courtyard.
- Recommendsu/Rough-Repeat9250 in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2025taste
Says the drinks are excellent and the place is laid-back, with strong food too.
- Recommendsu/lgh1031 in r/cocktails · Mar 2025taste
Says the drinks are solid.
- Recommendsu/genocidalwaffles in r/cocktails · Mar 2025
Seconds the recommendation of The Will and the Way.
- Recommendsu/verde622 in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2024
Says it is great.
- Recommendsu/TadpoleHorror5146 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2024value
Suggests it as a cheaper option with cocktail quality on par with the pricier picks.
- Caveatu/Higherground1967 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2025
Replies 'No' to the suggestion, disagreeing with it.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.