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If you're down in New Orleans for a bachelor party, etc. you gotta get off Bourbon Street. Here's some of the best stuff we found that's worth the extra 10 minute walk.
701 Tchoupitoulas St (at Girod St), New Orleans, LA
Bar · Central Business District · 117 tips and reviews
Dens: Last time I was here I drank 2 & 1/2 Kate's Koolers. Four hours later I was beating my buddy with a "Caution: Wet Floor" sign and throwing another buddy's luggage in a drunken rage. Beware.
613 Royal St (btwn Toulouse & St. Peter St.), New Orleans, LA
Breakfast Spot · French Quarter · 218 tips and reviews
Dens: Best brunch around. 100x classier than any other place you'll find on Bourbon Street. Try everything (literally), it'll take you 2-3 trips to the buffet.
1241 Decatur St (btw. Governor Nicholls St. and Barracks St.), New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · French Quarter · 102 tips and reviews
Dens: Great escape from Bourbon Street if you're in town for a bachelor party, etc. Quick coffee, some art on the walls, and far enough from the stench of last night's Bourbon Street regrets.
Dens: Worth checking out if yer on Bourbon St. They say it's oldest bar in the US (1772, pre-independence!) tho I think there's 3-4 other bars claiming the same. Would be classier w/out the ATM & jukebox.
American Restaurant · Marigny · 75 tips and reviews
Dens: Great spot for a hungover Sunday brunch off Bourbon Street. Biscuits + gravy & poached eggs are the way to go. Super spicy bloody mary too (take one to go!). Oh, and a jazz band.
Dens: Another great example of "even one block off Bourbon St & everything is 1000x better". Steak sandwich was great. Pro tip: get the grilled cheese as an appetizer.
Antique Store · French Quarter · 8 tips and reviews
Dens: One block off Bourbon Street and filled with antique swords, guns, knives, etc... don't miss the old US dollars and the knife-gun-brass-knuckle combo weapon. Ka-pow!