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Napoleon House
Cajun and Creole Restaurant, Grocery Store, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
French Quarter, New Orleans
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Food & Wine recommend this place
"Order the famous Pimms Cup at Napoleon House Bar & Cafe."(31 Tips)
"Best known for a Pimm's Cup, try a Sazerac."(11 Tips)
"Try the Muffuletta sandwich - cured meats, cheese and olive"(6 Tips)
"Best Muffalata in town!! Pass on the gumbo you’ll thank me"(4 Tips)
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NatalieSeptember 29, 2015A pims cup and a muffuletta sandwich are you need. Both are insanely delicious. My best friend grew up eating here and she said it's as good now as when she was a kid.
- Eric TigreFebruary 14, 2012Steeped in a colonial architecture amber, this French Quarter landmark was once offered to Napoleon as a place of refuge in 1821 by Mayor Nicholas Girod. Best known for a Pimm's Cup, try a Sazerac. Read more
Camille VerdierOctober 11, 2015Ask to sit outside on their patio, it's a nice cozy environment. Otherwise we tried the gumbo and poy-boy for the first time, and we loved it! Everything was fresh and delicious. Worth stopping at!
Eliza TarasilaJuly 2, 2024Good atmosphere (both the building and the music)! Try their sandwhiches (especially muffuletta and fried chicken). The drinks are watered down, so keep that in mind!
Fluying ✅January 26, 2019In the last years of Napoleon, local fans donated this house and tried to bring him here to live his last years. Unfortunately for them he died before they could bring him.
John GarciaDecember 11, 2014The whole muffuletta can be shared up to 4 people. Then just order other sides to share such as the rich and awesome gumbo!
IanJuly 19, 2014Bruce was an amazing waiter. He guided us to their famous Pimms cup, slight variations, and entrees. Loved the jambalaya, and my girlfriend had an amazing po boy with beans/rice. A great spot! Great $- Ariana VoyerJune 9, 2017Great Pimm's cup, muffaletta sandwich (quarter-size shown!), and creole tomato caprese salad.
Shayne ColeJune 30, 2024That muffaletta is one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever ever had but make sure not to get a large and definitely split the small because it’s more than enough for two people
Karen CooperDecember 14, 2020Wonderful ambiance in a more quiet part of the neighborhood. Only had drinks but the Pimm’s cup was yummy :) our waiter was so kind. Felt like home for a minute
Amazing courtyard, proper waiters, and the Pimms! Also good food. Great place to feel like your in Europe for an hour or so.
- Fodor's TravelJanuary 28, 2016Although the Pimm’s Cup was invented in England, the Napoleon House is credited with popularizing it in New Orleans. The bar makes theirs with Pimm’s #1, lemonade, 7-Up, and cucumber. Read more
Daniya TamendarovaMarch 8, 2014LOVE the setting -- the building has a lot of history, and there is a wonderful courtyard in the back. The service is great, and the food is good. Get their Pimm's Cup.
Rebecca ChapaJuly 20, 2013Ask for a Pimm's Cup, be polite, and enjoy one of the best cocktails in New Orleans. Ask for a Pimm's Rose or any other misguided, stupid or confused ordering you might as well go back to Bourbon St.
K BJuly 12, 2024It was offered as a refuge to Napoleon in 1821 but the exiled emperor never made it. Beautiful old place. Try the Muffuletta sandwich - cured meats, cheese and olive
Leonard CristMay 22, 2014Great veggie sandwich. Old fashioned was delicious. Bartender had a mighty mustache. Old school Caribbean vibe. Great place. Highly recommended for locals or tourists.
Marigny9October 16, 2015The building's history oozes from every dark corner of the bar. Go for the pedigreed Sazerac with wormwood.
Latham BrunsonDecember 2, 2014The muffuletta is great. Also enjoyed my Pimm's cup and the cheese platter. I didn't care for the jambalaya, but I find restaurants have problems getting that right.
Joseph MazoJuly 15, 2013Shrimp remoulade, seafood gumbo, jambalaya chicken were very delicious! Must have the Gumbo and shrimp remoulade.
EaterOctober 5, 2011The menu is classic New Orleans Creole (read: tourist-oriented) but dammit if that’s not some of the best shrimp remoulade in town. [Eater 38 Member]
Joshua CarrNovember 7, 2013Definitely reasonable and good food! Five of us ate for around $40! Sit outside under the heaters if you can, it's great for a cool day.
JustinNovember 7, 2018So elegant, steeped in atmosphere. Efficient, friendly staff. Definitely have the Pimms Cup- Doug WMay 16, 2017The short guy never made it, but we did thankfully. Can't think of any other time I've been to a National Historic Site and had a killer po' boy at the same time.
Heather NewmanOctober 26, 2023Great food, affordable and best Pimm’s Cup. A classic New Orleans haunt.
Jessi ThomasAugust 11, 2017We always stop and get a muffuletta when I'm NOLA. We also tried the raspberry cream soda and was very pleased!
Mike HomokiDecember 2, 2011Known for their warm Muffuletta sandwiches. Be sure to only get a quarter so you have room for red beans and rice. The olive salad has a bit too much celery in it but the sandwich was still great. Read more
- Melanie TurnerDecember 5, 2014My #1 favorite place in all the city. I like the roast beef po-boys & their just-spicy-enough Bloody Marys.
The Englishman's Pimm's is what you're looking for. A bit more bite than the original.
Colan MSeptember 14, 2013Delicious Pimm's Cup. Have your beverage and/or food in the hidden garden. Beautiful restaurant since 1797.
Erin DaileyMay 12, 2012Do yourself a favor and sit at the bar. You get a free show from the bartenders who are decidedly foul and non-PC and, if you tip them well, they wont spit in your drinks.- Mike HomokiDecember 2, 2011Known for their Pimm's Cup. Give it a try. British Gin based liquor and lemonade, splash of lemon-lime soda and a cucumber garnishes. It's refreshing. Read more
Scott CookJuly 16, 2012The Caesar salad is excellent. Loved the dressing & shavings of parm. Topped with giant croutons.
Stella RicciJuly 27, 2017The food & drinks are great, atmosphere is what I'd expect, the service mediocre. The Muffuletta is good for sharing!
Kate WallaceJanuary 6, 2013Get the Pimm's Cup at the bar and the muffuletta for dinner. DELICIOUS!! Also, they don't take reservations, so plan accordingly.
Renae MasonOctober 25, 2017Grab a Pimm's Cup and a Gator Po Boy and enjoy the historic ambience here!
Emily KaneOctober 25, 2016Life-changing muffuletta with somewhat ridiculous sizes. You won't need more than a half.
Yvette CastroFebruary 24, 2024The decor is really cool, and they have a courtyard. The jambalaya was delicious
Kameron PearsonJuly 18, 2017If here for the first time get the Pimm's cocktail and Muffeleta Sandwich.
Gabriel HayesFebruary 18, 2015Great cocktails. Particularly the Pimm's Ginger Julep and the Original Pimm's Cup
Miguel GonzalezMarch 25, 2013The Pimms Cup is famous. And the Sazerac is legend. Excellent muffuletta and tasty gumbo.
Victor LowJune 29, 2016Pimm's cup. That's all you need to know. Take it to go if you don't have time to drink it there.
Parul BatraMarch 22, 2015Stunning stunning decor, historic location, great food. Highly recommended.
Lindsay LebrescoNovember 14, 2011After reading all the tips, I obviously had to get a Pimm's Cup so I did but I got it to-go and it came in a little plastic souvenir cup- FTW! (And it was quite tasty)
NOLA Nites Concierge | Meloney SmithMarch 2, 2012We love the Pimm’s Cups at the Napoleon House—a traditionally British cocktail served in an Italian-owned, French Quarter restaurant.
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Renowned for its Pimm's Cup cocktail, warm muffuletta sandwich, and history as a proffered refuge for the exiled ex-Emperor of France, the century-old Napoleon House is a French Quarter icon
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- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(504) 524-9752
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Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Lunch, Dinner
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- 9.0
"Entrees are good size so if you're with a group, order family style to sample a bit of everything because it's ALL delicious!"
Melissa Kern - 8.1
"Amazing restaurant, looks and feels as it has +250 of history, wait it has! Great service, ambient and food."
Fluying ✅ - 8.9
"In town for business and had the chargrilled oysters. They were absolutely amazing!!! Casual place to get some oysters at the bar for happy hour also."
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- 8.7
"Came here every single night that I was in Nola. Recommend going at nighttime. No line and it's so peaceful and beautiful!"
Michelle Anderson - 8.2
"Great atmosphere and drinks. Food was great, blackened drum(fish), red beans and rice. Would recommend to everyone to give it a try."
Robert Cottrell - 8.7
"I love this place when the sun is down and the piano is playing. The purple stuff will catch up with you quick. It's a great getaway from Bourbon Street while still being on Bourbon Street."
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