For a craft beer fan like me, Urban South is my mecca whenever I'm in New Orleans. I love their…read morevibe and they would easily be my watering hole if I lived anywhere nearby. For now, I'll just settle with a visit anytime I'm around the Irish Channel. The brewery is a wide-open warehouse that's set up in a way to accommodate both patrons and brewing operations. They have a great selection of merch, as well as games and events throughout the year. I wish I had thought to ask for a tour on this last trip just to get a closer look, but I can save that for another time. I truly appreciate the wide variety of beers that Urban South has on tap. You can take any kind of beer drinker to their taproom and everyone will be able to find something that they'll enjoy. Sours are my first choice beer-wise and that Lime Cucumber Gose or the Rocket Pop are always winners. On top of beer, they also brew hard seltzers, non-alcoholic versions of their core beers, a line of THC seltzers, as well as create hard iced tea and house seltzer cocktails. I'm so happy to have made it over to the taproom for Mardi Gras this year to grab a 4-pk of Carnival Time (the sour series made with Dong Phoung king cake). There are four different flavors - traditional, almond, coconut, and strawberry - of which I am highly anticipating on drinking.

You can find Urban South Brewery at 1645 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130. This is near the…read morewater and fairly easy walking distance from the nearby Abita Brewing New Orleans taproom. There appears to be street parking as well as some available lots nearby. Walking up from the water the first thing you see is this gigantic New Orleans mural and it's indicative of the brewery inside the same building - huge warehouse, it even has camper parked inside with a bar that extends much of the back wall. There are picnic tables so plenty of seating. I was there an early Monday afternoon so it wasn't busy at all, but I could imagine it being filled with lines to satisfy throngs of partygoers. There are five vertically placed flat-panel monitors with a variety of drink-menu options. I chose to get a flight of beers I hadn't had previously which ended up being 4 varietals of their King Cake Ale: * Cake Ale - Pale Ale - Other 6% - Creamy pale, almost registers as a fruited sour, sweet body with notes of almond, amaretto, cinnamon and vanilla. 4/5 * Coconut King Cake Ale - Pale Ale - Other 6% - Milky coconut in this almost tart King Cale ale, getting notes of both raw and toasted coconut, almond, amaretto, sweet vanilla and cinnamon. 4.3/5 * Almond Crème Strawberry King Cake Ale - Pale Ale - Other 6% - Creamy body with distinct almond note followed by vanilla and cinnamon. 4.2/5 * Strawberry King Cake Ale - Pale Ale - Other 6% - Fruity tart strawberry in this pale ale, finishes fruity and sweet, a touch dry. 4.1/5 Overall I enjoyed the beers I had - all very drinkable. The cinnamon was a bit much all at once, these are almost dessert beers and better taken in small amounts after you've slammed a few of their staple beers, in my opinion, but I'm still very glad I had them. The staff and service was good with an efficient demeanor - I think if they were slightly friendlier I might have stuck around and tried more of what they offered but as my second brewery (and plans for more exploration in the evening) I decided to keep things neat with this single flight. Afterwards I walked back up to St Charles and took a short nap and got cleaned up for evening shenanigans.

Stopped by Miel Brewery & Taproom on a whim while in New Orleans and was really glad we did. The…read morevibe was great--laid back, welcoming, and definitely a spot you can hang out for a while. Bonus points for being pet friendly. They had great music playing, and the food trucks outside were a nice touch. I ordered two flights and honestly enjoyed everything I tried--lots of variety and solid flavor across the board. Overall, a really cool, off-the-beaten-path spot that's absolutely worth checking out if you're in New Orleans.

Miel is one of 5 breweries along Tchoupitoulas St. Ok so they are 1/2 a block off, whatever…read more It's the smallest brewery of the bunch but probably my favorite. I have probably been a dozen or more times, and they are always changing things up. New IPA's, Pilsners, stouts, and sours about every time I go. This last time I went they had a habanero-pickle sour, but I was too big of a chicken to try it. Their Soft Focus DIPA was phenomenal, however. The inside is small, but the courtyard is a really cool place to sit even on a July afternoon as it is shaded with plants and umbrellas. They have different food vendors all the time and crawfish every spring. On our last visit, we had a really good Detroit style pizza. I will keep going because they are always trying to brew new beers and because it's my girlfriend's favorite brewery in Nola. If they still have the habanero pickle sour, I may even try it.

Awesome staff! Always on point Fun and willing to answer…read morequestions and allow sampling One of the nicest atmospheres as well Highly recommend a trip to their new spot Pop up food vendors are always great too

I like to go here for Trivia Tuesdays. I'm not a beer drinker, but their root beer is stellar, and…read morehopefully they can get a liquor license to host some of their vodka based drinks soon. The pop-up food offerings sometimes feel hit or miss, but for the most part, they are solid choices. Clean facilities, great location, and the service staff are all incredible.

You can find Parleaux Beer Lab at 634 Lesseps St New Orleans, LA 70117 - this is in a commercial…read morearea in the Bywater community (building looks to have been some type of garage) in the eastern side of the quarter (it's only a few blocks from the water on two sides, not that you can see much of it). There seems to be a lot of street parking (not sure as I ubered). I wasn't sure what to expect from Parleaux - when I arrived it was late and mid-week - I think there were only a couple of patrons (but more arrived as I sat and talked to the beertender). The place has an open warehouse feel - you basically see everything on a longish room. I think there are around 14 taps but several were spent from the weekend. I ended up trying: * Tom Hayze - Pale Ale - American 6% ABV - Excellent pale with juicy fruity notes, fairly crisp finishing dry, hoppy and a touch grassy. 4.5/5 * Dom Parleaux - Sour 7% ABV - Tasty sour, tart fruity notes of raspberry and pomegranate. It's actually 7%. 4.1/5 * It's Not A Put Down I Put My Foot Down - IPA American 6.4% ABV - Hard to call this west coast, big sweet tropical and citrus body, hardly bitter on the finish. Still tasty. 3.8/5 * Barrel #33 - Farmhouse/Saison 6% ABV - Really unexpected mixed ferm tart saison, fruity sweet flavors, finishing funky and a touch woody, very satisfying. 4.3/5 * Law Dog - Bitter - Extra Special / Strong (ESB) 6% ABV - Mellow ESB, fairly easy drinking, malty note ls of caramel well balanced by medium bitterness. 3.7/5 * In the Secret Space of Dreams - Stout - Imperial / Double 11% ABV - Thin bodied stout, registers as barrel aged, notes of brandy filled chocolate and dried dark fruit. 4.2/5 All around great experience if a bit sleepy - it included some great conversation with the beertender around local brewing. There was also a couple of puts with red beans and rice that were free for the taking - I indulged and it was enough for me to forego eating something more filling (it also kept me in the brewery drinking so having it proved it's purpose).

These guys are great Amazing staff good beers and a great…read morebar area as well as outdoor space Beers are always great as is the staff

We were in New Orleans last month for mine and my best friend's 50th birthday…read more We had been to the brewery before, and were excited to show our friends, who had not been there this brewery we loved last time we visited NOLA When we got off the street car, we knew rain was coming. We headed straight to the brewery which we were unaware it was not open and didn't open for two hours. We were met at the door by the owner, Kevin, who happily let us come in, got us all a beer and had the best stories!! He entertained us for the next four hours!! Can't say enough how awesome this brewery is!

I went to try this place because of the pierogi pop-up they were hosting and I really liked their…read morevibe. Their beer selection isn't large but it covers a lot of ground. My husband was able to get an amber ale and I got a sour. Both impressed. I liked the open floor plan of the place and the fact that it's kid friendly because our friends have a kid.

Awesome!! Went to the Vault to celebrate my moms birthday with her..it was everyone's1st time…read morethere..The ladies at the front desk were so nice..we had a reservation for brunch and of course someone in the group was running late but they were so patient with us lol..our waiter was Dom, he helped us & made sure we knew where all the food was in the other room..the drinks were good & the food was good af! The restaurant was so clean..I love the vault inside where you can take pictures..my mom enjoyed her birthday at the restaurant..I will definitely be back again!

I visited The Vault on Father's Day and really enjoyed the buffet. There was a great selection of…read morefood, and everything I tried was delicious. Since it was a busy holiday, it's best to get in line early or be prepared to wait a few minutes for certain items to be replenished. The staff did an excellent job of keeping the buffet stocked and worked quickly to refill dishes throughout the service. The wait staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure guests were well taken care of. The music was a little louder than I prefer, but it definitely added to the lively atmosphere. Overall, I had a great experience and would visit again.

You can find Brieux Carré Brewing Company at 2115 Decatur St New Orleans, LA 70116. It's on a bit…read moreof a side-street, difficult to see from the Frenchman St so easy to miss. I'm not sure about parking as I walked to the brewery on my recent visit. This brewery has a great feel that hearkens back to a cozy neighborhood pub - eclectic seating divided between a couple of rooms with a small bar and a simple setup including around 9-10 taps. I felt right at home. Flights included four 5 ounce pours for $19. Food is mostly supplied by Shift Kitchen but you're basically invited to bring in anything you want. I tried the following: * 90s Women's Power Ballads - IPA - New England / Hazy 6.6% ABV - Pretty decent hazy NEIPA, Guiyang body with notes of citrus, finishes hoppy and a touch floral. 4/5 * Tenant - Bitter/Best 4.1% ABV - Very nice sweet malty bitter, notes of toasted bread, slightly toasted peanut, finishes appropriately dry and somewhat mildly bitter. 4/5 * Mr. Words Is A Monster - Pilsner/Other 5.5% - Interesting XPA, crisp body, hint of orange peel finishing hoppy, hint of pine and black pepper. 4/5 * I Am A Donut - Sour - Berliner Weisse 4.2% - Light bodied sour, fruity body with notes of sweet mango. 4/5 * Notice Me Senpai - Porter - Imperial / Double 8.1% - Tasty porter with notes of dark chocolate, English toffee and roasty coffee, almost creamy body finishing dry. 4/5 In general all the beer I indulged in were good, I think this is probably the best brewery I tried in my recent trip to New Orleans. The guy behind the counter was super friendly and knowledgeable, able to answer all my questions. I could tell this was a local spot - I engage in conversation with a few of the patrons and they mostly lived nearby. This is a top-notch hangout with a great local vibe.

A cute brewery in the heart of the Marigny and walking distance to the French Quarter. I was in the…read morearea for an event at the Jazz Museum so decided to swing by this brewery beforehand. This brewery is right on Decatur with a couple of tables in front good for watching the traffic coming through. There's also a patio in the back with plenty more seating options. I sat inside where there was plenty of space. There were a good selection of beers on the menu. And the options differed from other breweries with units of Liters. I, of course, had to have an IPA and I got in as a 0.5L (closest to a pint). The flavor was good with a good hoppy taste to it. This is a great place to chill with friends and enjoy some nice beers. There's also a menu but it's only available on certain days of the week. Service: Order at the counter Wifi: Yes Parking: Street Parking (both metered and non metered available) Seating: Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating

The girls and I popped in here right as they opened because we had a hankering for drinks and…read moreoysters. We were seated pretty much immediately since we got there pretty early and we ordered some fried alligator and a few oysters to share. The fried alligator was pretty good, it was my friends first time trying it and she enjoyed them! The oysters are really fresh as well! I ordered a strawberry lager which was pretty sweet but i enjoyed it and they offered me a to go cup which i thought was really cool. Would definitely come back again!

I ordered 1 Moscow mule and the pasta Went to the bathroom,…read morecame back.. the mule was there Took my time to sip By that point it was 10-15ish minutes Took my time w the drink, waited another 10, waiter said the food will be out soon, asked for the check, he came back w it along w a box for the food (which I thought had the food ready and I got up but it was just an empty box) and said a manager was checking on the food 25ish minutes had gone by now .. I finished my drink 10 minutes went by and the manager came w the food and said sorry and offered to take my drink of the check, but I paid already so he gave me another drink on the house & that drink was super small in a plastic cup with hella ice so I left w my food in a box and a drink that took less than 4 sips to finish Mind you it wasn't packed (Wednesday night)