Maple Leaf Bar

If you want real NOLA music, Maple Leaf is a mandatory stop. There's a cover but well worth it. Mostly you will be standing but there a few pews lining the perimeter. A wonderful artist named Frenchy was painting the live musical act, George Porter Jr, among the best of NOLA Funk. There are bricks in the back patio where those who play here are commemorated.

Another fun, classic NOLA bar and music venue. I can't add to the great things folks have said about this place for decades!

I only had a Red Bull and beer during my visit to Maple Leaf. The decor is dive bar chic. I loved the concert- the space was big enough to dance but small enough to be an intimate space with the artist. The bartenders are so chill and I love they treat everyone like a regular so great energy overall. We will be back for cocktails during Mardi Gras!

Great, dark, little dive bar in Uptown section;. Great place for LIVE music 7 nights a week ( see below)Cool bartenders. Right next to a great restaurant ( Jacque Imo's) for pre- or post- dinner partying.Opens around 4-5 PM, closes between 12-2am ( depending on the date)Musical styles represented include blues, funk, R&B, rock, zydeco, jazz, jam bands and any combination thereof, and beyond, hosting both local performers and touring national acts.Currently home to 2018 Grammy Lifetime Achievement winner George Porter Jr. and his trio every Monday night, frequent performers at the Maple Leaf have included local legends James Booker, the Rebirth Brass Band, Papa Grows Funk, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, "Money Mike" Armstrong, The Radiators, Henry Butler, and untold more.Unannounced sit-ins are not uncommon; Bruce Springsteen once dropped in to jam with The Iguanas. Jon Cleary's band was once joined by his frequent employer, Bonnie Raitt.

We ventured out of the touristy French Quarter to Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street. Unfortunately, Jacques-Imo's was closed (it was around 10pm on a Tuesday night) where we had hoped to grab dessert. We actually Lyft'd all the way across town from Bacchanal, which also had live music (see my review). Maple Leaf Bar has an authentic New Orleans venue vibe to it, and it seemed liked a lot of locals were there, although we surprisingly met another couple from S. Florida (small world). The bar has a back outdoor area to sit and have a drink. The music area is a bit narrow, with FCFS bench seating along the sides. We saw the To-Be-Continued brass band and they had that unique New Orleans brass and horn sections wall of sound to them, a few drummers, and a talented guitarist. What really brought it home was the tuba serving as the low-bass component (in lieu of bass guitar).If you want to experience live music off the beaten and over-worn track of the French Quarter, Maple Leaf Bar is a can't miss.

Amazing vibe with beautiful people who all share one things in common: their love for music!Divey bar tucked in between two delicious restaurants only a few minutes walk from the St. Charles & Oak Street trolley stop. Small stage in a large, long wood-floor room built for dancing and living your best life. Not only do I recommend, I demand you go!! ;)

It's just one of the best places. I have met some legendary musicians here. Big blend of locals and tourists. Everyone is approachable but if you are a tourist...for everyone's sake, have a great time but read the room and don't get out of hand, it isn't a French Quarter "pop up" bar built purely for tourists. It is an old school Nola spot made and served with locals and the tourists that love them in mind. SO if you're a tourist and love the "real" New Orleans, this is one of those places you will probably end up at and probably already know about or have heard of. It has been years since my last time there but hey who knows...the "siren" city always calls you back :)

It was a while ago, 2016, we were visiting N.O. during Carnival. Drove over there on a Sunday night from the Garden District B&B where we were staying. The show was Joe Krown, Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Jon Batiste, so we were super excited. By about 10PM, I asked another patron when does the music start. He chuckled and said, "Hang in there. We gotta eat first."Just about then, the staff came out of the kitchen with huge, steaming pots which they dumped out on the tables which had been arranged in a long row. There was boiled shrimp, crabs and crawfish, corn, onions, potatoes, andouilles sausage and so on. As out-of-towners, I was only vaguely aware of this as a New Orleans tradition. It was delicious, and there was so much, a very large crowd of people in the bar couldn't finish it. Then came the music. Nuff said.A truly memorable night. Thanks again N.O. and all you have to offer.

Visiting from California during the Super Bowl. what a great hospitable local bar. The bar tender and everyone were so nice !

One of my favorite clubs in the City. Home of great music. Sometimes it damn near levitates.