The nightlife side of Oddusee Nola just got a serious upgrade. We added more than 25 Black-owned bars, lounges, clubs and venues — from a 51-year-old neighborhood legend to spots that just cut the ribbon this year. Every one verified before it went up. Here’s where you need to be.
The Nest NOLA — Rob49’s own lounge on Magazine St. Quavo, Lil Baby, B.G. and Fredo Bang all pulled up to the soft launch. BBQ and bottle service — this is the one everybody’s talking about.Gladys’s Bar — 51 years in the 3rd Ward. This is the bar where Birdman says it all started — YMCMB royalty still pulls up to Ms. Gladys’s.Club Switch — Bounce legend Katey Red opened her own LGBTQ+ club in Tremé. Come as you are.Empire Orleans — 33,000 square feet a block from the Dome — The Garden restaurant, the Reverie Ballroom and a pool. The biggest Black-owned venue in the city.Red Light District by Nice Guys — Nice Guys Nola brought the old Little Gem Saloon corner back to life — a block where jazz history was made on S Rampart.Little People’s Place — The legendary family-run Tremé bar. Fried fish, cold drinks and generations of neighborhood history.Bayo Social — Restaurant and lounge on N Claiborne in the 7th Ward — book a table, bring the whole crew.Xcape Bar & Hookah Lounge — Brand new for 2026 — hookah and cocktails on Religious St by Vybes Nation.
Every listing shows the neighborhood, the socials and a button for directions. Pull up, spend your money with our people, and tell them Oddusee sent you. Browse everything on the Black-owned business directory.
