Frenchmen St — Local services in New Orleans

My sister's Bach party and I stayed right in the heart of the French Quarter. After a fun, friendly, slightly drunk, chaotic night on Bourbon Street, we were looking for something more chill. We heard that Frenchmen Street offers a good amount of jazz music, so we headed over. Funny enough, we were a little late getting there and ended up at Café Negril because most places were either super packed or had a cover charge. (Feel free to look them up for my review!) - Dope live reggae band and no cover charge! Overall, Frenchmen Street was quite a fun experience. We enjoyed the lively music and vibrant atmosphere. Even better, we decided to walk back to our Airbnb--which was about a mile or so--and the whole area felt safe, even late at night. Definitely a great spot to unwind and soak in some authentic jazz vibes after a wild...

Last night was good but not great. The music screen and vibe was good, better than Bourbon Street and the street much cleaner. I think the music is getting worse over the past several years as I was not that impressed. Perhaps they need to pay the musicians better to attract higher class artists. ? I do think this is a good venue for younger inexperienced musicians to hone their skills. I did not hear much actual old style New Orleans jazz that I live and miss. There was a good Argentinian trio at 1 place that I enjoyed, thus the 3 stars. Also worth mentioning was the small market of visual artists and jewelry designers - it was fun to look at their work...

Frenchmen Street is a must-visit in New Orleans. It feels like the adult version of Bourbon Street, full of great music and energy but with a more relaxed, authentic vibe. The live music is some of the best in the city, and most venues don’t even charge a cover.

There’s also a great outdoor vendor area with local artists selling unique pieces and plenty of things to browse or buy. The whole area is walkable, easy to explore, and far less chaotic than Bourbon Street.

If you want to experience the true New Orleans music scene without the craziness, this is the...