45 Tchoup — Restaurant in New Orleans

I had seen this place while shopping across the street. Red Sox banner, looks small from the outside. Walked in and it took a sec for my eyes to adjust. It's pretty dark in here. Couple of other patrons on one end of the bar, tvs on sports. I was greeted by a cheery, funny lady behind the bar, very friendly. She mentioned how dark it was in the bar, and the beer was as cold as it was dark in here. The beer IS cold, decent price. There is Red Sox memorabilia all around, and coincidentally, a Red Sox game on tv. The bartender had a big jar on the bar with peppers in it, said it was filled with vodka, for bloody marys on Sunday before the Saints game. Pretty cool. Bathroom is decent, couple of tables and a back...

All around super friendly scene, from the bartenders to the patrons. One of the few places left around here that still has the spirit of being New Orleanians, everyone talks to everyone like they're old friends. Great music is always playing too, love that they have a TouchTunes jukebox. They have a little sectioned off spot outside in the front if you want to enjoy your drink out there or just go sit and have a smoke. If you want a chill, friendly place to go catch up with a friend, this is a great...

In my two decades of drinking through fifteen countries and two continents, it is possible to count on one hand the number of truly magical taverns I have had the pleasure to come to know.

45 Tchoup has a soul as unique as the city it serves and it easily makes the top three.

Not for flash or for gimmicks. This is a place that will impress itself upon your heart. And if you spend enough time there, you might just be lucky enough to feel a lingering echo of the wondrous family...