...where art drinks music.
New Orleans Art Bar (NOAB, aka The Gallery @ 2128) is the newest business to pop up on the bustling St. Claude business district. Just past the cityโs largest thoroughfare (Elysian Fields, a corner made famous by Genes Poboys) youโll find the sparsely painted building and unassuming garage doors of NOAB. But unlike many of the grungy bars that have become popular along St. Claude and throughout the neighboring Frenchmen, NOAB lends itself to both the artsy and professional crowd. Upon entering youโre hit with a stark contrast to the crisp white exterior, boasting brightly colored art from some of the cityโs brightest stars. While there is plenty of space to move about, the environment is comfortable and inviting but maintains the airy, creative feel of an art gallery.
Itโs true, the artwork and interior design may be what draws you in, but the finely crafted cocktails are what keeps you coming back. New Orleans has long been known as a home to a myriad of mixed drinks, many which have become staple menu items across the world, and the mixologists at NOAB are doing their part to keep this tradition alive. Featuring a tailored menu of whiskey, rum, and gin cocktails, patrons are sure to find something that will soon become a new favorite. While the liquor may be the base of the drink (hey, this is New Orleans after all) the real flare comes by way of the elements that follow. All of NOABโs ingredients are of the highest quality and in most cases made in house; you taste the difference in every sip. The perfect night in New Orleans wouldnโt be complete without taking in some live music and NOAB has you covered here as well.
Featuring a rotation of some of the cityโs most talented artists (including The Kinfolk Brass Band, Bruce Kirkwood, and DJ Legatron Prime), the energy here moves from after work happy hour to late night jam session effortlessly. With a private courtyard connected to the main bar, NOAB provides enough space and the perfect atmosphere to take in all the cultural stimuli it provides. New Orleans Art Bar has stayed true to its name and serves as a canvas for all the art and culture this city is famous for, in short, it is an homage to itโs namesake. Whether youโre looking for a quick drink after a long day or some live music to dance the night away, come to NOAB and laissez les bon temps rouler!
