Napoleon House
Restaurant · French Quarter
500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Highlights
Nestled in a charming circa-1914 house with a lush courtyard, this spot serves up iconic muffulettas, po' boys, and Creole delights in a laid-back vibe.
Nestled in a charming circa-1914 house with a lush courtyard, this spot serves up iconic muffulettas, po' boys, and Creole delights in a laid-back vibe.
"This 200-year-old French Quarter landmark was once the home of a New Orleans mayor who offered the spot to Napoleon as a refuge during his exile (but the little guy never made it). Today, Napoleon House is the essential spot in town for a Pimm’s Cup, and it’s run by the Ralph Brennan restaurant group, so the food is also on point. The muffuletta here comes controversially pressed, but it’s one of the best in town, so give it a try." - Clair Lorell
"Though Napoleon never actually made it to this Chartres Street bar, that fact doesn’t seem to bother the droves of people who've sought out the shadowy restaurant since 1906, what with its beautiful courtyard and signature refreshments, the Pimm’s Cup cocktail." - Eater Staff
"Originally built as a refuge for Napoleon Bonaparte, time seems to stand still at this 200+-year-old French Quarter landmark, with its peeling plaster walls, exposed beams, classic polished bar, and opera arias playing in the background. Today, it’s the essential spot in town for a Pimm’s Cup, and it’s now run by the Ralph Brennan restaurant group, so the food menu is also on point." - Eater Staff
"Napoleon House pairs its hot muffulettas with opera music in a French Quarter spot full of history: The building was once set up to receive Napoleon in exile. He died before he made it and now it’s home to stellar muffulettas and cold Pimm’s Cups. If it’s nice out, grab a seat in the courtyard." - Beth D'Addono, Eater Staff
"This cool, refreshing drink was made for the warm days and day-drinking tendencies of New Orleans residents and visitors. The Napoleon House has served them for so long, that the drink is synonymous with the bar." - Eater Staff, Clair Lorell
