Drink Like a Local: New Orleans: A Field Guide to New Orleans's Best Bars

It’s been said that during Prohibition it only took 35 seconds to find alcohol in New Orleans. Raise a toast to this drinking metropolis with Drink Like a Local!

Explore the best bars in the Big Easy’s diverse cocktail scene. These top mixologists take full advantage of local flair and flavor with signature creations inspired by Crescent City musicians, writers, and revolutionaries alike. From timeless bars to stunning dives, you’ll never have to scour for your next drink with this guide by your side.

Inside you’ll find:

• 75 bar profiles and bartender highlights
• Beautifully illustrated pages that showcase the heart of each location
• Background on the bustling history of the New Orleans bar scene

Discover the unique character of each location and their signature recipes. You will feel like you're really there long before you order your first drink. Find yourself right at home with Drink Like a Local: New Orleans.

Camille Whitworth is the co-owner and operator of the craft cocktail lounge Baroness on Baronne, which has been in New Orleans’ downtown location for more than a decade. Baroness is the city’s most eclectic and unique place for an array of small gourmet plates and an impeccably prepared cocktail. Whitworth is also the owner and operator of the New Orleans Drink Lab, an interactive cocktail venue where fun cocktail classes are taught and the venue serves as an incubator for bartenders. Whitworth also writes a cocktail blog, Drink Up Nola, for myneworleans.com. Whitworth is a professional journalist and the CEO of her media company, Media by Design, which specializes in public speaking, media consulting, commercial production, and media coaching. Whitworth worked for NBC affiliates for twenty-seven years and was the main anchor at WDSU New Orleans (NBC) for fourteen years.

Sidney Webb is the co-owner of Baroness on Baronne. Webb is proud to deliver the ultimate cocktail experience to locals and visitors. Inspired to infuse local products, flavors, and fun into cocktails, he follows a concept that brings drinking to a new level in the Crescent City and hopes to give guests an unforgettable experience. His mother, who has Caribbean roots, dabbled in the industry and instilled the value of creating a warm and inviting atmosphere where people could relax, drink, and enjoy themselves. Inspired by her legacy, he embarked on the journey to explore the diverse realms of spirits, ingredients, and mixology techniques. Webb is also an actor and has been in many motion picture and television series, including Claws, Leverage Redemption, Your Honor, and National Champions.