
Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29
French Quarter, New Orleans
Bar in New Orleans, United States
The Read
Research-Driven Tiki
Why go
A strong choice for a planned New Orleans cocktail night, especially if a themed tiki room fits the occasion. Its 2025 recognition from Top 500 Bars Best Bars and World's 50 Best North America's Best Bars makes it worth targeting, but booking difficulty means it is better for fixed plans than spontaneous late-night drifting.
About Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29
Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 is a New Orleans bar with 2025 recognition: Top 500 Bars listed it at #244, and World's 50 Best North America's Best Bars listed it at #80. Those rankings are a useful planning signal, especially if you are comparing New Orleans bar options for a night out.
The dress code is casual, and the venue is in New Orleans. Use the accolades and basic fit as a starting point, then check the venue's current official channels before making time-sensitive plans.
Consider this when recognition matters
The reason to consider Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 is its place on two 2025 bar lists. Do not assume a specific menu, service format, seating setup, price point, or booking difficulty without checking current details.
For a broader night in the city, use it as one part of the plan rather than the whole evening. City guides can help build the rest of the route: see Our full New Orleans bars guide, Our full New Orleans restaurants guide, Our full New Orleans hotels guide, Our full New Orleans experiences guide, and Our full New Orleans wineries guide. For additional local comparisons, consider New Orleans options such as Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone, Hermes Bar, House of Blues New Orleans, Old Absinthe House, and The Carousel Bar.
Better for a simple New Orleans bar plan than an assumption-heavy itinerary
Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 can make sense when you want a New Orleans bar with recent recognition and a casual dress code. Keep the plan flexible, though: check hours, reservation requirements, outdoor seating, prices, menu details, and group capacity before you go.
If it does not fit the night, compare it with another New Orleans bar rather than forcing the itinerary around uncertain details. Another option may be better for a group that needs a specific setting, schedule, or service style. The safest approach is to confirm current details directly, then decide whether Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 or another New Orleans venue is the better match.
Planning details
- Location
- 321 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- latitude29nola.com
- Phone
- +1 504-609-3811
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 feels like a scholarship-driven tiki bar that takes its aesthetic and ingredients seriously. Low lighting, vintage tropical imagery and dense wooden details give the interior a warm, cozy retro character while signaling a deliberate design approach rather than throwaway theming. The tone is classic and studious: bartenders treat recipes as documented artifacts and each cocktail arrives as an argument for tiki's place in the larger cocktail canon. In the French Quarter context the bar balances old‑school charm with a confident, curated presentation that draws both curious visitors and cocktail devotees.
Best For
Latitude 29 is best for people who come for crafted cocktails and the context around them. It suits late-night outings in the French Quarter and after‑work visits when you want to dive into historically grounded tiki drinks rather than novelty rum punches. The space works well for date nights and small celebrations centered on drinking discovery—guests who appreciate provenance, fresh citrus and house syrups get the most out of the experience. It also rewards those who enjoy a lively but design-forward bar rather than a loud nightclub.
Ordering Tips
Order with an eye toward ingredient provenance: the bar emphasizes original 1930s‑ and 1940s‑style recipes, Caribbean rums chosen for distinct flavor profiles, freshly pressed citrus and house-made syrups. Ask the bartender about the specific rums and the documented recipes behind the drinks if you want a historically faithful rendition. Treat each cocktail as a study in ingredient logic—seek out classics from the menu or ask for recommendations that highlight sourcing and technique rather than tropical gimmicks.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dark interior with colorful lights, tiki decorations, and mid-century modern tropical atmosphere that transports guests to a fun, immersive Polynesian paradise.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Tiki Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Signature Pours
- Mai Tai
- Navy Grog
- Zombie
- Rum Barrel
- Latitude 29
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 321 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this is full
Try Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone if the group wants a polished New Orleans hotel-bar atmosphere with easier fallback potential. Pick Old Absinthe House when the priority is a more traditional French Quarter stop rather than a tightly themed cocktail plan.
Bar context
How it compares for a New Orleans night out
Choose Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 when the cocktail concept is the reason for going. Compared with House of Blues New Orleans, it is the better fit for a drink-led celebration rather than a music-forward night. House of Blues makes more sense when entertainment, group energy, and looser timing matter more than a tightly focused bar experience.
Against Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone and The Carousel Bar, the decision is about mood. The Carousel options are better for a classic hotel-bar stop with built-in New Orleans recognition; Latitude 29 is better when the group wants a more specific themed cocktail room. If booking friction is a concern, the hotel-bar route is the safer backup.
Hermes Bar and Old Absinthe House are stronger alternatives for readers who want a traditional New Orleans-feeling stop without anchoring the whole evening to one hard reservation. Latitude 29 is the higher-commitment choice; pick it when the bar is the event, not when it is just one stop between dinner and late-night drinks.
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Compare Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 | New Orleans | 2025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #80Top 500 Bars 2025 · #244 |
| House of Blues New Orleans | New Orleans | No published awards |
| Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone | New Orleans | No published awards |
| The Carousel Bar | New Orleans | 2026 Food & Wine Top 10 US Hotel Bars · #3Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best U.S. Hotel Bar - Best U.S. Hotel Bar (Top 10 Nominee)Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best U.S. Hotel Bar - Best U.S. Hotel Bar (Top Four Finalist)Top 500 Bars 2025 · #280 |
| Hermes Bar | New Orleans | No published awards |
| Old Absinthe House | New Orleans | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 have outdoor seating?
For outdoor seating, confirm current seating details directly with Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 before planning around a specific setup.
What is Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 known for?
Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 is a New Orleans bar with 2025 recognition from Top 500 Bars Best Bars at #244 and World's 50 Best North America's Best Bars at #80. The dress code is casual.
Where is Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 located?
Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 is located in New Orleans.

























