New Orleans Lager & Ale (NOLA) Brewing
Brewery
4.5 (918 on Google)
About New Orleans Lager & Ale (NOLA) Brewing
New Orleans Lager & Ale (NOLA) Brewing is a brewery and pizza kitchen on Tchoupitoulas Street in the Irish Channel. It pours over 20 craft beers on tap and books free live music shows open to all ages. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in New Orleans on this site.
The flagship is NOLA Blonde, brewed as an easy ale for parades, football and everyday life in New Orleans. The core lineup also includes LA Lager, Hopitoulas IPA, Juice Canoe Pale Ale and Irish Channel Stout. There is a non-alcoholic Hop'd Tea too.
The kitchen makes pizza in three styles: red, white and square. Everything except the pepperoni is made in house, and the menu adds wings, heroes, salads and spaghetti. A full bar with cocktails, spirits and wine was added in 2023.
Every Monday brings the Bluegrass Pickin' Party, an open acoustic jam where beginners are welcome. The brewery also takes reservations and books private parties.
From NOLA Brewing's own website, read September 24, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Does NOLA Brewing serve food?
Yes. The kitchen serves pizza in red, white and square styles, plus wings, heroes, salads and pasta. You can also order online.
Is there a happy hour at NOLA Brewing?
Yes. Happy hour runs from 3 to 6 PM with discounted beers, cocktails, wines and cheese slices. A dine in lunch special pairs two slices, a salad and a 12 ounce beer.
Can I bring kids to the live music?
Yes. Its free live music shows are all ages welcome.
Can I play at the Monday bluegrass jam?
Yes. The Bluegrass Pickin' Party is an open acoustic jam every Monday. Bring your instrument or just come to listen.
Which breweries are close by?
Miel Brewery & Taproom is 0.1 miles away and Abita New Orleans is 0.4 miles away. Port Orleans Brewing Co. is 1 mile away and Urban South Brewery is 1.1 miles away.
Answers come from NOLA Brewing's website, read September 24, 2026.
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Before you visit NOLA Brewing
Check the live music page and the specials page on nolabrewing.com before you go. Shows and deals change daily, and Wednesday brings cheap wings with a drink purchase.
Come hungry. This is a full pizza kitchen, not just a taproom, and you can reserve a table or book a party ahead.
Miel Brewery & Taproom is about a two minute walk away, and Abita New Orleans is under half a mile off. Port Orleans Brewing Co. and Urban South Brewery are a short drive, about a mile away.