The Den
New Orleans
Check out the Sunday evening shows for a taste of local music culture.
The Den, nestled beside the renowned Howlin' Wolf main room at 901 S Peters St, serves as a versatile venue that encapsulates the vibrant cultural scene of New Orleans. Within the lively Warehouse District, The Den caters to a wide array of events ranging from dynamic concerts and immersive art showcases to engaging film screenings and comedy nights. This venue is known for its welcoming atmosphere and diverse events that attract a mix of locals and visitors alike. The Den's commitment to culinary excellence is evident in its menu, which blends authentic Creole style cooking with satisfying bar eats. By focusing on local ingredients, the kitchen offers a genuine taste of New Orleans. The beverage selection boasts an impressive collection of over 100 beers in cans and bottles, along with 25 beers on tap. Many of these feature local brewery favorites, including innovative selections from beloved brands such as Abita and NOLA Brewery.
The venue's smaller capacity allows for a more intimate experience, which is complemented by comfortable outdoor seating. This makes it an ideal spot for enjoying performances by both local and touring bands, as well as private parties and other cultural events. The Den is also known for its regular weekly shows, including performances by the Grammy-nominated Hot 8 Brass Band every Sunday evening, and popular free comedy nights like “Comedy Gumbeaux” on Thursdays and “Comedy Beast” on Tuesdays. Conveniently located just a block from the Convention Center, The Den is easily accessible and provides a casual yet lively setting that appeals to both out-of-town guests and New Orleans residents seeking an engaging night out.
Reviews
I want to start out saying the people were very nice. The food was okay, but costly for what you get, but maybe that's just because this area is just kind of spendy in general. The place is very dimly lit, condiments are in packets, they don't bring the food to your table, just so you're aware of the expectations. Like I said, the people were very nice. Food was okay. More likely you would want to go for drinks instead of food.
Really cool place with a good beer selection. Bartender was polite and the food was good. I would definitely come back when I'm in the area again.
This was one of the absolute highlights of my time in new Orleans. Justa pure genuine and kind hearted place. I went in on a Saturday afternoon with my family and 2 dogs, right after sitting down the cook comes over with a disposable bowl of cheese asking if the dogs could have it. That alone made me love the place, after that it just got better. The waiter was friendly as hell, even gave us directions on getting to a few of our later destinations. Was fast to help us with anything we needed, recommend some great beer. Could rattle on but my point is, he was awesome and I really do thank him. The food? I haven't quit complaining about not being able to get that same chicken sandwich since leaving! I'm a picky eater, and that chicken sandwich has me hooked.... That chef knows how to cook simple as that, I don't need to brag on his behalf his work does it for him. Overall my family loved it, I loved it, and my dogs loved it(I asked the dogs) and I will be back.
The Cuban sandwich was amazing and the Jambalaya was very good. I was working at the convention center. There aren’t many places very close open in the evening. The Den aka Howlin Wolf is just 2 blocks away. It is a dark dive bar. I wasn’t expecting much from the food but was blown away. I would highly recommend the food and hope to come back soon to try some of the beers which they have a huge selection of.
