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About Algiers Point

Algiers Point is the second oldest neighborhood in New Orleans, founded in 1719, a year after the French Quarter. It is a quiet respite from the hustle and bustle of Bourbon Street. Expect Magnolia tree lined streets, historic churches, quiet cafes and pubs, and every kind of architecture that makes up New Orleans.

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Where is Algiers Point?

Bars & Restaurants

Take a break, have a beer, listen to some great music, and mingle with the locals.  
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801 Patterson Rd. (504) 435-5818
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446 Pelican (504) 266-2961 info@eatbarracuda.com
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COMPASS POINT EVENTS 200 Opelousas Ave., New Orleans, LA (504) 366-1768
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CONGREGATION COFFEE 240 Pelican Ave, (504) 265-0194
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THE LITTLE HOUSE 640 Bouny Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70114 (504) 302-1926
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Nighthawk Napoletana 141 Delaronde. (504) 381-5178

Reoccurring Events

Live Music: Almost Every Night at the Old Point Bar. 
Trivia Night: Every Thursday evening at 8 p.m. at the Crown & Anchor Pub.
Algiers Historical Society lecture - Meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month, January to November, 10 am to 12 noon at the Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Dr. Algiers, La. 70131. First floor meeting room.
Treasures From the Point: Neighborhood-wide Porch Sale held every first weekend in April. 
Algiers Bonfire:  Annual holiday bonfire held second Saturday in December.
Algiers Point Home Tour: October. Usually. Occasionally. 

Associations

Algiers Historical Society - The Algiers Historical Society was formed in October 1999 by Kevin HERRIDGE, Judi ROBERTSON and a handful of like-minded people to promote the history of Algiers - and occasionally McDonoghville,  Freetown and Gretna. ​
Algiers Point Association - The Algiers Point Association was established as a residents civic organization in 1972 to promote historic interest, perserve the architectural integiry and to promote the civic betterment and social improvement of the residents of Algiers Point.
Confetti Kids - A grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of children in Algiers Point by maintaining neighborhood parks and fostering a sense of community by bringing neighbors together for child-centered programming.  All Confetti Kids events are open to the public.
Friends of the Ferry - Friends of the Ferry is a grass roots organization created, post-Katrina, in response to the LA DOTD’s decree that the Canal St. ferry would no longer run until  midnight. We have been working since then to "save the ferries."  With the management of TransDev under the Regional Transit Authority, our ferries have never been safer! Join our email list.
Friends of the Hubbell Library - Our library is the Cita Dennis Hubbell Branch of the the New Orleans Public LIbrary. It is a Carnegie library dating from 1907, and the city's oldest public library.
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THE VAULT 501 Verret St. 504-453-2720
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THE CROWN & ANCHOR ENGLISH PUB - 200 Pelican - (504) 227-1007
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DRY DOCK CAFE ​133 Delaronde New Orleans LA 70114 (504) 361-8240
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TOUT DE SUITE CAFE 347 Verret St. (504) 362-2264
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OLD POINT BAR 545 Patterson Street Algiers Point (504) 364-0950
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TONTI'S HAND 323 Verret - (504) 264-7973
Gift Shops
We won't pretend Algiers Point is Rodeo Drive, but if you are looking for that local eclectic one-of-a-kind item, Algiers Point may be just where you might find it. ​​
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207 Leboeuf St. New Orleans, Louisiana (504) 261-6231
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BARGEBOARD, LLC - millshop providing quality windows, moldings and furniture to the trades. bargeboardnola.com 504.442.5277
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ROSETREE HANDBLOWN GLASS STUDIO & GALLERY 446 Vallette St M-F 10:00-5:00

Churches

Historic churches double for community meeting places for parishioners and neighbors alike.
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HOLY NAME OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH: 400 Verret Bathrooms & water station
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MOUNT OLIVET EPISCOPAL CHURCH 530 Pelican Ave. (504) 366-4650
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ALGIERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 637 Opelousas Ave, (504) 361-1334
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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 620 Eliza St · (504) 368-0411

Architecture

Algiers Point is a destination for those seeking a respite and a condensed version of every type of architecture New Orleans has to offer. Shotguns, Creole Cottages, Itailantes, Greek Revivals & Queen Anne’s, Algiers Point has them all.

Parks & Open Spaces

With two parks and a liner river green space, Algiers Point is a kid-friendsly place to raise your kids. 
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