Most locals don’t need an excuse to visit the storied Napoleon House, but if you are looking for a reason to stop by, celebrating National Pimm’s Cup Day on July 1 is a good one. While the Napoleon House did not create the Pimm’s Cup, it has been pouring it for their customers since Prohibition ended. The revelry begins at 11 a.m. with Champagne sabering and a special guest appearance of Napoleon himself. Pimm’s recipe cards will be available throughout the day, as well as a limited edition “Pimm’s Cup Day” cup. The first 50 guests will also receive an enamel Pimm’s pin. A pop-up Pimm’s Bar, 4 to 6 p.m., in the iconic courtyard, features a “buy-one-get-one” cups. 500 Chartres St., 504-524-9752, napoleonhouse.com.
Junebug Music Club
Warehouse District hotspot Junebug has launched the Junebug Music Club, rooted in a deep appreciation of vinyl records. Each month, the club’s calendar spotlights what’s spinning behind the bar, highlights local artists and record stores, and keeps members plugged into special events. Check out their “Disco Brunch” on Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., where diners are encouraged to “Bust out the bell bottoms” and hit the dancefloor. On “Wax Wednesdays” guests can listen to vinyl spinning on the patio and enjoy an all-night happy hour, with $5 beers like St. Bernardus’ Wit and Great Raft’s Reasonably Corrupt, and $7 wines, including a fizzy Lini 910 Labrusca lambrusco. 744 Camp St, 504-326-1599, junebugnola.com.
Tales of the Cocktail
From July 19 to 24, guests from around the world will convene at the Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans to celebrate the Tales of the Cocktail. Charlotte Voisey, executive director of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) notes, “We are excited to welcome the world back to New Orleans for another unforgettable year.” The agenda includes more than 60 seminars, featuring over 100 presenters representing 20 countries. Additionally, 300 brand events will occur across the city, including tasting rooms, happy hours and guest bartenders.
For non-industry cocktail enthusiasts, “Meet the Distillers,” features samples and makers from more than 20 distilleries from across the globe. The New Orleans Cocktail Tours include “The Big Gay Bar Tour,” “Bourbon Street and How It Got That Way,” “Brandy/Bourbon/Bitters/Ice” and “Louche: The French Quarter Absinthe Tour.” “Speed Rack” is an all-femme speed bartending competition that raises funds in support of the fight against breast cancer. Complete details about TOTC2026 ticket options can be accessed on at talesofthecocktail.org.
Award-winning Spirits
Traiteur Amaro, a Louisiana-made botanical amaro produced by Mamou Spirits Company, won top honors at the American Distilling Institute 2026 International Spirits Competition, including Double Gold, Best of Class and Best of Category. Traiteur Amaro takes its name from the Louisiana French word traiteur, a traditional healer in south Louisiana, and its creation was inspired by our region’s respect for plant knowledge and folk traditions. Traiteur has flavors of spiced-tea, sassafras, chicory and mint, offset by a gentian bitterness. It can be enjoyed neat, over ice, or in cocktails. Traiteur Amaro is on the shelves of local retailers including Keife & Co., Martin’s and Dorignac’s, as well as behind the bar at Acamaya, Emeril’s, Mosquito Supper Club, Zasu, Cure, Vaughan’s Lounge and Voodoo Lounge. mamouspirits.com.
Vive La France!
This Bastille Day (July 14), Superior Seafood and Oyster Bar celebrates artisanal traditions in America and France with a curated cheese plate with selections from St. James Cheese Shop, and wine pairing. The cheese plates ($18) include a baguette, seasonal fruits and house-made preserves and can be paired with a French La Garenne Sancerre ($20, by the glass, $76 by the bottle) or California wines from Brewer Clifton ($18, by the glass, $65 by the bottle). 4338 St. Charles Ave., 504-293-3474, superiorseafoodnola.com.
