Revel Cafe and Bar
133 N. Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119
If there’s only time for one ‘real deal’ New Orleans bar, make it Chris and Laura McMillian’s off-the-beaten-path Revel Cafe and Bar. Chris is a bartending veteran, a treasure trove of cocktail and spirits lore, and of New Orleans and drink history. The McMillians run Revel with true Nola spirit, making everyone feel at home, introducing people to each other at the bar, engaging over burgers. Chris has studied and perfected Nola drinks to historic specs, from the Absinthe Suissesse to a Ramos Gin Fizz. His End of the Road (Laphroaig, Chartreuse, Campari) has become a modern classic, alongside other classically inspired house creations such as The 55th Degree (Old Raj Gin, Chartreuse, orange bitters). But whether ordering a Mint Julep or
