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Taproom at the brewery

Our family-friendly taproom is open seven days a week on Tchoupitoulas Street near the New Orleans Convention Center. At the taproom, you can enjoy our year-round and seasonal beers, as well as smash burgers from Urban Smash, parked outside from open to close every day of the week.

1645 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, LA 70130

(504) 267-4852

Hours & Tours

• Monday 11AM-8:00PM
• Tuesday 11AM-8:00PM
• Wednesday 11AM-8:00PM
• Thursday 11AM-8:00PM
• Friday 11AM-9:00PM
• Saturday 11AM-9:00PM
• Sunday 11AM-7:00PM

Tours are offered every Friday & Saturday at 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM. $12 tour includes 16oz pour and souvenir glass.

For private brewery tours, please email [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance.

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Urban South Brewery

• 1645 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130 ( Directions ) | P: (504) 267-4852
• 1645 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130 ( Directions ) P: (504) 267-4852
• 1645 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, LA 70130 ( Directions ) P: (504) 267-4852
• Neighborhood: Garden District/Uptown

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• Extensive Beer Selection
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The hottest brewery in New Orleans. Packaging beer for purchase in bars and restaurants around town, plus there is a vibrant tasting room open every day of the week.

Urban South Brewery Tours

Urban South Brewery holds brewery tours every Saturday afternoon for all beer lovers to enjoy. This is a great way to get a behind the scenes look at how the South’s favorite beers come to life.

Tickets cost $12 and include a 16 oz pour. Tours occur hourly at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.

For bookings and more information: (504) 267-4852 or for private tour requests email [email protected]

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Tour 3 Breweries

About our brewery tours, our beer tours make the perfect group outing .

At New Orleans Brewery Tours, we’re all about providing you with a great time and a safe beer tour experience; beginning with a downtown pickup in our brand new luxury van, followed by a short 7-mile beer hop.

Our tour features three breweries,  Urban South , Port Orleans and  NOLA Brewing , where you will enjoy a guided tour, while learning about the brewing process, history of brewing beer in New Orleans, and of course, sampling a variety of some damn fine local brews!

BREWERIES WE TOUR

PORT ORLEANS BREWING

Port Orleans Brewing Co. was founded in 2017 by 5 partners with the managing partner being retired Saints offensive tackle Zach Strief. Strief has taken the brewery in a great direction, adding a beer garden and even sending hops into space!

The brewery has focused its efforts on perfecting lagering with two of their most notable beers being Riverfront, an american style, and Dorada a mexican style lager.

URBAN SOUTH BREWERY

Urban South Brewery was founded in 2016 by Jacob Landry and Kyle Huling with the intention of combining the heritage of European beer making with the brashness of new American styles.

With their instant classics signature brews, Paradise Park and Holy Roller IPA, Urban South has taken New Orleans by storm as well as rapidly increasing their production and distribution capacity year over year.

NOLA BREWING

NOLA Brewing Company brews 8 beers year round, which are served in bars throughout the Southeast United States, as well as in grocery stores throughout Louisiana.

As New Orleans longest running craft brewery they have seen great success, expanding their distribution to 8 states while also creating a raft of seasonal, specialty, and charity beers! Also featuring NYC style pizza in their newly constructed taproom.

PRIVATE BEWERY TOURS

Bachelor parties, corporate events and birthdays.

Reserve a private bus and guide for your private party! All of our private tours include: door to door transportation, 6 beer samples & behind the scenes access to the brewing floors. Y’all will do more than just drink on this tour, we also cover how the beer is made, the ingredients, the history of the breweries and some fun insider info on New Orleans.

Our private tours start with a pickup from your hotel or Airbnb and head directly to three local breweries. Try two beers of your choosing at each stop, which is more than enough for most of our private parties! Each of the three breweries are unique from the: design, beer, food and overall vibe. Oftentimes one of the breweries has live music (especially on the weekends) and sometimes even a crawfish boil. At the end of your tour we can drop your party off anywhere in the downtown area. 

3 Hour Tour - $79 per person + $300 private party fee

Our story began with a casual conversation between two friends who generally spent Friday afternoons together enjoying a few beers at  Nola Brewing . In the spring of 2016, on a typical Friday, founders, Peter and Patrick decided to take the initiative and find a solution for providing easy access – for the millions of tourists visiting New Orleans throughout the year – to the amazing craft beer and the growing number of breweries opening in and around town.

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• Fri - Fri 16:00 - 00:00
• Sat - Sat 11:00 - 00:00
• (0.48 mi) Hotel Saint Vincent
• (0.51 mi) Terrell House Bed & Breakfast
• (0.68 mi) Green House Inn
• (0.25 mi) AAE Bourbon House Mansion & Hostel
• (0.25 mi) Garden District House
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• (0.22 mi) New China
• (0.43 mi) Gris-Gris
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Brewery Overview, Profile, and Related News

Urban South Brewery

New Orleans, LA • Est. 2016

Outside the Urban South Brewery taproom in New Orleans, Louisiana

Founded in 2016, Urban South Brewery inspires community and fellowship through the gospel of good beer. With deep roots in New Orleans, Louisiana, the award-winning brewery is the second largest in the state and continues to make its mark in the beer industry.

At Urban South, we’re combining the heritage of European beer making with the brashness of new American styles. That mixture of cultural legacy and bold innovation is why New Orleans was the perfect place to take root. We opened our New Orleans production facility and taproom in 2016. In February 2020, we opened an R&D brewery and taproom in Houston where we’ll focus on pushing the boundaries of American beer.

Our company’s mission is to inspire community and fellowship through the gospel of good beer. We operate with fearlessness and integrity in an effort to brew the South’s most respected beer. Our vision is to build an enduring company that embodies the values and traditions of the Urban South. We seek to be strong community partners and produce world-class beer.

Recent accolades include: 2019 U.S. Beer Open Championships (Silver), 2019 Best of Craft Beer Awards (Bronze), 2019 Beer Army Awards (Gold and Silver), 2018 US Beer Open (Silver), 2018 Can Can Awards (Gold, Silver, Bronze) and 2018 Beer Army Awards (Gold).

Urban South prides itself on being strong community partners, and with a belief that beer is a family affair, the brewery features a family-friendly taproom.

New Orleans Taproom

Our kid-friendly taproom is open seven days a week on Tchoupitoulas Street near the New Orleans Convention Center. At the taproom, you can enjoy our year-round and seasonal beers as well as special taproom-only beers. Crowlers, growlers and cans are available to go.

Houston Taproom

A new 14,000 sq. ft. facility including a 10-barrel brewhouse, canning line, a dedicated barrel and blending room, and a taproom featuring a large patio and beer garden are all features of Urban South Brewery’s first venture outside of Louisiana. Located in Houston’s Sawyer Yards, the new location will produce creative, Houston-specific experimental beers while hosting craft beer parties galore.

For more information, please visit UrbanSouthBrewery.com and follow-along on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for all of the latest information on events and new releases.

Urban South Brewery is an independent craft brewer.

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Inside the Urban South Brewery taproom in New Orleans, Louisiana

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This brewery has multiple locations.

• 1645 Tchoupitoulas St
• New Orleans, LA 70130-1852
• United States
• (504) 267-4852

Taproom Hours The schedule provided is based on the information available from the brewery at the time this page was published and is subject to change. Hours may also vary on holidays or for special events. Refer to the brewery website or check out their social media accounts for the latest information. Submit corrections via the form on this page.

• Sunday: 11 AM - 9 PM
• Monday: 12 PM - 9 PM
• Tuesday: 12 PM - 9 PM
• Wednesday: 12 PM - 9 PM
• Thursday: 12 PM - 10 PM
• Friday: 11 AM - 10 PM
• Saturday: 11 AM - 10 PM

Brewery Tours Available The schedule provided is based on the information available from the brewery at the time this page was published and is subject to change. Hours may also vary on holidays or for special events. Refer to the brewery website or check out their social media accounts for the latest information. Submit corrections via the form on this page.

• Sunday: 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM, 7 PM
• Friday: 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM, 7 PM
• Saturday: 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM, 7 PM

Outside the entrance to Urban South - HTX location of Urban South Brewery in Houston, Texas

Urban South - HTX

• 1201 Oliver St
• Houston, TX 77007
• (713) 750-9670

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Urban South Brewery closes Houston location amid landlord issues

F ans who enjoy high-quality, quenchable IPAs, fruited sours and fun experimental beers may be upset to learn that Urban South Brewery’s Houston location has announced its closing.

Urban South posted the announcement through its social media accounts Friday . 

“It is with a bittersweet feeling that we announce the closing of our beloved Houston taproom starting today,” read the announcement. “While we bid farewell to our cozy space, rest assured that Urban South beers will continue to be brewed out of the original New Orleans location and still be readily available across Houston through distribution channels.”

Urban South Founder and CEO Jacob Landry told Chron Friday that the Houston location closed because the situation with its Sawyer Yards landlord Lovett Commercial became untenable. Lovett has been building apartments on its former parking lot space, plus directly across Oliver Street.

“We’ve been in the middle of a construction zone for well over a year,” Landry said. “We were hoping to push through and work something out with them, but there was just not any steam left.”

Landry said Urban South “lost a lot of money” with the Houston location, though they hoped things would turn around in the future.

“It may end up being a great place, but unfortunately we’ve been subsidizing the growth of that area.”

Based in New Orleans, Urban South opened its Houston location in 14,000 square feet at Sawyer Yards on Feb. 29, 2020. The timing of that opening was unfortunate, as Urban South and all other breweries and food-and-beverage businesses were severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic just weeks later. 

But Urban South got through the pandemic with a robust take-out service, gaining plenty of new fans in the process.

“That first period we navigated pretty well,” Landry said. “The community was just incredibly supportive.” 

In 2022, it began distributing its beers, such as Paradise Park American Lager and Lime Cucumber Gose, to Houston-area markets. Later, Urban South started canning its Houston-made HTX Hazy Juicy IPA to further cement its connection to Space City.

Urban South isn't the only brewery to close in the Sawyer Yards area this year; Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. shut down its three-story facility in January because of a situation with its landlord. Several other breweries have closed recently in the Houston area .

Landry said Urban South, which is the second-largest brewery in Louisiana, will continue to distribute its beers to Houston-area markets, bars and restaurants. 

“It’s been a wonderful few years,” Landry said. “The pandemic really forged a lot of creativity, a lot of camaraderie. The community embraced us and saw us as a third space. This is a really sad moment for us, as a ton of blood, sweat and tears went into it.”

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This 7 Realms Ultimate tour of Moscow can be 3-Day tour, with 7 hours each day, or 4-Day tour, with 5 hours each day. 

This bespoke history-culture-art itinerary is the ultimate guide of Moscow with authentic Russian, Ukranian and Georgian cuisines along the way. 

Ready for adventure?

Highlights of  7 Realms tour of Moscow

• Explore Kremlin , the oldest and the largest fortress in Russia, a UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage;
• Learn the stories of two Russian paradoxes –  Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon , both the largest in the world;
• Walk the oldest streets in Moscow  and observe the ancient architecture of Moskovy;
• Discover Kitay Gorod , which used to be home to the first skyscraper and the first typography in Moscow, as well as the biggest pharmacy in Europe;
• Dive into off the beaten path of Moscow – Zamoskvorechye  and get impressed with a dazzling mix of hidden architectural gems and art masterpieces of Russia;
• Visit Tretyakov gallery  that reflects 1000 year-old history, art and culture of Russia;
• Explore the iconic sights of legendary Kolomenskoe  including the Palace of Tsar Alexey Mikhailovich, which is considered the eighth wonder of the world;
• Get scenic panoramic views of Tsaritsino park , the most romantic park of Moscow;
• Admire “Russian Gothic” of the Grand Palace in Tsaritsino , and enjoy the picturesque landscape with fairy-tale bridges;
• Have fun in Gorky Park , which is even the #1 park of Russia;
• Meet locals and catch up with local art trends in Winzavod Art Center , the oldest and most respectable art gallery in Moscow;
• And, of course,  try Russian pelemeni, Soviet vareniki or bliny, Ukranian borsch, Georgian Khachapuri , as well traditional hospitality, coziest and amazingly beautiful interior of the best local restaurants.

12-14 th  centuries

Red Square, the Kremlin, Kitay Gorod + Russian traditional lunch

We are going to see the cradle of Russian history and track the development of Moscow.

The residence of Dukes, Tsars, Emperors, Supreme rulers, Presidents will surprise you with its cathedrals, largest in the world Tsar Cannon and Tsar Bell, as long as the Armory with personal belongings of Great Tsars.

Highlights:

Red square tour.

• Walk-through  the Resurrection Gate  and don’t forget to flip a coin so you’ll be sure to come back one day!
• Visit the world’s famous  Kazan Cathedral ;
• See the  State Department Store  (GUM), once the Upper Trading Stalls, which were built over a century ago and still operating!
• Admire the lovely  St. Basil’s Cathedral , built to commemorate the capture of the cities Kazan and Astrakhan. After construction of the cathedral, the poor architect, Postnik Yakovlev, was blinded by Ivan the Terrible, forbidding him from replicating such a beauty ever again;
• Walk by  Lobnoye Mesto  (literally meaning the “forehead place”, or “Place of the Skulls”), once Ivan the Terrible’s stage for religious ceremonies, speeches, and important events;
• As well as  Lenin’s Mausoleum, GUM,  Manege Square, the Monument after Marshal Zhukov, Alexander Garden, Grotto monument, The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Obelisk to Romanov royal dynasty.

Kremlin Tour

• The Cathedral of Twelve Apostles  forms the grand entrance to the luxurious Grand Kremlin Palace.
• The Tsar Bell , the largest bell in the world, and  Cannon , the largest bombard by caliber in the world.
• The Ivan the Great Bell Tower  marks the exact centre of Moscow and resembles a burning candle.
• The Cathedral of the Assumption , place of coronation of the grand princes and tsars as well as the burial place of metropolitans and patriarchs.
• The Cathedral of the Annunciation , the private church of Russian grand princes and tsars for domestic and family ceremonies.
• The Cathedral of the Archangel , the necropolis of the Moscow dynasty of Ruriks and first Romanov tsars. The history of the necropolis started in 1340 with Ivan I, the great grandfather of Ivan the Terrible.
• The Armory  originated as the royal arsenal in 1508 and boasting the richest collection of the works of Russian and foreign decorative and applied art of 4th-20th centuries.
• +  The procession of the equestrian and pedestrian guards of the President’s regiment  (April to October).

Kitay Gorod Tour

Kitay Gorod is the oldest part of Moscow after the Kremlin, emerged in the 14th century due to the expansion of the boundaries of the Kremlin.:

Experience Kitay Gorod with its it’s charming one-of-a-kind places, many with great historical significance.

There are 4 monasteries, 24 churches, cathedrals, and 8 chapels in the area of Kitay gorod. We’ll see some of them.

You will also see:

• First typography in Russia , founded in 1553;
• First “skyscraper” of Moscow , 5-storeyed building built in 1876;
• English Old Court on Varvarka street , the former home of the first foreign representation in Moscow (1553);

The Trinity monastery on Ilyinka  – Apartment house-monastery of the Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra (“Trinity Compound”) which is nowadays an object of cultural heritage of regional significance (1630s).

+ Traditional Russian food with a great buffet bar. 

Eat as much as you like! :) Hearty lunch in Russian traditional restaurant, with old Russian traditions, bright decor and amazing authentic food in historical Tverskaya street, the main street of Moscow.

14 th -17 th  centuries

Zamoskvorechye & Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve

Highlights :, zamoskvorechye tour.

• Explore vibrant Zamoskvorechye neighborhood full of life and character, which locals consider an epicenter of architectural masterpieces and ancient cathedrals, modern street art and best coffee in the town – Ultimate Russian Culture Experience!
• Soak in the beauty of the  greatest Russian masterpieces;
• Explore the  treasures of Russian art and architecture , ancient and modern;
• Get immersed into  Russian history ;
• Track the  origins of Moscow ;
• Experience Moscow’s premier art gallery –  Tretyakov Gallery;
• Admire the impressive architectural styles of  Russian cathedrals and temples.

Kolomenskoe Tour

Discover the oldest settlement of Moscow belonging to the Stone Age!

Kolomenskoye is a Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve in the open air: Ethnographic art, historical and architectural complex with the existing facilities of the medieval farm, stables, a forge, an apiary, a watermill.

You will see:

• Palace of Tsar Alexey Mikhailovich , initially built in 17th century and consisted of 270 rooms Nowadays considered the 8th wonder of the world by Russians;
• The Church of the Ascension  – a UNESCO monument and a masterpiece of Russian and world architecture.
• Palace Pavillion  that served as a tea house or home theater, the main façade is decorated with Doric portico and two lioness sculptures;
• Front Gate Complex  that was the main entrance to the summer residence of the Tsar for distinguished guests;
• Church of Beheading of St. John the Forerunner  that Ivan the Terrible for holiday worships and his birthday feasts;
• As well as royal  Food Yard, Peter I’s House, Household structure (Mead Brewery), The Streltsy Guard-houses, Moss Tower and the Memorial Pole.

+  Lunch in Korchma, Ukranian traditional restaurant.  

Dynamic interior with authentic decorations and festive ethnic Russian & Ukranian traditions in one place! Your lunch will include:

• Lean sorrel borsch
• Podolsky Salad,  incredibly juicy and crispy salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, cauliflower, carrots and greens;
• Zrazy with mushrooms and spinach
• Chicken soup with noodles
• Spring salad with cucumbers, radish, eggs, green onions, lettuce and mayonnaise
• Chicken schnitzel with stewed cabbage

18 th -21 st  centuries

Tsaritsino, Gorky Park, Winzavod Art Center

Tsaritsino tour.

Tsaritsyno is the monument of the so-called “Russian Gothic”, unique in its style.

Enjoy the picturesque nature of the architectural ensemble, fairy bridges and castle, vintage terraces, statues, ponds and historical atmosphere! You will see:

• Palace of Catherine II , full of mysteries, gossips, intrigues and scandals;
• Famous Bazhenov’s  Bridges  that are distinguished by unique artistic features that fully represented the architect’s “theater architecture”;
• The cascade of  Tsaritsynsky ponds  formed during 16th-18th centuries;
• Magic  Slopes  with beautiful landscapes that became a natural backdrop for open-air theater during Catherine II reign;
• The Ruined Tower of Tsaritsyno  offers amazing panoramic views from its observation deck;
• Temple of Ceres  where the Empress rested and watched holiday hay celebrations;
• Tsaritsyno Fountain  with 3000 lights dancing polonaises and minuets in the evenings.

Gorky Park Tour

Gorky Park is Russia’s most popular park. It also features Europe’s largest skating rink with artificial ice in winter.

Discover Gorky Park from its early Soviet Communist history and hear the stories behind how it evolved to become the trendiest and hottest spot of Moscow.

Founded in 1923, the park has a lot to impress with:

• Rich Soviet past;
• Authentic local vibe;
• Garage Art Center,  founded by Dasha Zhukova, the wife of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich;
• Gorgeous nature landscape; 
• Yoga and dance classes;
• A myriad of local cozy cafes , street food kiosks, posh restaurants and coffee places with hot pastry.

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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