Community Spotlight: Bywater Brew Pub

March 10th, 2021 by

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There’s plenty of ways to sample the flavors of New Orleans, LA. However, if you’re looking for something original and unique in terms of food and drink, you may want to check out Bywater Brew Pub. This special brewery and eatery, located on Royal Street, is ready to be explored!

About Bywater Brew Pub

This pub and restaurant is locally owned and operated. The idea behind Bywater Brew Pub combines two distinctive cultural aspects that are Vietnamese and Cajun-inspired. Chef Anh Luu was raised in the Vietnamese Community of the city and has honed her skills by working at restaurants across the country—including her own restaurant in Portland, OR—before bringing her skill set and knowledge back to her home base.

The brewmaster, Sonny Day, has skills working in breweries throughout the city and brings his expertise and talents to this brewpub. The focus is on localized food and drinks, so there’s something for everyone when you’re at Bywater Brew Pub.


What’s Brewing and Stewing at Bywater?

Beers at BreweryOn top of having a fully-stocked bar and a plentiful selection of wines, sake, and spirits, they, of course, have their flagship beers that are brewed in-house! The Pho King Ale is an India Cream Ale with enough hoppy bitterness to leave a mark! The Slip-N-Fall is the perfect summer brew, a light, smooth, and balanced Golden Ale!

If you’re coming for the food, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into! When you’re looking for something light to complement your drink, there’s always the Spring Rolls, the Pickles and Pig, the Grilled Lemongrass Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps, or even the Vietnamese Crawfish Etouffee Nachos!

Chef Anh Luu blends the distinctive cooking styles and flavors of Vietnamese and Cajun cuisine to deliver something new—a Viet-Cajun menu! Sample some of her creations like the Phoritto, Banh Mi Burger, or the Cajun Fried Rice!


Head To Bywater Brew Pub

On top of having amazing food and expertly crafted beers, they welcome local artists to showcase their work. Most artists have studios close by, so it’s a chance to taste some delicious food and beer while checking out the works of some of the local artists working in New Orleans today.

If you’re looking to please all your senses with some tasty food and drink, you can easily head to Bywater Brew Pub today! Check out some of their latest concoctions on Facebook or Instagram today!

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