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FAQ
What time do you open?
We open at 5pm on weekdays, 4pm on Saturday, and 2pm on Sunday.
What kind of music can I hear at 30°/-90°?
30°/-90° features a broad spectrum of local and international talent that represents The Blues, Jazz, Dixieland, Zydeco, Bayou Funk, and the myriad of other variations that makeup the tasty musical gumbo that is New Orleans. See our music calendar
What can I eat/drink at 30°/-90°?
We serve a variety of local-inspired dishes and drinks made fresh on site. See our menu
Do you allow minors?
We welcome minors until 9pm.
Where does the name “30°/-90°” come from?
30°/-90° represents the nautical coordinates of New Orleans. (Latitude 29.9544°, longitude -90.075°) We pronounce it “30 90”.
What’s on Frenchmen Street?
Frenchmen Street is best known for a three-block section with some of New Orleans’ most popular live music clubs, restaurants, bars, bookstores, coffee shops, and serene Washington Square Park.
History
This area was once the plantation of Bernard de Marigny, a wealthy Creole political leader of old New Orleans. In 1806, he had his property subdivided and developed as a neighborhood, becoming one of the first suburbs in the country.
Frenchmen Street architecture is part of what makes New Orleans unique. The street is home to many Creole cottages (a New Orleans design from between 1790 and1850) and Creole townhouses, which date back to 1788, following the Great New Orleans Fire.
The Frenchmen Street entertainment district began developing in the 1980s. As Bourbon Street became more tourist-focused, Frenchmen emerged as a local favorite due to its authentic presentation of New Orleans musical and gastronomical tastes. Frenchmen Street survived Hurricane Katrina relatively unscathed. Following the catastrophe, the street was officially designated as an arts and entertainment district. After the Saints’ Super Bowl win in 2010, the street received national news media coverage for hosting one of the largest celebrations in the city’s history and was also featured on the HBO series Tremé. Frenchmen Street is “Where It’s At” in New Orleans!
Location
30°/-90° is located right in the center of the Frenchmen Street arts and entertainment district. Frenchmen Street runs south from the intersection with Esplanade Avenue. North of Esplanade, it becomes the famous Decatur Street (with Jackson Square and nearby Café du Monde) just 2 blocks inland from the mighty Mississippi river. The oldest and best-known section of Frenchmen Street is in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood, just south from the famous French Quarter (Vieux Carré).