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Monday 11:30am - 8pm Tuesday 11:30am - 8am Wednesday 11:30am - 8am Thursday 11:30am - 8am Friday 11:30am - 8am Saturday 11:30am - 8am Sunday 11:30am - 8am

Jimani Lounge & Restaurant

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Jimani Lounge & Restaurant

The Jimani Lounge and Restaurant. Sports, Food, Beer, Cocktails, Buzztime and more!!! No hotel concierge recommendation brings people here.
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There is a spot in the French Quarter that you won’t find on any tourist map. This place is on the corner of Chartres and Iberville - north of the river and just south of the Acme Oyster Bar next to a couple of disgusting looking strip joints - in a rather seedy side of the Quarter. But despite an entrance that without knowledge seems most uninviting, the Jimani provides a can’t-miss slice of the

New Orleans drinking scene. Neither a lounge nor a restaurant by common definition, the Jimani is a hole and a find at the same time. And that is meant as a compliment. With just about a dozen bar seats and maybe a half dozen tables, this is definitely a hole in the wall. And always dark no matter what time of day, the Jimani is a great place to escape the heat, the rain, the “I’m with Stupid” t-shirts, or the peddlers that are a part of life in the Big Easy. Places like this are hard to find in the French Quarter. In fact, the Jimani measures up to four basic tenants of a great joint: cold beer, great music, satellite sports on television, and a grill that can make a mean hamburger or chicken sandwich. At first glance one my think the griller is mean as well; an imposing man in a white T-shirt is usually the first person you see when you enter the small bar. The door is always open but it might as well be swinging. It seems like everyone that is part of New Orleans hospitality industry makes a pre or post-work visit to the Jimani, which means there are always people in the place. Business cards line the low ledge above the bar. The bartenders seem to have a personality reflective of the place, whimsical and efficient at the same time, and certainly give you the impression that they are familiar with the business end of a barstool themselves. At the Jimani, I have unfortunately fallen prey to two things I find irresistible in New Orleans: a great jukebox and a cold shot of Jagermeister. With the green dispenser of “Jaggie” calling when I walk in, a couple of shots and a couple of songs and I am sitting on top of the world in this city below sea level.

– D.M.

04/02/2026

Mark your calendars as this is NOT an April Fool’s joke! Look who is coming back April 11, 12, and 13! We are super excited to have Robert back in the house! Come show him some love like the old days! 11:30am-8:00pm

02/08/2026

We have a Tito’s vodka promotion today in honor of Krewe of Barkus! Super cool facts that we did not know, did you know?

Tito’s Handmade Vodka is deeply committed to animal welfare through its "Vodka for Dog People" program, which has supported over 2,500 animal nonprofits, helped over 170 distillery dogs, and funded 75,000+ spay/neuter surgeries in 2024 alone. The initiative rescues dogs, funds transport/disaster relief, and supports multiple non profit shelters!

04/20/2025

04/03/2025

Happy Heavenly Birthday!
Celebration of Life will be held next Wednesday.
Still looking for a second line band for 2pm. Any leads are appreciated!!!!

https://gofund.me/52daf594

03/25/2025

Shots Up!
Al’s Funeral will be held
Wednesday April 9
Visitation 12pm - 1pm
Service 1pm - 2pm
Second Line to follow then Jimani for drinks and Al stories 💙🩵💙

Professional Funeral Services
1449 N. Claiborne

https://gofund.me/6080460e

03/23/2025

It is with a very very heavy heart to let everyone know that Albert passed away last night. He has been Team Jimani for 39 years. It was such an incredible honor to have him be a part of our lives. If you have ever eaten at the Jimani chances are Al cooked it for you. That kitchen was his happy place and he made everything with love. Towards the end as his health started to decline we tried retiring him. He refused and would still just show up. We were his home and he was ours. We are all going to miss you so much Al! If you have any Al stories or pictures please drop them below in the comments. We are now raising money for his funeral. Any donation would be greatly appreciated 💙💙💙

https://www.gofundme.com/f/alberts-last-wish-comfort-and-care?qid=b280bac1007c9cb6160914b317b1e11d

01/20/2025

If you have ever been to the Jimani chances are you know Al. He has been part of the Jimani Family for almost 40yrs. He has given any and everything to those in need even if it meant he went without. To know Al is to know love. Please consider donating to give him the best end of life possible. 🩵

Albert has been part of the Jimani family for almost 40 years. Last year, he was… Nicole Voltolina needs your support for Albert's Last Wish: Comfort and Care

11/15/2024

Tonight @ 7pm. Come hang out with Krummel, Bonnie, and Sam! No cover charge

08/27/2024

Company Cruise 2024
We are incredibly fortunate to have an amazing KREWE! Team Jimani! Team Jimmy J’s Cafe! Team Nikki’s Halloween Store! 🩵3🩵3🩵

Address

141 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA
70130

Opening Hours

Monday	11:30am - 8pm
Tuesday	11:30am - 8am
Wednesday	11:30am - 8am
Thursday	11:30am - 8am
Friday	11:30am - 8am
Saturday	11:30am - 8am
Sunday	11:30am - 8am

Website

http://www.thejimani.com/

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