
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Friday | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–1 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 417 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 303-4670
Website: https://hideoutbarnola.com/?utm_source=google
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Yesterday on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, I was reminded how uncomfortable kindness can make people who profit from desperation.
I’m part of LSU Food Connection, a nonprofit that helps feed homeless veterans and people who have been left behind by systems that were supposed to protect them. We do this quietly most days — not for applause, but because hunger and dehydration don’t wait for bureaucracy.
That day, I was passing out free drinks of water and Powerade to homeless people along Bourbon Street. Some of them were veterans. Some were elderly. All of them were thirsty.
Eventually, I walked into Oceana’s Hideout Bar & Grill. The manager, Rene, let me come inside to sing a song. It was one of those rare human moments — no tickets, no drinks, no pressure. Just a voice in a room.
When I finished, I stepped back outside and gave three intoxicated women water. Not alcohol. Not something they had to pay for. Just water — because dehydration and alcohol is a dangerous mix, and because basic human decency still matters to me.
That’s when Rene came back out and kicked me out of the bar.
Not for being disruptive.
Not for causing a scene.
Not for stealing.
But because I was giving people water instead of making them buy it.
Let that sink in.
On one of the hottest, most alcohol-saturated streets in America, someone was told they had to leave because they were giving thirsty people water for free.
This is the part that hurts the most:
The people I was helping weren’t causing problems. They weren’t loud. They weren’t aggressive. They were simply human beings who needed hydration — and some dignity.
What happened wasn’t really about water.
It was about control.
It was about a system that sees poor people, homeless people, and even struggling tourists as revenue streams, not lives.
It was about the idea that kindness has to be monetized — or punished.
LSU Food Connection exists because this kind of thinking is everywhere. We feed homeless veterans because too many of them were brave enough to serve this country and somehow still ended up sleeping on concrete. We give out water and food because survival should never be a business model.
I don’t hate Oceana’s Hideout.
I don’t hate Rene.
But I do hate the mindset that says:
“If they don’t pay, they don’t deserve.”
Because every time we choose profit over compassion, we lose a little more of what makes us human.
If you’re reading this, here’s what you can do:
Carry extra water.
Feed someone who’s hungry.
Look people in the eyes.
And never let anyone convince you that kindness needs permission.
— Cody S.
LSU Food Connection
Atmosphere can’t be beat. Live music and great vibes. Come early for a good spot.
We sat next to the band.
When we’re in NOLA again we will definitely stop in.
Thanks for this experience
Atmosphere it’s fantastic 10/10 with live music and outside patio.
Service was super friendly and speedy.
Our server, Kayla, was great and offered some great suggestions on the menu. The food turned out to be tasty, the musicians playing inside were quite good, and the overall experience was quite a relaxing break from the activities of the day. Thanks!
We came in early, probably around 1100am. The building is really interesting and well decorated.
I ordered a Hurricane and my husband ordered a HurriTang. As they arrived… the music started…. and although that sounds great… you’d be wrong.
I’m not talking about awesome live music with NOLA feels…
I mean the “pop country” crap… on Bourbon Street…. at deafening volumes.
At that point, I wanted to leave. I couldn’t tune it out and it seriously kinda ruined the rest of the experience unfortunately.
The food was good.
Especially the Crawfish Mushroom Poutine– Nom!!
We shared the Seafood Platter– it was ok. It was so heavy that it hurt our tummies, but if you are used to a lot of fried foods, you’ll really like this dish. The breadings were good and the sauces were really good.
We will not go back overall.