A Frenchmen Street stop for music, food and a late night
30°/-90°, pronounced “Thirty Ninety,” is a live-music club, bar and restaurant at 520 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116. Its name refers to the nautical coordinates associated with New Orleans, and its setting puts it in the heart of Frenchmen Street’s compact arts-and-entertainment district. The venue presents itself as a place to hear music, have a meal or drinks, and make use of space for dancing—an appealing all-in-one option for an evening in the Faubourg Marigny.
Frenchmen Street is known for its concentration of clubs, restaurants and neighborhood nightlife venues just beyond the French Quarter. At 30°/-90°, the emphasis is on a broadly New Orleans-oriented live-music experience rather than a single genre: the venue says its programming can include blues, jazz, Dixieland, zydeco, Bayou funk and related local styles. Check the official music calendar close to your visit, as performers, set times and cover arrangements can change.
What to expect
This is a flexible evening venue rather than only a concert room. Visitors can arrive for food, stay for live music and continue into the later hours over drinks. The official site describes room to dance, while its private-events information indicates a two-floor layout and an outdoor courtyard. That combination suggests a livelier atmosphere later in the night, particularly when music is underway, but the exact feel will naturally depend on the artist, day and crowd.
For travelers seeking a convenient introduction to regional flavors, the current menu lists Louisiana Gulf oysters, po’boys, seafood gumbo, crawfish étouffée, jambalaya and other New Orleans-inspired dishes, alongside pizza and bar offerings. The kitchen is listed as open until 10pm daily, making an earlier arrival sensible for anyone planning to eat before concentrating on the music.
Hours and planning notes
According to the venue’s official website, 30°/-90° opens at 6pm Monday through Thursday, 2pm Friday and Saturday, and 3pm Sunday. It is listed as open until 2am Sunday through Thursday and until 4am on Friday and Saturday. These are late-night hours, but schedules, kitchen service, performances and entry arrangements may change, so confirm details directly with 30°/-90° before setting out.
The venue states that minors are welcome until 8pm. That can make an early meal-and-music stop more practical for mixed-age travel groups, while later hours are better approached as an adult nightlife outing. No particular dress code is stated on the official site; comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for standing or dancing are a sensible general choice for Frenchmen Street.
Private events and accessibility
30°/-90° also markets its spaces for private parties, mixers, tailgates and business events. The official private-events page describes two rentable floors and a courtyard, with a second-floor bar, balcony overlooking Frenchmen Street, televisions and independent sound equipment. The venue says its event spaces are ADA compliant. Groups with specific mobility, seating, sound or catering requirements should contact the venue directly before booking rather than relying on a general listing.
Why visit
Choose 30°/-90° if you want a single Frenchmen Street address that can cover dinner, drinks and a live-music-centered night out. It is especially useful for visitors who prefer a venue with food service and varied local musical styles rather than hopping immediately between smaller clubs. For the most reliable plan, review the official calendar and menu on the day of your visit.
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