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Tropical Isle


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #30 of 294 attractions in New Orleans
Traveler Description: Popular French Quarter bar known for its famous Hand Grenade drink.
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Attraction type: Bar/club
Activities: Drinking, Nightlife
Address: 738 Toulouse Street and 721 Bourbon St New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: 504 525 1689 and 504 529 4109

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4 of 5 stars
Edna166   11 contributions
Clinton, MS
Aug 18, 2009

The hand grenade is the best of the mixed by the barrel drinks and the atmosphere is typically laid back and the house band entertaining. This is in reference to the Tropical Isle in the middle of Bourbon St. more

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4 of 5 stars
seemenot16   8 contributions
Panama City Fl
Jul 10, 2009

Hand gernades were the best, the to-go cups are fun and hip. Be aware, that more than one hand gernade and someone is going to have to carry you back to the hotel. more

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5 of 5 stars
lovetotravel809   15 contributions
Houston
May 25, 2009

Tropical Isle is the place to go on Bourbon Street for a good strong drink. It was so good that I had two hand grenades. more

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5 of 5 stars
YossarianDelaware   6 contributions
Delaware
Apr 15, 2009

First, there are two Tropical Isle bars and the Funky Pirate that are all under the same umbrella. We went to the Tropical Isle closest to Canal on Bourbon. Waylon Thibidoux and Sammy Naquin were playing. They are an excellent, upbeat, entertaining cajun/zydeco band. They had the place rocking for the three nights we went. Some room for dancing, good,... more

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5 of 5 stars
msu311girl   97 contributions
Murray, KY
Apr 15, 2008

This is a must go drink stop. Hand Grenades are yummy, and so are Horny Gators. Also, if you hold on to your cup, it's a $1 off refill. Hey, it adds up. more

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5 of 5 stars
19connie61   1 contribution
GA
Jun 12, 2007

Drinks that hit the spot and Zydeco music at its best! Waylon is fantastic on the electric fiddle and Brandon was a hoot on the accordian. No words can describe Timmy on the washboard! Prepared for a good time....you will not be disappointed! more

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4 of 5 stars
Chi-townTourist   30 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Jan 11, 2007

Touted as home of the strongest cocktail in NOLA, the Hand Grenade doesn't leave you disapointed (or sober). Tropical Isle has a couple of locations on Bourbon St, and they serve up great/large drinks in very fun go cups (not too sweet or syrup heavy as many drinks of this kind are). After trying both, I prefered the Tropical Itch... more

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Tropical Isle Address

738 Toulouse Street and 721 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: 504 525 1689 and 504 529 4109