Seven Spots to Sip St. Rains in New Orleans

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Cannabis beverages have been on the rise in New Orleans for years, and I’ve been a fan of the whole scene since moving here in late 2024. I think that I’ve tried them all at this point, but my favorite is easily St. Rains, which launched here in the Big Easy after hurricane Helene and then returned its headquarters to Asheville.

When my husband brought home a pack a few months ago, I was introduced to a new kind of cannabis seltzer. Something more artisanal, more intentional, not just something to drink at the bar like a beer but something you’d pair with the right dish or even the right mood. All three flavors are made with organic fruit juice and they’re absolutely delicious.

Here are seven killer spots around New Orleans where you can sip on a St. Rains:

Flour Moon Bagels

457 N Dorgenois St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Wake up easy with some of the best damn bagels around and your favorite flavor of St. Rains at Flour Moon Bagels, a local hot spot that’s always jumping. Enjoy their massive patio or trendy indoor shop that boasts a beautiful bar, massive drink case (including St. Rains and plenty of champagne if that’s your prerogative). I’ve read so much about the hype of this place but am embarrassed to say I hadn’t made it here yet until this visit – well the hype is well earned. Perhaps not hyped enough. Friendly service, fresh flowers, a dog friendly patio – oh yeah, and insanely good bagels whether you’re craving breakfast, or something a little heavier like their Rare Roast Beef sandwich.

Flour Moon Bagels interior with bakery counter and guests at tables

Pouring St. Rains into a Flour Moon cup next to an egg and sausage bagel

Two cups of St. Rains toasted in front of the blue bike mural at Flour Moon Bagels

St. Rains Pear Herer with a turkey bagel on the patio at Flour Moon Bagels

Smoke & Honey

3301 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Greek street food and Jewish deli fare abound here during the daytime, as the evening transforms it into a magical Greek Taverna. It is a dream for someone like me or anyone that loves Greek flavors and good coffee. Smoke & Honey was not the first place I tried St. Rains, but it is the first place I ordered one out of the house. I hadn’t had one in a while and my first sip reminded me how special it was. I paired it with their gyro platter -swoon. Smoke & Honey had been repeatedly recommended to me before I was willing to make the whole 11 minute trip up to Mid-City a couple of months ago, but damn am I glad I did.

Interior of Smoke & Honey in New Orleans with plant-lined shelves, cane chairs, and a warmly lit coffee bar

Vassiliki Ellwood Yiagazis, owner of Smoke & Honey, pouring a St. Rains at the bar

Vassiliki Ellwood Yiagazis pouring a St. Rains into a glass at Smoke & Honey in New Orleans

Order counter at Smoke & Honey with a neon Place Order Here sign and stained glass pendant light

Table at Smoke & Honey with a can of St. Rains Pear Herer, cocktails, saganaki, and flatbread

Can of St. Rains OG Mango with two cocktails on a table at Smoke & Honey

Pouring a St. Rains Pear Herer into a glass at Smoke & Honey

Sidewalk patio at Smoke & Honey in Mid-City with yellow umbrellas and string lights under oak trees

MRB Bar & Kitchen

515 St Philip St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Your neighborhood spot in the French Quarter is serving up moody vibes on the inside and carefree sunshine on its two back patios outside. You can’t NOT have a good time here and it’s the perfect place to go for a quintessential French Quarter experience, where you will find tourists and locals alike. Go for a drink at the bar, a game of pool, or to drink a St. Rains on the patio. Oh, and don’t sleep on the food here – it was just recently named Best Bar Food by Where Y’at Magazine. Chef Dwayne Richards was kind enough to build their insanely good burger for me (complete with pork rinds!) and I’m proud to say I smashed that thing in about two minutes flat after I took photos of it. It paired well with a cold St. Rains Pear Herer.

Interior of MRB Bar & Kitchen in the French Quarter with a pool table, neon signs, TVs, and a wooden bar

Bartender at MRB Bar & Kitchen pouring a St. Rains Ojai Kush over ice

Bartender pouring a can of St. Rains Ojai Kush into a glass at the MRB bar

Cans of St. Rains Pear Herer and OG Mango with cocktails on a patio table at MRB Bar & Kitchen

Cheeseburger with bacon, pork rinds, and fries at MRB Bar & Kitchen

Lobster roll from The Nell Shell with a bucket of St. Rains Pear Herer on ice, crab chips, and drinks at the Batture

The Nell Shell and Miss Market at The Batture

25 Walnut St, New Orleans, LA 70118

Have a perfect picnic at the Batture with an ice cold bucket of St. Rains from Miss Market and a truly perfect, buttery lobster roll from The Nell Shell, which you can top with caviar. You can find all kinds of artisanal food treats in Miss Market from olive oils to tinned fish and cheeses. I left with some brie and some salami, both of which I’ve already consumed. My husband was my hand model and co-pilot for this one. We soaked in the sunset, the St. Rains, and the barges going by. PS: The Nell Shell is available for private events, and lobster rolls pair well with a cooler of St. Rains.

Exterior of Miss Market at the Batture with blue lettering, an open-air pavilion, and picnic seating on the lawn

Natural wine bottles and wine books on shelves inside Miss Market

Cookbook display at Miss Market with shelves of specialty pantry goods

Pouring a St. Rains into a Miss Market tumbler at a picnic table on the lawn at the Batture

Lobster roll from The Nell Shell topped with marigolds, with crab chips and a Miss Market tumbler

Holding a Miss Market tumbler beside a bucket of St. Rains on ice at a picnic table overlooking the Mississippi

Faubourg Wines

2805 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

Faubourg Wines is your friendly and fearless neighborhood wine shop – dark and funky inside in the best way. The focus is small producers from all over the world, and the selection is deep enough that a wine and food nerd could get lost in here for an hour. I did. I also walked out with some soft French cheese that I ate immediately upon arriving home, because they carry a serious lineup of specialty foods alongside the bottles. You can sip a St. Rains here while shopping for charcuterie, which is my dream come true. PS: Wednesday nights are tastings from 5 to 7.

Interior of Faubourg Wines with wooden wine racks, red curtains, and string lights

Table at Faubourg Wines with cans of St. Rains and two glasses poured, next to a window

Corner seat at Faubourg Wines with a glass of St. Rains, a wooden chair, and pendant lights

Front room at Faubourg Wines with a Cold Beverages sign, cooler case, and cafe table by the window

Shelf at Faubourg Wines stocked with cans of St. Rains, Louie Louie, cider, and aperitivo

Baskets of rosé and wine bottles in wooden crates on the floor at Faubourg Wines

Can of St. Rains Ojai Kush poured into a wine glass on a wooden table at Faubourg Wines

Shelves of spirits and wine behind a table at Faubourg Wines

Stein’s Deli

2207 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Nothing beats a cold St. Rains with a legendary Stein’s Deli sandwich. Heaps of fresh sliced meats, killer sauerkraut and condiments, and a case full of every flavor of St. Rains makes this a very, very happy spot for me. They also have a kick ass espresso bar in the front of the building, as well as a quite large selection of fine food products. Dan Stein might even be behind the counter. Hail the sandwich king of New Orleans. Come hungry.

Stein's Deli sandwich piled with meat and slaw in a basket, next to a can of St. Rains Pear Herer

Interior aisle at Stein's Deli with the deli case, packed shelves, and stickers on the walls

Cold drink coolers at Stein's Deli stocked with bottles and cans, stacked boxes above

Sliced roast beef on a vintage deli scale at Stein's Deli

Pouring a can of St. Rains Pear Herer into a glass on a wooden table at Stein's Deli

Dan Stein pouring a St. Rains Ojai Kush into a glass at Stein's Deli

Close-up of Dan Stein pouring a can of St. Rains Ojai Kush at Stein's Deli

Espresso bar at the front of Stein's Deli with a La Marzocco machine, coffee bags, and handwritten menu boards

Pluck Wine Bar

722 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Elegance and an extraordinary wine list await at Pluck, a tucked away gem just off Girod Street in the Warehouse District. Owner Skye LaTorre is a longtime sommelier, and the list she and her team have built is exceptional. Small producers, world class bottles, and good wine at every price point. They were a James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program in 2025 and it shows. Walking in feels like stepping into a proper French bistro where you can really get an education on wine if you talk to your sommeliers. And if you’re not an alcohol drinker but find yourself here, fear not. The Ojai Kush is just a pour away, and it pairs beautifully with many of the things on their delicious menu.