I was pretty shocked at these bottle prices at Bacchanal in New Orleans. This was the only bottle shop I came across but I was floored at the “Got Grapes” by Broc Cellars being sold for $49 when it’s a $22 bottle. “Big Salt” goes for under $20. Are these prices normal for New Orleans? I just moved from the Bay Area and didn’t think I could find things much more expensive than there.
This was a lovely, lovely place and we had a great time at the bar overlooking the garden space and highly recommend, but that bottle shop made me want to run.
by funkeytoad
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Yeah, it looks like they’re charging (high) restaurant list prices for retail. Looks like they’re doing a roughly 400% markup, which is even higher than the usual restaurant 300 percent markup.
Pretty insane mark up, the new orleans wine scene is a burgeoning one still trying to find it’s feet for sure. I think combination of international import tax, and just difficulty bringing bottles into a city like new orleans leads to this issue. Some of my favorite wine spots in new orleans are: Saint-Germain, Bar Marilou (also my favorite cocktails in the city), N7, Paladar 511, Bacchanal, Ive heard really good things about “tell me bar” but havent gotten the chance to go.
Those are Ontario-level markups. Woof.
Ouch. That’s insanely steep.
Been a while since I’ve been to bacchanal but was under the impression everything is priced for on site consumption? Could be wrong though. Either way I have had some good luck in the city as far as pricing goes at a few different liquor stores, selection can vary but can give a rec if you’re interested
Could be due to some kind of tax at least that’s what I’ve been told in Philly where the prices are around the same. Thanks to the puritans
I used to work at bacchanal. It’s not retail. You’re paying average or below average restaurant markups to drink on site.
ouch
That is heinous. Big salt is $22 on my shelf, and Lirondo is $28. Fuck that.
That’s essentially the wine list to consume on premise. You go there to buy bottles and drink there, they have a lovely courtyard and great music. Can’t compare this to a store can only compare to wine lists.
Bacchanal is priced like that because it’s designed for onsite consumption and they have to pay the musicians out in the courtyard. If you’re looking for an actual bottleshop, Faubourg Wines like someone else mentioned or Really, Really Nice Wines Uptown are your best bets. RRNW also charges just $10 corkage for any bottle in the store if you wanna drink at their bar or outside tables. They’ve also got really good snacks.
Separate thought but Parts & Labor by Folk Machine (separate bottle than the one pictured) is absolutely insanely good wine for its price. Up until last year it was $14.99 at my local shop. Think it’s gone up a few bucks but still 💥💥💥
That is a big markup – but I’ve always thought of Bacchanal as being somewhere between retail and restaurant, just due to the nature of how most consume in the space
Oh wow, I’ve gotten Big Salt, Folk Machine, and that Got Grapes at my local bottle shop in Richmond, VA for less than half those prices.
onsite consumption prices. plus live music onsite every night. if you posted this, i assume you were there and should know bacchanal is not a bottle shop, op.
Bacchanale is more of an on site consumption spot. I love that place. It’s usually my first stop in NOLA
They’ve always had a pretty big markup. Because it’s the same thing as buying a bottle in a restaurant. Look at a smaller bottle shop. There are a few that have a higher portion of natural wines.