FAQs

The Batture is open to the public! Come experience New Orleans’ premier outdoor gathering spot, where stunning riverfront views meet vibrant community energy. Explore our scenic spaces Friday from 3–8 PM and Saturday–Sunday from 11 AM–8 PM.

We are also open Tuesdays, 8AM-12PM for the Crescent City Farmer’s Market.

If you want to spend five days a week at the Batture, you can! The Rigs Workspace is open daily! Featuring stylish offices, flexible desks, and fully equipped conference rooms, The Rigs offers the perfect environment to work, collaborate, and create. While The Batture welcomes the public Friday from 3–8 PM and Saturday–Sunday from 11 AM–8 PM, Rigs members enjoy 24/7 access to The Batture, .

25 Walnut Street.

Perched along Uptown’s scenic riverfront, The Batture is just steps from Audubon Park and The Fly—the perfect spot to work, play, and gather. Our site occupies the historic former Bisso Marine property between Walnut and Lowerline Streets, easily accessible via Walnut over the levee from Leake Avenue.

And yes—we share the neighborhood with Broadway Beach and the levee dog park, beloved local spots just next door, though not part of The Batture itself. Come enjoy the best of Uptown, all in one place!

The Batture is open daily for members of The Rigs Workspace, offering 24/7 access to our vibrant, riverfront environment.

For the public, we welcome you Friday from 3 PM–8 PM and Saturday–Sunday from 11 AM–8 PM, so you can explore, relax, and enjoy everything The Batture has to offer.

We’re also thrilled to host the Crescent City Farmers Market every Tuesday from 8 AM–12 PM at the far end of the property—come for the fresh local produce, stay for the atmosphere!

To keep The Batture vibrant and support our local vendors, we don’t allow outside food or beverages. Every sip and bite here helps sustain this riverfront community.

The Batture is transforming the historic 10-acre former Bisso Marine salvage yard along the Mississippi River into a vibrant, community-centered destination. Riverfront access is rare in New Orleans, and The Batture offers a unique spot to gather, relax, and take in unbeatable views. This once-industrial site comes alive with food trucks, office spaces, and a lush riverfront lawn, creating a laid-back, family-friendly environment where the community can unwind and enjoy the riverfront like never before.

Dreaming of the perfect private event? Whether you want to reserve a space, bring in your favorite food, or even a special cake, we’d love to help make it happen. Simply fill out our Event Inquiry Form and let’s start planning a celebration to remember.

We're proud to have sparked significant interest among fantastic local businesses. While we’re keeping names under wraps for now, we're dedicated to partnering with great local vendors, restaurants, and a standout bar that reflect the spirit of New Orleans. Interested business owners, please fill out our Vendor Inquiry Form to get in touch with us.

New bathrooms are now available between the main entrance and the breezeway leading to the Courtyard. Additional public restrooms can be found in the yellow shipping container in the Courtyard, with porta-potties located across the lawn for extra convenience.

Please note that access to restrooms inside the main buildings is not permitted.

It’s /BATCH‑er/—like “Thatcher” with a B. Only in New Orleans would we put our own spin on it, so say it out loud and join the local vibe!

Nope—The Batture is a smoke‑free and vape‑free space. That includes both tobacco and marijuana. Thanks for helping us keep the air (and the vibe) clean for everyone!

Pack for the sun and terrain—comfortable sneakers, hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are a must!

Please note: outside food, drinks, and personal furniture (like chairs or tents) are not allowed, so we can support the incredible small businesses and vendors bringing the magic each weekend.

Outside alcohol is never permitted, so please plan accordingly.

We love having dogs at The Batture! Please keep your pup on a leash and clean up after them so everyone can enjoy the space. For a safe and happy visit, reactive or aggressive dogs aren’t allowed—thanks for helping us keep tails wagging and everyone smiling!

Don’t worry—we’ve got the tunes covered! Skip the speakers and let The Batture set the vibe for a fun, hassle-free day. 

The Batture is the brainchild of New Orleans natives Ben Jacobson and Casey Burka, two passionate local developers dedicated to celebrating the spirit of their city. Their portfolio of neighborhood favorites—including French Truck Coffee, Val’s, Blue Oak BBQ, Molly’s Rise and Shine, Daily Beet, and Saffron—has helped shape the vibrant culinary and cultural landscape of New Orleans. With The Batture, they bring that same vision of community, creativity, and connection to a one-of-a-kind riverfront experience.

We've finished renovating the first buildings for The Rigs Workspace and are currently working through planning and permitting to start construction on additional structures for a coffee shop and bar before the end of 2025. New buildings that will house full service restaurants are also in design phases, with construction to follow soon. Meanwhile, look out for our pop-up events, food trucks, and special programming on-site starting in March 2025.

Absolutely! The Batture is built on community collaboration. We’ve hosted multiple neighborhood meetings and remain actively engaged with locals to ensure the space reflects the heart of the community. Your voice matters—share your thoughts anytime at hello@batture.com.

We hear you. Safety is our top priority. Our plans include significant re-grading and infill work designed specifically to enhance levee security and prevent water ponding along the levee. All structures will meet or exceed standards from the Army Corps of Engineers, Flood Protection Authority-East, and the City of New Orleans, and they'll sit at over 22 feet above sea level—significantly higher than the highest-ever recorded river levels.

No worries here—our plans actively enhance levee safety. Significant site grading and infill will prevent water accumulation at the levee's base, and every structure built at The Batture is designed in strict compliance with standards from the Army Corps of Engineers, Flood Protection Authority-East, and the City of New Orleans.

Sorry, no fishing allowed. The Batture is a family-friendly space full of kids, and we want to keep it safe for everyone—no stray hooks or lines near the lawn, please!

Love the vision? Show us some support by following us on Instagram, reaching out to city leaders to express support for the project, signing up for our email updates, or grabbing some Batture Merch.

We're committed to being good neighbors. We designed the Batture at a neighborhood scale to minimize any negative impacts to the surrounding area.  We're conducting detailed traffic studies and will provide over 330 off-street parking spaces to ease any potential congestion. The nearest neighbor is over a full city block away and on the other side of the levee so we're confident noise will be minimal and manageable.

We’re working hand-in-hand with city planners and engineers to ensure infrastructure can handle the new project. Our approach stays neighborhood-scale and respectful to the existing vibe of Uptown.

Unfortunately, no unauthorized drones are allowed at The Batture. 

Send us an email us at hello@batture.com.