Reviews for Private Pickleball Courts & Full Bar in New Orleans

I called ahead and spoke with Doug to book open play, and the whole experience was fantastic from start to finish. I'm in New Orleans for business, and this was the perfect break. The owner, Renée, was incredibly kind and so much fun to play with. Great atmosphere, welcoming players, and an all-around awesome pickleball spot. I can’t wait to come back the next time I’m in town!

Friendly staff - tip of the hat to Jason at the front desk and Eric at the bar - both guys always make you feel welcome and do a great job. Reasonable prices. Good music. Sociable crowd. Lots of fun programming and special events.

Wow! We came from New York and didn’t expect such an organized group of competitive players, owners who bend over backwards to make you happy and a bar in the middle of the courts with art work adorning the walls!!! What a great place to play when in from out of town, and just minutes from the French Quarter. Loved it here!!

A must-visit spot for pickleball in New Orleans! I stopped by Exchange Pickleball + Bar during a work trip to New Orleans and joined the 12pm–3pm open play, and it was absolutely worth it. From the moment I arrived, the environment was welcoming, and it was easy to jump right into games. I was able to play consistently the entire session, with a perfect mix of competitive matches and friendly regulars who made the experience even better. The facility itself is fantastic — the courts are well maintained, the layout is clean and inviting, and the overall atmosphere strikes a great balance between serious play and social fun. It’s clear this place has built a strong pickleball community where players of all backgrounds can feel comfortable and challenged. What stood out most was how inclusive and engaging everyone was. Even as someone visiting from out of town, I immediately felt like part of the group. That says a lot about the culture they’ve created here. Anytime I return to New Orleans, I’ll absolutely be bringing my paddle and making this a regular stop. Highly recommend to both locals and visitors looking for great pickleball, great people, and a great overall experience.

I played at The Exchange for the first time at one of their $9 Friday open play days, and I’m glad to say that my experience here has been pretty great! Service was nice and chill. The person at the front desk gave me a brief tour of the place since it was my first time there, so I really appreciated that. The inside decorum was very clean and aesthetically pleasing. The courts were nice as well. They also have food and drinks for you to purchase which is pretty cool. Excluding the deals, The Exchange is on the pricier side, but you do get what you pay for. The only small downside is that it’s street parking, but you can easily find parking in the area as there are tons of spaces available to park at. Overall, The Exchange is a pretty chill pickleball spot!

I’ve played at The Exchange dozens of times over the past couple of years and have always had a great experience. I competed in a tournament this past Saturday and Sunday, and when I arrived Sunday morning, I realized I did not have my paddle. Not only did the staff let me borrow the same paddle to play with that day, but they went above and beyond to help me track mine down. Jason took the time to review security footage and was able to identify the person who accidentally took it. We got in touch, and my paddle was returned to me. Huge shoutout to Jason and the entire team for their outstanding service and support!

Nice facility with six indoor courts and one outdoor court. The players were friendly and the staff was good. The courts were a little narrow, and the player rotation was not clear. Paddles can be rented.

You're probably looking for a comment on the facilities, which don't get me wrong, are awesome, but I'm here to tell you (perhaps unbelievably) that this place is home to one of the best burgers I've had in the NOLA greater metro area. I'm not sure if that's a comment on the hipster burger places that seem to be the only option around here (looking at you, Company Burger) or maybe I'm just still reeling from how good this burger really was. Regardless, it looks like there's more to look forward to than pickleball when you make a trip to The Exchange, or rather, "THEXCHANGE" as it's stylized in the logo.

Amazing location, recently dropped in for open play while visiting from Houston. The competition was great, balls were provided, and the venue layout was good. 6 indoor courts and one outdoor. Bar, kitchen, and drinks available. The only critique would be to cap a smaller group of people for open play if there are only 3 courts available. Overall great experience and staff were great and would come back again.

I hosted a party at The Exchange for about 40 people this weekend and the whole experience was outstanding. The venue was perfect for our group which included a lot of kids and teenagers. Renée, the owner and her staff couldn't have been more friendly, helpful and accommodating with every request we had. The food from Elliott's was outstanding as well. Chef Matt's red beans and rice impressed us all, but actually, every dish was superb. Ready to go back for more!

Fantastic place with beautiful courts, great food and drink and run by fabulous people! We were visiting from out of town and set up a group play with instruction here - every single person at The Exchange was friendly, fun, knowledgeable, and went out of their way to help us. And the food served here is outstanding! 100% recommend.

6 indoor courts + 1 outdoor court with food & drink options make The Exchange a fantastic option to play pickleball near the French Quarter. Also, the management team is fantastically friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Doug opened early for our corporate event, allowing us to play before the workday even began. Thanks, Doug, and we hope to see you guys again soon for another outing at The Exchange!

Recently started playing pickle ball and The Exchange is by far my favorite!! Erik is the best bartender, super friendly and went over and beyond! Will be coming back for sure.

Very nice facility. Relaxed atmosphere. Friendly and competent staff. Six indoor courts with food and drink available. Concrete courts played with outdoor balls.

This place is a goldmine. I am visiting from NY and their open play from 8-11am for $17 is amazing. I am a 3.75 player and the competition is fierce. It’s advanced levels and tons of fun. Everyone is so friendly. I will be back every time I visit my dad in New Orleans.