CHARLES & JULIA TO OPEN FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026, AT HOTEL PERLE IN NEW ORLEANS
Latter Hospitality’s New Cocktail Bar & Rooftop Terrace Brings a Fictional Love Story to Life in the Warehouse District
Latter Hospitality Group, the team behind some of New Orleans’ most beloved destinations, including Tujague’s, The Bower, and Birdy’s, will open its latest concept, Charles & Julia, on Friday, May 8th at Hotel Perle, 757 St. Charles Avenue. Set across two levels, Charles & Julia moves between moods, from an intimate downstairs cocktail bar to an expansive rooftop terrace.
Inspired by the fictional love story of a couple who met on a New Orleans streetcar, Charles & Julia reflects their shared passion for travel and hospitality. It’s a place to settle in and spend the evening, whether over a progression of small plates and cocktails downstairs or drinks above the city. “Charles & Julia is more than just a bar; it’s an experience built around storytelling and hospitality,” said Mark Latter, founder and CEO of Latter Hospitality. “We wanted to create two distinct experiences within one space, something that could shift depending on the time of day or how you want to spend your evening.”
Perched in New Orleans’ Warehouse District at the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Julia Street, guests enter a space that feels polished yet relaxed, with layered interiors, warm lighting, and an intimate ambiance that encourages conversation and a slower pace. The menu, developed by Latter Hospitality Corporate Chef Marcus Woodham and executed by Chef de Cuisine Ubolratana “Aum” Wipop, centers on a refined yet approachable selection of shareable plates designed to complement the bar program.
Menu Highlights
Available downstairs, the food menu balances refined small plates with indulgent, shareable offerings and opens with a selection of items designed for the table, including bread service featuring Bellegarde olive and fennel batard and focaccia with smoked tallow butter, as well as composed cheese plates and charcuterie boards.
Cold dishes showcase bright, seasonal flavors, including Hamachi Crudo with salted cucumber and green tomato, green onion, rice powder, lemongrass and shrimp paste vinaigrette; Heirloom Cherry Tomato Salad with blueberry, basil, Vidalia onion, labneh, pistachio butter and white balsamic vinaigrette; and a Key West-style Lobster Roll with lime aioli, celery, cilantro and Old Bay on brioche (with optional caviar); and a savory Creole Cream Cheese Cheesecake with parmesan-basil crust and roasted tomato jam.
Hot plates lean richer and more composed with dishes such as Scallops with creamed corn, pancetta, and smoked trout roe; Mushroom Bolognese – ricotta and pesto stuffed shells with Maggie’s Mushroom baby bella and shiitake, basil, and pecorino; and Baked Lobster “Escargot” in herb butter and breadcrumbs. Additional standouts include Carbonara Crab Gnocchi with pancetta, sweet peas, and egg yolk; Provoletta with chimichurri and sundried tomato; and Pavé Potato with caviar and truffled crème fraîche.
Cocktail Highlights
The cocktail program, under the direction of Beverage Director Allison O’Keefer, spans both the downstairs bar and rooftop terrace, blending seasonal ingredients with a modern take on classic formats. Downstairs, the menu ranges from lighter, aromatic cocktails to spirit-forward selections. Highlights include the CBD Spritz with vodka, strawberry, basil, elderflower, lime, and sparkling wine; Sage Advice with gin, sugar snap pea, sage, lime, Boomsma Cloosterbitter, and velvet falernum; and Peachy Keen, Jelly Bean – bourbon, peach, pistachio, lemon, and thyme. Spirit-forward options include The Jabberwocky with bourbon, walnut, cinnamon, cacao, Luxardo Maraschino, and Chicory Bang Bang with rye, coffee-infused amaro, chicory, and pecan. The program also pays homage to the bar’s romantic narrative with two enduring classics: the Vesper, a nod to Charles, circa 1953, and the Daiquiri, representing Julia, circa 1898.
Upstairs, the rooftop cocktail menu shifts toward bright and refreshing cocktails perfect for open-air drinking, with selections such as Summer Crush with tequila, watermelon, fig-balsamic, Acqua di Cedro, and lime, Génépy From the Block – blanco tequila, Génépy le Chamois, lemongrass, coconut, lemon, soda; Sombre Verde with tobalá, tarragon, fino sherry, and Dolin Blanc, and a Frozen Paloma perfect for warm-weather afternoons.
Designed by Anna Nicole Interiors, Charles & Julia brings together a mix of textures and materials that balance polish with comfort. Downstairs, a palette of warm woods, soft lighting, and layered textiles creates an intimate, lived-in feel, with a mix of banquette and bar seating that encourages both conversation and effortless evenings. Upstairs, the experience shifts entirely. Inspired by the couple’s travels through Sicily, the rooftop terrace transforms into a lush European garden escape floating above the city. Surrounded by lush greenery and skyline views, the rooftop bar embraces a relaxed, vacation-like rhythm, perfect for starting the night at sunset or ending it beneath the stars.
Together, the two environments create dual identities within one destination: an intimate cocktail salon below and an open-air rooftop retreat above, each designed to feel discovered rather than announced.
Charles & Julia is located at Hotel Perle, 757 St. Charles Avenue, in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District, a boutique lifestyle property known for its spacious all-suite accommodations and hospitality in downtown New Orleans. The Cocktail Bar is open Sunday – Thursday, 4PM – 10PM; Friday & Saturday, 4PM – 11PM, with Happy Hour daily from 4PM – 6PM. The Terrace Bar is open Monday – Thursday, 4PM – 10PM; Friday, 4PM – 11PM; Saturday, Noon – 11PM; Sunday, Noon – 10PM, with Happy Hour Monday – Friday, 4PM – 6PM.
For additional info and to make reservations, visit https://www.charlesandjulia.com/.
Follow Charles & Julia on social media @charlesandjulianola.
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About Latter Hospitality
Established in 2015 by restaurateur Mark Latter, Latter Hospitality is a New Orleans–based restaurant group behind celebrated destinations including Tujague’s, The Bower, Bower Bar, Birdy’s, and the latest concept to join the family, Charles & Julia. The company has received praise and accolades for creating concept-driven spaces that offer an approachable, welcoming atmosphere, refined cuisine, creative cocktails, and neighborhood-focused hospitality.