Building on the success of Sports Drink, a small café and comedy room in the Irish Channel, owner Andrew Stephens is gearing up for a major step forward with the upcoming launch of a multi-use concept called The Orange Violet at 3157 Tchoupitoulas St. that combines a restaurant, three bars, a pool, and a 200-seat comedy venue. It is slated to opening in the spring of 2027.
The new location stems from the success of the 50-seat Sports Drink, which has booked outsized names like Rory Scovel, Kyle Kinane, and Amber Autry. After securing a liquor license in early 2024, the intimate space ramped up its schedule to roughly eight shows a week. However, growing demand from larger touring acts quickly outgrew the space.
Stephens noted that The Orange Violet will also be a hub for the very talented local comedy community stands…