Menswear · Canal Place & Riverwalk
Meyer the Hatter
on Canal/Riverwalk, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Hat shop founded in 1894 on the first block of St. Charles Avenue just off Canal Street, still run by the Meyer family and stocking hats for most occasions.
Hours
- Monday
- 10am–5:45pm
- Tuesday
- 10am–5:45pm
- Wednesday
- 10am–5:45pm
- Thursday
- 10am–5:45pm
- Friday
- 10am–5:45pm
- Saturday
- 10am–5:45pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near The Historic New Orleans Collection (9 min walk) and Woldenberg Park (9 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Canal Place has a covered parking garage on site. At Riverwalk, the adjacent Whale Lot is free for Louisiana residents who spend $35 or more the same day (show a Louisiana ID, the Whale Lot ticket and receipts), a limited-time 40th-anniversary promotion.
- Canal/Riverwalk shops
- Canal Place boutiques mostly run Mon–Sat 11am–7pm and Sun 12pm–6pm; Riverwalk stores such as Coach Outlet open 10am–7pm (Sun 10am–6pm).
From Meyer The Hatter
Meyer The Hatter
Meyer The Hatter is the South's Largest Hat Store. It was established in 1894 by Sam H. Meyer in the first block of St. Charles Avenue, in Downtown New Orleans. Originally called Meyer's Hat Box, the small shop prospered over the years by selling Stetson hats and men's ties.
Shops a few minutes away
All of Canal/Riverwalk →- Stella Jones GalleryGalleries · 201 St. Charles Ave, Suite 1321 min walk
- Angela King GalleryGalleries · 241 Royal St3 min walk
- Crescent City BooksBooks · 240 Chartres St4 min walk
- Sazerac HouseSpecialty · 101 Magazine St4 min walk
- Royal AntiquesFurniture · 309 Royal St5 min walk
- Beckham's BookshopBooks · 228 Decatur St5 min walk
Before you go
What are Meyer the Hatter's hours?
Meyer the Hatter is usually open Mon–Sat 10am–5:45pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Meyer the Hatter?
Meyer the Hatter is at 120 St Charles Ave in Canal Place & Riverwalk, New Orleans. It's near The Historic New Orleans Collection (9 min walk).
Is Meyer the Hatter open on Sunday?
No, Meyer the Hatter is usually closed on Sundays.
Where can I park near Meyer the Hatter?
The closest option for Canal Place & Riverwalk is Canal Place has a covered parking garage on site. At Riverwalk, the adjacent Whale Lot is free for Louisiana residents who spend $35 or more the same day (show a Louisiana ID, the Whale Lot ticket and receipts), a limited-time 40th-anniversary promotion.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from RTA.
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