Pat O'Brien's
Home of the famous Hurricane cocktail. A patio, main bar, dueling piano bar, and restaurant, with private party facilities tucked behind the courtyard.
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Steps from Pat O'Brien's, Bourbon Street jazz, and the French Quarter's legendary venues, My Southern Comfort is your base for NOLA after dark.
A Local Guide
Nightlife in New Orleans
From haunted piano bars to revolving cocktail lounges and the most storied jazz hall in America. Most of these are walking distance from one another in the French Quarter.
The Sazerac Bar
Named for the world's first mixed drink. Famous Paul Ninas murals and a long African walnut bar inside one of the city's most storied hotels.
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Carousel Bar
A revolving merry-go-round bar in operation since 1949. Specialty cocktails, live New Orleans jazz, and a perfect view of historic Royal Street.
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Napoleon House
A 200-year-old landmark serving classic New Orleans fare: muffulettas, Pimm's Cups, and the kind of patina you can't manufacture.
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Preservation Hall
The most storied jazz venue in America. Nightly sets at 8, 9, and 10pm (Mon–Wed); add 5 and 6pm shows Thu–Sun. All ages welcome.
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Old Absinthe House
A nearly 200-year-old corner bar with a copper-topped wooden counter. Equal parts cocktail history and easygoing tavern vibe.
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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop
Reportedly America's oldest bar (circa 1772). A French Colonial cottage and courtyard once used as a pirate hideaway, now a candlelit piano bar said to be haunted by Jean Lafitte himself.
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