After years of performing as one of New Orleans' top musicians, Irvin Mayfield is giving the city's other notable talent a place to perform. Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse, located inside of the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Bourbon Street, entertains the jazz enthusiast alongside the casual listener with cocktails and nightly performances by notable musicians like Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, Shamarr Allen, and Jason Marsalis. While there generally is no cover charge to enjoy an evening at the Jazz Playhouse, a nominal cover charge may apply for special events. - Bethany Culp
Joven de espíritu, cálido y lleno de diversión; esos son los términos con los que la propietaria, Miss Gertie, describe Mayfair Lounge, y sin dudas es su alma alegre la que mantiene este espacio lleno de energía positiva. Aquí los recién llegados se sienten a gusto y como en casa. Las luces coloridas, la multitud animada y los cócteles a precios razonables servidos con una sonrisa de oreja a oreja son solo algunas de las tantas razones que los harán volver por más. Si los volvieron locos en la oficina o si están pasando por una ruptura complicada, aquí es donde podrán recuperar esos años perdidos y remendar un alma emparchada gracias al simple encanto de antaño y una buena dosis de diversión.
Famous Door, dating back to 1934, is Bourbon Street's oldest live music club still in business. The famous door refers to the front door of the bar that many celebrities and musicians have autographed. Inside there is a sunken dance floor situated in front of a glass-brick stage. The atmosphere is dark, loud, neon and raw. The acoustics and lighting system enhances the performances of the live New Orleans soul and blues bands. Later, when the live music ends, the older folks leave and the bar transforms into a dance club for the younger crowd. It is open from 4p onwards Monday to Wednesday, 3p onwards on Thursday till Friday and On Saturday and Sunday it is open from 2p.
Ranked as "Crescent City's Top Dance Club" by Gambit Weekly and "One of the Top 50 Dance Clubs in the Country" by Details magazine, this famous gay club offers great music and an incredibly fun time, whether you are straight or gay. The bar is just one of the reasons this is such a hot spot. The club is filled with dark corners, and various dance lights go off constantly. There are frequent theme nights, so call ahead if you want to dress accordingly. This is the place to be and be seen.
Apart from being the second oldest gay bar in New Orleans, Lucille's Golden Lantern also happens to be the neighborhood bar for the locals who swear by the amazing cocktails being mixed up here. This tiny little place has its share of faithful followers from all walks of life. Also, Golden Lantern is the starting point for the gay parade that takes place in New Orleans.
Bourbon Heat seamlessly blends the elements of a nightclub, bar, and restaurant, forming a multifaceted destination at the heart of Bourbon Street. The venue pulses with vitality, a characteristic shared by many establishments on this iconic street, as locals mingle with tourists while the attentive and amiable staff orchestrates the experience. While the nightclub segment caters to a more upscale crowd, complete with VIP areas and bottle service, the Courtyard Grill presents a relaxed environment where formal attire isn't a prerequisite and the kitchen's excellence matches any other Bourbon Street gem. In its entirety, Bourbon Heat offers an ideal launchpad or conclusion for your night in New Orleans.