The Spotted Cat es un bar íntimo, un poco formal para todos los que disfrutan del jazz en vivo con un sabor local. Este lugar, sin embargo, es para los puristas, por lo que quienes buscan actuaciones extravagantes y trucos, deben abstenerse. Aquí tocan, de manera regular, grupos de jazz como New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Jeremy Lyons and the Deltabilly Boys, y Tin Men. Está abierto todos los días desde las 12 hs.
Quienes están en Bourbon Street y se le hayan cansado los pies de caminar, y quiera reponer algo de energía, sólo necesitan caminar un poco más lejos para encontrar este famoso bar. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop está (como su nombre lo indica), ubicado en un antiguo taller de herrería y refugio para los contrabandistas durante los años 1800. Dice ser el único edificio que sobrevivió al incendio que quemó el Barrio Francés a finales de 1800. En la parte trasera del bar, un anciano toca un gran piano y canta canciones como Piano Man y You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling. El bar cuenta con bebidas baratas en comparación con muchos de sus homólogos de Bourbon Street, y nunca hay que pagar entrada. Abre todos los días a partir de las 11 hs.
Mientras que los clubes del barrio francés por lo general obtienen la mayor parte de la atención, no son los únicos que generan buenos momentos con la mejor música. Este lugar de moda en el distrito de Carrollton requiere un viaje en taxi, pero bien vale la pena hacerlo. Cuenta con un raro pero divertido ambiente que lo caracteriza. Quienes frecuentan el lugar bailan y mueven las cabezas al ritmo del blues, el zydeco y el R&B.
Rusty Nail es uno de esos lugares sin pretensiones, ideal para relajarse después de un largo día de trabajo o simplemente disfrutar de la música y el ambiente. Rusty Nail es un bar diferente, que cuenta con una amplia selección de cócteles y una barra bien surtida. La música que abunda es blues y jazz, y este escenario es donde se presentan muchos músicos emergentes de Nueva Orleáns. No hay que dejar de sentarse afuera y probar el trago del lugar: Rusty Nail, o alguna de las opciones de su vasta colección de whisky.
Molly's at the Market abrió sus puertas por primera vez en 1974 y ha sido una parte integral de la experiencia de Nueva Orleáns desde entonces. Este bar es único por su diversidad de clientes, un ambiente relajado y un servicio excelente. Todos los años, Molly's reúne a sus clientes habituales e invitados a una serie de eventos como homenaje a su relación con Nueva Orleáns y su gente. Este es el bar favorito del barrio, donde la cerveza fluye hasta las primeras horas de la mañana.
Erin Rose, a Nascar-themed bar, which is smartly placed in an old apartment house. It may seem a little small for a bar, but once you enter you'll realize that there exists a front bar and a back bar, not to mention the kitchen which operates occasionally in preparing some bar food. It's quite a wooden and comfy place, where one can learn a little of Nascar history. Also, a jukebox to smoothen the mood in there. Do try the Frozen Irish Coffee. Erin Rose Merchandise i.e. Erin Rose hoodies and tees are also available at decent prices.
Since its establishment in 2011, Jimmy J's Cafe has quickly come to be a popular choice amongst locals and tourists alike, who are drawn in by its laid-back ambiance and signature breakfast plates. With some unique breakfast options like the Tuscan style fried eggs with creamy polenta, vegetable ratatoille, spicy greens and olive oil, alongside staples like pancakes, waffles, eggs benedict and french toast, the popularity of this cafe should come as no surprise. Add on their selection of soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, cocktails, coffees and teas, and the cafe becomes a great choice for all day dining or a drink with friends.
The 21st Amendment Bar is housed within one of the French Quarter's many historic 19th-century buildings. Associated with the notorious mobsters Diamond Jim Moran and Carlos Marcello, the bar and its predecessor have enjoyed a rich and colorful history. The bar pays homage to the the Prohibition Era and the 21st Amendment that brought it to an end. The walls are replete with black and white photos of the mobsters who once thrived here, and the decor is classic in style. The menu is composed of a selection of beer and unique hand-crafted cocktails composed of home-made syrups, infused spirits and local herbs. So, come on over to the 21st Amendment and step back in time to the golden era of the Mafia as you groove along to the live music played here daily.
With a jukebox, all day drink specials and friendly service, Sneaky Pete's is the quintessential, neighborhood dive bar. Just a couple of blocks away from the more rambunctious establishments at Bourbon Street, this humble bar boasts a laid-back atmosphere that appeals to locals and tourists alike.
The next time you are in New Orleans, make sure you visit the Alibi. The unassuming nature of this serene bar and nightclub will lure you into partying longer than you intended. Frequented by locals and tourists alike, you can binge on the drinks for a relatively throw-away price. Frequented by a hip crowd, socialize with beautiful people at 'One of the Best Bars' as voted by Stuff and Playboy magazines. Do get your hands on some cool Alibi T-shirts and other merchandise!
Big Easy Daiquiris is a fun and lively little bar that boasts an impressive selection of daiquiris served in creatively shaped glasses, syringes, test tubes and other containers. With flavors like pina colada, hurricane, 190 Antifreeze, sangria and appletini, you are sure to find something that perfectly fits your taste. Vibrant, colorful and full of life, the bar is a great place to start the night with a group of friends, before moving on to one of the many nightclubs along Bourbon Street. Apart from their famous daiquiris, the bar also serves beer, cocktails and pizza.
This tropical themed nightclub boasts the largest dance floor on Bourbon street, with an air-conditioned courtyard and a two-tiered VIP area. Great music is the hallmark of the Beach, with DJs spinning the latest dance mixes and live music performances that set the floor on fire. Its unique ambiance, superb happy hour specials and excellent location, make the Beach a popular choice amongst the young and beautiful of New Orleans. Available on hire for private events, this club promises to make any event a truly unforgettable one.