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Jazz Clubs
Welcome to the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans. Every night of the week, the streets and clubs of the Big Easy are still alive with vibrant music. From traditional jazz to acid jazz, there's something for every ear, every day of the week.
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Blue Nile
532 Frenchmen St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 948-2583
www.bluenilelive.com
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Description: A groovy little atmospheric music club offering live performances from famous and up-and-coming jazz, blues, rock and funk acts. |
Bombay Club
830 Conti St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 586-0972, (800) 699-7711
www.thebombayclub.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: The Bombay Club is an upscale restaurant and martini bistro located in the heart of the French Quarter. Our lovely facility is decorated in a plush British theme, with overstuffed leather wingback chairs, rich wood, and fine portraits. In addition, we feature nightly jazz and our excellent Nouveau Creole cuisine has won accolades from justifiably renowned local reviewers Tom Fitzmorris and Brett Anderson. Zagat called us a civilized class act in the heart of the French Quarter. In addition, our restaurant just won Sante Magazine's Best Restaurant Bar in the Southeast, and we're featured in Travel and Leisure Magazine as one of designer Michael Kors' favorite places in New Orleans. Open for cocktails nightly. |
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 304-4714
www.chickiewahwah.com
Neighborhood: Mid-City
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The Circle Bar
1032 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 588-2616
www.members.cox.net
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Description: The tiny (intimate) music room belies the size of the talent performing here on a nightly basis. In the shadow of General Robert E. Lee's statue, the Circle Bar is open daily from 9 p.m. until 4 a.m. with a Happy Hour between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
Club 300 Jazz Restaurant
300 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 581-2534
www.neworleansjazzbistro.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: This French Quarter restaurant serves a delectable combination of nightly live jazz with the finest local crabs, shrimp, oysters, crawfish and other denizens of Louisiana's waters. |
Columns Hotel
3811 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 899-9308, (800) 445-9308
www.thecolumns.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
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Crescent City Brewhouse
527 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 522-0571
www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: New Orleans' favorite restaurant and microbrewery! Our Bavarian Brewmaster prepares four fresh-brewed beers in state-of-the-art brewing equipment you can see behind our bar. A golden Pilsener, a rich Red Stallion and a deep Black Forest are always on tap, along with a monthly specialty brew. We feature traditional and innovative cuisine designed to be served with our hand-crafted lagers. When you're in The Big Easy come see us at the Crescent City Brewhouse! Join us for food so good... you'll forget you came for the beer! |
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 942-3731
www.drinkgoodstuff.com
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Description: In the heart of the Frenchmen Street "music district," d.b.a. is a very hip-but not trendy-bar that offers off-the-cuff music geared towards local music lovers. |
The Davenport Lounge
921 Canal St., The Ritz Carlton, New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 524-1331
www.ritzcarlton.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Description: Davenport Lounge is named in honor of the hotel’s headline entertainer Jeremy Davenport. During the day, the lounge offers a refined setting for Afternoon Tea and at night, guests can order a classic cocktail, wine, champagne by-the-glass. It is located on the third floor lobby level of The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans. Enjoy live music during the week in The Davenport Lounge. |
Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar
5535 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 891-8500
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Description: A cigar bar with live music, eccentric bar food, a great relaxed atmosphere, and one of the best assortments of fine liquor in New Orleans. |
Fritzel's European Jazz Pub
733 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 586-4800
www.fritzelsjazz.net
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: Recently under new management, Fritzel's continues to offer fine trad jazz by Jack Maheu and Ryan Burrage weekly, Wednesdays though Sundays. Special musical guests from Europe generally perform as well during Mardi Gras & Jazz Fest. |
Funky Pirate
727 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 523-1960, (800) 475-3649
www.tropicalisle.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: Long time Bourbon Street hang of Big Al Carson & the Blues Masters, the F.P. features raunchy blues from late afternoon to the wee, wee hours. |
House Of Blues
225 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70054 [Map It]
(504) 529-2583
www.hob.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: New Orleans' premiere restaurant and live music venue. Located in the French Quarter, the club has hosted world class musicians from Fats Domino to Eric Clapton. Sunday morning the House rocks with a rousing Gospel Brunch. |
Irvin Mayfield's I Club
614 Canal St., JW Marriott New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 527-6712
www.iclubneworleans.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Description: Situated inside the luxurious JW Marriott New Orleans and located on the world-famous Canal Street, the I Club features a diverse musical format that goes beyond traditional jazz performances by highlighting such musical genres as: New Orleans R&B, Zydeco, Cajun, Afro-Cuban, Funk and more. Irvin Mayfield’s I Club proudly features weekly live music every Wednesday through Saturday starting at 8 p.m. and offers exquisite cocktails, fine-dining, and small plates. |
Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse
300 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 553-2331
www.sonesta.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: It's Playtime. Grammy and Billboard Award-winning Jazz trumpeter Irvin and Royal Sonesta Hotel proudly present Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse. The best jazz club in New Orleans showcases New Orleans' greatest Jazz talent and serves your favorite cocktails and appetizers in a luxurious venue on the lobby level of the Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans. |
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe
1104 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 592-2565
www.margaritavillecafe.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: As a homage to the partnership of good music and good food, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe offers burgers, seafood favorites, and drink delights in a restaurant splashed with color. If you are over 21 be sure to stop by the tire swing bar! |
The Maison
508 Frenchmen St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 371 5543
www.maisonfrenchmen.com
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Description: The Maison officially began doing business around Halloween 2009. Maison has undergone a massive top to bottom renovation, turning an old dilapidated building into one of New Orleans most unique party spots. And Maison is a party spot indeed. There are seldom nights where there isn't some booty shaking. If you like to dance, Maison is the spot. We have swing dancing several nights a week including swing dancing classes Mondays and Tuesdays. We host frequent Cajun Fais Do Dos, brass band throwdowns, electronic music bashes, Friday night dance parties, sweaty funkathons! You name it, you will find it at Maison. |
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
641 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 522-8818
www.expage.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: This stalwart Bourbon Street Dixieland & traditional jazz club currently features bands led by young jazz lion Jamil Sharif, as well as trad favorites Jamie Wight and Dwayne Burns. |
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 866-9359
www.mapleleafbar.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Description: Originally a chess and music club (a couple of chess tables are still on the premises) and later famed as the site of respectively, poetry readings and some of pianist James Booker's most incendiary recitals, the Maple Leaf is still the place to go if you're craving funky New Orleans music (brass bands, blues and funk, usually) that sometimes doesn't cease until sunrise. A patio provides somewhat fresh air. |
Old Point Bar
545 Patterson St., New Orleans, LA 70114 [Map It]
(504) 364-0950
www.oldpointbar.com
Neighborhood: Algiers/Westbank
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Palm Court Jazz Cafe
1204 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 525-0200
www.palmcourtjazzcafe.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: Located in a refurbished French Market warehouse, this dinner club features the best in traditional jazz with many of the musicians also performing at Preservation Hall, and a British/Creole mix of food. |
The Parish Room
229 Decatur St. , New Orleans, LA 70054 [Map It]
(504) 529-2583
www.hob.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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Polo Club Lounge
300 Gravier St., Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 523-6000
www.windsorcourthotel.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Description: The Polo Club Lounge offers a convivial atmosphere in the surroundings of a sophisticated English club. Nightly Jazz, an all-day dining menu, signature cocktails and one of the largest Cognac collections in the city make it the locals' favorite haunt. |
Preservation Hall
726 St. Peter St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 523-8939, (888) 946-5299
www.preservationhall.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: Back in the days when the future of traditional New Orleans jazz seemed dim, this is the place that kept the music alive. There is no bar or climate control. The music begins nightly at 8 p.m. with a line usually forming outside a half-hour before. |
Sandbar Flambeaux Room (UNO University Center)
2000 Lakeshore Dr., UNO Campus at the Cove, New Orleans, LA 70148 [Map It]
(504) 280-6381
www.music.uno.edu
Neighborhood: Lakefront/Lakeview
Description: Located on the lakefront campus of UNO and often the site of performances by talented faculty members (and gigging musicians) and his various gifted students of jazz. |
Sidney's Saloon
1200 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 947-2379
Neighborhood: Treme
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Snug Harbor
626 Frenchmen St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 949-0696
www.snugjazz.com
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Description: The city's premier jazz club with live music seven nights a week. Ellis Marsalis is on stage most Fridays and Charmaine Neville sings most Mondays. A nice restaurant with great burgers and steaks is also on the premises. Two shows nightly at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. |
The Spotted Cat
623 Frenchmen St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 943-3887
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Description: All sorts of funky roots music can be heard here on a nightly basis. At least two bands perform each night - the first starting around 6 p.m. and the second about 9:30 p.m. Music ranging from blues to trad jazz to Latin and various permutations make the Cat a current favorite hang for many on the Frenchmen Street scene. |
Steamboat Natchez
1 Toulouse St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 586-8777, (800) 233-2628
www.steamboatnatchez.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: This classic Mississippi riverboat sails three times daily, at ll:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Traditional New Orleans jazz is featured and the evening cruise includes dinner (reservations required). |
Sweet Lorraine's
1931 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 945-9654
www.sweetlorrainesjazzclub.com
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Description: Live jazz on the weekends with such stellar players as Michael Ward, Nicholas Payton and Clarence Johnson, III. |
Swizzle Stick Bar
300 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 595-3305
www.cafeadelaide.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
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