13 Monaghan
517 Frenchmen St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 942-1345
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Description: Great deli sandwiches on historic Frenchmen St. |
8 Block Kitchen & Bar
601 Loyola Ave., New Orleans, LA 70113 [Map It]
(504) 613-3850
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Description: 8 Block Kitchen & Bar pays homage to the eight blocks that comprise Upper Bourbon Street in the French Quarter. Serving breakfast and lunch, the full-service restaurant offers a menu of local, seasonally inspired dishes with traditional New Orleans style. |
The Apple Barrel
609 Frenchmen St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 949-9399
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Description: Dubbed as Frenchmen Street's best-kept secret, the cozy Apple Barrel Bar offers live jazz or blues every night of the week. The bar's acoustics are so good that some local artists have actually recorded here. |
B.J.'s Lounge
4301 Burgundy St., New Orleans, LA 70117 [Map It]
(504) 945-9256
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
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Bacchanal Wine
600 Poland Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117 [Map It]
(504) 948-9111
www.bacchanalwine.com
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Description: Step into a world where food, music and culture collide to create one of the most memorable evenings you'll ever experience in NOLA. Bacchanal is the kind of place where you can let your hair down and let the good times roll, with a bar up front and live music on its spacious patio out back. Kick back and get a taste of NOLA with no-frills favorites from Chef Joaquin Rodas, like braised pork shoulder with hazelnuts and goat milk panna cotta. In the spirit of its Greek namesake, Bacchanal has something to celebrate every night of the week. |
Banks Street Bar
4401 Banks St., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 486-0258
www.banksstreetbar.com
Neighborhood: Mid-City
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Bayou Park
542 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
Neighborhood: Mid-City
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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. |
Bourbon Street Blues Company
441 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 566-1507
www.bourbonstbluesco.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: Live music (presumably blues) every night plus a three-for-one Happy Hour from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m., as well as karaoke and a balcony overlooking Bourbon Street. |
Bullet's Sports Bar
2441 A.P. Tureaud St., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 948-4003
Neighborhood: Gentilly/New Orleans East/Chalmette
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Café Negril
606 Frenchmen St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 944-4744
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
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Cafe Prytania
3445 Prytania St. , New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 891-5773
www.prytaniabar.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
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Cajun Queen
1 Poydras Pl., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 529-4567, (800) 445-4109
www.neworleanspaddlewheels.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
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Carousel Bar
214 Royal St., Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 523-3341
www.hotelmonteleone.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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Carrollton Station Grill
8140 Willow St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 866-7290
www.carrolltonstation.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Description: Intimate club with a big beer selection. Music (rock to folksy singer/songwriters) on tap Wednesday through Sunday. Songwriters' showcase the last Sunday of every month. |
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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Chris Owens Club
500 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 523-6400
www.chrisowens.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: The eternally glamorous Ms. Owens delivers an elegant dose of Las Vegas to Bourbon Street with her Latin Rhythms band commencing at 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday with the star herself taking the stage at 10 p.m. Reservations recommended. This is the way floor shows used to be back in the days when women wouldn't leave home without their white gloves and men indulged in the three-martini lunch. |
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. |
Clever
3700 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 483-6314
www.cbwines.com
Neighborhood: Mid-City
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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: Located in the Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, this upscale, lively lounge is named in honor of the hotel's headline entertainer, Jeremy Davenport. Sip on refined cocktails as you sway all night to live jazz, singers and standards. |
Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar
5535 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 891-8500
www.dosjefescigarbar.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Description: Cigar and music aficionados flock to this bar for live entertainment, eccentric bar food, and one of the best assortments of fine liquor in NOLA. Unlike its traditional counterparts, Dos Jefes provides an inviting, lively atmosphere for lighting up and listening to music. If you don't enjoy the smoke, skip the comfy couches inside and head for the outdoor patio. |
Eiffel Society
2040 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 525-2951
www.eiffelsociety.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Description: Eiffel Society is more than just a restaurant + lounge, it is the groundbreaking combination of the arts highlighting the art of the cuisine, the art of the cocktail, and contemporary art. Located on the street-car line of St. Charles Avenue in the Garden District of New Orleans, Eiffel Society occupies a historic building that was constructed from pieces of a restaurant that originally perched atop of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Executive Chef Ian Schnoebelen offers his “Nouvelle Orleans Cuisine” using the finest seasonal ingredients including fresh vegetables, herbs and fruits home-grown from Eiffel Society’s on-site organic urban garden. Enjoy creative cocktails & cuisine while taking in live music and performance in an atmosphere of spirited authenticity. |
The Famous Door
339 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 598-4334
www.thebestofbourbonstreet.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: Long-time Bourbon St. impresario John Wehner presents R&B and show dance bands seven nights a week. |
The Frat House
8200 Willow St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 861-4141
www.thefrathouseneworleans.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
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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. |
Hermes Bar at Antoines
713 St. Louis St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 525-8045
www.antoines.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117 [Map It]
(504) 945-4446
www.hiholounge.net
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
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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. |
Howl at the Moon
135 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 586-9022
www.howlatthemoon.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: Howl at the Moon is a clapping, stomping, dance on the piano, rock n roll dueling piano show. Sing-a-long with two baby grands all centered around audience participation & comedy. |
Howlin' Wolf
907 St. Peters St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 522-9653
www.howlin-wolf.com
Neighborhood: Arts District/Convention Center
Description: Despite the name (conjuring images of Chicago blues), this club is the high velocity outlet for rock bands with occasional blues and jazz. Comfortable, cold A/C and owner Howie Kaplan is determined to make you love his club. Located in the Warehouse District. |
Igor's Checkpoint Charlie
501 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 281-4847
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Description: Listen to live music, from local rockers both established and up-and-coming. Enjoy the half-pound Charlie Burger, jalapeno poppers, mini-pizzas, chicken nuggets or cheese fries. No reservations. |
The Irish House
1432 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 595-6755
www.theirishhouseneworleans.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
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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! |
Kerry Irish Pub
331 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 527-5954
www.kerryirishpub.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: The heart and soul of Dublin in the middle of the French Quarter with Irish music (as well as folk, jazz and blues) seven nights a week. James Joyce would feel right at home; you may even hear locals spouting quotations from Finnegan's Wake. |
Krazy Korner
640 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 524-3157
www.krazykorner.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: A good place to go nuts: R&B seven nights a week. |
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop
941 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 593-9761
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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Le Bon Temps Roule
4801 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 895-8117
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Description: This local bar does not offer the specialty drinks that tourists are often after, just beer and liquor and free oysters on Fridays and dollar beers during Saints games. It also has a stage dubbed "House of Dues " where local bands play before they are discovered by the mainstream. |
Le Citron Bistro
1539 Religious St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 566-9051
www.le-citronbistro.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Description: Located in New Orleans' oldest building Uptown of Canal St. (the double Creole cottage dates back to 1810), Le Citron Bistro features mouth watering Creole and Italian favorites. |
Little Gem Saloon
445 S. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 267-4863
www.littlegemsaloon.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Description: Relive the sounds and sensations of New Orleans’ legendary jazz age – a time that witnessed the fusion of cultures which transformed ragtime and marching music into jazz and blended the savory spices that revolutionized and made famous New Orleans’ Creole cuisine.The Little Gem Saloon offers a new century twist on a historic space that first introduced New Orleans’ jazz to the world, as well as the first tempting tastes of traditional Creole cuisine. |
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, this dive-y spot has also hosted 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 that sometimes doesn't cease until sunrise. The Rebirth Brass Band has a regular gig here, and if you're lucky, you just might catch the painter Frenchy in action. |
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n Bowl
3000 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 861-1700
www.rockandbowl.com
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Description: Rock 'n' Bowl is a New Orleans institution where you can rock 'n' roll while you bowl. Every night brings new live entertainment, ranging from funk to blues to zydeco. Get ready to dance the night away while sipping on some beers and knocking down a few pins. |
Mimi's In The Marigny
2601 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70117 [Map It]
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
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Mulate's
201 Julia St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 522-1492, (800) 854-9149
www.mulates.com
Neighborhood: Arts District/Convention Center
Description: Mulate's, the Original Cajun Restaurant, features authentic Cajun cuisine and live Cajun music and dancing nightly. Mulate's is conveniently located across the street from the Convention Center and the Riverwalk. Don't miss the Zydeco Gumbo and leave room for the Homemade Bread Pudding! |
Mystick Den Lounge
340 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 553-2372
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: New Orleans specialty drinks and hot libations are served up at this jazzy lobby lounge. Happy hour and patio courtyard service. |
Neutral Ground Coffeehouse
5110 Danneel St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 891-3381
www.neutralgroundcoffeehouse.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Description: The Neutral Ground is where potential Bob Dylans and Joni Mitchells hone their folk singing crafts. Those seeking mild intellectual stimulation can hit the chess or checker boards. |
New Orleans Creole Queen
500 Port of New Orleans Pl., Riverwalk Marketplace, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 524-0814
www.neworleanspaddlewheels.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
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Oak Wine Bar
8118 Oak St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 302-1485
www.oaknola.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Description: Oak, just steps from the streetcar, is a sophisticated and sexy new bar and eatery with a cool and embracing atmosphere. It combines an upscale, cosmopolitan style with New Orleans own laissez-faire attitude. Oak’s large beautifully lit and artfully styled space encourages you to relax and unwind as you enjoy selections from a refined and creative drink menu, thoughtfully composed by renowned Sommelier Michelle Geuydan. Oak also serves up a tasty, diverse menu of small plates inspired by New Orleans, as well as other cultures around the world, created by the talented Chef Aaron Burgau of Patois Restaurant. Our knowledgeable staff will be happy to help you pair each of the dishes with a wine or cocktail selection. Live musicians also play every night at Oak, everything from jazz piano to funky brass. Please join us at Oak to drink, eat and groove to the sounds of New Orleans! |
Old Opera House
601 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 522-3265
www.oldoperahouse.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: No opera but plenty of other live, local music seven nights a week. |
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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One Eyed Jacks
615 Toulouse St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 569-8361
www.oneeyedjacks.net
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: All of the finer points of El Matador and The Shim Sham Club rolled into one hip venue. The club offers live jazz, funk, and rock as well as sexy burlesque shows that can't be found anywhere else. |
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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Parkway Bakery and Tavern
538 Hagan Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 482-3047
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Description: Traditional New Orleans sandwiches and po-boys. |
Pat O'Brien's
718 St. Peter St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 525-4823, (800) 597-4823
www.patobriens.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: If you're a tourist, you are required to visit Pat O's, order at least one high-velocity Hurricane and listen to the piano-players. It's the law. |
Patout's Cajun Cabin/ Five O'Clock Grill
501 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 529-4256
www.cajuncabin.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: The French Quarter's only authentic Cajun restaurant featuring live Cajun music nightly! Enjoy the cajun food that was born on the bayou and raised in the backwoods and on the front porches of South Louisiana at the Cajun Cabin French Quarter restaurant. This restaurant usually stays open longer, it won't close any earlier than 11 p.m. but it has been known to stay open until 5 a.m., depending on the flow of traffic. |
Pete The Fish Frying King
1933 Martin Luther King Jr.Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113 [Map It]
(504) 522-3560
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
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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. Today, over 40 years later, the hall is still going strong. On any given night it's filled to capacity with people eager to hear authentic New Orleans jazz, played by both veteran and younger musicians. There's no bar or climate control, and a line usually forms outside about a half-hour before. |
Publiq House
4528 Freret St , New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 826-9912
www.publiqhouse.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Description: A cocktail + pub and live entertainment venue providing the best in spirits, specialty cocktails, craft brew and wine. A relaxed social scene with a funky vibe and eclectic décor, offering a mixture of local artistry, comedy-entertainers and musicians homegrown and abroad. A place locals view in sync with our city’s communal and cultural heritage, while visiting patrons enjoy an authentic New Orleans neighborhood bar and venue experience with a progressive twist. |
The Puccini Bar
541 Bourbon St., Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter, New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 524-7611, (800) 535-7891
www.starwoodhotels.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: Relax after a day or night on the town with a specialty cocktail in our welcoming and intimate Puccini Bar. Every Thursday thru Saturday evening, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., take in the sounds of some of New Orleans’ most talented musicians, with the “Live & Local” music series. Now playing: The DeSantis Duo. Did you know that the Puccini Bar sits on the site of New Orleans’ original French Opera House (1859-1919)? The iconic venue may be gone, but not opera. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., “Opera Returns to Bourbon Street,” with performances by the trio Bon Operatit! and “Opera on Tap” vocalists from the New Orleans Opera Association. These performances are also FREE. Three hour valet parking in our garage is only $5 for attendees. Visit our website or call 504-648-2331 for more information about performance schedules and drink specials. |
Razzoo Bar & Patio
511 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 522-5100
www.thebestofbourbonstreet.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: The delights include karaoke, three-for-one Happy Hours (4 p.m. until 9 p.m.), live music and a patio with natural humidity. |
Republic
828 S. Peters St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 528-8282
www.republicnola.com
Neighborhood: Arts District/Convention Center
Description: The elegant cabaret-style music and events venue with deep crimson tones, exposed brick and wooden beams, turn of the century murals and crystal chandeliers, attracts not only locals but celebrities. By providing constantly evolving entertainment through music, fashion, philanthropy, film and the arts, Republic caters to a diverse, interesting and eclectic clientele. |
The Rusty Nail
1100 Constance St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 525-5515
www.therustynail.biz
Neighborhood: Arts District/Convention Center
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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. |
Saturn Bar
3067 ST. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117 [Map It]
(504) 949-7532
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
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Siberia
2227 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117 [Map It]
(504) 265-8855
www.siberianola.com
Neighborhood: Gentilly/New Orleans East/Chalmette
Description: Get to know NOLA natives while headbanging to the latest metal bands or while battling it out at Siberia Trivia Night. This neighborhood staple serves up a heavy rotation of live music, comedy and burlesque acts for the local alternative set, with a different show every night of the week. |
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
www.spottedcatmusicclub.com
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Description: Great music and inexpensive drinks make this Frenchman St. spot a favorite of locals and travelers alike. On any given night catch two sets of blues, jazz, latin, or any of their various permutations. The space is small and the energy is contagious—it can get packed, but it's all part of the experience. |
Steak Pit Bar
609 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 525-3406
www.hugeassbeers.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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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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The Three Muses
536 Frenchmen St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 298-8746
www.thethreemuses.com
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
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Tipitina's
501 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 895-8477
www.tipitinas.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Description: Founded as a clubhouse for Professor Longhair, Tip's has played host to NOLA music legends since opening its doors in 1977. Dr. John, the Neville Brothers and "Trombone Shorty" have all graced the stage at this excellent, standing-room-only venue. Check out the famous weekly fais do do, a Cajun dance party usually headed by Bruce Daigrepont and his band.
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Tommy's Wine Bar
752 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 581-1103
www.tommyscuisine.com
Neighborhood: Arts District/Convention Center
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Tropical Isle Bayou Club
610 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 529-1702, (800) 475-3649
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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Tropical Isle Bourbon
721 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 529-4109, (800) 475-3649
www.tropicalisle.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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Tropical Isle Original
600 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 529-1702
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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Twist Cocktail Bar
628 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 523-7600
www.twistatmikes.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
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Vaughan's Lounge
4229 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA 70117 [Map It]
(504) 947-5562
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Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Description: To get inside this Bywater jazz and blues joint, go to the side door and ring the buzzer. Inside you'll find live music, cheap drinks, and plenty of New Orleans character (and characters). On Thursdays folks come out for free barbecue and a raucous set by jazz trumpeter Kermit Ruffins and his five-piece band. Expect a packed house and a legendary experience. |
Yuki Izakaya
525 Frenchmen St., New Orleans, LA 70124 [Map It]
(504) 943-1122
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
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