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Dance Clubs
Dancing, it is often said, is the visible and creative expression of the body’s natural movements. Not only is it great exercise for those who may not get it any other way, it is a fun way to cut loose and celebrate the joys of life. And nowhere is this joie de vivre celebrated in grander style than in New Orleans, America’s most fun city.
Along Bourbon Street and in the Arts/Warehouse District, there are many dance clubs where you can boogie until the wee hours of the morning. Find out where the best of these dance clubs are by checking the listings below. |
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Ampersand Club
1100 Tulane Ave., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 587-3737
www.clubampersand.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
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Beach on Bourbon
227 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 231-8519
www.beachonbourbon.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: From live music to late night dance club, The Beach on Bourbon has something for everyone. Come take a ride on a one-of-a kind mechanical whale! Check out our pub crawl & passport to Bourbon Street. |
Bourbon Heat
711 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 324-4215
www.711bourbonheat.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: Located on the site of the historic Tricou House, Bourbon Heat is a favorite of locals & visitors. Offering the quintessential New Orleans experience downstairs in the lush courtyard where smooth Jazz plays to the high-tech dance club upstairs featuring the regions best DJs. |
Bourbon Pub/Parade
801 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 529-2107
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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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. |
Café Negril
606 Frenchmen St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 944-4744
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
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Cat's Meow
701 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 523-2788
www.catsmeow-neworleans.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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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 Dungeon Club
738 Toulouse St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 523-5530
www.originaldungeon.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: To give you the general idea, the Dungeon, also known as Ye Olde Original Dungeon, opens for business at midnight and your visiting great-aunt from Peoria would probably not feel that comfortable on the premises. But, in case your great-aunt is a lush, she'd probably enjoy the Dungeon's Friday morning (1 a.m. until 4 a.m.) three-for-the-price-of-one mixed drinks. |
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 Gold Mine
705 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 586-0745
www.goldminesaloon.net
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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Grit's Bar and Pool Hall
530 Lyons St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 899-9211
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
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Handsome Willy's
218 S. Robertson St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 525-0377
www.handsomewillys.com
Neighborhood: Treme
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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. |
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. |
Larry Flynt's Hustler Club
225 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 524-0010
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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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. |
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. |
The Metropolitan
310 Andrew Higgins Dr., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 568-1700
www.themetropolitannightclub.com
Neighborhood: Arts District/Convention Center
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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. |
The Oz
800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 593-9491
www.ozneworleans.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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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. |
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 Swamp
516 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 231-8519
www.bourboncowboytoo.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: The newest edition is Bourbon Cowboy Too! Due to popular demand, we have opened Bourbon Cowboy Too at 516 Bourbon with the coveted balcony & French Quarter courtyard. You can have it all and a second bull ride at Bourbon Cowboy Too! |
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 895-8477
www.tipitinas.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Description: Formerly the 501 Club, Tip's was founded as a clubhouse for Professor Longhair in his declining years and is a known musically historic spot. Tipitina's is the city's funkiest joint with music most nights and a famous Fais Do Do (usually with Bruce Daigrepont and his band) every Sunday between 5 and 9 p.m. |
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