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Nightlife & the Arts in French Quarter

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Bombay Club A longtime favorite for the martini set, Bombay Club has become... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 5.0/5	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

Bourbon Pub You can't miss this 24-hour video bar at the corner of St. Ann... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

Café du Monde It just wouldn't be a trip to New Orleans without a stop at the... Be the first to write a review	Cafes	French Quarter View on a map

Café Lafitte in Exile A Bourbon Street stalwart, Lafitte attracts a somewhat older... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

Carousel Revolving Bar The piano bar at the Monteleone Hotel comes with a literary pedigree:... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

Cat's Meow There are many New Orleanians who rarely set foot in the French... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

CC's Coffeehouse The coffee shop-retail outlet for the local Community Coffee... Be the first to write a review	Cafes	French Quarter View on a map

Chart Room Unpretentious even by New Orleans standards, this little bar... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

Chris Owens Club The owner and star of this eponymous nightclub is a reluctantly... Be the first to write a review	Music	French Quarter View on a map

Coop's Place The kitchen at Coop's turns out some surprisingly good versions... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

Corner Pocket Filmmaker John Waters reportedly counts the Pocket as a New Orleans... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

Cosimo's Few tourists make their way to this hip neighborhood bar tucked... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

Creole Queen At the time of writing, this paddlewheeler was operating Friday... Be the first to write a review	Entertainment Cruises	French Quarter View on a map

Crescent City Brewhouse This convivial brewpub makes five specialty brews on the premises... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

Donna's Bar & Grill Donna's is a great place to hear traditional jazz, R&B, and... Be the first to write a review	Music	French Quarter View on a map

The Dungeon A narrow alley leads to this aptly named, skull-and-chain themed... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

French 75 Sophistication awaits in the form of rich cigars and fine liquor... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

Fritzel's European Jazz Pub Although much of the Bourbon Street scene can seem crass or tawdry... Be the first to write a review	Music	French Quarter View on a map

Golden Lantern The Lower Quarter has become a lot more upscale since this neighborhood... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

Good Friends With its tasteful decor and reasonable volume level, Good Friends... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

House of Blues Despite its name, blues is a relatively small component in the... Be the first to write a review	Music	French Quarter View on a map

Kerry Irish Pub This comfortably well-worn Irish pub has a pool table, a jukebox... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Probably the most photographed building in the Quarter after... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

Landmark's Canal Place Cinemas A southern branch of the art-house chain occupies a tight four-screen... Be the first to write a review	Film	French Quarter View on a map

Le Petit Théâtre The oldest continuously running community theater in the United... Be the first to write a review	Theater	French Quarter View on a map

Margaritaville Café Yes, it's named after that song. Jimmy Buffett's devoted fans... Be the first to write a review	Music	French Quarter View on a map

Molly's at the Market This stretch of Decatur Street sports a number of hangouts where... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

Napoleon House Bar and Cafe This vintage watering hole has long been popular with writers... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

Napoleon's Itch The only no-smoking gay bar in New Orleans, this narrow space... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

Ninth Circle One of the more popular Rampart Street bars, this small joint... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

Old Absinthe House A low-key oasis in the middle of Bourbon Street's excess, the... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

One Eyed Jack's This former Toulouse Street theater plays host to touring modern... Be the first to write a review	Music	French Quarter View on a map

Oz A spacious dance club with a demographic skewed to young gay... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	French Quarter View on a map

Palm Court Jazz Café Banjo player Danny Barker immortalized this restaurant in his... Be the first to write a review	Music	French Quarter View on a map

Parade Disco High-energy disco rules at this dance club above the Bourbon... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	French Quarter View on a map

Pat O'Brien's Pat O's, heavily dependent on the tourism and convention trade... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

Preservation Hall The jazz tradition that flowered in the 1920s is enshrined in... Be the first to write a review	Music	French Quarter View on a map

Rawhide As the name indicates, this is a rowdy—and sexually charged—leather-and-Levi's... Be the first to write a review	Bars	French Quarter View on a map

Royal Blend In the French Quarter, with a beautiful outdoor patio, this spot... Be the first to write a review	Cafes	French Quarter View on a map

Southern Repertory Theater This well-established theater company specializes in first-rate... Be the first to write a review	Theater	French Quarter View on a map

Steamboat Natchez The city's only authentic steamboat stern-wheeler hosts an evening... Be the first to write a review	Entertainment Cruises	French Quarter View on a map
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