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Category: Best Nightlife - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 501 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
Reggae, rock, Cajun and country music top the list at Tipitina's, which has been attracting loyal crowds for nearly 30 years. The combination music club/eatery has a roster of musicians that includes the Neville Brothers and the Radiators. On Sunday afternoons there is a Cajun "Fais Do Do" dance where locals and tourists stomp the day away....
Category: Best Nightlife - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
The original House Of Blues, created by Isaac Tigrett, offers traditional American cuisine and is known for its New Orleans special ribs, catfish and gumbo. The restaurant is connected to but independent from the music venue – a place that's legendary for its awesome shows. Featured headliners include folks like Los Lonely Boys, Incubus, Big Head...
Category: Best Nightlife - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 8316 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118
Pressed tin walls and a narrow dance floor are part of the charm of the Maple Leaf. Live bands play genres like Zydeco, rock, blues and funk. Because the club is close to both Loyola and Tulane Universities, the Maple Leaf attracts a diverse crowd that includes college kids, professors, tourists and hard-core music aficionados. The venue is also...
Category: Best Nightlife - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 718 St. Peter St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Home of the New Orleans' Hurricane, Pat O'Brien's is as good as it gets! This bar is THE BAR tourists visit when making a first trip to the Crescent City. Pat O'Brien's features dueling pianists in its cocktail lounge, and there are a total of five bars available. The main bar area features a family ambiance and a classic jukebox. There's also a...
Category: Best Nightlife - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 3811 St. Charles Ave, Columns Hotel, New Orleans, LA 70115
An ornate mahogany bar and a magnificent porch distinguish this lounge, housed in the 120-year old digs of the Columns Hotel. Soft red velvet chairs provide comfortable seating, and guests may opt for a window view of the historic neighborhood or enjoy the Avenue Room Fireplace. Live music weekly. Keep your eyes peeled, too, as the lounge is a...
Category: Best Nightlife - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Housed in a quaint 18th century home, this enchanting spot features a beloved piano bar. Guests, with potent "voodoo margaritas" in hand, sit by the fireplace and sing along with the music, or visit on the adjoining patio. Once the musicians call it a night, jukebox tunes provide the entertainment.
Category: Best Nightlife - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 4841 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Known for its late-night scene, this comfortable dive attracts a mix of students, musicians and second shift employees, all of whom dig the bar's potent concoctions and cheese fries. Juke box tunes set the night in the motion, and the vibrant crowd doesn't shy away from dancing. Pool tables and video games provide additional diversions, and the...
Category: Best Nightlife - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 726 St. Peter St, New Orleans, LA 70116
The lines are long but the music is great! Preservation Hall is a historic New Orleans tradition. The jazz musicians who take the stage nightly are well into their 70s, but when they "jazz" – you'll see why this landmark is a must see. The decor is basic and consists of benches and cushions. There is no food or drink allowed in the hall and crowds...
Category: Best Nightlife - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116
An intimate bar, with wood paneling and open beams, and a two-level listening room with 25-foot ceilings flank this upscale restaurant and jazz club. Stellar area musicians, playing contemporary jazz, dominate the stage. The kitchen offers steaks, chicken, sandwiches and fresh seafood, served in a separate dining room. Children are welcome, but...
Category: Best Nightlife - New Orleans Nightlife
Address: 4133 S Carrollton Ave, Mid-City Lanes, New Orleans, LA 70119
Rock music and bowling? The combination seems to work for New Orleans' Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl. The funky bowling alley/nightclub has been nicknamed the "Rock 'n' Bowl" by locals and is known for booking some of the best bands in the area. Zydeco, rockabilly and rhythm and blues mingle with the clamor of toppling pins and rolling balls. The...
