New Orleans

Nightlife

Ampersand

Large, Euro-style CBD club offers entertaining live shows and dynamic atmosphere for dancing and drinks.

Applebarrel

Locals light up and down cheap drinks at this tiny bar, which is also known for its competitive dart contests. Jukebox tunes enhance the atmosphere, a ... (more) ...

Balcony Bar

The foot traffic off Magazine Street looks great from the second floor balcony of this trendy restaurant bar. The Balcony Bar also serves food and is ... (more) ...

Banks Street Bar and Grille

Rub elbows with the natives at this diminuitive joint, where funk, blues and rock bands showcase regional talent every night. For a real good deal, co ... (more) ...

Bombay Club

Martinis, cigars and late night jazz have found a home in New Orleans! The Bombay Club is one of the hottest piano bars in town. The club offers singl ... (more) ...

Bourbon Pub

Hot dance club and video bar seduce the predominantly gay clientele.

Bridge Lounge

Leashes and cocktail lounges aren't usually two things you'd put together ... until you visit the Bridge Lounge. Here, everyone's welcome, even your c ... (more) ...

Carrollton Station

Bands take the stage about 10pm at this jivin' Uptown music venue. Carrollton Station showcases everything from Zydeco Cajun rock to classic rhythm an ... (more) ...

Cat's Meow

Karaoke and dancing drive the crowd at this popular French Quarter night spot. The Cat's Meow is a purr-fect way to start the evening or end a late ni ... (more) ...

Club Decatur

With an all-day happy hour that runs until 8pm, Club Decatur is a popular spot. Although the ambiance is simple – typical bar decor – locals come here ... (more) ...

Cooter Brown's Tavern and Oyster Bar

The decor is basic and the crowd middle of the road, but Cooter's remains a favorite because of the libations it offers and the fact that it serves fo ... (more) ...

Cresent City Brewhouse

Decatur Street microbrewery boasts four house brews, raw bar and full menu of regional cuisine.

d.b.a.

High ceilings, rich brown paneling, and a long, sleek bar adorn this attractive space, housed in an old Marigny building. The menu boasts extensive se ... (more) ...

Donna's Bar and Grill

Live brass bands headline the entertainment at this discrete French Quarter joint, where it's all about the music. The kitchen serves BBQ, burgers and ... (more) ...

Dos Jefe's Uptown Cigar Bar

The name means two bosses, and this Crescent City bar knows how to manage mixing cigars and cocktails. Dos Jefe's is the perfect haven for smoking afi ... (more) ...

F&M Patio Bar

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 pote ... (more) ...

French 75 Bar

Intimate, quaint and quiet. The luxury of enjoying the splendor of a cigar is what French 25 Bar is all about. Aficionados can find the finest of toba ... (more) ...

Fritzel's

Everyone – old and young, from far and near – feels welcome at this cozy German-style beer hall. Patrons, seated near the fireplace or on the patio, p ... (more) ...

Funky Pirate

"Big Al" Carson and the Blues Masters deliver a terrific show at this popular tourist haunt.

Good Friends Bar

Piano music and billiards attract a mature male crowd to this French Quarter hangout.

Hi-ho Lounge

Wood beams and Art Deco-style decor add visual appeal to the open design of this club's interior. Enjoy reasonably priced drinks at the bar and be sur ... (more) ...

House of Blues

The original House Of Blues, created by Isaac Tigrett, offers traditional American cuisine and is known for its New Orleans special ribs, catfish and ... (more) ...

Howlin' Wolf

From traveling professionals to hard-core college students, the Howlin' Wolf draws a diverse crowd. Located near the Convention Center, this live musi ... (more) ...

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe

The N'awlins branch of Buffett's chain serves Caribbean/Cajun cuisine and signature drinks in a tropical-themed, two-level dining room. Nightly live m ... (more) ...

Jin Jean's Restaurant & Lounge

From Kermit Ruffins to Deacon John, Victor Goines to Walter "Wolfman" Washington, this jazz club on Louisiana Avenue always features first-rate music ... (more) ...