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Carnaval Lounge

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Carnaval Lounge is an alt music venue that rises to the top of the dive bar heap in a city that may just have invented the genre. Like most things New Orleans, Carnaval has multiple personalities. Mondays you'll usually find a combo of comedy and burlesque for all kinds of fun. The bar is also a live rock and roll music venue, well not really it's a Goth heavy metal venue. Ok, forget that. You can catch a Cajun band for sure. Or if you're lucky, a somber Balkans folk trio that inspires what looks like Greek dancing. There's a convivial live and let live attitude here that is one of the best things about this town when it really comes together.

Address:

2227 St. Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 265-8855

Hours:

Daily 4pm-Late

Website:

carnavallounge.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Beth D'Addono
New Orleans Local Expert

Burlesque Shows, Comedy Clubs, Dance Clubs, Pubs: "Order from the kitchen, Cozinha de Carnaval, at the bar, from a menu of Brazilian Street Food - get the garlic shrimp on a skewer!"

Best for Burlesque Shows Because: Monday nights you'll usually find burlesque and comedy on stage.
Best for Comedy Clubs Because: This happening bar on St. Claude Avenue draws an eclectic friendly crowd for comedy and all else.
Best for Dance Clubs Because: It's a true alternative venue with a wide range of music styles in the mix.
Best for Pubs Because: This is a quirky spot where you're guaranteed an interesting conversation, decent beer and great Polish food.