Searching for Bars near me in New Orleans? New Orleans bars range from historic French Quarter haunts to intimate jazz clubs on Frenchmen Street. For craft cocktails, try 21st Amendment or The Carousel Bar. Live music peaks at Spotted Cat and Fritzel’s. Late-night options run past 2 AM on Bourbon Street, and several neighborhood spots offer strong pours at fair prices.
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| # | Place | Best for | Drinks | Atmosphere | Noise | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar | Historic atmosphere on a budget | Beer and frozen drinks, $10–20 range | Dimly lit, historic, casual hang | Lively Bourbon Street location | 4.6 (11,852) |
| 2 | The Carousel Bar & Lounge | Iconic date-night cocktails | Classic cocktails, $20–30 range | Refined, romantic, conversation-friendly | Moderate hotel lounge setting | 4.5 (5,085) |
| 3 | Pat O’Brien’s | Group outings with courtyard space | Hurricanes and cocktails, $10–20 | Party and group-friendly classic | Lively, especially courtyard area | 4.5 (11,009) |
| 4 | The Will & The Way | Upscale cocktails in the Quarter | Cocktails, $20–30 | Upscale cocktail bar | — | 4.6 (789) |
| 5 | Fritzel’s European Jazz Pub | Intimate nightly jazz | Bar drinks, $10–20 range | Intimate jazz pub, music-first | Loud during live performances | 4.7 (4,670) |
| 6 | 21st Amendment Bar at La Louisiane | Craft cocktail connoisseurs | Inventive craft cocktails, $10–20 | Prohibition-inspired, moody, historic | — | 4.8 (822) |
| 7 | House of Blues New Orleans | Big-name live acts | Full bar, price not listed | Large-scale concert and dining venue | Loud concert-hall volume | 4.5 (5,124) |
| 8 | Bourbon Street Drinkery | Late-night drinks | Creative cocktails and craft beers, $20–30 | Modern, artsy, late-night energy | Lively, brick-lined modern space | 4.6 (3,299) |
| 9 | The Spotted Cat Music Club | Authentic Frenchmen Street jazz | Basic bar drinks, $10–20 | Intimate, local, music-first venue | Loud, standing-room crowd | 4.7 (6,688) |
| 10 | Bourbon ‘O’ Bar | Refined Bourbon Street cocktails | Seasonal and classic cocktails, $20–30 | Refined, upscale lounge | Moderate, moody hotel setting | 4.6 (1,004) |
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1Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar
Historic atmosphere on a budgetLafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar serves beer and frozen drinks in a dimly lit, weathered-brick building described as one of the oldest bars around. The $10–20 price range keeps it accessible, and it stays open until 3 AM most nights.
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2The Carousel Bar & Lounge
Iconic date-night cocktailsThe Carousel Bar inside Hotel Monteleone features a revolving circular bar that slowly spins as you sip. Cocktails run $20–30. It closes at midnight, so plan this as an early-evening stop rather than a late-night destination.
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3Pat O’Brien’s
Group outings with courtyard spacePat O’Brien’s is known for the Hurricane cocktail and its flaming fountain courtyard. Multiple rooms including a piano bar give groups options. Closed Tuesdays; open until 2 AM on weekends.
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4The Will & The Way
Upscale cocktails in the QuarterThe Will & The Way is a cocktail bar on Toulouse Street with a 4.6 rating. At $20–30, it sits at the higher end but offers a polished French Quarter experience. Open daily until 1 AM.
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5Fritzel’s European Jazz Pub
Intimate nightly jazzFritzel’s has hosted nightly live jazz on Bourbon Street since 1969. The intimate space keeps you close to the musicians. At $10–20 it is more affordable than many jazz clubs. Open until 2 AM most nights, but check Monday hours.
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621st Amendment Bar at La Louisiane
Craft cocktail connoisseurs21st Amendment at La Louisiane occupies an 1881 building and channels Prohibition-era style with inventive craft cocktails. Rated 4.8 with 822 reviews. Prices stay at $10–20, but it opens later in the day and closes at midnight.
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7House of Blues New Orleans
Big-name live actsHouse of Blues hosts touring and local acts in a concert-hall setting with Southern-inspired food. It operates Thursday through Sunday and closes by 10 PM on listed nights. Capacity and production exceed smaller clubs.
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8Bourbon Street Drinkery
Late-night drinksBourbon Street Drinkery serves creative cocktails and craft beers in a brick-lined, modern-art-decorated room. It runs until 3 AM most nights and lists 24-hour service on Thursdays, making it ideal for night owls.
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9The Spotted Cat Music Club
Authentic Frenchmen Street jazzThe Spotted Cat on Frenchmen Street is a standing-room-only bar with a tiny stage hosting live acts that put you close to the musicians. At $10–20 and open 2 PM–2 AM daily, it offers a no-frills New Orleans music experience.
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10Bourbon ‘O’ Bar
Refined Bourbon Street cocktailsBourbon ‘O’ Bar inside the Bourbon Orleans Hotel serves seasonal and classic cocktails in a moody, refined space. At $20–30 it sits at the premium end but delivers a polished alternative to rowdier Bourbon Street options.
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Frequently asked questions
How late do bars stay open in New Orleans?
Many French Quarter bars serve until 2–3 AM based on listed hours, and Bourbon Street Drinkery lists 24-hour service on Thursdays. However, several hotel bars and cocktail lounges close at midnight, so check hours before heading out late.
Do I need reservations at New Orleans bars?
Most bars listed here appear to be walk-in friendly. Popular spots like The Carousel Bar and Spotted Cat may have waits during peak weekend hours. Arriving early evening, especially on Friday and Saturday, can help secure space.
Where should I go for live music versus a quieter drink?
For live jazz, Frenchmen Street venues like The Spotted Cat or Fritzel’s on Bourbon Street feature nightly performances. For a quieter cocktail, 21st Amendment or The Carousel Bar offer more conversation-friendly settings. The two experiences are very different, so plan around your mood.
