Chickie Wah Wah
A diminutive building just off of Broad Street and surrounded by nothing in particular, this juke joint spotlights some of the most talented local acts seven days a week. They…
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Siberia
Do you like wearing all black? Do you like death metal? Are you unafraid of burly-looking bartenders? Siberia might be the place for you. The city’s top spot for everything…
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One Eyed Jack’s
The French Quarter’s top venue for touring musical acts, this Twin Peaks-inspired space is consistently aglow in red ambient light. Two bars—one anchoring a front space meant for mixing and…
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Bacchanal
New Orleans’ famous backyard party began as much as a haven for budding wine geeks as a live music, under-the-radar bacchanalia. Prices reflect the DIY experience (the “list” is literally…
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Avenue Pub
This bar's structure dates back to the mid-18th century, and has a large second floor balcony that overlooks passersby and Mardi Gras parades come February. Avenue Pub boasts the city’s…
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The Columns
A stately mansion that largely resembles Tara from Gone with the Wind, the Columns Hotel is where frat guys bring their parents to brunch and first dates to drink. The…
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The Delachaise
The Delachaise’s tiny patio on St. Charles Avenue doesn’t seem like much at first glance, but its ability to catalyze a night of liquor-fueled merriment is legendary. (No wonder it’s…
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Treo
Tulane Avenue is a bold location for a restaurant opening, but trailblazer Treo has been fearless in commitment to their new home. It plays as a restaurant, but is actually…
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Pat O’Brien’s
Most of the Hurricane’s origin stories point to Pat O’Brien’s in the 1940s, an while there's some evidence to refute the claim, it's still the drink's spiritual home, for better or…
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Sylvain
Constantly packed to the gills with attractive young professionals sipping cocktails and snacking on shaved Brussels sprout salads, Sylvain’s brick-wall interior feels simultaneously historic and cosmopolitan. Entered through a little…
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