Historic New Orleans Bars
Built around 1800, the building that houses this restaurant previously served as a hospital during the Civil War, and thus is haunted. Home of the legendary Pimm's cup, you'll want to grab a table and order a few rounds along with a muffuletta and take in the historic walls around you.
Arnaud's is one of the oldest restaurants in the city, located in the historic French Quarter. The bar was opened in 1979 and rebranded as the French 75 Bar in 2003 with an emphasis on premium spirits, classic cocktails and fine cigars. The bar was custom-built in the late 1800s, both it and the bar-back are vintage.
Located inside the Roosevelt Hotel, the Sazerac Bar is a warm yet stately lounge opened in 1938. Order the classic Sazerac cocktail and enjoy the ambience of the hotel.
With a building dating back to 1791, it's no surprise that Pat O's makes the list of the most historic bars in NOLA. Sit back and relax in the courtyard or step inside the piano lounge for a dueling show. You'll want to order a Hurricane, which cannot be described, only experienced!
Located inside Hotel Monteleone, Carousel Bar is one of the most recognizable bars in the city. It started spinning in 1949 and hasn’t stopped since. Completing a rotation every 15 minutes, this iconic bar offers a moving perspective of New Orleans you won’t find anywhere else. With live music seven nights a week, stop by for a drink in this legendary New Orleans bar. It's home to the Vieux Carré cocktail, a strong, spirit-forward cocktail similar to a Manhattan.
The Dew Drop Inn is a legendary New Orleans music venue, boutique hotel, bar, lounge, and restaurant. The music venue was host to iconic Black musicians of the ‘50s and ‘60s including Ray Charles, Little Richard, Irma Thomas, and Fats Domino. Stop by for a show and grab a drink at the bar.
Tujague's is a restaurant that dates back centuries, making it one of the oldest in New Orleans today. The bar is known for their Grasshopper Cocktail, a minty, chocolatey delight invented in 1918 by Tujague's owner Philibert (Philip) Guichet. The Whiskey Punch was also made famous there.
