Orleans dishes and desserts. Open Mon.-Sat. No smoking. Full restaurant menu.
The Note
817 St. Louis St., (504) 304-3991; www.notenola.com MARTINI BAR Set in a mid-1800s house, the bar has an enclosed patio and and a piano bar that features classics and Southern staples from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday (patrons can also try their hand at the antique standup piano). The bar features martinis, premium liquor, wine and local beer. Hot dogs are available. Open daily. Smoking allowed. Food available.
Old Absinthe House
240 Bourbon St., (504) 524-3181; www.oldabsinthehouse.com BAR Try the Old Absinthe House Frappe, a frothy green concoction that a mixologist invented in 1874 within the walls of this historic bar. Other classic cocktails, from the Old Fashioned to the Ramos gin fizz, are mixed in a traditional way and paired with small plates. Open daily. Smoking allowed. Food available.
One Eyed Jacks
Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar & Bistro
720 Orleans Ave., (504) 523-1930; www.orleansgrapevine.com WINE BAR The world’s only wine bar with al fresco views of the spiritual shadows cast at night upon St. Louis Cathedral, the Orleans Grapevine offers options of flights of wines. There are wines by the bottle and a cheese- and seafood-centric menu. Open daily. No smoking. Full restaurant menu.
Palace Cafe
605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com; @palacecafe RESTAURANT BAR Bloody marys are a specialty at the traditional bar. Stop in from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and get small plates and
Ruth Chincilla, Harold Feidler and David Theard are regular customers at Banks Street Bar.
drinks for $5 each, including cocktails, house wines and coffee spiked with liqueurs. Small plates include duck and brie spring rolls, Buffalo oysters and crab claws remoulade. Sunday brunch includes a bloody mary and bubbles (Champagne) bar. Open daily. Smoking on patio. Food available. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
this French Quarter wine bar is the Le Bon Mot, made with Nolet’s Gin, St. Germain, fresh oranges and Champagne. The upscale bar opens onto a front patio that offers a lush place to sip wine or cocktails and nibble on a cheese plate. Open daily. Smoking on patio. Food available. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.
Pat O’Brien’s Bar and Courtyard Restaurant
Pirate’s Alley Cafe
718 St. Peter St., (504) 525-4823; www.patobriens.com; @patobriensbar BAR Since 1933 the motto of this venerable French Quarter standard has been “Have fun!” — and bridal parties to international tourists have followed that rule with the aid of Pat O’Brien’s signature Hurricane or another specialty cocktail. A piano lounge takes requests all night, and a courtyard restaurant serves local New Orleans fare. Open daily. Smoking on patio. Full restaurant menu.
Patrick’s Bar Vin
730 Bienville St., (504) 200-3180; www.patricksbarvin.com; @patricksbarvin WINE BAR The most popular drink at
622 Pirate’s Alley, (504) 524-9332; www.piratesalleycafe.com BAR Located next to St. Louis Cathedral, this cash-only pirate-themed bar is known for absinthe, rum cocktails and a patio that’s great for people watching. Patrons recommend the Pimm’s Cup and bloody mary. Open daily. Smoking allowed. Food available.
Razzoo
511 Bourbon St., (504) 522-5100; www.razoo.com DANCE CLUB Sip on a 32-ounce Hurricane — or triple-fist it during the bar’s three-for-one happy hour to soak in Razoo’s sensory overload dance floor and TVcrammed patio (with flaming fountain). Tuesday nights offer double-shot loaded margaritas. Open daily. No smoking. No
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615 Toulouse St., (504) 569-8361; www.oneeyedjacks.net; @oejnola MUSIC CLUB This indie rock staple has two bars, one in the front room where Playboy pinball and plush couches preview the black-and-red, Twin Peaks-inspired ballroom and circular bar near the stage. The bar turns into a dance party every Thursday for it’s popular ’80s Night. Open daily. Smoking allowed. No food.
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