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New Orleans Secrets
1,742 reviews
#1 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"We've taken some excellent food tours around the world; the Magazine Street
Foodie Tour
ranks in the top 1 or 2. We enjoyed a very tasty and eclectic progressive lunch on a walking food tour guided by Roger."
"Our guide, Ty, was fantatic!...on time and organized, she walked us through the
Garden District
of NOLO sharing great stories and insights to the history and architecture of this area...lots of fun and would recom..."
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Confederacy of Cruisers Bike Tours
1,573 reviews
#2 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"You can tell he loves what he does, other tour guides kept singing his praise along our route and he was knowledgable about all the different
neighborhoods
and offered a real insider's history of NOLA."
"Tour routes may vary slightly but we saw cool
architecture
, crescent park and the river, a cemetery, the site where Plessy Vs Ferguson happened, Louis Armstrong park, a Banksey graffiti art, and part of the French..."
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Doctor Gumbo Tours
2,003 reviews
#3 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"Visited New Orleans from Australia and the Dr. Gumbo
Food tour
was a highlight for my mate and I. Our tour host was Ben and the bloke was awesome!!! Highly knowledgeable, engaging and funny."
"Personalized by our fearless and eloquent leader, Ben, we tasted our way through the French Quarter, from
beignets
to pralines, from muffelatas to po' boys, from gumbo to brisket, downed with great local beer."
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New Orleans Urban Adventures
570 reviews
#4 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"Sophie in
NOLA
(July) ... energetic, knowledgeable, fun MJ in Washington, DC (May)...well versed, articulate, fun, energetic."
"He brought light to the African roots and early talents of jazz in Louis Armstrong Park before guiding us through second lines and intimate music
venues
in the French Quarter."
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Destination Kitchen
815 reviews
#5 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"The food (paired with the stories and cultural depth behind it) was absolutely spectacular; we tried charbroiled oysters, jambalaya, pralines,
muffalettas
, po' boy's and more— all while accommodating my mom's diet..."
"Very knowledgeable about
NOLA history
, great recommendations for food both on and after the tour, entertaining and friendly."
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Pub Crawl New Orleans
297 reviews
#6 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"
Fun
way to get to know Bourbon St! Lily was a great guide!"
"4 different
bars
, slightly different ambiance in each, it progresses in intensity and vibes as the night goes on (or the drunker you get)."
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21st Amendment Bar at La Louisiane
329 reviews
#7 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"It's dimly lit, very intimate, has phenomenal jazz players and serves divine
craft cocktails
by un-obnoxious bartenders (priceless)!"
"The atmosphere is great - clean, excellent vibe (prohibition, mobster on the walls, guns above the bar), great
live music
, and great bartenders."
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Fritzel's European Jazz Bar
812 reviews
#8 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"Near the end of Bourbon Street (away from Canal street) there is a little spot with quintessential New Orlean's
jazz
and you MUST go!"
"This small bar and jazz venue is one of the best places you can stop by in the French Quarter -- as good an experience as Preservation Hall or the
clubs
on Frenchman Street."
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BMC Balcony Music Club
181 reviews
#9 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"The
bands
performing were 'Top draw' and authentic, which coming from England to this legendary city was exactly what we wanted to experience full on - We got it 100% and more."
"Lil Red on vocals (and cowbell !) & Kevin on bass were great but Richard on
sax
- hell that cat can play 🤜."
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Gray Line
2,308 reviews
#10 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"Well organised trip to St Louis Cemetery No. 1 and we had a superb tour guide called Robi who was very knowledgeable and passionate about his job and the history of
NOLA
."
"Darius (our bus driver) and Midge (our tour guide) did an excellent job in navigating us through some of the more interesting sights of the Big Easy; Cemetery #3,
City Park
/Fairgrounds, the Garden District, and th..."
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Erin Rose
363 reviews
#11 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"The bar staff is so awesome and the place has a laid back fun vibe that was a nice escape from the chaos of
bourbon street
"
"I heard it’s one of the best
bars
in the U.S. Be sure to get a Killer Po Boy which is located in the back."
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The Jazz Playhouse
537 reviews
#12 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"Kudos to the
Jazz
Playhouse and BRAVO to James Rivers - a truly exquisite musician and consummate entertainer."
"Don' t be fooled by the address this is an up market jazz bar inside a really nice hotel which offers great food a
great drinks
menu, excellent service from the staff and some outstanding music.On our holiday my W..."
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The Spotted Cat Music Club
1,436 reviews
#13 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"I've been to this little dive several times and it's what I look forward to every time I plan a trip to
NOLA
! Whether you're there for business or pleasure (or both!), this should be a stop on your list."
"A great mix of locals and tourists who all interact laughing, singing, dancing with the
bands
onstage, making for a great, casual, socisl night out."
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Seven Three Distilling Co.
149 reviews
#14 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"We then joined the tour and the guide, Samantha, was very knowledgeable about the history of the distillery, it’s mission and how New Orleans became known for its many unique
neighborhoods
."
"The tour was interesting (plenty of
tasting
and drenched with history), the liquor was delicious, but the secret was the bar! Rose made phenomenal cocktails."
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Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
420 reviews
#15 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"We spent the afternoon here they have great live jazz the
bartender
is great great service and wonderful cocktails his hurricanes are perfect -not sweet and sugary like Pat O’Briens .Good beer selection."
"The oldest live jazz club on Bourbon
Street
, Maison Bourbon is the place to be for authentic, classical jazz with only one rule - for each new set on stage, you buy a drink."
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Rock n Bowl - Mid City Lanes
404 reviews
#16 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"Rock n Bowl hosts different bands with different types of music ranging from Rock to
Zydeco
to Disco! Fun, unique and great place to relax and unwind!"
"Stop at Rock n Bowl for a fun time bowling with the family,
great music
and lots of good eats and drinks!!"
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The Funky Pirate Blues Club
309 reviews
#17 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"This place is a little walk down
Bourbon Street
in the direction of Esplanade."
"If you are out on Bourbon Street, TFP is one of 3 Must See
clubs
."
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NOLA Brewing Co.
207 reviews
#18 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"My opinion,
NOLA
brews some of the most creative, and awesome beers in New Orleans!!! Great location off of Tchoupitoulas and they have a parking lot!!!"
"If you take an afternoon strolling around the
Garden District
, make the long walk or take a rideshare to NOLA and enjoy some good microbrews and good specialty BBQ food."
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Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
612 reviews
#19 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"Best
jazz
club in New Orleans It is where all the musicians want to perform and hear great
jazz
Cozy and Gets crowded most nights"
"
Great music
, audience of music lovers (including other musicians), good drink service, great location (Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans)."
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The Sazerac Bar
345 reviews
#20 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"True New Orleans bar, just wonderful...I think so, and my great-great-uncle invented the
Ramos Gin Fizz
(Try that too -- Napoleon House/Mario on the bar there makes a good one...) New Orleans Jim"
"
Beautiful bar
, knowledgeable bartender, Carlos, I believe, we were drunk, who explained the history of the bar, made us a round of Ramos Gin Fizzes and kept us entertained for a bit, until it was on to the next s..."
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Bourbon O
157 reviews
#21 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"Yes, the ambiance at the bar is great, the music is great, the bartenders are great, and the people are great, but we go for the
Ramos Gin Fizz
."
"The Bourbon "O" The Bourbon "O" is the bar connected to/with the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, and with so many
bars
within walking/staggering distance of the Hotel it is only fitting that the Bourbon "O" gets its own re..."
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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
2,936 reviews
#22 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"Lafitte’s Blacksmith Bar is the real New Orleans, you have got to go there,
great drinks
, awesome atmosphere, friendly service, it’s a must place for anyone and everyone that goes to New Orleans, don’t miss it"
"The old forge is still located in the center but just look around and check out the old beams and hand built everything!! Good music, good drinks and
lots of history
that's a true New Orleans bar!!"
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The Carousel Bar & Lounge
393 reviews
#23 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"Excellent bar just off the lobby of the
Hotel Monteleone
."
"
Great music
Plush atmosphere"
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Crawl New Orleans
83 reviews
#24 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"The tour guides were great and
fun
!!!! Highly recommend to do!!!"
"Great stops at must see New Orleans
bars
!"
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Pat O'Brien's
913 reviews
#25 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"Our “Family with Adult Children” (Trip Advisor, Place that one on your ‘Type’ Of visit please) enjoyed “Pat O’Briens” legendary bar in The French Quarter of New Orleans on Friday Sept. 27th for some
live music
and..."
"Truly, their
piano bar
is the best I’ve ever been to, and I make it a point to visit piano bars anywhere I go!"
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Tropical Isle
275 reviews
#26 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"We had such a good time at this bar we came back every night at least for a little bit! Elisa was an awesome
bartender
and totally took care of us."
"If you want a traditional
Bourbon Street
experience without the hustle for your cash, Tropic Isle is a must."
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Need A Ride Pedicabs
89 reviews
#27 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"She had been a
pedicab driver
for 10 years and was sweet and funny, as well as knowledgeable."
"We worked our way onto
Frenchman street
and then to Treme Street and then the congo drum area."
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House Of Blues
645 reviews
#28 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"For a pretty reasonable cost, you get a ticket to some
great music
and entertainment, a "bottomless mimosa glass", and all the New Orleans breakfast you can push down your gullet :) Plus, it was a Saints home game..."
"Chicken and waffles, eggs, grits, biscuits and gravy, carved ham, macaroni, fruit, coffee, tea, juice, and
mimosas
, mimosas,
mimosas
(which they continually refill through out the show)."
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Tropical Isle Original
217 reviews
#29 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"Visit either Tropical Isle on Bourbon Street for the strongest drink in the French Quarter (their signature Hand Grenade), listen to
great music
, and have fun!"
"All right so the “hand grenade” is hands-down the best drink in New Orleans.. We kept asking the
bartender
is what’s in it but they won’t tell you because it’s top secret but whatever it is is so good and trust me..."
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New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park
192 reviews
#30 of 254 Nightlife in New Orleans
"What happened was that we were treated to a fascinating 45 minutes as two accomplished musicians in the form of uniformed park rangers went through the history of
NOLA
Jazz and the different Jazz styles and how th..."
"The jazz piano
concert
by Richard “Piano” Scott blew us away."
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