New Orleans at Night
What to Do After the Sun goes Down
Plan A Night Out on the Town!
New Orleans is well-known for its many late-night activities. Whether it’s music, food, or drinks you’re after, we know the perfect places to go when the sun goes down.
Looking for a late-night bite? Check out this list of great restaurants serving food after 1 a.m. Read more
Love a good bar crawl? Be sure to check out this walking tour of New Orleans famous historic bars with a rich past and tasty cordials. Read more
Thirsty? Up for some live music? Every night is a party in New Orleans, and there is no finer place to hear incredible jazz, Cajun, Dixieland, blues, and rock. From historical bars to concert venues to a local daiquiri bar, New Orleans offers a wide variety of drink choices for your late-night destination. Immerse yourself in live music at your favorite bar, restaurant, or club. Browse our favorites below:
Bars
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Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar
Reputed to be America's oldest bar, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar was built between 1722 and 1732, and has the storied history to prove it! Sip a Hurricane, handmade with fresh fruit juices at the bar, and enjoy the cozy atmosphere of this New Orleans treasure.
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941 Bourbon Street | New Orleans, LA 70116
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Bourbon Heat
If you’re looking to get down and dirty, Bourbon Heat is the place to be. Top-notch live DJs, laser and light shows and VIP bottle service make Bourbon Heat the best dance club in the French Quarter. The 50-foot balcony overlooking famous Bourbon Street just adds to the excitement!
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711 Bourbon Street | New Orleans, LA 70116
504.324.4669 -
My Bar @ 635
A Vieux Carre Venue adjacent to Maison Bourbon Jazz Club, MyBar @635 offers genuine New Orleans music every night of the week, from jazz and blues to Cajun/Zydeco and R&B. And for a breath of fresh air, just venture out back to enjoy MyBar’s petite courtyard between sets.
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635 Bourbon Street | New Orleans, LA 70130
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Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
A Vieux Carre Venue adjacent to MyBar @635, the famous Maison Bourbon Jazz Club is one of only two jazz clubs still in existence on Bourbon Street. Tourists flock to be entertained by accomplished jazz performers. Harry Connick, Jr. and several other New Orleans jazz greats got their start right here!
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641 Bourbon Street | New Orleans, LA 70112
504.522.8818 -
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe offers a unique environment and rock star service! With a full-service restaurant and bar and plenty of space for live performances this music-themed venue is always an entertaining experience.
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125 Bourbon St. New Orleans, LA 70130
504.529.5617 -
Crescent City Brewhouse
New Orleans’ first brewpub. Open since 1991, this venerated location is a great place to enjoy executive chef Mark Latino’s nouvelle cuisine, which puts a fresh spin on Louisiana’s traditional dishes. Sip a craft beer and enjoy nightly live jazz performed by local musicians!
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527 Decatur Street | New Orleans, LA 70130
504.522.0571 -
The 21st Amendment La Louisiane
How about a little history with your happy hour? Step inside 21st Amendment at La Louisiane, a French Quarter cocktail bar with a speakeasy vibe and a colorful past. Once associated with notorious New Orleans mobsters, this Iberville Street hideaway serves up handcrafted cocktails, great live music and plenty of atmosphere. With vintage photographs of famous gangsters on the walls, it’s a fun place to raise a glass to the days when having a drink was against the law. Don’t worry. It’s perfectly legal now.
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725 Iberville Street | New Orleans, LA 70130
504.378.7330
Ready for some live music? Every night is a party in New Orleans, and there is no finer place to hear incredible jazz, Cajun, Dixieland, blues, and rock. In a city famous for its rich artistic heritage, you can immerse yourself in live music at your favorite bar, restaurant, club, or even on a steamboat!
