Le Bon Temps Roule

I am not a "bar person", but my fiancé's son lives near here and it's his local hang out so we go here when we're in town. It's kind of "Cheers" meets New Orleans! Everyone knows everyone and if you are a "newbie" you won't be a stranger for long, Even if you walk in dressed like you belong in the Garden District, everyone still makes you welcome. You WILL see what you came to New Orleans to see-every strange, odd, or unique personality that you can imagine.
This is a very small, cramped place and the building looks as old as New Orleans itself, but if you enjoy the bar scene-loud, crowds, music, laughter- this is a place you don't want to miss when you visit New Orleans~

I love this place!  I used to go every week to see Soul Rebels Brass Band.  I've had some great times and great drinks at this place!

Conveniently located next to Surrey's, which is BYOB. They make a kick ass Bloody Mary and the day bartender is quite accommodating on random Fridays to help you get over massive hangovers acquired during raucous Thursday evenings on Frenchmen.

I get the feeling it's a pretty great place to be during Mardi Gras or St. Patty's too, being smack dab in the middle of Magazine and all. Check it out!