Bourbon Street — Complete Nightlife & Bar Guide
Bourbon Street is the most famous party street in America.
Legends
Pat O’Brien’s — home of the Hurricane. Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop — built 1720s, oldest bar structure. Preservation Hall — pure jazz, $25, no drinks.
How It Works
Bars open until whenever. Go-cups are legal. Balconies are the best spots. Gets wilder as you walk from Canal toward St. Ann.
Beyond Bourbon
Frenchmen Street — the locals’ version. Spotted Cat, d.b.a., and The Maison. This is where the real music scene lives.