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Tropical Isle

The guide was updated: 2023-10-17

Live music, a wrap around balcony, big screen televisions, billiards and a jukebox. All of these entertaining elements together with great drinks, food and joyful atmosphere, will guarantee an enjoyable evening. When here, try the refreshing drink called "hand grenade", which can be bought in a plastic souvenir mug. The Tropical Isle truly has it all, and they can even accommodate private parties.

Useful Information

Address: 721 Bourbon Street, New Orleans
Opening hours: Mon–Wed 7pm–midnight; Thu, Fri & Sun 5pm–1am; Sat 1pm–1am
Website: www.tropicalisle.com
Phone: +1 504 523 1927
Email: tropicalisle@earthlink.net

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The Elysian Bar

The Elysian Bar

At The Elysian Bar you'll be able to have breakfast, lunch, dinner or just have a drink during your evening. The menu features meat-based dishes but also vegetarian options like grilled okra and crispy eggplant, that can be coupled with their in-house cocktails. They also have a happy hour from 3 pm to 6 pm every day.

The Bombay Club

The Bombay Club

Experience the class and comfort of New Orleans with the Bombay Club. Fashioned after a British gentleman's club, Bombay invites guests to enjoy authentic Creole cuisine and craft drinks in a rich atmosphere. Acclaim and accolades have been raining on the Bombay Club for quite some time, including local and national reviews.

The Spotted Cat Music Club

The Spotted Cat Music Club

The Spotted Cat Music Club is a routine favorite for locals, and a must for the visitors to attend a live event. The club channels pure New Orleans jazz and glitz. It has been hailed as a Top 150 Jazz Club, featuring local talents who frequently go on to national acclaim.

Preservation Hall

Preservation Hall

A true New Orleans landmark, this concert hall has been in operation since 1961 and showcases phenomenal jazz concerts over 350 nights per year. Payment is cash-only, and it's best to arrive early to claim some of the limited seating on benches if you'd rather not stand or squat.

Fritzel’s European Jazz Club

Fritzel’s European Jazz Club

A mainstay of the French Quarter, Fritzel’s European Jazz Club has been looked to for a great night for decades. Local and international musicians are always on the night's ballot, representing the charm of the New Orleans jazz music. In the club there is a full bar as well. Music starts at 9 pm.

NOLA Brewing

NOLA Brewing

This proudly local brewery offers 16 varieties on tap (8 originals and 8 seasonal) in the popular, cosy taproom, as well as tours of the brewery. The atmosphere is laid-back, welcoming and hang-out-ish, gathering crowds on any day of the week, but particularly on Fridays at 2pm, when free tours take place, starting with a healthy sampling of free beer.

Carousel Bar & Lounge

Carousel Bar & Lounge

For Ernest Hemingway lovers, the Carousel Bar & Lounge may seem familiar. Hemingway and other writers frequently mention Carousel and its revolving bar. The spirits are legendary as well, so come to Hotel Monteleone and find the authentic and fascinating Carousel Bar & Lounge.

d.b.a.

d.b.a.

Live music in a smoke-free environment is on tap at d.b.a. Music is an essential and irreplaceable part of the existence of this club and that’s why local and regional jazz acts are featured every night. Choose from a wide selection of beer, wine, and spirits.

The Sazerac Bar

The Sazerac Bar

The storied Sazerac Bar has remained a flagship of class and quality in New Orleans since the days of Huey P. Long. The signature cocktails are as vivid for the palate as ever, and the African walnut bar is stunning. Make sure to enjoy their signature sazerac while relaxing after a busy day.

Tropical Isle

Tropical Isle

Live music, a wrap around balcony, big screen televisions, billiards and a jukebox. All of these entertaining elements together with great drinks, food and joyful atmosphere, will guarantee an enjoyable evening. When here, try the refreshing drink called "hand grenade", which can be bought in a plastic souvenir mug. The Tropical Isle truly has it all, and they can even accommodate private parties.

Rock 'n' Bowl

Rock 'n' Bowl

The name says it all: Rock 'n' Bowl has both great jazz and fun bowling. There's also a deli to supplement the hours of activity and fun, as well as live music. And yes, beignets are on the menu. Visit Rock ‘n’ Bowl and hit the dance floor, entertainment is guaranteed!

Jimani Lounge & Restaurant

Jimani Lounge & Restaurant

The Jimani is a neighborhood-style bar with satellite sports on TV, music, beer and a grill. No matter whether you are here to have a meal, watch a game or just for couple of drinks, Jimani is the right choice. For sporting events, arrive early and settle in with a great beer and sandwich or hamburger.

Crescent City Brewhouse

Crescent City Brewhouse

Crescent City Brewhouse is the only French Quarter microbrewery. They specialize in unique brews, like Pilsner, Red Stallion, Black Forrest, Weiss Beer, I.P.A and seasonal beer designed to satisfy any craving. The food menu also deserves attention, offering a variety of starters, salads, gourmet sandwiches, dinner specialties. And, of course, live jazz is played nightly.

Parasol's Restaurant & Bar

Parasol's Restaurant & Bar

Founded in 1952, Parasol's Restaurant & Bar is known to be a popular stomping ground for St. Patricks Day. The bar is old-school and the food is fantastic. A traditional Louisiana po'boy is served and it deserves to be tried. Stop by any night for a fun way to end your day in New Orleans.

The Metropolitan

The Metropolitan

With two stories of club action and premier cocktails, anything can happen at the Metropolitan. Smoke machines, lights, and strobes set the tone as resident DJs provide the backdrop. Every few weeks a guest DJ comes to turn tables, and the likes of Jazzy Jeff, DJ Scene, and Lady Gaga's DJ, Space Cowboy, have been featured. Stop for drinks at one of the 11 bartender stations.

Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits

Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits

Bacchanal call themselves a "wine laboratory," and what they concoct is a mix of food, music, culture and of course fine wine, making this an interesting place to spend a night out. The wine shop has over 100 varieties, and the upstairs bar serves beer and other spirits, and it can all be enjoyed over great cheese platters and live local music.

Arnaud's & the French 75 Bar

Arnaud's & the French 75 Bar

Originally a "gentlemen only area," French 75 places heavy emphasis on class, sophistication and old-school elegance, as well as fine spirits, classic cocktails and fine cigars. Upstairs also hosts the free Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum, which is worth a visit. The dress code is enforced.

Maple Leaf

Maple Leaf

Sunday afternoon is by far the best time to visit the Maple Leaf, as it hosts the longest running poetry reading in the Southern United States. But going on any other day of the week is also a treat, as this New Orleans gem offers fantastic live music ranging from funk and zydeco to jazz, R&B and blues.

Cure

Cure

A cocktail bar in which to relive the elegance and sophistication of the cocktail lounges of old, Cure honors the origins of cocktail concoction by apothecaries for medical purposes. The perfectly-mixed drinks are the stars here, showing off all the skills of the mixologists behind the bar, but the setting and atmosphere round off a unique evening.

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