Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

Bar · French Quarter

20

@eater

These Are New Orleans’s Very Best Bars

"Lafitte’s, over 300 years old, is reputed to be the oldest building in the U.S. used as a bar — it’s supposed to have been the storehouse of New Orleans privateer, read pirate, Jean Lafitte. The bar attracts less for its cocktail program than for its candle-lit, rustic, and on-theme atmosphere. And while Lafitte’s gets bustling come night, its lower Bourbon location puts some breathing room between it and the strip club scene. Keep the drinks simple here, and try the purple drink." - Eater Staff

https://nola.eater.com/maps/new-orleans-best-bars-new-orleans-nola
Josh Brasted/Eater NOLA

941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116 Get directions

lafittesblacksmithshop.com

20 Postcards

See full details

More Places For You

Cooter Brown's Tavern

Oyster bar restaurant · Black Pearl

Cooter Brown's is your quintessential laid-back sports bar serving up an impressive beer selection, hearty pub fare, and raw oysters, making it a local favorite for game day vibes.

9 Postcards

Chicken & Watermelon

Chicken wings restaurant · Milan

At Chicken and Watermelon, dive into a vibrant menu featuring over 20 wing flavors alongside delightful watermelon punch, all served up with a homey vibe.

1 Postcard

Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard

Restaurant · French Quarter

Step into Broussard's, a historic New Orleans gem where Creole classics meet a charming courtyard vibe, perfect for indulging in jazz brunch or fine dining.

14 Postcards

Li'l Dizzy's Cafe

Creole restaurant · Treme

Lil Dizzy's Cafe is a beloved Treme spot dishing out soulful Creole comfort food, from fried chicken to gumbo, all served in an inviting, family-run atmosphere.

22 Postcards

Le's Baguette Banh Mi Cafe

Vietnamese restaurant · Uptown

Le’s Baguette serves up inventive banh mi and pho in a cozy Uptown café with outdoor seating, capturing the essence of Vietnamese comfort food.

4 Postcards

Bourbon House

Seafood restaurant · Central Business District

Bourbon House serves fresh Creole seafood, charbroiled oysters, and a famously creamy frozen bourbon milk punch with a lively view of Bourbon Street.

11 Postcards

Cochon Butcher

American restaurant · Lower Garden District

Cochon Butcher serves up top-tier house-cured meats, legendary muffulettas, and inventive sandwiches in a lively, casual NOLA spot.

30 Postcards

Bakery Bar

Restaurant · Lower Garden District

This cozy corner bar in LGD is a sweet haven for inventive cocktails and a mouthwatering assortment of doberge cakes and savory bites.

11 Postcards

Molly's Rise and Shine

Restaurant · Lower Garden District

Molly’s Rise and Shine serves playful, Southern-inspired breakfast classics like fried chicken biscuits and quirky carrot yogurt amid vibrant 80s-90s nostalgia.

22 Postcards

JusTini's

Restaurant · Bywater

Justini's, a chic new cocktail bar in Bywater, serves vibrant small plates and specialty drinks in a cozy setting celebrating Black women and regional flavors.

9 Postcards