Old Absinthe House

Bar · French Quarter

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"This 200+ year old bar in the French Quarter is a great stop for an absinthe-based pick me up—get the Absinthe Frappe—though they do boast a cocktail menu of New Orleans’ most famous drinks, making this a great place to bring out-of-town visitors." - Eater Staff

New Orleans’s Best Bars - Eater New Orleans

240 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70112 Get directions

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