Their famous "Huricane" drink is quite good, powerful. But the most important thing is that this place dates back to what? 1772-76? Yes, it is correct. Very cool. Ask for their info sheet - and slip into the past of this place... More

It was my 5th visit to Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop in as many trips to New Orleans. I fell in love with the place on my very first visit, its ambience, and its crowd. In subsequent visits, I enjoyed it even more. I never really paid attention to the bartender or had much interaction with the staff. May be the ownership... More

Soooo cool to be able to drink in a bar open since the 1700's! Sweet staff, average prices, great live music by candlelight at night. Lots of locals as it's at the quieter end of Bourbon St. Can't wait to go back! More

Loved the low key atmosphere and the music. The piano player was into Hank Williams Jr on the night we visited. Be sure to buy yourself a t-shirt! More

Love historical buildings & this one comes complete with ghosts. Actually was a blacksmith shop in the mid 1700's More

Not a premade mix and one will get you going! Very dark, small and historical. Several tours stop here so sometimes it seems extremely full. More

Had the walking tour Pirates to Patriots" with Kate and stopped by. Crowded. More

This is another must-see place in the Big Easy! We went during the afternoon and had a delicious purple drink . . . can't for the life of me remember what it's called! It's their speciality drink. Sat at the bar and chatted it up w/ the barmaid and some other guests and had a ball! Learned about the history... More

I like Lafitte's they make a tasty purple beverage that me like. Fannie and AG be alcoholics so they prefer the booze while I prefer the snooze. Lafitte's is always a place to visit while in NOLA the outside tables are good to sit on at night and late in the day. We had a dude take alcoholic drinks off... More