The Best Historical Bars in New Orleans

Step back in time in venues with rich history and preserved architecture. These 4 are the historical bars in New Orleans that readers open most, with all 9 bars in New Orleans and historical bars worldwide a click away.

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Sazerac Bar

New Orleans, United States of America

A glamorous Art Deco jewel inside The Roosevelt Hotel. Known as the birthplace of the Ramos Gin Fizz and the spiritual home of America’s first cocktail, the bar delivers signature cocktail craftmanship and timeless charm.

historical mixology

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Carousel Bar

New Orleans, United States of America

Sip cocktails on a spinning carousel at Hotel Monteleone’s iconic Carousel Bar—New Orleans’ only revolving lounge since 1949. A whimsical, literary‑rich hideaway where every 15 min your view glides past Royal Street

aesthetic historical

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The Old Absinthe House

New Orleans, United States of America

A legend on Bourbon Street since 1836—The Old Absinthe House blends timeless history, the iconic Absinthe Frappe, and whispers of pirates-and-generals in a cozy, neon-lit corner of the French Quarter.

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Jewel of the South

New Orleans, United States of America

A reimagined 19th-century Creole cottage turned cocktail tavern in New Orleans’ French Quarter, where classic Southern charm meets bold, inventive libations—and James Beard‑winning hospitality.

historical sophisticated speakeasy

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