The Quarter has been serving drinks longer than the republic has been collecting taxes on them. Walk it in this order and skip Bourbon Street until it cannot be avoided.
- 1 · The Cold Open
Napoleon House
A Pimm's Cup under peeling plaster and opera. The building was offered to Napoleon in exile. He never came, which was his loss and remains yours to correct.
est. 1797 · from 11am · verified Jul 2026
- 2 · The Detour
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop
The oldest bar building in America, lit by candles because electricity would be an admission of defeat. Pirates allegedly fenced goods here. The jury is still out. Sit in the dark and say nothing incriminating.
1720s building · afternoon · verified Jul 2026
- 3 · The Anchor
Tujague's
Second-oldest restaurant in the city. Order the brisket with horseradish and a Grasshopper, which was invented upstairs. Eat properly. The night is long and the Quarter takes prisoners.
est. 1856 · dinner · verified Jul 2026
- 4 · The Wildcard
Erin Rose
Half a block off Bourbon and a full world away. Frozen Irish coffee in front, killer po'boys out the back window. The locals guard this one. Behave like a guest.
the locals' exception · till late · verified Jul 2026
- 5 · The Last Call
Carousel Bar
The bar rotates. One full revolution every fifteen minutes, which is faster than your judgment is moving by now. It sits inside a hotel, and on the balance of probabilities, so should you.
est. 1949 · closing arguments · verified Jul 2026 · 🏨 the night ends at Hotel Monteleone