Fritzel's
New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone: (504) 561-0432
- Cross Street:
- Orleans Street
- Hours:
- Daily 11am-close
Editorial Review for Fritzel's – by Kevin Forest Moreau
The Scene
Located at ground zero of the Quarter's parade of madness, it's a haven of authenticity on a street world-renowned for its contrived gaudiness. Sports memorabilia and folksy posters add to a general German beer-house atmosphere. Fritzel's is famous for its imported and domestic beers and a selection of imported schnapps. Patrons regularly down the bar's signature half-and-half concoction of Fuerst Bismarck and Apfelkorn schnapps.
The Crowd
Fritzel's is a prime destination for beer lovers of all ages, from nose-ringed kids looking for something different to older patrons who come to enjoy the intricacies of the club's trademark Dixieland jazz. It's also a magnet for musicians, who tend to drop by after their gigs wrap up for late-night jams featuring obscure tunes and familiar favorites. Bands from all corners of the globe play the stage.
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User Reviews for Fritzel's
05/29/2008 Posted by missjeebie
We happened upon Fritzel's on our very first night in New Orleans--it was an oasis of the past in the desert of Bourbon Street present. Beckoned inside by sounds we'd yet to hear on that mad stretch, we were thrilled by what we had found. A real, live jazz band was performing and we loved it. It turns out Fritzel's is like that every night! The walls are a collage of memorabilia, the beer is cold, the waitress was friendly, the bands are wonderful! More joints on Bourbon Street should have entertainment like this--jazz is what New Orleans is known for, after all. The scarcity of it is disappointing. The only drawback was the restroom. Maybe it's repaired by now, but when we were there in early May, there was but one for both ladies and gents, there was no toilet paper, and it was really smelly. But please, don't let that deter you--it's one of our favorite places on Bourbon Street, and I'll bet it'll be yours!
Pros: Live jazz bands nightly
Cons: restroom (hopefully temporarily)
11/16/2002 Posted by BruceRTalbot
Most people walk right by unaware of the jem this tiny joint can be. I have spent several nights on different trips in Fritzel's listening to th elive jazz renderings of Jack Maheu and friends. When Mason Burbon shuts down fo the night, the jazz players end up at Fritzel's to sit in with Jack. If you wnat to hear real jazz instead of taped music, stop in to Fritzel's.
Pros: Live Jazz, Laid Back, Romantic
Cons: Very Small, Crowded, Poor Bathrooms
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