Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop

(504) 522-9377

941 Bourbon St
New Orleans, LA 70116 29.9607 -90.064

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Neighborhoods: French Quarter - CBD, French Quarter

Hours:

Daily 11am-close

Last updated 9.11.08

Category:

Nightclubs, Piano Bars, Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Club Special Features:

After Hours, Romantic Nightlife, Live Music, Smoking Permitted

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

What People Are Saying About Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop

Featured Review

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The Scene – Legend has it that the pirate brothers Jean and Pierre Lafitte used this location as a blacksmith shop, which served as a front for more lucrative, extra-legal pursuits (including the trafficking of slaves). It's also rumored to be the oldest building still standing in the entire Mississippi Valley. Since the '40s, however, it's served as a watering hole for locals, tourists and celebrities such as Tennessee Williams. – – The Draw – Sparsely decorated and lit--just barely--by candles, Lafitte's is a small, dark and cozy cavern, a place where many local…

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
Don't get caught in the dark: There are few lights inside the bar, it's mostly lit by candlelight.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/25/11

Great nights, great music

by realnativehoustonian at Citysearch

Great memories at this old haunt. Old black man singing blues on the piano, famous place, dimly lit. I stop there everyi time I'm in NOLA.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/15/11

Family

by JessicaSquires at Citysearch

Okay so i have not gottne a chance to go down and see this place yet but plan on it soon as i can.. But i wanna go se this place as Pierre Lafitte is my Blood relitive. threw my fathers side of the family. been looking for pictures and stuff it is so neat to learn that the building thay once used is still standing

1 Star Rating: Poor

08/25/09

VIOLENT MANAGER!‎

by user1080 at Citysearch

I'm sorry, I have to step in.

All night long the manager was screaming at his staff.

Then he beat up a teenager for drawing on the sidewalk with chalk.

He must be on druggs or something because he acts like a kid.

  • Pros: None
  • Cons: Everything
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/09/09

Great Bar no lights only candle Lit!!!

by sandeesf at Citysearch

This is a fun old bar with tons of atmosphere. It is really great No lights just candle lit. It has a great piano bar in the back of the bar. Its a ways to walk off of Bourbon Street but worth the walk give it a try!!!

  • Pros: Charming and Oldest bar in the United States
  • Cons: A little walk off the beaten path
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/13/09

Best bar in NOLA

by KYSHARON at Citysearch

I had a wonderful birthday celebration here, Does anyone know who the piano player was on Sat 12/27? He was great and so much fun- will make this a regular stop when in town

  • Pros: comfortable
  • Cons: none

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