New Orleans Clubs
Blue Nile
532 Frenchmen
948-BLUE
Located in the old Dream Palace with renovations galore and quality music, the Blue Nile is poised to become one of the best live music venues in the city.
Cafe Brasil
2100 Chartres
949-0851
Hot music and dancing rule at this Frenchmen St. staple. Go by any Friday or Saturday night to enjoy cold drinks and people hanging out in the street.
Circle Bar
1032 St. Charles Ave.
588-2616
This new hot spot in the old Fleur de Lee is fast becoming the Happy Hour and Late Night hangout for Warehouse District dwellers. See the K&B clock!
Delta Blues Bar & Grill
542 S. Jeff Davis
822-0358
Located in Mid-City at the corner of Tulane, this rockin' spot will satisfy your appetite for great music and good eats. Arrive early for a tasty burger before the show!
Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar
5535 Tchoupitoulas St.
891-8500
Smell the aroma of a good cigar while sipping on a fine scotch with good friends. Some of the coolest, most mellow jazz in town.
Donna's
800 N. Rampart
596-6914
Donna's is known as Brass Band Headquarters, with some of the city's best brass bands playing regularly. Taste some of their great BBQ plates - super ribs and chicken!
Dragon's Den Social Club
435 Esplanade Ave.
949-1750
Hail the Dragon's Den! Located above Cafe Siam near Frenchmen. The Den offers great local music and super Thai food in an exotic setting...Dance the night away!
El Matador
525 Decatur St.
569-8361
Great local and national bands can be found on this Decatur St. hot spot. See the live Flamenco show every Saturday for a taste of life in Spain. Grab the bull by the horns!
House of Blues
225 Decatur St.
529-2583
Great shows-Late night action-THE Friday happy hour-and delicious food. Good mix of local and national acts with F.Q. location.
The Howlin' Wolf
828 S. Peter St.
522-WOLF
This locally owned and operated club draws some of the best local and national acts around. Whether watching from the balcony above or a table in the back, every view is great.
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe
1104 Decatur
592-2565
From the legend himself comes a must-see music hot spot, complete with all-day live performances and splendid food. "An Island in the City!"
Lounge Lizards
200 Decatur St.
598-1500
Hipsters are raving about this new bar and nightclub in the FQ across from the HOB. Great live music almost every night of the week. Also check out their build-your-own-bloodies!
Maple Leaf
8316 Oak St.
866-9359
Get close to local and national bands as they jam on a small stage right in front of you. You can't miss Rebirth on Tuesdays or hanging out in the courtyard.
Mermaid Lounge
1100 Constance St.
524-4747
You have to know where this place is (turn onto John Churchill off Annunciation) to find some of the best indie rock and punk in New Orleans.
Rock 'n Bowl
4133 S. Carrollton Ave.
482-3133
You've got to see it to believe it! Roll a strike while boogeying the night away to great local music. Check out POP or Zydeco night!
Sweet Lorraine's
1931 St. Claude Ave.
945-9654
Some of the city's finest jazz is found in this beautiful establishment on St. Claude. Get there early and grab a good table near the stage.
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon Ave.
558-0204
The Original Professor Longhair music club! This is where you go to check out the New Orleans funk Uptown.
Bada Bing's
3515 Hessmer Ave.
454-1120
Bike Night lives on! Now under new ownership, the newest old club in Metairie has it all. Swing by for pool, darts, super food, and most of all, great live local music every weekend.
The Bengal
4612 Quincy St.
456-0986
This hip club behind Hooters off Vets features great Tuesday nights with live band karaoke. Wednesday's are rocking with the Topcats - always a blast!
Funky Butt
714 N. Rampart St.
558-0872
Everyone's glad that new ownership has taken over and kept the Butt's classic sound. Be sure to check out the rising stars of Big Sam's funky Nation.
House of Blues Parish
225 Decatur St.
529-BLUE
Well-known local and national acts play this small, quaint sister room next to the big room. A low stage allows for a more intimate feeling during the show.
One Eyed Jack's
615 Toulouse St.
569-8266
It's like the Shim Sham and El Matador combined into one fabulously hip club. Hear great bands and see sexy burlesque acts that you won't catch anywhere else. Sweet.