TUJAGUE’S
Steps away from the tourist-filled Café Du Monde, this unassuming barroom houses the longest and oldest saloon bars in a city known for its historic drinkeries. En route from venue to venue, stop in for a relaxed afternoon Sazerac (spicy rye whiskey with aromatic bitters and a rinse of anise and citrus). Consider it an liquid history lesson — – sipping the newly-named official cocktail of New Orleans in one of its most revered barrooms.
823 DECATUR ST.
504/525-8676
NAPOLEON HOUSE BAR AND CAFE
This seventeenth-century corner bar played host to old school French nationalists, who prepared a room for Mr. Bonaparte, just in case Elba didn’t work out. The patina of the walls, funky/formal atmosphere and air of history make it the perfect place to spend an afternoon, sipping the definitive Pimm’s Cup — a spicy gin-based cooler garnished with sliced cucumber.
500 CHARTRES STREET
504/524-9752