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    Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

    4.1 (1.9k reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars
    Open 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    LAFITTE'S BLACKSMITH SHOP BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    The purple drank - IG @bougiefoodieboi
    Kyle W.

    Located in the prime Bourbon St, this is a pretty cool bar with blacksmith shop ambience and known for their Voodoo Daiquiri ("The Purple Drank"). Despite being busy on a Saturday afternoon, the wait was no more than a few minutes. Unlike most of the country, here the open container laws allow you to take the drink to-go, so they serve the drink in a foam cup with optional lid. It was a good amount of drink for $11 before tax and tip, and enough for 2 people to just try a good amount. It is served frozen, so it is meant to be enjoyed slowly. It is not too strong of a drink, so it is a nice little spiked drink to cool off in the heat, just feels a little watered down in certain parts

    Mike G.

    Great Effinn Bar. I feel like this is a local bar that some tourists who like to explore outside of the party scene come across. They have a touch tunes box, they have a live piano performances at night during the weekend and definitely has a great vibe. Drinks are well made and prices are not bad.

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    Sarah J.

    Just a cool little place to go hang out. Such a fun atmosphere and the ambience of the candles. Did not try the purple drank. Wish I had, but I was sticking to my clear cocktail! Spent a little time in here on a rainy late morning before our flight perfect way to end it!

    Purple Drank
    Douglas R.

    I made it a point to stop into this legendary spot while visiting New Orleans. I've been wanting to try their purple drink. I stopped in around 11pm on a Sunday night and it was busy. I got quick and friendly service from the bartenders. Of course I had to order the legendary purple drink. It was very tasty. Like a frozen grape slurppee sooped up with booze. I sat and sipped it while listening to the live music. I will make it a point to return here everytime I'm in New Orleans.

    Bill S.

    Great place to stop for a cocktail and some great cherries. Always one of our stops every visit to New Orleans.

    Shoshana A.

    Lafitte's was one of the recommended bars for our group during our visit to New Orleans. It's almost at the end of the street when walking in the French Quarter, so it was a little far to walk, given our big group. It was a nicely themed bar, and the live music was nice. I did have to put earplugs in. It was also VERY crowded, even on a random Saturday night. I didn't order any food or drinks, probably because of the large crowd.

    Catarino C.

    A must stop when in New Orleans and every time we do it never disappoints. Fun times are always had here from the friendly bar service you receive along with good conversation with bartenders that will throw in some cool facts about which bricks are original from when building was built in early 1700's. Fun fact: this was a real blacksmith shop back in the days, but was also a front for a pirate (yes, a real pirate), that used to sell smuggled and stolen goods. Nothing fancy about this place just flat out fun and COOL. I love the history of this place and the original details. Music is always going whether a piano being played or music on speakers. Drinks are always served quick and they take cash or card. There is always people hanging out here no matter what time of the night. When we're back in Nawlinz we will def be back here multiple times and I recommend to fellow Yelpers and friends.

    Inside with a lot of lighting help from the iPhone
    Joe S.

    It's been 7 years since my last confession about Lafitte's and I can say I still give it 5 Stars for the best ambiance bar in NOLA, unless you like some good old fashion ribaldry, then I'm sure there are plenty of other places you'll like better. I recommend going at night for the dark, mysterious vibe and some live piano music. Think lots of candles and all pics using night mode on your iPhone, or Blackberry or Pudding Pop (or whatever the latest Android is). They're sort of known for the Purple Drink, which is a slushy drink and that's not my thing, so I stick with the Hurricanes which are really strong and come in their iconic plastic cup. I'd have a stack to the ceiling if I saved them all! I still have yet to feel the hauntings of Jean Lafitte himself, but my guess is he's hanging out in the women's restroom. What else would you expect from a Pirate other than being bad at baseball?

    Sitting at a table outside, this is the view
    Kathy G.

    Located in the heart of the French quarter on Bourbon Street, this spot has a lot of history of an infamous French pirate from the 1800s. I stopped here midway through a haunted walking tour. It's a simple and kind of darkly lit bar with various seating indoors and out, but be aware that part of the indoor seating has a very high step to navigate. Service was adequate and they had the usual bar selections.

    Sunil A.

    Second bar on my oldest bars in America tour is Lafitte's Blacksmith. While no one has an exact date on when it was built, I think they estimate in the 1720s (wow!) but the legend of the bar far more awesome than anything you might want from actual history. Pirate brothers? Check! Pirate booty? Check! Rum? Check! Characters with names like Jean and Pierre LaFitte, and and and RENATO BELUCHE?!?!? Like what??? Renato Beluche will now be the name I travel under. But I digress. I'm giving this 5 stars mainly cause it's just plain awesome. There is nothing elegant here, nothing fancy or any mixology going on. It's big old cups of drinks and some bottles and a whole lot of fun. It was packed in the middle of the day, so I can't imagine what it's like on a Friday night. What a great time

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    Ksenia F.

    One of the oldest bars in America. Kind of hole in a wall, kind of not. I like all the candles they have set up here. They do not have a drink menu and the booze selection is to be desired. They are basically known for their 2 drinks - purple drink, which has a lot of juice base, and something with everclear. I want brave enough to try either.

    Chris S.

    This is my favorite place to get a Voodoo Daiquiri (Frozen Purple Drink). It's a great way to cool down on a hot humid afternoon. The building is unique dating back to the early 1700s.

    Barely remember this pic. Haha
    Marianne C.

    I've been down French Quarter three times now. Out of all those 3 visits this is the only bar I always make sure I stop in. It's dark, mysterious, and just pure history in itself. It's one of the oldest bars in America, technically older than America. Lafitte's predates America and carries nearly three centuries of New Orleans history in its candlelit, storied walls. Whether staying here for the rest of your adventure around French Quarter or just stopping in to absorb the vibe while sipping on their purple drink it is truly worth a visit.

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    Ask the Community - Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

    Is it 21 and over?

    Yes, drinking age is 21 and over.

    Is this place accessible for someone with a walker?

    Sure. It does get quite busy at times, so early afternoon would be a good bet. I can only think of a single step inside that goes from the bar area to the main sitting area inside.

    What would be the best day to visit this place in late March?

    Any day is great day to visit Lafitte's!

    Who is playing piano these days?

    TouchTunes

    Do they card at the door?

    been there about 4 times and have never been carded

    Is this place strictly 21+? Can 18+ visit?

    I've been with some friends that were in town on tour. One person was under 21 and was okay to be in the building, they don't card, but wasn't allowed to buy anything to drink, even water.

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