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Jean Lafittes Blacksmith Shop 
941 Bourbon Street | New Orleans, LA 70116
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Bar Details: Traditional Bar, Piano Bar, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Very Small[edit]
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BruCrew description written 7/1/08
"This tavern is the only known watering hole that pre-dates our nation's independence. Founded originally (as its name suggests) as part the Lafitte brothers' Blacksmith Shop, this bar survived a disastrous fire in 1794 that left most New Orleans, specifically the French Quarter, in ruins. Interestingly, much of the bar's authenticity has been kept in tact, and the bar remains to be mostly lit by candle. Most nights you can still go in and get a well-priced drink and enjoy the old-world charm and the musings of the century-old piano bar. There has also been a jukebox installed in recent years. Definitely worth a visit if you are ever in or around the Chocolate City."
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2009-11-07
Lafitte's is open early, serves generously, and charges cheaply (for the French Quarter). We arrived as a group of about 8, and left as one of about 16.... [see more]
2009-11-02
So, according to one of those lists on the internet.. this IS the oldest bar in the country. So just for that fact, you should go and visit. Another reason... [see more]
2009-10-30
If I could give this place a 10 I would. Yes, it is the oldest bar going back to pre-fire New Orleans days and yes it is a stop on New Orleans haunted... [see more]