Pat O'Brien's, a world famous bar that originally opened as a speakeasy during prohibition, is one of the first bars that began the concept of dueling piano players. Today, it's still one of the most popular spots in New Orleans to enjoy a strong drink, like its signature specialty called the Hurricane, while listening to classic tunes pounded out on an upright piano.
Pat O'Brien's Bar
718 St. Peter St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-525-4823?
patobriens.com/
The Carousel Piano Bar and Lounge, located in the Hotel Monteleone, is one of the classiest bars in the French Quarter. The bar is actually a revolving carousel with a view of Royal Street, and decades ago was the place where celebrities like Liberace performed. Live piano music is played every night, and complimentary hors d'oeuvres are provided during cocktail hour.
Carousel Bar and Lounge
214 Royal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-523-3341?
hotelmonteleone.com/dining-entertainment/
For those looking for a more intimate piano bar with a romantic atmosphere, Feelings Cafe has both a courtyard and balcony for guests to eat and sip wine while listening to live piano music. The bar was actually the slave quarters for the D'Aunoy Plantation. The resident pianist takes requests and features love songs.
Feelings Cafe
2600 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
504-945-2222
feelingscafe.com
Another romantic choice is the Bombay Club in the French Quarter. Live music is featured every night, with piano music Sunday through Thursdays. Bombay Club is not a clap-and-sing-along kind of bar. Instead, it has been named by Gambit in their Best of New Orleans poll for \"Best Bar to Have a Deep Conversation.\" The club has also been awarded \"Best Martini,\" and has a full service bar with nine types of martinis as well as create-your-own martinis, scotches, ports and cigars. Their menu features dishes of a New World Creole/French style.
Bombay Club
830 Conti St.
New Orleans, LA 70112-3440
504-586-0972
thebombayclub.com