New Orleans, Louisiana: Oldest Bar in the U.S.
Historic pub, built between 1722 and 1732, used by pirate Jean Lafitte 1772-1791 as a front smuggling activities. On Bourbon Street; stop in for a pint. From the outside, it looks photogenically old.
- Address:
- 941 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA
- Directions:
- Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, Bourbon St. and St. Philip St.
- Phone:
- 504-593-9761
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Try their purple voodoo drink! It's amazingly delicious and it sneaks up on ya! Yum!
[Tara, 06/18/2015]
Really awesome spot! Had some rum in the old pirate bar.
[Samantha, 12/06/2014]
Lafitte's is a cool place with tons of history. Great time if you're of age, with a great atmosphere.
[Anthony B, 03/23/2014]
This most unusual thing about this bar is that it is entirely lit by candles. They have electricity, but it is not used for lighting.
[Dan Kaplan, 04/22/2012]The oldest bar in the United States. Owned by the pirate Jean Lafitte and used as a cover for his being in New Orleans. It was built in 1730.
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Claims to be the oldest building used as a bar. Structure built between 1722 and 1732, used by brothers Jean and Pierre Lafitte 1772-1791 as the front for their smuggling activities.