Jean Lafittes Old Absinthe House, New Orleans, Louisiana
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Jean Lafittes Old Absinthe House
Rating N/A - too few ratings
Type: Bar

240 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, Louisiana United States 70130 [ print map ]
(504) 523-3181
http://www.oldabsinthehouse.com





WiFi
Children
Patio
Seasonals
Real Ales
Proper Glassware
Beer To Go/Growlers
BYO 6-Pack/Singles



3 reviews for Jean Lafittes Old Absinthe House
 Ambiance 67%
 Service 63%
 Selection 47%
 Food N/A 
 Value 70%
 Overall 57%
 Rating N/A



Poobah (6), New Orleans, Louisiana
does not count - explanation
  62   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/57/107/15N/A 7/1014/20

August 21, 2009
Need to correct other entry regarding the age of this bar. Please visit Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop down the street and prepare for an excellent atmosphere and being in the actual OLDEST bar in the country. The Old Absinthe House is cool, somewhat touristy, yet visited by some locals. Personally, I have always had a good experince here and stop in once a year or so. Good bar.

sebletitje (78), Tampa, Florida
  36   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/54/104/15N/A 6/107/20

July 26, 2009
Nice small place on Bourbon St. supposedly the oldest bar in the US. Just wished the inside was as good as the historical aspect of the bar. A few beers on tap; Abita and just had this club atmosphere. Overpriced beers served in a plastic cup. At least it was good stopping there and stay away from the heat and humidity. Dirty bathroom, outside club area just waiting for the drunks to stumble there at night. This place could have been a perfect beer garten as the location is amazing. Historical feel deserves a 80+, the bar itself is boring at best.

phishpond417 (51), Madison, Wisconsin
  70   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/58/1010/15N/A 8/1013/20

June 28, 2009
A great old building located near the beginning of Bourbon Street. I visited here right after the Hurricane and had a couple of nice cold beers after a long day of work. While the prices are a little steep (compared to where I am from), it sure was a cool feeling sitting in this place. I could practically feel the spirits of past patrons floating around.

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