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Must-visit Nightlife Spots in New Orleans
Cat's Meow is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in New Orleans.

1. Cat's Meow

8.1
701 Bourbon St (at St. Peter St.), New Orleans, LA
Karaoke Bar · French Quarter · 93 tips and reviews

KierstyKiersty: 3-for-1 drinks until 8pm! Sing and dance on stage. Get your picture taken with random passed out people on the couches upstairs. A great night out with friends!

The Beach on Bourbon is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in New Orleans.

2. The Beach on Bourbon

7.4
227 Bourbon St (at Bienville St), New Orleans, LA
Night Club · French Quarter · 61 tips and reviews

KierstyKiersty: You must ride the mechanical whale! And do the Wobble. Be sweet to the bartenders.

Funky 544 is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in New Orleans.

3. Funky 544

7.7
544 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 16 tips and reviews

KierstyKiersty: Great music played here. Good atmosphere.

Cafe Lafitte In Exile is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in New Orleans.

4. Cafe Lafitte In Exile

8.3
901 Bourbon St (at Dumaine St.), New Orleans, LA
Gay Bar · French Quarter · 40 tips and reviews
Old Absinthe House is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in New Orleans.

5. Old Absinthe House

7.9
240 Bourbon St (at Bienville St), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 111 tips and reviews
Krazy Korner is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in New Orleans.

6. Krazy Korner

7.0
640 Bourbon St (corner of Bourbon and St. Peter), New Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 46 tips and reviews
House of Blues Restaurant & Bar is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in New Orleans.

7. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

9.0
225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Music Venue · French Quarter · 104 tips and reviews

KierstyKiersty: Great venue for music and comedy! Love this place!

Coyote Ugly Saloon is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in New Orleans.

8. Coyote Ugly Saloon

5.5
225 N Peters St (at Iberville St), New Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 19 tips and reviews

KierstyKiersty: Ok, I know it's not on Bourbon, but it's a great time. I personally love dancing on the bar top.