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718 Saint Peter St
New Orleans, LA 70116
Fax: 504-582-2752

Average Rating 5 (63 Ratings)

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The Pat O'Brien's motto is "Have fun!" and visitors to this cornerstone New Orleans establishment have been doing so since 1933. With roots that extend into the Prohibition Era, Pat O'Brien's has been serving signature drinks for more than 60 years and is best known for the Hurricane, its original invention. Really five bars in one, Pat O'Brien's is a conglomerate of unique atmospheres. The Main Bar exudes the atmosphere of a neighborhood bar. On the walls hang framed pictures of loyal customers enjoying years spent at their favorite French Quarter establishment. Crowds of locals gather at the Piano Bar where dueling entertainers perform favorite sing-alongs, and they always play requests. Be sure to catch Eddie Gabriel's act: The 60-year veteran Pat O'Brien's employee plays an aluminum tray with thimbled fingers. He's been keeping time for the audience and entertainers six nights a week since he invented the act in 1945. The Patio Bar, Pat O'Brien's most popular bar, has a casual atmosphere and open-air seating. Glass and iron tables and lush foliage are crowned by Pat O'Brien's landmark Flaming Fountain, a stone and copper design hosting a brilliant flame amid streams of water. The Bourbon Bar, located at the Bourbon Street entrance, is a favorite of local patrons thanks to its familiar view through shuttered windows onto Bourbon Street.

A visit to Pat O'Brien's is not complete without a world-famous Hurricane, now known as the signature drink of New Orleans. Served in a Pat O'Brien's logo glass and garnished with an orange slice and a cherry, the fruity red concoction was created during World War II when liquor such as whiskey was in low supply. The Pat O'Brien's Hurricane glass is one of the most sought-after souvenirs in New Orleans.

63 Ratings and Reviews

  • RobertTaylor55's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   roberttaylor55 - 09/30/2003

    I was there with a concert tour of my college tour in 1975. It was the best! I am now living in Germany and plan on bringing my wife there very soon! The people were great and the drinks are totally awesome! Don't miss this place!

  • Bradkreme's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   bradkreme - 08/30/2003

    pat o'brien's is by far
    top of list of places
    that i have to visit, when in town

  • Meganaburns's Review

    Review rating : 1out of 5   meganaburns - 08/24/2003

    The staff is rude. The doormen are nice though.

  • S Schminky's Review

    Review rating : 1out of 5   sschminky - 06/01/2003

    The famous "Hurricane" was awful. Please know that it is possible to make a potent drink that doesn't taste like lighter fluid...never again

  • SunolGuy's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   sunolguy - 03/04/2003

    Sue and Mercedes are great

  • KittyMarue's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   kittymarue - 03/04/2003

    I went to New Orleans last year. Pat O's was the best night out of my spring break trip last year. I think of it all the time and the courtyard is amazing!!! My boyfriend cries when he thinks of the Bloody Mary's there. If you are going to New Orleans you have to go.

  • Comfortq's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   comfortq - 03/04/2003

    Best Hurricane's anywhere! We visited this past February when it was really cold, but found heaters in the courtyard and after a few hurricanes we were nice and toasty! Fun times!

  • Esola22's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   esola22 - 03/04/2003

    Always the first stop when visiting. Can't beat the outside patio and all the gorgeous girls.... and the HURRICANES!!!!!!!

  • MS TBirrrd's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   mstbirrrd - 03/04/2003

    We've been to New Orleans twice and love Pat O's! Can't wait to visit again, as I'm attempting to try every drink on the menu....so far, I've loved them all - warning: watch those hurricanes - they will definitely creep up on you, but oh, so yummy!!!!!

  • Suelingrose's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   suelingrose - 02/18/2003

    Have not been there for about 5 years...but always my 1st stop in the Big Easy! Miss N.O. so much! Used to live there! Wish I was having a HURRICANE right now!

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