Old Absinthe House

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The Old Absinthe House is an Historic old bar with great ambience. I find it more of a tourist destination than a local favorite, but not in a bad way. The service is very good, friendly and personable. The drinks are good but a bit on the expensive side, likely due to the Bourbon Street location. Definitely worth a try, even if you only have one drink.

This was my favorite place on Bourbon Street as a first time visitor. It’s laid back, has a cool history, the drinks were good (Absinthe Margarita was delicious), and both Furious (sorry if it’s spelled wrong!) and Kaitlin were funny, personable, and made the whole experience memorable and a great time. The manager (forgot his name) was also cool but more grouchy, now, he wasn’t rude just had a different vibe. Loved this place. Thanks guys! Will totally come back when we come back to NO.

I’ve always wanted to try absinthe and, specifically, here at the Old Absinthe House. I was not disappointed! I knew what to expect of the flavor so I got some Pernod and some of the Butterfly. I found the Pernod to be slightly sweeter, a bit more palatable. Of course, it still had the strong flavors of fennel and anise which is expected of any absinthe but Pernod had a bit more delicate taste. If you haven’t seen the menu, be aware that the average cost of one drink is about $22. Normally, I would complain about such a high price but you’re not paying for just a drink- you’re paying for drinking 130-proof drinks in a historic setting, a bar that’s been in business for generations. It was a nice experience, I definitely recommend trying a cup of absinthe here if you haven’t done so.

The Old Absinthe House is exactly what it sounds like - an old bar on Bourbon Street that shows its age and continual use. It was dark inside, with a copper topped bar, and really helpful and fun bartenders. I've never seen so many absinthe options, either. Tons of them. Not the cheapest of drinks, but the experience with the sugar cubes and fire really made the drink magical in the old darkened bar - exactly as it should be. I wasn't disappointed. Absinthe isn't really my drink but I can appreciate the care and atmosphere. Check it out.