New Orleans is a city renowned for its music, and blues is no exception. Whether you're a local or visiting the city, it's worth including these ten blues clubs on your bucket list. From the Maple Leaf Bar to Howlin' Wolf, you'll enjoy deep, rich and moving music in one of the most historic blues cities. Bamboula's is located just one block from the French Quarter, on Frenchman Street.
This former printing house has live music every night and also serves delicious bar food. Try their fried pickles, shrimp po'boys or oyster boats. There's no entrance fee, but it seems to attract a lot of tourists, so if that sounds good to you, head here for a night of food, drinks and live blues music. For an old-fashioned experience, visit Fritzel's European Jazz Club on Bourbon Street.
This place constantly has a live band playing on its stage and knowledgeable waiters serving great drinks. Stop by and enjoy live music while you do it. Tipitina's is another great option for live music lovers. This venue was inaugurated in 1977 by a group of young music lovers who wanted to offer a local pianist, composer and performer a place to perform in their later years.
Enjoy the “Jazztival” here and meet some of the best local blues and jazz musicians in one night. The Apple Barrel Bar is a cozy place to listen to good blues music. It's located on Frenchman Street and only accepts cash, but the cocktails are strong and there's a good selection of beers. There's no additional charge, so you can save a few dollars to tip the band and buy another drink.
It might be small and modest, but don't let that fool you - this place serves good music every night. If you're looking for something more relaxed, try The Spotted Cat Music Club. With tasty and reasonably priced cocktails, energetic artists on stage and no cover charge, this place seems to have it all. They also have an excellent food menu and keep their seating area small and intimate so you can enjoy live music without having to make your way through the crowd. Finally, don't miss Howlin' Wolf on South Peters Street. Its exterior features a mural by renowned artist Michalopoulos and represents the New Orleans neighborhood music scene, from Louis Armstrong to the Dirty Dozen Brass Band.
Nicknamed after legendary blues musician Chester Burnett, Howlin' Wolf opened its doors in 1988, encouraging local, upbeat New Orleans blues.
