December 15, 2009
This place is an abhorrent tourist trap, a complete travesty considering its history. There is nothing in this Absinthe House resembling the classic Absinthe House. Booze is expensive and the crowd is decidely NOT local. Be prepared to encounter many tourist yahoos getting their drink on.

December 14, 2009
Lafitte’s is down Bourbon beyond the dime a dozen strip clubs and party bars. As far as drinking beer goes it offers a limited selection. But they do make the best hurricane and one of the best sazeracs in the city. The ambience is where this place shines - nearly all lighting is candle light and the interior structure has undergone virtually no changes since this bar opened in the 1700s. There’s a grand piano with a bar built into it in the back that has someone performing every night. If you’re looking to get away from the craziness of bourbon and relax this is a great place to do so.

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.

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.

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.