Bar in New Orleans, United States
Old Absinthe House
100Pearl PointsBourbon Street Stop

About Old Absinthe House
Old Absinthe House is worth using as an easy Bourbon Street group stop, especially when the plan needs flexibility more than ceremony. It is less suited to a quiet date or a polished cocktail-focused night; compare it with New Orleans hotel-bar peers if ambiance matters more than location.
Old Absinthe House in New Orleans is best treated as a casual, flexible stop when the main verified planning details you need are hours and dress code. The confirmed dress code is casual, and the posted schedule runs late every day of the week.
Because the available verified details are limited, avoid building a plan around unconfirmed specifics such as a particular food menu, seating setup, reservation format, price point, or service style. Use it when the confirmed basics fit your plans, and check the venue directly for any details beyond hours and dress code.
Use it as a casual New Orleans stop, not a fully specified dining plan
The clearest verified reason to consider Old Absinthe House is timing. It opens at 9 AM daily and stays open until 2 AM Monday through Wednesday, 3 AM Thursday and Sunday, and 4 AM Friday and Saturday.
The casual dress code also makes it easy to fit into a relaxed New Orleans itinerary. If you need more confirmed details before deciding, compare it with other New Orleans options such as Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone, The Carousel Bar, The French 75 Bar, or Hermes Bar.
Where it fits in New Orleans planning
This is a practical option when late hours and a casual dress code are the deciding factors. Readers building a fuller trip can cross-check it against Our full New Orleans guide, then branch into Our full New Orleans restaurants guide or Our full New Orleans hotels guide if the evening needs a stronger anchor.
For broader planning, keep the decision grounded in confirmed details: Old Absinthe House is in New Orleans, has a casual dress code, and keeps late hours throughout the week. For anything more specific, such as menu, seating, reservations, or special services, confirm directly with the venue before you go.
Quick reference: choose it when casual dress and late New Orleans hours fit the plan; compare other New Orleans options when atmosphere, food, or service details need to be confirmed in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at Old Absinthe House?
The verified details provided for Old Absinthe House do not include a cuisine type, menu, or food-service specifics. If food is important to your plan, confirm current offerings directly with the venue or plan dining elsewhere in New Orleans.
What's the best time to go to Old Absinthe House?
Use the posted hours to plan: Old Absinthe House opens at 9 AM daily and closes at 2 AM Monday through Wednesday, 3 AM Thursday and Sunday, and 4 AM Friday and Saturday.
Does Old Absinthe House have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not included in the verified details provided here. If that matters, check the venue's official channels for the latest information before you go.
Is Old Absinthe House open late?
Yes. Old Absinthe House is open until 2 AM Monday through Wednesday, until 3 AM Thursday and Sunday, and until 4 AM Friday and Saturday.
Is Old Absinthe House good for a date?
It may work for a casual date if the hours and dress code fit your plans. If you want more confirmed details before deciding, compare it with The French 75 Bar, Hermes Bar, The Carousel Bar, or Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone.
What's the crowd like at Old Absinthe House?
The verified details provided here do not include crowd information. The confirmed planning basics are that Old Absinthe House is in New Orleans, has a casual dress code, and keeps late hours every day.
Location
240 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70112
New Orleans, United States
Compare Old Absinthe House
| Venue | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Old Absinthe House | Easy |
| The French 75 Bar | Unknown |
| Bourbon St | Unknown |
| Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone | Unknown |
| The Carousel Bar | Unknown |
| Hermes Bar | Unknown |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
Also Consider
- The French 75 Bar, Notable alternative
- Bourbon St, Notable alternative
- Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone, Notable alternative
- The Carousel Bar, Notable alternative
- Hermes Bar, Notable alternative
How it compares with nearby New Orleans bar options
The French 75 Bar is the stronger pick when the priority is a more composed cocktail setting. Old Absinthe House is easier to use for a loose Bourbon Street group plan, while French 75 makes more sense for smaller parties that want the bar itself to be the point of the evening.
Bourbon St is the broader location play, useful if the night is intentionally built around movement rather than one venue. Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone and The Carousel Bar are better choices when atmosphere carries the night, though they are less of a quick in-and-out Bourbon Street fallback.
Hermes Bar is the cross-shop for someone who wants a more restaurant-adjacent stop rather than a Bourbon Street crawl point. For groups of four or more, Old Absinthe House wins on simplicity and centrality; for a date or polished drinks plan, start with the hotel-bar options instead.
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