The Sazerac Bar

In a city that is almost literally as famous for its ability to party, New Orleans has a lot of bars in a lot of varieties to choose from.  Today we will be talking about one of my favorite hotel bars, the Sazerac Bar. 

Located in the lobby of the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans (which is gorgeous), the Sazerac is a beautiful, art deco bar that is straight out of a movie, and a welcome alternative to the drunken madness that is to be found on Bourbon and other streets in the Quarter.

This is a classy bar in a classy hotel, and most of the people here are also well-dressed.  The drinks are old school and the one to get is of course the Sazerac.   

The Chandelier

In a city where over the top and manic excess are the daily norm, there is The Chandelier. Located in the Cosmopolitan Hotel/Casino, this three story bar, which really is three separate stacked bars depending on your point of view, is built inside of a giant chandelier.

If you are looking for a quiet drink with friends, this isn’t that bar. If on the other hand you are looking to kick your Vegas weekend off right with a mood setting bar with some incredible cocktails and shiny crystals. This is where you go.

To this day, my wife who does like craft cocktails but who does not like bourbon swears the best drink she has ever had was a blueberry bourbon cocktail at the Chandelier.