It's odd for me to review places on Trip Advisor, but this seemed a logical way to express my love for this very old building. The outside of the structure is very natural, cracks around the backside of the building. They could lose the TVs unless they want to show Star Trek :) I should point out the -address number adds to the yolk. I mean joke. Definitely, the Blacksmith is a place to visit. Riverwalk area may divide your attention, but you can really learn something here.

Visited on a holiday Monday evening and ended up staying for 4+ hours! Live piano started around 9 and turned into karaoke! Very entertaining and fun to watch. Ordered a Sazerac, their signature VooDoo drink (grape), a Hurricane, and some beers. Love the ambience and history of the bar and would definitely recommend for a drink and fun atmosphere.

I grab a hurricane while walking the bourbon street. It was good and strong. Didnt know about the VooDoo until afterwards. I wish I gave that a try. If you want to have a drink on bourbon street you must stop here.

This is a very popular bar in New Orleans. We had to stop and get the infamous "Purple Drank" - the Voodoo Daquiri. It wasn't really my taste but the bar itself is neat to see. Historically very cool - well preserved from the 1700s. It was quite busy any time we went by though so count yourself lucky if you get a table.

BEST Hurricanes in the city! They make them the way they are supposed to be - no sugary mix (like PO'B)...just booze, booze and more booze! I was in NOLA for work and we had people coming in throughout the week - with each new arrival, we'd bring them to Lafitte's for a legit Hurricane. Everyone loved the drinks, the building and the history of the place. Also, the Voodoo Juice (purple drink) was delicious and deadly!

Lafitte's is reputed to be the oldest bar in New Orleans. Its from the 1700's a looks it (in a good way). We stopped in twice on a recent trip. The drinks were decent (and strong). On our second visit there was a piano player who made the evening fun. Prices were reasonable (especially for Bourbon Street). We'd go back.

We had SO MUCH FUN here! Who doesn’t love a haunted pirate bar?? The drinks, especially the hurricanes and the purple daiquiris, are strong and delicious. There is a piano bar in the back, and that man will literally sing anything for $5. We had him sing Get Low and it was hilarious. There is also a man who plays the washboard along with the piano man. It’s so great. For sure stop here at least once while in NOLA!!!!

This is a must stop when in New Orleans and we have been there numerous times including during our recent trip to The Big Easy. Wonderful beers and mixed drinks in an historic atmosphere. Expect it to be crowded, but expect it to be fun! There are times when we have been here when it is not too crowded, but the crowd is part of the fun. Grab a seat at a table and enjoy the fun!

Historic bar and one of the oldest buildings in NOLA. Gets a lot of tourists and locals as well. There was a piano player that had the crowd going. One of those spots where the bar kind of spills out on to the street. Worth a visit!

We had met several people who said this was a pub that we had to go to. It looks nothing special but on the inside it is literally full of stars who have had a drink in the bar over the years. We were told to have the purple daiquiri which tasted like they have anything in them so went back for another and by the end of that I can definitely confirm it does. The bar is full of tourists and locals which is great for people watching. I would definitely recommend going for at least one drink.