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The Jazz Playhouse

Jazz and Blues Venue, Cocktail Bar, and Music Venue

French Quarter, New Orleans

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The Jazz Playhouse

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Ranked #10 for performing arts venues in French Quarter
"12 is the best way to spend a sultry Friday night in New Orleans."(5 Tips)
"The Friday night burlesque show is fantastic!"(4 Tips)
"Fantastic live jazz in a classy atmosphere."(3 Tips)
"No cover, great live music and drinks!"(2 Tips)

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D !December 27, 2015
Grab your wife or couple and enjoy a romantic moment with good drinks. Yes it's inside the hotel, no door from outside.
David BagwellJuly 21, 2013
Be sure to try Love Letters to New Orleans. It may seem like a girly drink on the front end, but the flavor combinations make an excellent drink. The bar staff are very friendly.
Sandy JMay 25, 2018
Gerald French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band is so worth visiting the Jazz Playhouse for. In between sets go check out the “secret courtyard garden” within the hotel.
Melania SpagnoliMay 17, 2015
Perfect place to enjoy Jazz in NOLA! No cover, great live music and drinks!
Priya TungrusAugust 27, 2015
Nice upscale jazz. No cover on a Wednesday - just minimum one drink per set (2 sets total). There is a pillar in the middle of the room so arrive early for good seats.
Anne Collins SmithDecember 31, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Experiencing Leon "Kid Chocolate" Brown & his wonderful quartet on Friday nights from 8 - 12 is the best way to spend a sultry Friday night in New Orleans.
Regions BankJuly 24, 2012
Best thing about Bourbon Street! Classy, intimate and weekend shows are free, but drinks are not. Leave your cash safe at home or the hotel and use your Regions Visa CheckCard to enjoy the show.
Kim MaulApril 14, 2018
Great for live music and drinks
Bahar KonakDecember 28, 2017
Loved, loved, loved. Amazing music in a classy atmosphere!
Nate TinnerFebruary 15, 2015
Been here 5+ times
This cookies and milk is not to be trifled with. Virgin Pomango is the goods, too, if not a bit small.
Emily AndinoMarch 9, 2015
Fantastic live jazz in a classy atmosphere. Friendly service. Expensive but well worth the price.
Larry MeadorNovember 7, 2011
No go-cups on way in - just learned what those were today - lights behind bar are way cool - really nice place to be "on Bourbon Street"
Gambit New OrleansMay 22, 2013
Need a drink? Stop in and see Tiffany Soles! The bartender was recently named one of Gambit's 26 Craft Cocktail Bartenders You Should Know. Read more
Sónia RuasMay 3, 2013
The cheese platter is fantastic. Lovely upscale atmosphere unexpectedly placed in the middle of Bourbon St.
Laurel LauSeptember 13, 2016
Nice ac and classy atmosphere. Couples and old people scene
Melissa Michaud NishanFebruary 8, 2022
Loved the jazz music! Great cocktails.
J TMarch 27, 2017
Great cozy environment, decent drinks, and good jazz.
Delinda FrazierJune 24, 2010
Get here early to get a good seat There is a large column in te middle of the room. Blocks part of the stage if you sit in the wrong place.
Stefan BabichMarch 15, 2013
Good jazz and good atmosphere -saw James River there and was awesome music.
Josh BerkowitzMay 14, 2015
Irvin Mayfield's set on Wednesdays is worth the price admission.
Nancy WuSeptember 3, 2018
Germaine bazzle
Mina RFebruary 24, 2016
A relaxed place for a couple of cocktails and wonderful jazz
Gambit New OrleansJune 26, 2012
No cover charge except for special shows, like a weekly performance by the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. Read more
Sylvia LewisJune 16, 2013
Best jazz on BourbonStreet!
ChrisJune 6, 2014
Great place to hear music any night of the week.
ChrisJune 10, 2014
Great place on Bourbon to hear live music.
NOLA Nites Concierge | Meloney SmithMarch 1, 2012
We love the free happy hour concerts (Wed.-Fri.) at Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse.
Matthew KratzNovember 7, 2019
Grat atmosphere, food and service but the band we saw pushed giving money to them too much and took too many breaks
Daniel GaimanJune 10, 2010
Go here on Wednesday night to have what will probably be the best live jazz/blues experience of your life.
Chantay LeonardMay 28, 2013
Have the bartender make you a Pimms Cup
Anne Collins SmithApril 7, 2012
Been here 5+ times
@kidchocolatejaz Fridays, 8 -12, best way to spend a sultry Friday night in Nola #kidchocolate
LindzmaclarenJanuary 30, 2012
Great jazz bar in the Royal Sonesta Hotel in NO.
eric bornemannDecember 4, 2020
Good place for a nightcap
Gambit New OrleansJuly 5, 2012
Gambit's Top Bars 2012: Live Music Bars Read more
Tina JainMarch 1, 2015
come solo or in a couple...anything more is too many
Ami H.April 12, 2023
Trixie Minx's Burlesque Ballroom
Terri UtseySeptember 16, 2013
Awesome jazz music
a bMarch 9, 2016
French 75 is good
Matthew ButlerDecember 22, 2014
live jazz music
Krystal PeakFebruary 14, 2013
Friday night burlesque with Trixie Minx.
Kylie PMarch 29, 2012
Check out Mia Borders!! She rocks!
Clara SongFebruary 12, 2012
good drink and music
laura tennysonAugust 25, 2011
Love the shrimp dish
Miss HericoApril 25, 2012
TH 4/26, 9:00pm - Jon Cleary's Philthy Phew
Samantha WhitfieldAugust 20, 2013
The Friday night burlesque show is fantastic! One of the best things we did in the city!
Michelle CwachSeptember 15, 2011
Haley and Casey from American Idol are here!!!
Linda AbbeySeptember 14, 2011
Nice place to chill a bit
Tony PenninoAugust 23, 2011
Irvin = The Man.
Anthony TuckerJune 2, 2010
Saturdays-Brass BandsEvery Saturday Midnight
Kacey ChaosOctober 16, 2010
Burlesque ballroom

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