Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop (941 Bourbon St) — candlelit and historic, one of the oldest bars in the country.

Double Dealer (129 Roosevelt Way) — a speakeasy tucked inside the Roosevelt Hotel, look for the door.

Bar 1865 (916 Lafayette St) — inside the historic Swoop-Duggins House.

Pluck Wine Bar (722 Girod St) — wine bar and small plates.

The Saint (961 St Mary St) — dive bar, no frills, open late.

Barrel Proof (1201 Magazine St) — whiskey focused dive bar, will be decked out for Christmas around the wedding.

The Bower Bar (1320 Magazine St) — wine bar attached to The Bower restaurant, will be decked out for the holidays!

The Tell Me Bar (1235 St Thomas St) — cozy wine and beer bar.

Tchoup Yard (405 Third St) — casual, mostly outdoor bar with yard games.

Kingpin (1307 Lyons St) — kitschy, fun dive bar.

Bouligny Tavern (3641 Magazine St) — wine bar with a small plates menu.

Tipitina's (501 Napoleon Ave) — legendary music venue, check the calendar for who's playing.