Hurricane Katrina brought massive devastation to New Orleans but the regeneration effort has been remarkable and the str2Big and Easystr2 that you see today is much closer to what New Orleans was before the catastrophe struck her. While most parts of the city were affected, the French Quarter and all that it holds were relatively unaffected. Tourists have started flowing back in to New Orleans and so have the musicians to their home, the home of Mardi Gras.

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There are different ways to enjoy a vibrant nightlife in New Orleans and for those who love the amber liquid; there are a number of bars spread across the metropolitan area. Some of the unique bars in New Orleans are reviewed here and you can find more when you use the web links furnished on this page.

The Swiss Stick Bar, Loews's Hotel, 300 Poydras St. is among the sought after watering holes in town. Frequent changes can be expected in the drink menu and for a refreshing, long and lively drink, you can bet on the Swizzle Stick originals.

Bar Uncommon at 817, Central Business district is modern and beautiful but may lack the looks. More so when you are looking for one of the old New Orleans bars. But, it is the head bartender who will steal the show here with his exceptional skills in making those 'off the beaten path' stuff. Before choosing the best bar for you this evening, take a look at these websites too:

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Haunted bars in New Orleans

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If you haven't tasted some fine wine on your New Orleans travel then you have definitely missed something. New Orleans is to wine bars what Las Vegas is to casinos.

The French Quarter and the Warehouse District are home to some of the finest bars in the city. What's more is that New Orleans claim to fame is the invention of the cocktail.

The locals are ardent wine lovers that have kept up the tradition of wine drinking started by the early French and Spanish settlers.

Tommy's New Orleans (http://www.tommysneworleans.com) is one of the most popular places with a warm and upscale atmosphere for some serious wine drinking. The bar also has a great selection of cheese delicacies and pates to compliment your wine.

Bourbon Street is an area dominated by bars and features some of the best nightclubs and bars in the area.

Pat O'Brien's Bar (http://www.patobriens.com) has been serving the finest wine and cocktails to its customers for over 70 years.

Among a host of others are Old Absinthe House (Old Absinthe House) on Bourbon Street down at the French Quarter, and Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, a quaint little Creole cottage that dates back to the 1770s.

The other traditional wine bars include Delachaise on St. Charles Ave., and the Wine Loft on 752 Tchoupitoulas Street.

The city of New Orleans is riddled with a number of drinking establishments and most of them with an eye on the tourists. You can walk into a bar sporting a television set for you to watch a game, but a true sports bar is one which has the right ambience. From this perspective, your choices narrow down to a handful.

For a list of various sports bars in New Orleans, you can visit:

http://www.sportstavern.com/louisiana/neworleans.html

During your New Orleans travel, if you fancy experiencing on of the sports fixtures from a Sports Bar, the following are our recommendations:

Cooter Browns Tavern, Grill and Oyster Bar

This bar is located close to the Mississippi river in the Uptown area and the sheer selection of beer offered makes this a not be missed places. You will see caricatures of famous people who are long gone, holding different brands of beer. Each brand relates to the celebrity holding it. Unless you are prepared to root for the Saints, you should visit this type of bars during a foot ball season. Plenty of flat screens all around the bar and two huge projector screens make up the set. Extra seating is generated by covering the pool table with wood. If you have made up your mind to be there, make it early so that you do get a seat.

http://goneworleans.about.com/od/nightlife/a/sportsbars.htm is another website where you can get lots of useful information on New Orleans Sports bars.

Johnny Whites Pub and Grill

This place is on the Bourbon Street and is the perfect place when you want to watch a football game on a Sunday afternoon. There is a special flavor when Hawaii is playing since the owner of this place from Hawaii. Another unique feature about this sports bar is that it claims to have never been closed. It is open all the 24 hours of the day, every day. During Katrina this place held up as a great place for refuge.

To learn more on New Orleans Sports Bars you can also visit:

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