Old Absinthe House

$$ Dive bar New Orleans, Louisiana
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Historic bar Absinthe French quarter New orleans Cocktails
Established in 1806, the Old Absinthe House is a historic bar located at 240 Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter. Originally a grocery store, it transformed into a saloon in 1836 and gained fame in 1874 when bartender Cayetano Ferrer created the Absinthe House Frappe. The bar features a copper-topped wooden counter and antique marble fountains, offering a glimpse into its storied past. Notable patrons have included Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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