The Carousel Bar & Lounge

The Most Celebrated Bar in New Orleans Since 1949 and Still Spinning!

Open Daily From 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 A.M.

Live Entertainment Every Thursday – Saturday

The Carousel Bar opened inside the historic Hotel Monteleone in 1949, becoming New Orleans’ first and only rotating bar.

Its carousel theme and unique design is a treat you won’t find anywhere else, offering guests a pleasant, subtle rotation around a world-class cocktail bar every 15 minutes.

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Carousel Bar - Hotel Monteleone - French Quarter - New Orleans,

Start your romantic date night in the French Quarterwith cocktails for two at The Carousel Bar.

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Old Fashioned and Poire Rouge Martini - Carousel Bar - Hotel Mon

The Historic Carousel Bar

A Truly Iconic New Orleans Bar with a Story

The Carousel Bar’s 75th Anniversary

Stepping into The Carousel Bar is more than just enjoying a drink – it’s a journey through time and a celebration of New Orleans’ vibrant culture. We invite you to join us as we celebrate 75 years of spinning and sipping! We will celebrate all summer long with specials, cocktail classes and more!

Take a spin through the decades

Since 1949, we've been crafting drinks with character in a place full of characters. We're celebrating 75 years with our cocktail countdown - a different decade's signature cocktail each month leading up to our anniversary celebration in September.

JULY: Fleur de Lis and French 007
AUGUST: Cherry Manhattan and Chilcano
SEPTEMBER: Paloma and Dark & Stormy