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Drinks Marigny, New Orleans

The Spotted Cat Music Club

A place for a drink in Marigny, New Orleans, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Late evening.

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The Spotted Cat Music Club in Marigny, New Orleans
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Why go

Small Frenchmen Street bar with nonstop live jazz and swing dancing.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in New Orleans, alongside 4 places to eat, 2 activities and 2 sights. 5 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Frenchmen Street and Café du Monde.

Type
Drinks · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Marigny
Price
$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Late evening

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond New Orleans. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Frenchmen Street

    Few blocks of small clubs past the Quarter, such as the Spotted Cat, with live jazz and brass bands late.

    Drinks · French Quarter & Riverfront · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Café du Monde

    Open-air coffee stand serving beignets and chicory café au lait since 1862.

    Food · 0.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Jackson Square

    The Quarter's old parade ground, facing St. Louis Cathedral, a short walk from the riverfront viewing areas.

    Sight · French Quarter & Riverfront · 0.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Jackson Square

    Historic square framed by St. Louis Cathedral, street painters and brass bands.

    Sight · 0.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Preservation Hall

    Tiny hall dedicated to traditional New Orleans jazz, sets nightly.

    Activity · 0.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Antoine's

    Creole dining rooms open since 1840, where oysters Rockefeller were first served.

    Food · French Quarter & Riverfront · 0.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

The Spotted Cat Music Club is a stop on our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in New Orleans run from 60°F in January to 87°F in August; August is usually the wettest month. For The Spotted Cat Music Club itself, we suggest: Late evening.

Modelled monthly averages for New Orleans from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full New Orleans weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
623 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Coordinates
29.96406, -90.05769
Destination
New Orleans, Louisiana

The Spotted Cat Music Club: quick answers

How much time do you need at The Spotted Cat Music Club?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at The Spotted Cat Music Club. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit The Spotted Cat Music Club?

Our pick: Late evening. Insider tip: One-drink minimum, cash only; arrive early for space.

Where is The Spotted Cat Music Club?

The Spotted Cat Music Club is at 623 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA, in Marigny. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include The Spotted Cat Music Club?

The Spotted Cat Music Club appears on New Orleans & Gulf Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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