Tulane University
- Nightlife

The House of Blues (HOB)

It’s hard to place the HOB into one category. It’s a restaurant, club, and concert venue all in one. There’s a voodoo garden next to the restaurant and bar that visitors can sit in and chat before a show. The Music Hall events include performances from a number of local, national and international acts 365 days a year; late-night dance parties; and the famous Sunday Gospel Brunch. The Parish is a 5,000 square foot multi-use special event space with a state-of-the-art sound system. There is also a private club called the Foundation Room that is for VIPs and HOB members. There’s a prayer room, a dining room, and a lounge that can be used for private parties or for guests during concerts.

OZ

OZ is considered to be the best gay bar in the French Quarter. It’s a great place to go with a couple of friends to dance because the DJs play the latest club music. Happy hour (2 for 1 domestic beer and well drinks) is Monday-Friday 4 p.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 4 p.m.-8 p.m.

The Cat's Meow

Considered to be one of the best karaoke bars in the world, The Cat’s Meow is a very popular spot on Bourbon for tourists and celebrities alike. Paying the cover charge allows you to sing songs for free, but there can be a long wait, and drinks are a bit on the pricy side. DJs play a wide variety of music in between performances. This place is a guaranteed good time if you go with a group of friends. 3 for 1 Happy Hour

Club 360

This posh, circular club sits atop of New Orleans’ World Trade Center. With an all-glass exterior and rotating outer circle, it gives club goers an excellent view of the city as they sip expensive cocktails. The inner circle of the club is for dancing, as DJs play the latest styles from hip-hop to jazz.

The Raven

Rocco's Tavern

Sunday: $3 Stoli Martinis, $2 Abita Draft Monday: $3 Long Island Iced Teas, 2 for 1 Jello Shots Tuesday: $2 All Draft Beer, $2 Double Wells Wednesday: $2 Jager, $2 Soco and Lime, $3 Jameson, $5 Car Bombs Thursday: $1 PBR, $1 Miller High Life Saturday: $2 for 16oz Cup

The Boot

By the end of your 1st week at Tulane, you’ll know where and what The Boot is. It’s a popular place to “pre-game” it before a big party or to meet up with everyone after a night on the town. The Boot serves as the Tulane/Loyola hangout spot for undergrads of all ages. The DJ plays loud but classic songs, and there are multiple TV screens that show sports and news. Fridays is Happy Hour, 4-9pm, with 3 for 1 longnecks.

The Bulldog

There are no less than 50 beers are on tap at any given time and 250 or so total brands of beer. Also has pool tables, darts, and big screen TVs. This bar is unique in that it gives you the opportunity to try beers from all over the world. This place also has really good bar food. Considered the “best place to drink beer” from 2001 to 2007 by New Orleans Magazine. Register online at their website (bulldog.draftfreak.com) and get free beer on your birthday. The Bulldog also has the Beer Journey. Complete your card of all 50 draft beers and you get to pick from a lot of cool Bulldog shirts, caps etc. for free and get your name on their plaque of Adventurers. Mondays: $2 off imports Tuesday: $1 off import pints Wednesday: Free pint glass with every pint you buy Thursday : $2 off micro-brewery pitchers Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 2 p.m.-7 p.m. 50¢ off pints, $1.00 off pitchers and 2 for 1 mixed drinks.

Most places in New Orleans you have to be 18 or 19 (like Bruno’s) to get in, so going to clubs and bars is not a problem even if you are underage. The only places that don’t let underage people in are a majority of the strip clubs on Bourbon and a couple of bars on certain nights.