Dripping with personality, Lafitte's fulfilled my fantasies of what an ancient, dimly-lit pub in the French Quarter should be. Located on the deep end of Bourbon Street, thankfully removed from the tacky tee-shirt shops and noisly discos, Lafitte's offers a quiet, dignified, and ridiculously romantic setting with its flickering candles and cozy atmosphere. My Bloody Mary was simply as good as it gets--extra-spicey and garnished with lemon, olives, and a delicious pickled string bean.
According to legend, naughty pirate Jean Lafitte once used the location to run his shady business. Lafitte's is also perhaps the oldest structure in the country still used as a bar. Needless to say, this place should not be missed.