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Preservation Hall


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 294 attractions in New Orleans
Traveler Description: Historic and inexpensive jazz venue may not serve food or drinks, but the music it serves up is first rate.
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Attraction type: Jazz bar, Performance, Other, Landmark/point of interest
Activities: Nightlife
Address: 726 St. Peter Street New Orleans, LA 70116
Tel: 504-522-2841
Fax: 504-522-2841

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5 of 5 stars
B0urnem0uthTraveller   9 contributions
Bournemouth
Oct 7, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

It was so hot I could barely breathe (no air con) We sat on a very hard bench until I was numb and stiff as the proverbial board. I sat for 3 hours in a pool of my own sweat slowly de-hydrating. And I had the time of my life! Here you get to hear real jazz as it was... more

DON'T MISS
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5 of 5 stars
GMSZRAGER   2 contributions
CALIFORNIA
Jul 18, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Get in line about a half hour early to get a seat, otherwise you willL have to stand. This place takes you back to how it use to be...Great Music! They only sell water ,so if you want something stonger you need to bring it in with you... more

Overrated
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2 of 5 stars
steveu40   11 contributions
Colorado
Jun 7, 2009
0/2 found this review helpful

Small dingy room, seating for only about 30. Quality of music not as good as some of the better "Second Line Bands" in the city. For really good jazz try some of the small clubs around town. Definitely NOT a top ten attraction for New Orleans. more

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4 of 5 stars
igettheheat   30 contributions
San Diego CA 92109
Apr 23, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

The jazz is amazing, no question about that. The acoustics are great. But unless you lined up way early and got one of the benches, the standing room experience is not fun. My living room is bigger than this venue. They manage to pack people standing so close together that you can't even bend 10 degrees to flex your aching... more

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4 of 5 stars
WaltWinton   14 contributions
California
Apr 22, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

It's a lot of fun and it's some really good music. The only problem is that, although it's called a "hall," it's really about the size of a garage. There's no elevated stage either, so you're entirely dependent on eye-lines. And for some cosmic reason, 6'6" people with wide shoulders are always standing in front of me. There are two... more

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5 of 5 stars
kimawms   12 contributions
Plainfield, IL
Apr 5, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This was so much fun, we were there every night we were in NOLA and always stayed through the last set. We usually sat right in front on floor cushions and really got the full experience that way. The biggest problem for us was no restrooms so you have to plan accordingly. Definitely recommend this place as a must see,... more

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5 of 5 stars
RichS   12 contributions
Boston
Mar 5, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

I was on the airport shuttle to my hotel when I overheard the driver and a fellow passenger talk about what a great experience it is to visit Preservation Hall. Glad I listened! It is a non-descript building in the heart of the French Quarters, which is easy to miss since there is no prominent advertising on it. My wife... more

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5 of 5 stars
savannahfaye2   4 contributions
Portland, Oregon
Mar 4, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

The night we went there was a brass band playing-THEY WERE GREAT! It was the highlight of my New Orleans trip. more

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5 of 5 stars
mmirsky   21 contributions
Dallas, TX
Jan 1, 2009
2/3 found this review helpful

Preservation Hall: I've been to NO 10+ times and had never done this before. It was such a cool experience. Tickets are $10 and they have 1-hr sets from 8-11 every night. After the set they clear the place and let a new group in. Tip: we went in at 8:30 and they let us stay for the 9:00 set.... more

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5 of 5 stars
aktx   11 contributions
Texas
Aug 11, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Going to Preservation Hall is probably my favorite New Orleans experience whenever I visit NOLA. Yeah, it's hot and cramped and muggy, but I love the ambiance and the music. The lineup changes constantly and only 25% of the pre-Katrina musicians are back, but I was told whenever one of the old gang visits town they are invited back to... more

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Preservation Hall Address

726 St. Peter Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
Tel: 504-522-2841 Fax: 504-522-2841