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The Spotted Cat


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 293 attractions in New Orleans
Traveler Description: Low-key jazz bar.
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Attraction type: Jazz bar
Activities: Drinking
Address: 623 Frenchmen St New Orleans, LA 70116
Tel: 504-943-3887

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5 of 5 stars
HunterNU   1 contribution
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut
Jul 21, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I had read about the Spotted Cat on the internet, and in numerous travel guides prior to my June 2009 trip to New Orleans. Totally worth the trip, I went back numerous times during my 10 day stay in New Orleans. The bar itself was a little bit seedy, and seemed to be going through a slight managerial restructuring (apparently... more

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5 of 5 stars
Union_98   5 contributions
North Georgia
Jan 12, 2009
3
people found this review helpful

One of our must stops whenever we get to NO. The musical talent is over the top and we've never been disappointed. If you want an ultra casual setting with great music, visit The Spotted Cat. more

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5 of 5 stars
msmelis   67 contributions
Minneapolis
Dec 21, 2008
4
people found this review helpful

The drinks were good and priced well, the staff friendly and the fellow patrons even friendlier. The Spotted Cat is small and dimly lit with reds and small lamps. The music was nice - a great detour on Frenchmen Street. more

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4 of 5 stars
Newmans   11 contributions
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Feb 6, 2008
3
people found this review helpful

Jan. 08 - After dinner we stopped by the Spotted Cat to take in some live music. Its a nice laid back bar with some fun live music! Give it a try on your next visit to New Orleans. more

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5 of 5 stars
paulinen   31 contributions
Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Nov 21, 2006
4
people found this review helpful

Went to New Orleans april 06 and the spotted cat was recommended by two local people. Went there for 3 of our 4 nights and had a great time. It will be the first place we go when we go back next year. This place made our trip to New Orleans. As another trip advisor said reasonable prices and grear... more

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5 of 5 stars
porcupine150   345 contributions
Fort Worth, Texas
Nov 1, 2006
5
people found this review helpful

For outstanding jazz, great atmosphere, reasonably priced drinks and well behaved patrons, you can't go wrong with the Spotted Cat Cocktail Lounge on Frenchmen St. On my last trip to New Orleans, we came here 2 nights to see VaVaVoom and The Jazz Vipers. They always have great live music from 10 PM to 2 AM. No cover but they... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
New Jersey
Aug 12, 2005
3
people found this review helpful

Wow! We had plans to go to Snug Harbor but got their between shows and decided not to wait. As we walked out we heard delicious sounds drifting across the street. We were drawn to the sounds of sax and bass. What a treasure. It is little but the quality of music we experienced was like stepping into King Solomn's... more

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4 of 5 stars
parkershouse   47 contributions
sacramento
Mar 12, 2004
9
people found this review helpful

We went to The Spotted Cat several times on a visit to New Orleans in April 2003. During all the craziness that was the Final Four Weekend, the Spotted Cat was a haven of good, inexpensive drinks and very friendly bar staff. We saw Chaz and the Washboard Band (good Zydeco) perfom in a very intimate setting (read that small)... more

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The Spotted Cat Address

623 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Tel: 504-943-3887