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Fritzel's European Jazz Bar

733 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Ranked #8 of 104 nightlife in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
Type: Jazz Bars
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Crete
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I sang here 17 years ago so you may think that I'm biased, but honestly this is the best place to go for jazz in NORL. The booze is sensible and the bands are great...don't miss it.

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Essex, England
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

One of the best bands we saw in new orleans. Fritzels jazz band. They were fantastic and Richard Scott on the piano was outstanding , excellent musicians in an intimate bar. Do not miss ! Another bonus is there is no cover charge to go into the bar to see them. Lots of bars were charging at the door for... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012 via mobile

I'm not a jazz fan, but the band playing here are excellent! Stop in and grab a beer, the atmosphere is fantastic, and the live music awesome.

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012 via mobile
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What a find near the end of Bourbon Street this throwback hole in the wall jazz club is! Fritzels boasts some of the city's top notch ragtime jazz, with a house band that pumps out set after killer brass themed set. Buy a drink(the lovely host, Kate, will make sure you do before finding you a seat!), settle in, and... More

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Dallas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Smoky, but fabulous intimate jazz. Gave it 4 instead of 5 stars as the servers really pestered me to drink more, even though I was not done with my drink. Also, several rude drunk people who bothered the musicians and were not asked to leave... Just thought this was par for the course for New Orleans.

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Atlanta, GA USA
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Very crowded on a Thursday night. Too crowded to enjoy the band - and it was not that great of a band. Think it gets by more on what it used to be than what it is.

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

We love this place. My wife and I have been here many times, usually with friends. It is small, and it can be hard to get a seat. You might have to sit with strangers - no problem! This is part of what we like about Fritzel's - you get to meet other people who love New Orleans and love... More

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Bowie, Maryland
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113 reviews 113 reviews
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138 helpful votes 138 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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We wandered in and what a great time! The band was great and there was a special guest playing in the band from Germany. We loved the music, the crowd was great, the drinks were great, the service was great. I would defiantly come here again. It is a little small and old, but the historic building was built in... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012 via mobile

I stumbled into this place and just thought it was great. It is cozy, everyone squeezed in and you feel like you are at a private party. You'll be smiling in no time.

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Minnesota
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

Great jazz venue for old timey New Orleans music. The house band is excellent and an hour of two here will have you smiling and wanting more. The music starts at 9p.m. and the sets are a good hour long. No cover but a one drink mimimum. Drinks are strong and service is great. The bassist is incredible but so... More

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