The Sazerac Bar

The Sazerac Bar, housed within the Roosevelt Hotel, is an iconic Art Deco establishment celebrating America's first cocktail. Located in a historic venue built atop the nation's first nightclub, the Cave, the bar showcases grandeur through its striking chandeliers, wood-paneled walls, and murals by artist Paul Ninas. The signature Sazerac cocktail—a rye whiskey-based drink predating 1838—carries the legacy of Haitian pharmacist Antoine Amédée Peychaud, who originally crafted it as a medicinal tonic. This storied venue has hosted notable figures including Louisiana's Governor Huey Long and remains a cornerstone of New Orleans' legendary drinking culture.