The Elysian Bar

Address | 2317 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70117

After settling into our room at the Hotel Peter & Paul, we decided to have a drink and some light refreshment at the hotel bar, The Elysian Bar, before heading out to explore New Orleans. The Elysian Bar is connected to the schoolhouse by crossing an open-air courtyard and up the steps to the old rectory. The stylized bar room is decorated in deep reds and honey and amber woodwork, and the characteristic low lighting of the Hotel Peter & Paul.

Since we arrived to New Orleans on a warm Monday in July—not the high season for the big easy—the bar was quiet and we had our pick of courtyard, indoor table, or bar seating. We choose to be seated at the bar.