 New
Orleans , so well known for her music,
food, and spirits, has surprisingly few
venues that offer a high quality sampling
of all three. One of these rare places
is The Bombay Club , a lovely candlelit
spot tucked away in the heart of the
French Quarter at 830 Conti Street .
Although the club is located just a short
half-block from the infamous Bourbon
Street , its ambiance is miles away.
The
Bombay Club is decorated in a plush British
theme, with overstuffed leather wingback
chairs, rich wood, and fine portraits,
and features a lovely small courtyard.
It feels like a living room—albeit
a slightly finer living room than most
of us are lucky enough to experience. In
one corner of the small club, live music
is played nightly.
The
Bombay Club is also beloved for the delicious
Nouveau Creole food prepared by Executive
Chef Nick Gile. Chef Gile's food has received
accolades from local reviewer Tom Fitzmorris,
as well as from national sources such as
Sante Magazine and MSNBC.com. It's a pleasure
to find food as well crafted as this, even
in a city renowned for its food.
A
leather bound martini list contains over
100 different specialty martinis, each stirred—not
shaken—to perfection by veteran bartenders.
An extensive selection of single malt scotches,
cordials and cognacs, ports, single barrel
bourbons, and even grappas can be found behind
the handsome wooden bar. Several quality
wines are offered by the glass as well.
In
short, the Bombay Club is exactly the sort
of place that many people dream of enjoying
in New Orleans but cannot seem to find. It's
decadent, but tasteful—delicious, but
not stuffy—filled with great music,
but never deafening. This local treasure
should be on every visitor's “must
see list” in the Crescent City !
The Scene
An upscale retreat from nearby Bourbon Street,
this stylish hotel bar is outfitted with
a British Colonial design and offers tasteful
live jazz and blues music. Overstuffed, leather
wing chairs accompany tables, while comfortable
stools line the handsome wood bar in the
refined, yet friendly, space. Skilled mixologists
accommodate specialty martini drink orders
along with gentlemanly mainstays like bourbon
and scotch. Fetch a cigar from the humidor
for dual sipping and smoking pleasure. A
small outdoor patio provides a pleasant open-air
atmosphere on not-too-warm nights and a game
room offers regulation billiards
The Draw
Groups of friends and cozy couples on dates
who want to escape or avoid the teenage mayhem
on Bourbon Street retreat to this upscale
watering hole for more than 100 different
varieties of fancy martinis and Creole-inspired
comfort food. Most are hotel guests, loyal
locals and theater patrons.
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