Pat O'Brien's Bar facts for kids
Pat O'Brien's Bar is a famous place in New Orleans, Louisiana. It first opened legally on December 3, 1933. This was right after a time called Prohibition ended. During Prohibition, it was a secret club known as Mr. O'Brien's Club Tipperary. To get in, you needed a special password: "storm's brewin'".
In December 1942, Pat O'Brien's moved to its current home at 718 St. Peter Street. This building is very old and historic, built way back in 1791.
What Makes Pat O'Brien's Special?
Pat O'Brien's is known for a few unique things. It has the very first flaming fountain in its courtyard. It's also famous for a special drink called the Hurricane.
The Dueling Piano Bar
One of the most exciting parts of Pat O'Brien's is its piano bar. Here, you can watch two talented entertainers play on "dueling" pianos. They often take song requests from the audience. This type of dueling piano bar is thought to be the first of its kind anywhere!
Where Else Can You Find Pat O'Brien's?
Besides the original spot in New Orleans, Pat O'Brien's has other locations:
