Pirate's Alley Cafe sits on historic ground literally steps from St. Louis Cathedral and the site where the Louisiana Purchase was signed. Located at 622 Pirates Alley, this bar channels the romance and history of old New Orleans with costumed bartenders and a pirate theme that never feels tacky. The real specialty here is absinthe, served properly the traditional way with a skilled hand and ritual. The selection of absinthe is impressive and highly regarded, offering a genuine education in this storied spirit. Beyond absinthe, you'll find a fine selection of rum and other classic libations. The setting is intimate and atmospheric, housed in a space that once served as a Spanish Colonial Prison from 1769. There's something magical about sipping an absinthe cocktail in such a historically rich location, surrounded by the architecture and stories of centuries past. Open from 10 AM to midnight on weekdays and until 2 AM on Fridays, Pirate's Alley blends theatrical fun with serious spirits knowledge.