Pat O'Briens - New Orleans, LA

As some of you may or may not know, my girlfriend and I went to New Orleans last weekend. Among the many different sights and sounds, we got to stop by the famous Pat O'Briens bar next to Preservation Hall (excellent music for a scant $8 cover, which allows you to go in and out as you please). Pat O'Briens, as well as the city of New Orleans, is famous for their Hurricane drink.

For starters, the service is excellent. I advise you to go to the entrance on St. Peter (the main entrance next to Preservation Hall). We noticed that there was zero wait time; at other entrances there was a huge line. These entrances faced other streets, one which I think was Bourbon or Royal.

We were seated and waited on by the same server/host (I guess everyone is their own host). Hurricanes cost $10 a pop, which is actually a decent price considering similar "strong" drinks in Houston go for about $9 (unless it's half price teas at the Marquis II on Tuesdays). One Hurricane probably has as much alcohol as at least two drinks put together. To top things off, when you leave, you can either return your glass for a $3 refund, or take yours home with you. They have personnel at the door to dump the ice and box up your glasses and put them in a plastic bag. They have exceptional service - people ask if you need anything (but not an annoying amount of times) and are attentive to your needs. The prices are very reasonable, and you get a free glass on top of that!

I highly recommend to everyone that enjoys a drink (or two, or three, or thirty) to stop by Pat O'Briens when visiting Nawlins!