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Two well-known cocktails were fi rst invented by

Carousel Bar bartenders, including the Goody and

the Vieux Carré. To celebrate its 70th birthday, the bar

honored its history with a special anniversary menu

highlighting classic cocktails throughout the decades,

including other Carousel Bar originals such as the Fleur

de Lis and the French 007, the latter of which was created

in 2007 by Marvin Allen, the bar’s head mixologist.

Th e Carousel Bar & Lounge was renovated and

expanded in 2011. In addition to opening up the room

with coff ered ceiling designs, crown molding, and

glass chandeliers, the hotel also added an additional

crescent-shaped bar and more seating for guests to

enjoy beverages and live music. Th e carousel top and

chairs remain the same, but the bar has more lighting

and an updated bar surface.

Th roughout the past 70 years, the Carousel Bar has

earned a spot as one of New Orleans’ favorite places to

have a drink, and it seems to become more and more

iconic as the years go by.