Posted in New Orleans
March 07, 2019
The Haunted Bar That’s Been Around Since Before New Orleans Was Even A City
From restaurants to hotels, New Orleans is a city that you just can’t escape, even after death. The Crescent City is no stranger to the paranormal, and this particular watering hole in the French Quarter has a fascinating history that’s filled with pirates, treasure, and a few paranormal experiences. Let’s check it out.
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But it seems to also be a paranormal hotspot for spirits that just continue to frequent the local landmark.
The resilient building has escaped two fires at the turn of the 19th century, due it its slate roofing. Architecturally speaking, the building certainly stands out and there’s not another one quite like it in the French Quarter.
The resilient building has escaped two fires at the turn of the 19th century, due it its slate roofing. Architecturally speaking, the building certainly stands out and there’s not another one quite like it in the French Quarter.
There are even some stories floating around that he buried his treasure within the walls of the fireplace.
With a building that’s nearly 300 years old, it’s not uncommon for the ghost stories to run rampant. But over the years, countless patrons have reported seeing and hearing things that simply cannot be explained.
He is often seen in the corner, lurking among the shadows. He just stands there quietly, observing the room. When your eyes finally meet, he vanishes into thin air. Many believe he returns so that he can keep an eye on his treasure.
It’s said that the ghost of an unknown female who is thought to have ended her own life upstairs still haunts the area. She is known for approaching visitors and staff and quietly whispering their name into their ears.
The building is believed by many paranormal investigators to host a demonic presence. Many have seen a pair of bright red eyes glowing from the darkest corners of the bar, and are commonly seen floating around the bar staff.
It might just be Mr. Lafitte himself checking in on things.
You can find Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop at 941 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116.
Have you ever been to Lafitte’s? Have you ever had a paranormal encounter? Share it with us in the comments below!
