Hip dance-club atmosphere in a mainstream location.

Inside the industrial setting of a former Whitney Bank in the CBD, Ampersand is a stylish club with an artsy European-South Beach feel, featuring two levels of dancing, two bars and several cozy sitting rooms, one of which used to be the bank's vault. Assisted by famed Southern architect and "Real World: New Orleans" interior designer Lee Ledbetter and New York sound and lighting designer Dre, owner Billy Blatty has created an atmosphere where both locals and tourists can feel decadently glamorous while enjoying the most progressive dance beats in the city.

"Sophistication with a dash of naughtiness" is the motto of this hip nightspot with a progressive cosmopolitan flair. Ampersand is a classy, upscale and cosmopolitan nightspot for locals and tourists alike. The club's seductive vibe is a definite reflection of its chosen motto.

Ampersand incorporates the best aspects of The City of New Orleans with traits of the hottest nightspots from around the world. The result is an exciting yet intimate atmosphere: superb drinks from an extensive liquor selection, friendly service -courtesy of a wonderful staff- at a great overall value.

We frequently host celebrity guest visits:

Nicholas Cage (who threw his 2002 Super Bowl party at the club
Shaquille O'Neal
Dennis Quaid
Lenny Kravitz
Members of Nine Inch Nails
Better Than Ezra.
Nick Parsons (AOL - Time Warner, CEO)
Duran Duran
Mayors Ray Nagin & Marc Morial
Sherron Watkins (Enron Whistle-Blower)
Members of the New Orleans Saints