Nestled away in the Bayou St. John area is Pal's Lounge. It's a neighborhood bar that also appeals to the Hipster crowd. It's been one of my favorite night spots for years now. The drinks are cheap, the atmosphere's comfortable, and the bartenders are very friendly (especially Laura who makes the best fruity shots!). The crowd varies depending on the time of night and what day of the week it is, but it's always a diverse and amiable mix.

On Thursday evenings, the lovely Courtney gives manicures at Pal's. They are inexpensive, but they are consummately professional. She's got a day job doing nails at a hoity toity spa on Magazine Street. In fact, I'm planning to pay Miss Courtney a visit tonight!

As if all those things aren't reason enough to visit Pal's, they have an air hockey table in the back! Those are pretty rare to find around town, and so much fun! And for the guys, the Men's Room walls are plastered in vintage Playboy centerfolds. See the above picture. So next time you're looking for something to do, check it out. It's like I've been saying for years, you always make pals at Pal's.