watering hole near Tulane Law School

[wish I never left]

So, the second stop on my trip to New Orleans this weekend will involve me cooling my heels for an hour or so Friday mid-afternoon in the vicinity of TLS.

I've been away long enough that I don't know what's open and right nearby (I'll be on foot and I won't be walking any further than I have to in the heat). Unfortunately, I never was buddy-buddy enough with any of my profs such that I could hang out in their office and partake from their stash...

Any recommendations on a cool dark place with stiff drinks and a sedate atmosphere where I can start getting ready for the night's fun?

[bam bam]

The Boot is still open.

[TulaneRebel]

The Boot. You might try The Palms on Freret and Broadway but I am not sure if they are open during the afternoon. Your only other options I can think of would be walking down Freret to Friar Tuck's or walking to Maple Street to Bruno's.

[edible complex]

not sure about walking distance but Felipe's on S. Miro has 2 for 1 happy hour from 4 to 6pm Friday. and if you're a quart low, you can fill up on the melting pit of queso and chorizo. margaritas and red sangria are killer, and there is a good beer selection as well. Elio's Wine & Spirits is just across the parking lot.
cheers!

[peychaud]

New Bruno's on Maple Street (catty corner from the old Bruno's) is a very acceptable sports bar catering to the Tulane community.

[mojo]

It's about 10 blocks to Cooter Brown's and about 6 blocks to Bruno's or to The Boot. The walk to Bruno's and to Cooter's would be mostly in the shade, a plus this time of year.

[buzd]

New Bruno's on Maple Street (catty corner from the old Bruno's) is a very acceptable sports bar catering to the Tulane community.

There is also an Irish (barely) Pub across the street in the old Vera Cruz location. Phillips is a little closer.

[wish I never left]

Is Philipp's open in the middle of the afternoon?

If so, that might fit the bill.

Thanks to all for the tips.

[globe9]

If you go to Philips, don't stay too late b/c it actually turns into a gay bar on Friday nights.

[buzd]

It looked open last time I drove by in late afternoon.

Is that true about the gay bar?