Bachelor Parties in New Orleans

There’s nothing quite like a bachelor party in New Orleans. This city is a location unlike any other, with an amazing local culture and unbeatable booze. From the food to the fun, New Orleans is a great place for any wedding party.

Where to Eat and Drink

If you’re headed out for some daytime drinks, check out The Avenue Pub on St. Charles Ave in the Garden District. Be sure to browse their “Big Beer List” for what’s currently on tap. The Avenue Pub also has a huge selection of bourbon, rye, and whiskey for you to try. As you enjoy your drinks, take note of the GlassblowerBen glasses we made custom for the bar.

For a Cajun-inspired dinner that will be hard to beat, head over to Cochon. This Warehouse District restaurant has a delicious selection of meats and bourbon. Order a bourbon flight to try a whole bunch, and ask the staff for suggestions—they won’t steer you wrong.

When that hangover kicks in and you just need a burger, go to Port of Call. These burgers are notoriously good. Since the 1960s, Port of Call has been serving up its selection of hamburgers and steaks with hot potatoes. Not to mention, it’s in the French Quarter, so when you’re done with your mushroom cheeseburger, you can head over to Bourbon Street to start up the next round of debauchery!

Lately in New Orleans, microbreweries have been popping up everywhere. Urban South Brewery offers seasonal and year-round beers in its taproom for you to sample all afternoon long. You can linger with your friends and pet some of the locals’ dogs that come through, and then get some beers to go for later on!

New Orleans Bachelor Party Gifts

Whether you’re shopping for the groom or all of the groomsmen, every guy could use some nice drinking accessories. GlassblowerBen makes a variety of glasses and pitchers that will surely be put to good use. Everything from an ice cold beer to a Tennessee whiskey or any other drink of choice gets better in one of our handmade glasses. GlassblowerBen has bachelor party gifts or wedding gifts for everyone.

To commemorate the city of New Orleans—as your bachelor party location, wedding destination, or just a place you love—consider the Hand-Stamped Louisiana Glass or NOLA Manhole Cover Glass.

If your groom loves to host a large crowd, GlassblowerBen’s Mixing Pitcher would be a great bachelor party gift or wedding present. He can whip up some Sazeracs with Peychaud’s Bitters and serve them up with an absinthe rinse on Ben’s Flares (which also make fantastic gifts).

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Unique Father's Day Gift Ideas

Looking for a unique Father’s Day gift that you can’t buy at the store? Remind Dad of how much he means to you by giving him a one-of-a-kind handblown glass this Father’s Day. Dads tend to be very busy men, so any excuse they might get to relax is golden. GlassblowerBen handblown glasses are the perfect reason for Dad to pour himself a drink after a long day of “dad duties. Our custom glassware is hand-stamped and you can choose from a wide selection of engraves to make Dad’s gift as unique as he is. All of these glasses are perfect for Father’s Day because they can be personalized to share the exact message you want to send. These aren’t delicate cocktail glasses; they are hefty and sturdy bar essentials. 

The Dombey Pint

Father’s Day is all about being outside, enjoying valuable family time, and drinking some delicious craft beer. Because today is all about chilling out with a cold glass of beer, give Dad a glass that holds a full 16 ounces of it. This handmade custom glass beer pint adds a little sophistication to any afternoon drink.This is the largest glass GlassblowerBen carries and this unique Father’s Day gift can be customized in the same manner as our other glasses. Choose from a number of stamps or have Dad’s name engraved in all caps on the bottom if you wish. Once Dad gets his hands on one of these novelties, he’ll be happy to have something to sip out of when he’s watching the game with his friends.

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Hand-Stamped Louisiana Glass

Whether you’re from Louisiana or just a fan of the Sportsman’s Paradise, this hand-stamped custom Louisiana glass is the perfect way to say “thank you” on Father’s Day. This glass comes in six different sizes and is engraved with your favorite state on the bottom. Not from Louisiana? Choose your own state to make a personalized whiskey glass for Dad. As soon as your dad finishes sipping his favorite liquor out of this glass, he’ll be happy to see a replication of the state both of you love.

(Pro Tip: This glass goes best when used to serve a Sazerac!)

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Classic Medium Dombey Glass

Choose GlassblowerBen’s most popular glass as a unique Father’s Day gift this year. This glass is the star of the show as it holds just enough whiskey to calm Dad down after a long and hard day of work. It’s got a large and thick base, which gives it a sturdy feel when it’s held in the hand.Because this glass is so substantial it’s a great collector’s item if Dad doesn’t plan on drinking out of it. If you plan on giving him this glass to be used that way, be sure to get his name or a special message stamped on the bottom to give it a more personal feel.

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Whichever glass you plan on getting your Dad this year, a unique Father’s Day gift will help you stand out from your siblings. Once he gets his first hand-stamped glass, he’s sure to want to complete his custom glass collection. Our glasses a the perfect gifts for every holiday, bachelor party, wedding, or special event. Buy one of Ben’s handblown glasses today!

New Orleans Custom Glassware at GlassblowerBen

If there’s anyone in New Orleans who can make you a custom handblown glass, it’s Ben Dombey. Ben started his company, GlassblowerBen, after his studies at Tulane University and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He found his lifelong calling in 2003 when glassblowing came into his life.

As a Tulane undergraduate, Ben majored in studio art and focused his studies solely on glassblowing. Then, he moved to RIT in New York, where he received his Master of Fine Arts degree in 2012. He’s been all around the world to pursue his passion, learning from experienced glassblowers who helped him become the artisan he is today.

About GlassblowerBen

Everyone who likes whiskey or good liquor deserves the right serving glass. The original custom whiskey glass made at GlassblowerBen is perfect for an end-of-day cocktail. GlassblowerBen makes handmade custom glasses that are perfect for casual drinkers or glass collectors. Ever since making the original glass, Ben has been creating different sized glasses for mixed drinks of all kinds. Glasses are made through lung power and are fully U.S. domestic.

Unlike glasses you can buy at your average kitchen goods store, custom glassware by GlassblowerBen is heavy and feel great to hold in your hands. Each piece of glassware has its own unique texture on the bottom that shows off the beauty of whichever beverage you sip. The best part? Each glass has its own stamp on its base. These stamps include engraves of Louisiana, fleur de lis, shamrocks, and so much more. Some glasses are even slanted for a unique mixed drink experience. All glasses are the perfect “gift for him” on any holiday or birthday.

How Ben Blows The Glasses

Lung-blown, hand-stamped, and locally-made, these glasses are made in a furnace that’s 2100 degrees. The extensive process of Ben’s glassblowing techniques begin by placing sand solution into a furnace that sits at a melting 2100 degrees Fahrenheit. Meanwhile, steel blowpipes are preheated to begin the glasses’ shaping process. Ben then grabs an almost honey-like bulb of molten glass material out of the furnace. Before blowing the glass, it’s quickly shaped. Once the molten glass is shaped like a bulb, Ben holds the other end of the blowpipe to his mouth and takes a blow. After that, the glass construction begins, the final shaping and stamping is done, and the glass is thrown into a kiln for a day or two to cool and prevent cracks. Watch the full video of Ben making glass to understand the process from start to finish.

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If you’re looking for the perfect bachelor party gift, great birthday gifts for men, or a special present that makes you stand out from the crowd, a glass from GlassblowerBen is right for you. Shop for your very own custom handblown glass at GlassblowerBen today!

Let's give this a whirl

Good Morning!  I'm gonna give this a go for a bit.  If nothing else, a good reason to make myself sit at my desk a bit longer.  I don't enjoy desk time much, Id rather be next door playing with molten glass; but the business will not run itself.  Ran out of oxygen so I could not make glass yesterday, as the new tanks did not get here till late in the afternoon.  But I had a productive day of cleaning and getting in some beloved desk time in...  Also got a nice loaf of bread in the oven.  I am really enjoying loafing around making my own bread.  Looking forward to fall and the weather cooling off a bit before the oven in my apartment is on too much.  I took a die with a flaw in it to a jeweler friend and he worked his magic and fixed it perfectly!  Got to get the day going, but I'll try to do this again tomorrow.  Hope you have a great day.

Cheers

B