About us:
Hammerstone's, very well known for live music, great food, and a beautiful patio. All of this in a building with history dating back to 1884. We have been told that during prohibition it was a drug store in front with bootleg liquor out back, and doctor's offices up stairs.
In the late 70's Charlie Payette purchased the building and converted it to a restaurant and bar. Initially, a white tablecloth restaurant, where gentlemen were required to remove their hats when entering the building, and foul language was not permitted.
When we purchased the building in December, 1996, we were informed by the previous owners that Charlie Payette was in his late 80's and could tell us more of the history. Unfortunately, we were too busy to do anything but get the place in order to open for business. We opened January 29th, 1997, three days before the Mardi Gras festivities began. At this time we changed the name to Hammerstone's @ 9th & Russell.
