King Fish Beer Parlor

Status: Closed

Parish: Orleans

Location: New Orleans

From the New Orleans Jazz History Business District/Back o’ Town Walking Tour brochure: 1101 Decatur Street: “This Italianate style building by architect Thomas Sully was built in 1884. The King Fish, probably known briefly as the Pig Pen, was another of the more longlived clubs. Operated by Vincent Serio, Jr. and Arthur Schott, aka the King Fish, the musicians featured included George Lewis, Billie Pierce, Dee Dee Pierce, Burke Stevenson, and Smilin’ Joe (Pleasant Joseph).”