Cafe Lafitte in Exile
There truly is no better place to get the full, wild & wonderful experience of New Orleans than 'in Exile'. For nearly 100 years, Cafe Lafitte has been catering to the fabulous and fun; from Truman Capote to Tenessee Williams this has always been a sanctuary and party spot for the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you are here to celebrate Mardi Gra or decided on a quieter time of year to visit, you will feel at home when you enter the Cafe. The moment you set eyes on the classic architectur...
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- 20+
- 30+
- 40+
- dancing
- go-go boys
- leather
- pool table
- video
- sports
- happy hour
- bears
- cruising
- after hours
- 18+
- karaoke
- pub
- $
- themed
- LGBTQ+ owned
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Night to remember
Great place- second floor on weekend is a sight to see
Grifters
watch your money. New Orleans is filled with griifters. e-mail if you want more. otherwise, be on your guardl
Too Fun
Any and every time I come to New Orleans, I always make this bar my prime stop to spend some time. A lot of fun memories and I always make some new cool freends! Always worth a stop here!
A classic.
Very friendly people in here. You gotta come here if you're in NOLA.
Fun bar
This is the oldest gay bar in the US and is a lot of fun. Nice people and friendly bartenders. On Bourbon Street so you know you will have fun. Order a Hurricane - great and it's like a meal too. Enjoy!
