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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Reviews
Add a reviewdirty ole bar, but fun
When you are in New Orleans, things are different. You are not going to find any elegant bars here. This one is a typical tourist bar, with bartenders KNOW you are in town for just a few days, so they do not give good service. Drinks are way too high, but you ARE in New Orleand so go ahead and have fun. You can't go wrong ordering either can or bottle beer.
Loved it!
Great atmosphere! Bartenders and patrons are very friendly. Different events every night! We were there for the ravioli wrestling! What a trip! We were also there for drive in movie night! Car speakers and all! It is a VERY fun place. Walk in with a smile on your face and they will flash you one right back! Thanks for showing two guys from Paradise a good time. Michael & Dayle
MUST STOP
I rememeber when they BARELY allowed women in this bar. After Katrina I walkedin to find a women bartender. Although it was dead I was THRILLED. I'm sure it's picked up by now. It used to be the busiest bar no matter what time. The music is good,love the balcony.
Bad drinks, nasty staff.
What a horrible time we had at Lafitte's. First off our drinks were weak as can be. when we asked for more liquor this nellie twink charged us an additional 14.00 for more liqour. After spending 28.00 on drinks we left a 2.00 tip and we're made a face at. After speaking to the manager, Cory a short pompous jerk, we we're told that the drinks were measured through asystem and we had to pay for each shot. AAnd if we ddint' like it we should go somewhere else. Rude staff, expensive weak drinks, and an inept manager.
FUN FUN FUN!!!
Greatest bar ever! The drinks are cheap even though there measured, the atmosphere is contagious. The staff are completely off the wall. The black chick during the day is out of her mind and the big burly Alex from Boston is the most hilarious person I ever met, not to mention hottttttttt! A must for any traveler gay or straight!
