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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Home Away From Home!
I think it's the best place to hang out and party on Bourbon! All of the staff makes you feel right at home. Aletha, is great! And Jeff, on Sunday's, FREAKIN ROCKS!!! Love you guys! Thanks for always making us welcome,and wanting to come back for more.
Always........
Yep, this place is always a must for me when in the city. Great friendly crowd and staff. Always feel comfortable there and cruised by great looking men..... Okay, I do major cuising there, too...lol
Ah, FiFi's
If you like Dirty leather/levi/bear/etc.. Hit Lafitte's. The crowd is always friendly, and they have a fun staff. No dancing and again, a pool table that sees plenty of action but not much pool playing!
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Overlooked step-sister one block from St Anne
This overlooked step-sister of the more famous Oz and Bourbon Pub can be a great place to buy your drinks for the street during the more crowded weekends. It's only one block away (in the quiet direction). The crowd isn't as cute, but fun can definitely be had.
