Golden Lantern
As the birthplace of Southern Decadence, this bar is known as one of the best neighborhood gay bars in the Quarter. Inside you'll find an intimate space and beloved drag shows.
- 20+
- 30+
- 40+
- 50+
- drag
- pool table
- after hours
- 18+
- mixed LGBTQ+
- after work
- cocktail lounge
- pub
- mixed gay/straight
- $
Address
1239 Royal St
New Orleans,
LA
70116
Near: Barracks St
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Fun neighborhood bar
If you don't have fun here, there is something deeply, seriously wrong with you.
Best little bar in town...
This is a great little bar on Royal St. Really nice staff. Fun shows. THE place to be during the Southern Decadence Parade!
Don't tell the tourists ...
Laid-back and fun neighborhood hangout - perfect place to meet the locals and others venturing beyond the 'L'.
Where Everybody Knows our Names...
My girlfriend and I had spent a couple of trips exploring the QTR away from Bourbon St. as part of our desire to move into the area. We knew we had a found a home the second we walked in. Jimmy prepared the best Bloody Mary's and the locals could not have been more hospitable and wonderful. It tore us having to leave... but will back everytime in town. Thanks to Beth, Willamena, Kevin and the patrons for an incredible afternoon. We never made such good friends in such a short period of time.
happy hour!
good drinks, nice happy hour and pleasant atmosphere. Not the cleanest or hippest place to go but a nice quiet stop with lots of local flavor.