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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Thank Gawd for gay bars
My husband and I recently visited NOLA and stayed at the R Bar Inn. We discovered the Golden Lantern our first morning and spent the entire time drinking fabulous bloody marys and talking with Darren. We liked it so much that we visited every day! We were also there for the Gay Easter Parade; better than Mardi Gras! Absolutely lovely ladies in all their finery. I took many pics and hope to figure out how to post them. Thanks, Golden Lantern and Darren for a wonderful visit!
so so
a little boring but nice patrons and helpful bartender.
THE place for heavy drinkers
Very popular heavy drinking neighborhood bar for the Lower French Quarter.
Excellent White Russians
Mixed and friendly crowd and staff. Wish it stayed opan later. It's kinda off the beaten path,but worth the cab fare. The music is good. It's hardly the best looking club. It's very clean. Can't say enough good thibgs about it.
i love this bar, everyone so friendly...open 24 hours, the white russians are the best