French Quarter Gay Bars

Dance on a rainbow-clad balcony overlooking Bourbon Street in the historic French Quarter, or sip a cocktail as you meet and greet new friends. When searching for gay vacation spots, remember that New Orleans is home to many lively gay bars where celebrities, tourists and locals hang out. Most gay bars in New Orleans are within easy walking distance of one another, so plan to visit several each evening on your next visit to New Orleans:

Cafe Lafitte In Exile
901 Bourbon St.
(504) 522-8397
www.lafittes.com

Cafe Lafitte In Exile, the oldest gay bar in the United States, features the best video bar in the Quarter and is a favorite meeting place. Upstairs is a chic and sleek game room with pinball machines, pool tables and Internet access.

Bourbon Pub
801 Bourbon St.
(504) 529-2107
www.bourbonpub.com

Bourbon Pub is considered the epicenter of gay nightlife, the best meeting place and the most popular gay bar in the historic French Quarter. Voted Best Happy Hour by Gambit, a weekly newspaper.

Parade Bar
800 Bourbon St.
(504) 529-2107.
www.bourbonpub.com

Parade Bar is located just above the Bourbon Pub. Most comfortable place to dance with good music, and plenty of space to move around.

Oz
800 Bourbon St.
(504) 529-2107
www.ozneworleans.com

Oz, a popular hang out with Thursday night's drag shows a real favorite. Thursday and Friday afternoons "Drag Queen Bingo" with Bianca Del Rio is not to be missed. Friday and Saturday feature late night dancing and the most popular place to be in the Quarter.

Good Friends Bar
740 Dauphine St.
(504) 566-7191.
www.goodfriendsbar.com

Good Friends Bar has an exceptional Happy Hour. Ask for the bar's signature drink, "The Separator".

Ninth Circle at Congo Square
700 North Rampart (504) 524-7654
www.9thcircleatcongosquare.com

Ninth Circle at Congo Square is an exotic neighborhood bar that will make your visit to the Crescent City a memorable one. It is also a hot spot for service personnel from the French Quarter.

Queen's Head Pub
740 Dauphine St. (504) 566-7191
www.goodfriendsbar.com

Queen's Head Pub, located just above the Good Friends Bar, Sunday afternoon piano bar is quite popular. A great place for pre-dinner drinks, or quiet conversations with friends.

Rawhide 2010 Lounge
740 Burgundy St
(504) 525-8106
www.rawhide2010.com

The only Leather/Levi bar with the most wonderfully cold iced beer.

Voodoo
718 North Rampart
(504) 527-0703

Voodoo is a local bar located on the outskirts of the French Quarter. The club is full of Voodoo dolls and other art associated with the ritual. Its Library Room in the rear of the club has some great titles, but the friendly staff will warn you about reading them.

There are many more gay bars and restaurants that dot New Orleans. Come visit the city and enjoy the sights and sounds of our many restaurants, bars and clubs.