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The Oldest Gay Bar in North America
Lafitte’s in Exile: The Legacy Lives On. Cafe Lafitte in Exile is the oldest Gay Bar in North America. and beyond.
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It is multilevel venue with out door seating and wrap around balcony that allows sweeping view of world famous Bourbon St. The main bar down stairs boast a triangular shaped bar that allows great views from any angle, along with bench seating along the walls with Brass railing. Lafitte's walls are solid polished Mahogany along with a Mahogany bar front. The main bar also houses the "Eternal Flame" that has been burning since the bars conception, it only was blown out twice in its existence, during hurricane Georges in 1998 and Gustov in 2008. Lafittes features two floors of libations, music, and video. "THE BALCONY" @ Cafe Lafitte's upstairs is a Non-Smoking, Handcrafted Cocktail lounge with an upscale atmosphere. The wrap around balcony has sweeping views of Bourbon Street and the French Quarter skyline. During Mari Gras and Southern Decadence, the gay crowd dominates this part of Bourbon Street, and is the center of gay New Orleans. Lafittes is popular spot to hangout year-round. Make sure you check out www.lafittes.com for the current line up of events and great drink specials.

10/18/2026

Lafittes will project the live stream of the CMA special on Clover Grills building!! Come join us!

10/17/2026

When its a beautiful day for balcony drinking! Frds meet Frds and celebrate!

09/30/2026

09/27/2026

🚨🏈 THIS JUST IN, WHO DAT NATION! 🏈🚨

We’re making Saints Sunday even better at GOOD FRIENDS BAR!

⚜️ SAINTS vs. RAVENS
📅 TOMORROW
⏰ KICKOFF AT NOON

🍹 HAPPY HOUR PRICES DURING THE ENTIRE GAME! 🍹

And you already know how we do Saints Sundays:

🌭 FREE HOT DOGS provided by our friends at Clover Grill
🥃 FREE CACTUS JUICE SHOT EVERY TIME THE SAINTS SCORE A TOUCHDOWN!
🍻 HAPPY HOUR PRICES DURING THE GAME!

Come watch with the UNOFFICIAL GAY BAR OF THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS! 🏳️‍🌈⚜️

📍 Good Friends Bar
Your Friendly Neighborhood Bar

09/25/2026

It’s Dolly Day! Parade at 5, Karaoke at 9!

Address

901 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA
70116

Telephone

+15045228397

Website

http://www.lafittes.com/

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