Bars

The oldest continuously operating gay bar in the United States; a historic anchor of the French Quarter.

Gay bar anchoring the corner of Bourbon and St Ann for decades. The Bourbon Pub downstairs keeps the dance floor going around the clock, while the Parade upstairs hosts DJs, drag shows, and themed nights.

LGBTQ-owned neighborhood dive on Royal Street in the Marigny, with cheap drinks and a friendly, mixed local crowd.

New Orleans French Quarter long-running LGBTQ+ bar, host of the Southern Decadence kickoff.

Marigny neighborhood gay bar with a pool table, jukebox, cheap drinks, a Tuesday happy hour, and a mixed crowd of longtime locals.

New Orleans Bywater LGBTQ+-popular restaurant and clothing-optional pool/courtyard.

New Orleans French Quarter long-running gay neighborhood bar with showtune nights.

French Quarter leather and bear gay bar at 740 Burgundy Street, formerly known as Rawhide 2010, with daily happy hours, karaoke, pool tables, and a famously seedy come-as-you-are atmosphere.

A beloved New Orleans cabaret and bar at the edge of the Marigny, featuring live performances, drag shows, comedy, and indie acts most nights of the week. AllWays draws a mixed, queer-friendly crowd with some of the city's most eclectic and intimate entertainment.

A laid-back gay sports bar in the French Quarter with pool tables, a friendly staff, and a mixed crowd. Corner Pocket is a neighborhood standby for locals away from the louder Bourbon Street scene.

A leather and cruise bar in the Marigny anchoring New Orleans' leather community since the 1970s. The Phoenix offers a darkroom, back patio, and regular leather/kink events, drawing a loyal local crowd alongside visiting leather men.

A cozy gay bar on St Louis Street in the French Quarter, a quieter alternative to the Bourbon Street strip. The Crossing has a neighborhood pub feel with a pool table and a mixed crowd of locals and visitors.