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    Cafe Lafitte In Exile

    4.2 (164 reviews)
    InexpensiveGay Bars, Lounges
    Open Open 24 hours

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Nicholas's peach drink!
    Katie W.

    You have to come here when Nicholas is working. He created a peach drink that is amazing! I had three of them, and I'll come back for more! This place had chill vibes and is LGBTQ+ friendly. If you go to Bourbon Street, you have to come here!

    Charlotte P.

    Who knew there were 2 Lafitte? Not sure if they are related. But so much fun. Cold drinks and air conditioning was a must and they did not disappoint.

    a bar with neon lights
    Kim H.

    Loved the bartenders here. Kevin and the boys were hilarious. So bummed I missed the napkin toss on Christmas night. Ha! Oldest gay bar in the country. Cool vibe. And right across the street is a diner with yummy biscuits and gravy. Great people watching bar

    Otis and Jeremy surrounding me
    Krinsti F.

    Hands down the best bar in New Orleans! I spent literally every night into the wee hours of the morning here on my recent trip to New Orleans. When I tell you that every need was catered to I'm not exaggerating! The first evening I was there after chatting with Jeremy and Otis the bartenders as well as TJ who works the front door they came to my rescue when a local started harassing me. The three of them were literally my knights in shining armor!! What a historic place, it is iconic in queer history. I have grown quite fond of my three nights in shining armor! In fact I am returning for Thanksgiving to host Thanksgiving Dinner!

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    Stopped by several times while in New Orleans. Annie is a gem. Very welcoming and gave the best hugs!

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    Loved the tea dance back in the day. Used to get a big kick out of the dancers in here. They rarely disappoint.

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    Ask the Community - Cafe Lafitte In Exile

    Is this 18+, if not are there any 18+ clubs around?

    21+ as far as I know as it is a bar. They will check id at the bar only during the week (which is when I was there)

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    He said we should make it back on Sunday since they go all out with a big spread for making bloody marys.

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    Observatory Eleven

    Observatory Eleven

    4.2
    (39 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    My wife and I stopped by Observatory 11 in New Orleans for what started as a quick meeting but…read morequickly turned into a full workday and lunch session. The space is absolutely stunning--flooded with natural light from massive windows that offer breathtaking views of the French Quarter and the mighty Mississippi River. The vibe is relaxed and inviting, with smooth Neo soul music playing in the background that made it easy to settle in and get some work done. I kept it simple with soda water while plugging away on my laptop, but my wife enjoyed a fresh salad along with a burger and fries, which she said hit the spot. The real standout was the service; our hostess Barbara greeted us with such a warm smile and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. We're already planning to come back in the evening when they have live piano music--hoping it amps up the energy a bit more. If you're looking for a spot with expansive views and a chill atmosphere, this place is worth checking out! More to come after our next visit.

    This place was haven for us..on those evenings where we didn't want to leave the hotel because of…read morethe heat or when we just want to rest after a long tour, we felt really fortunate that this bar is just an elevator away from our hotel room. The ambiance is perfect..overlooking the French Quarter, its design and decor epitomizes the sophistication of Westin Hotels. The crowd was a mix of vacationists and corporate people who are there for meetings and conventions, and the staff were all polite and personable. We ordered drinks for the most part, and the price point was not really bad for a hotel bar- about $16 for regular drinks like vodka soda, and about $26 for doubles.

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    Vue

    Vue

    4.1
    (17 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    While the views are amazing, I do not recommend this place. There is absolutely no kind of vibe on…read morethe rooftop. No music, no food service, or anything that shows that tried to create a nice vibe. It's literally just some chairs on the rooftop. The bar has a bartender, not mixologist, who makes drinks that I can make better at home. The little drinks are served un-garnished in tiny plastic cups and cost $15+. Not to mention they will take whatever tip amount they like out if you forget to close your tab. So my basic plastic cup of lemon, sugar, and a splash of vodka (I can't even call it a lemon drop) was $20. I wish I had taken a photo of how tiny the cups are.

    Really disappointing experience…read more Vue honestly felt pretty bare bones to me. Yes, I learned some things about the culture and people of New Orleans and I got a few good pictures but I wouldn't recommend this at all. I was hoping to get a picture with my sister as indicated on the website but I didn't see anyone offer that or see it as an option once we made it there. I thought the mini story in the elevator was fun, short of course but they need to restructure this place I honestly was unimpressed. The website suggest it takes an hour and a half to experience the whole place, we walked the whole place, took pictures, watched 2 videos in well under an hour and a half. The employees were very nice and helpful; maybe I expected to much of Vue but I say temper your expectations.

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    Bar Tonique

    Bar Tonique

    4.2
    (595 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Bar Tonique on a Wednesday pre Mardi Gras is a pressure cooker with a liquor license…read more Outside, Bourbon Street was already bourbon strewn and feral. Inside, Tonique was the eye of the storm, dim, tight, buzzing with locals, drunks, vagrants drifting through, and a gaggle of business bros with no concept of anything outside their tiny echo chamber. Desmond was holding it down like an air traffic controller with a lighter and a grudge. Speed, snark, and skill balanced like a pro. I watched him build five classics at a time, clean and fast, no mixology cosplay, no wasted motion. Trinidad Sours landing with that bitter, spicy swagger, and green chartreuse laden libations that tasted like monks invented joy and then hid it in a fucking bottle. That's the magic here. Dive bar soul, serious cocktail execution, and a bartender who can run triage without breaking the spell. Drink here, tip heavy, then step back out into the bacchanal. The streets can have the chaos. Tonique has the craft. We'll be back.

    We first came here as part of a ghost n cocktail tour stop, but we were so impressed that we…read morereturned the very next day. Thank you, Jon, for introducing us to this gem. At first glance, the place may look like a dive, but it has a great neighborhood bar vibe, excellent cocktails, and very affordable prices. On both days we visited, the place was packed, yet the crowds never affected the service. The bartenders were incredibly efficient, turning out drink after drink without missing a beat. Everything we tried was spot on. They clearly know what they're doing, and the prices make it even better. it's truly a steal

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    The Pool Club

    The Pool Club

    4.7
    (21 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    I really enjoyed this pool club experience. My hotel didn't have a pool so I bought a pool pass for…read morethe day here. The pool passes cost about $25 except on Friday. It's $35. I ended up going on a Friday and to my surprise, it wasn't terribly overpacked. However, I did get there quite early just as they opened. I was disappointment that I was not allowed to have a lounge chair, I was only allowed to have a couch spot that was further from the pool. Other than that, I loved the decor, the drinks and apps. I appreciated that they offered free available water and clean restrooms. They even supplied nice towels so you don't need to bring one if you're on a day pass. It also had a beautiful rooftop view. I'd definitely go back.

    So I had a gin lemon mocktail to start, which really just tasted like a sweet lemonade... But after…read morethat one I switched to alcohol drinks - they were so delicious! I got a Tally Me Banana m, which was really nicely balanced between bitter and sweet and a hint of citrus. And then I got a chocolate spicy orange frozen cocktail... I wish I could find it somewhere on their website but I couldn't-- because I would love to try to re-create this at home! The pool bar server that I had two nights in a row was really amazing. The chicken wings were pretty good too. But the vibes... All the vibes were so relaxing and they had a really great DJ on Sunday. Definitely check their website because they have live music regularly.

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