As we were walking by, someone waved at us and pointed to a sign that said there was a $300 strip…read moreoff....NO COVER! Why not? It's just before midnight. We walked in...looked around...saw a young man on the bar in a red jockstrap...went up to the balcony...took some pictures. Used the bathroom and then went back downstairs and the show was about to begin! The hostess was amazing and funny! I cannot remember her name but she said she was a linebacker and we better not approach the stage! We watched a few of the patrons give us a show and cheered and laughed, and met some new people... Me: Let's get pizza! She: I was just thinking that!

We went to OZ to chill with drinks and play bingo, and we stayed for the drag shows. This used to…read morebe the best late night party dance club in the city, but has now transformed into a decent show bar. On our visit, the drinks were recently priced and we easily found a table to chill and play bingo-which was actually a lot of fun. And the bonus of hanging out and playing bingo eas we kept our table and watched the show while the new crowds had to stand.

We were looking for a safe, friendly bar on Bourbon St. when we stumbled upon Café Lafitte. We were…read moregreeted by Chasen with a friendly hello. He was an amazing bartender, who was very attentive and engaging to his guests! He and side kick David were kind, fun and ran circles around the bar keeping drinks filled and the bar clean! Little did we know, they eould be having their weekly napkin tossing disco party, held every Sunday night. It was an absolute blast! Thank you Chasen, for making these out-of-towners feel welcome. We would recommend Cafe' Lafitte and cant wait to visit again!

LaFitte's is where we go every time we visit this city. The bartenders remember us from last year…read moreand they pour generous drinks. The music is current and on Sunday reflects back to earlier days. The napkin toss is not be missed.

This local watering hole was my absolute favorite. The moment I entered- I was warmly welcomed by…read morethe friendliest pool players I could imagine. The bar was full and MardiGras events in full swing. Yet the vibe was relaxed and I had a great first night in New Orleans with my amazing friends- Arthur and Hamilton. The drinks were delicious- I think I was a bit parched from a 5 hr flight from Seattle. Loved the back room store and the cozy patio. I promise to return to the Big Easy and do it all over again. "Laissez les bons temps rouler!"

Stopped in here for a drink, not realizing I was entering one of New Orleans premier gay bars…read more My wife was the only woman out of 40 patrons. Our drinks were fine and the service was great. I went to the bathroom and stepped in a very adult leather shop by accident. I found the bathroom, and it was fine. I mentioned the place to locals, and they all laughed and had stories about what was going on upstairs and what not. If you want a slice of San Francisco while you're in New Orleans, I recommend this place. If you don't like alternative lifestyles, I would stay away. Not too noisy, standard bar ambience.

THIS PLACE! Oh my gosh -- SO FUN. Such a gem, seriously…read more We walked by and decided that we just had to go inside. And I'm so glad we did, because we made friends and had to come back 2 more times before we left NOLA. It's a dive but a quirky and unique one. We had all kinds of different drinks, including the homemade Jell-O shots, and loved every one. Get to know the staff and you'll be so glad that you did. They are truly all amazing and so much fun. Good vibes only!

Chances are pretty likely that this is the friendliest gay bar in New Orleans. Jamie W and I were…read moredoing a rather cursory search when we came upon the enthusiastic reviews for this corner spot on the northeastern edge of the French Quarter. It definitely felt off the beaten track because it required a ride on the red Riverfront Streetcar Line. When we entered the premises, we immediately thought it was a sports bar given all the TV screens that were on, each featuring a different game. Sitting at the bar, there was more of a frisky friendliness from the bearish bartender. His gregarious personality made us feel right at home and not like some dyed-in-the-wool tourists. The subtle decorative elements exposed the true orientation of the bar. There was also a baby boomer vibe because where else would you see a vintage movie poster of "Man's Favorite Sport?" starring Rock Hudson and Paula Prentiss (Photo 3). The price was right: $5 Tequila Sunrises (Photo 10). They were potent, too. Keep 'em comin'. DRINKS - 5 stars...the price and potency were just right AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...divey and a tad crowded SERVICE - 4 stars...nice bartender TOTAL - 4 stars...another round might've pushed this rating to 5 stars RELATED - Exploring New Orleans? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/kh-rxp4CKU

Another fabulous dive bar in Rampart away from the regular bars in the Quarter.. Low priced…read moredrinks, very good AC and a bar to chill at.

Walked into this dive to meet a class of tour guides to explore the Quarter. The Christmas music…read morewas blaring as I walked in, and one of the regulars was belting out the song better than Mariah Carey. There was one bartender and just a handful of others that night, but it was a random Wednesday in December, so I wouldn't have expected too much at that early-ish hour. Once we all got there and had ordered a couple of drinks, we were able to meet the bar manager/owner who told us the history of the building and all of its incantations before becoming what it currently is. It was fascinating to hear about the 300 years of evolution that the building has gone through, and the staff there was so much fun to talk to and learn from. Also, as I would hope for most dives - the drinks were strong and plentiful. It was a great way to start out our evening.

I have made a stop here every time I've come to New Orleans and I make it a point to bring my wife…read moreand other lgbt friends traveling with us. A local initially gave us the recommendation and it's my favorite place to go to find community in the French quarter. I have to say that each time I've been in, staff and guests have been friendly, chill, and welcoming. Great local bar vibe at various times of the day!

I have to admit Jamie W and I were expecting a more convivial atmosphere given the name, but it…read morejust wasn't meant to be. The bartenders were young, and the only business we saw consisted of drunk women who looked like they made a wrong turn off Bourbon Street. 8PM may have been too early to expect a congregation of social sisters.. No Espresso Martinis to be found here, so we went with our standby, the $12 Tequila Sunrises (Photo 5). They were satisfying enough. Not much interaction with the bartenders who preferred socializing with each other. Ah, youth. We'll give it another try the next time we're in Nawlins, but The Golden Lantern was a friendlier spot. DRINKS - 3.5 stars...potent enough at a good Happy Hour price AMBIANCE - 3 stars...pretty vacant when we were here SERVICE - 2.5 stars...preoccupied...with each other TOTAL - 3 stars...good friends? RELATED - Exploring New Orleans? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/kqhd8zS441

This place party's ALL night long and accepts all people. Stop by to see the clubs owner "Hubbie."…read moreBeer, Bourbon, ladies and men all waiting for good times.

Business was locked up even though the lights were on. After banging on the door for an hour the…read moreproprietor finally appeared. He seemed intoxicated, disheveled, and cranky. He did provide us with free beverages and played some Cody Jenkins, whoever that is. Entertainment was lackluster overall. Owner had the audacity to ask us to leave prior to posted closing hours and actually shewed us out the door. I will not be returning today but I'd probably will end up there tonight.

Grrlspot events are SO much fun! Every month Grrlspot hosts a party at a different bar/venue across…read morethe city. Since there are no lesbian bars in this city (that needs to change!) GRRLspot meets the demand. The events always pretty packed. People are friendly and there's always great drink specials.Plus if you love to dance there is almost always dancing. Like the FB page to find out all of the events times and locations.

Super impressed by every event I have gone to! Great drink specials, amazing music and overall a…read moreparty you do not want to miss!