Cafe Laffite in Exile
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
(Listing updated about 2 months ago.)
Lafitte’s is the oldest continuously operating gay bar in the United States, a must-see if you are interested in visiting a unique landmark in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter. Since 1933 and the end of Prohibition, Lafitte’s has always been welcoming. Both Tennessee Williams and Truman Capote used to frequent the bar, and famous/infamous locals and visitors can still be seen day and night. We are always open. Both the upstairs and the downstairs bars have outdoor seating. It’s a great Bourbon Street hangout any day, and it can’t be beat during Mardi Gras and Southern Decadence.
The Balcony Bar has upscale décor and is perfect for intimate conversation, sweeping views of the Quarter, and a few games of pool with friends, and it can be reserved for group functions. Don’t miss out on this jewel of a modern atmosphere steeped in New Orleans history.