Cafe Lafitte in Exile

Category: Gay bar in New Orleans, Louisiana

Address: 901 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Phone: +15045228397

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Lenore Seal

Sep 1, 2022

This is the oldest gay bar in the country, stemming from lafittes blacksmith down the street, which is where the name comes from. I love this place. I’ve been going there for years. The upstairs is filled with great natural lighting, they have a pool table, and a balcony—which is one of the best places to people watch on bourbon street. They also host one of the best karaoke nights in town on Wednesday night. Highly recommend.

Elitza Nicolaou

Aug 28, 2022

My favorite place in New Orleans, no question. Mikaila and Otis are amazing, the vibe is low-key and super welcoming, and the regulars treat visitors like family. The Lafitte in Exile is my first stop anytime I’m in New Orleans and I’d be a daily visitor if I lived there.

Luis Madrigal

Aug 28, 2022

Nice bar staff potent drinks! Pricey but it's the French Quarter. Worth a visit.

Jake McGuire

Aug 27, 2022

Always have a great time visiting when we are in town. Disco on Sundays is fun, especially with the napkin toss! The upstairs balcony is great for people watching, and they have a neat Sopranos themed pinball machine by the stairs. Thank you to Shane, Nick, and Otis at the downstairs bar for being so welcoming and making our trip special :)

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Questions & Answers

Are there any recommendations for decent and affordable b&b's nearby?

David Powell | Oct 4, 2019
Vlogger Marc | Oct 4, 2019

Booking.com or airb&b?

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Is this a good place for a first time bi-curious?

James Townsend | Oct 4, 2019
Perez Maxwell | Oct 4, 2019

Absolutely

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I'm bringing 2 sisters from Wisconsin to New Orleans on Sunday: and want to know if you still do the napkin toss on Sunday night? What time is the toss?

Mike Kohn | Oct 4, 2018
TJ Mattei | Oct 4, 2018

Love is in the air still happens, it's usually around 9pm, but get there earlier to get your napkins. I had moved away for awhile and went to New Orleans for a softball tournament, hung out there all weekend.. waiting for it. That night the guy passing out cases of napkins, game me a whole case, and said "here, you've waited all weekend for this moment....anyway.....yes they do still do it, you just have to confine it inside. Can't throw off balcony like back in the day, and it only plays downstairs.....enjoy when you are there....

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Can teenagers 18 and older can come

Cyan Lagarde | Oct 4, 2019
Christopher Steinman | Oct 4, 2019

Sorry Cyan, no. And they usually check I.D. @ the door

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When is happy hour?

M Brown | Oct 4, 2018
Jeffrey Palmquist | Oct 4, 2018

Happy Hour is from 5a Monday through 9p on Friday...24 hrs per day. Saturday and Sunday from 5p to 9p.

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What is the telephone number down there

Vernon Grantham | Oct 4, 2018
Edward Cavin (Eddie) | Oct 4, 2018

Go on line and it will give you the number

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