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Cafe Lafitte In Exile

Cafe Lafitte In Exile

Gay Bar and Karaoke Bar$$$$
French Quarter, New Orleans
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    The Neighborhood K.
    "Tennessee Williams to Truman Capote."(2 Tips)
    Michelle A.
    "... super cute, sit on the balcony!"(3 Tips)
    Josh R.
    "... have some of the best bloody Mary's in the city and where I got my start as a..."(3 Tips)
    Julia C.
    "It's quiet and great for people watching."(2 Tips)
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  • Michelle A.heart icon on user image
    Michelle AndersonOctober 7, 2015
    Bartenders are really nice and the place is super cute, sit on the balcony!
  • Aaron D.heart icon on user image
    Aaron DrewsMay 21, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Had one drink on our first day in New Orleans, definitely plan to go back! The atmosphere was inviting and the bartenders were friendly.
    Upvoted 3 weeks ago
  • Josh R.
    Josh RiveroSeptember 21, 2012
    They have some of the best bloody Mary's in the city and where I got my start as a bartender. Also the workplace of Aletha...the longest serving bartender on Bourbon St.
  • Daniel L.heart icon on user image
    Daniel LambertMarch 2, 2015
    Fun place to hang out with friends. Napkin toss on Sunday evening at 9pm is something to remember.
  • Brad A.heart icon on user image
    Brad ArsenauxFebruary 17, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    Some of the best bartenders in the quarter either start here or still work here. Always welcoming.
  • The Neighborhood K.
    Cafe Lafitte in Exile has been a favorite haunt of all sorts of gay New Orleans characters, from Tennessee Williams to Truman Capote.
  • Julia C.heart icon on user image
    Julia ColosimoJuly 23, 2015
    Hang out on the upstairs balcony. It's quiet and great for people watching.
  • Adrian P.heart icon on user image
    Adrian PhillipsMay 17, 2015
    You'll need a key for the ladies to use the bathroom. Friendly service, well priced drinks and a giant urinal to piss in.
  • Chris W.
    Chris WardAugust 27, 2015
    Great people and best drink prices in the quarter,
  • Cafe Lafitte In Exile
    Cafe Lafitte In ExileAugust 27, 2015
    Southern Decadence 2015 The Best place to be
  • Brian Y.
    Brian YamanakaSeptember 12, 2014
    Definitely come in and say hi to Cody! Great neighborhood bar to unwind.
  • Lee P.heart icon on user image
    Lee PhillipsMarch 2, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Always a good drink at great prices as well as fantastic atmosphere
  • Matthew B.
    Matthew BirkhoffDecember 9, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Make sure you go and see Bristol Palin bartending during the 9 to 5 am shifts. Audrina Patridge also makes guest appearances as a bartender during 1 to 9 pm shifts.
  • Brennaheart icon on user image
    BrennaApril 10, 2017
    Great gay bar in the French Quarter. Cheap drink specials.
  • JT R.heart icon on user image
    JT RuschMarch 7, 2022
    The bartenders and locals are great!
  • Paula W.
    Paula WatsonApril 18, 2015
    The bartender is very attentive and nice. His name is Jake.
  • Alex B.
    Alex BushMay 6, 2013
    Come by on Sunday at 9pm and throw napkins in the air
  • Bobby W.heart icon on user image
    Bobby WitcherJanuary 17, 2022
    Been here 100+ times
    Nicholas is THE best bartender hands down🙌🏾
  • Cafe Lafitte In Exile
    Cafe Lafitte In ExileSeptember 6, 2016
    $3.00 Well Drinks
  • J R.
    J RoMay 31, 2014
    $3 bloody marys during happy hour! I'm so excited!
  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Fun karaoke nights, but wasn't very busy.
  • Joseph I.heart icon on user image
    Joseph IzakSeptember 20, 2020
    People watching and great drinks
  • JR B.
    JR BarberMarch 3, 2013
    Don't blow on the eternal flame or you might extinguish it. Damn!
  • Zinta S.heart icon on user image
    Zinta SaulkalnsSeptember 14, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Aletha's the best bartender in the Quarter!
  • Danielle N.
    Danielle NewsomeApril 24, 2013
    $2 wells? $4 doubles!
  • Jae S.
    Jae StarNovember 23, 2013
    Jesse is the best!!!!
  • Caitie O.
    Caitie O'ConnorMay 28, 2013
    Cheapest drinks on bourbon!!!
  • Robert G.heart icon on user image
    Robert GranthamNovember 4, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    definitely recommend rum-coke!
  • Ross G.
    Ross GuthrieSeptember 7, 2013
    Very friendly staff here.
  • Joseph I.heart icon on user image
    Joseph IzakSeptember 20, 2020
    Balcony bar
  • stormy
    stormyApril 13, 2012
    Bloody Mary. Garden in a glass.
  • Law S.
    Law ShepherdFebruary 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Damon is a great bartender!
  • Glenn M.
    Glenn MelanconSeptember 21, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Shawn has a question! !!! Can you repeat it in his good ear??
  • Krystal P.
    Krystal PeakJanuary 22, 2013
    Oldest gay bar in North America
  • Amy L.
    Amy L.November 20, 2009
    Been here 25+ times
    If you need to get away from the noise, try to get upstairs and out onto the patio deck. Unless it's Mardi Gras, almost no one is ever there.
  • Heath J.
    Heath JohnsonMarch 6, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Scott is awesome!
  • elizabeth a.
    elizabeth allumsApril 5, 2010
    Show up at 9pm for the "love is in the air" tradition- big fun.
  • Jeremy S.
    Jeremy SealOctober 13, 2011
    Lick Adam ;o)
  • Dennis C.
    Dennis C.September 4, 2011
    What goes on here stays here. Okay, not really.
  • Geoffrey G.
    Geoffrey GauchetOctober 28, 2011
    Some say Truman Capote's ghost haunts this bar in the stairwell.
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