New Orleans gay guide 2024, gay bars, clubs & hotels

Gay New Orleans

Throughout its 300-year history, New Orleans has been a place for people of all ethnicities, sexualities, and backgrounds to come together. Always diverse and adapting to modern life, the city has a space for absolutely everyone as well as thriving arts and culture. Its social calendar is packed with events like Mardi Gras, plus many a night of jazz and other great music. The New Orleans nightlife is legendary, and the LGBTQ+ side of it is no exception. Such an outgoing and fun-filled city is the ideal destination for any gay traveller looking for a party.

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New Orleans Gay Bars

GayMapper brings you information about gay bars and cruising bars in the city. Here are the top choices, read more about these bars or click below to see listings of all gay venues in this city.

The Corner Pocket

Cocktails, Dancers, Dancing

This is a place where boys dance nightly on the bar, but it's also a classic neighbourhood bar with a down-to-earth attitude. The bar has an 80s and 90s vibe so you can get lost in nostalgia, especially at daily happy hour with great value vodka cocktails and your other favourite drinks. Crowds gather every night to enjoy the views of the dancers, and every Friday is New Meat Night where new and attractive guys dance for a jackpot.

Napoleon's Itch

Cocktails, Outdoor Seating

This is Bourbon Street's premier bar for classy craft cocktails and a sophisticated night on the town. There's never a cover charge but always an upscale style and a brilliant energy. It's also known for its live entertainment such as music and other shows, all hosted in this prime location in the bustling French Quarter. Be sure to sample all the signature drinks and enjoy the fresh air at any time of day.

The Page Bar

Cocktails

The Page is the number one Black owned gay bar in New Orleans, providing a truly inclusive atmosphere. This is the perfect place to hang out after work and stay late into the night for strong drinks and daily happy hours. The bar attracts a welcoming crowd of locals who come here for reliably good music and delicious craft cocktails, so if you want a true taste of diverse New Orleans culture, The Page is the place to go.

Good Friends Bar

Cosy

Good Friends Bar is located in the lively French Quarter, surrounded by other gay bars and in the heart of the scene. This traditional yet quirky venue is designed for a quieter night out, serving classic drinks at unbeatable prices in a charmingly old-fashioned space. Downstairs there is a solid mahogany bar, brick fireplace, pool tables, and a host of unique decor, while upstairs you'll find the Queen's Head Pub offering an intimate Victorian atmosphere.

GrandPre's

Drag, Cocktails

Priding itself on true Southern hospitality, GrandPre's is an all inclusive gay bar. The friendly local crowd that gathers here does not care who you are, they are sure to welcome you in for a drink and to enjoy the entertainment. Tucked away in a corner of the French Quarter, GrandPre's offers good clean fun with none of the big city attitude or prices. Classic cocktails coupled with drag shows make for an enjoyable night.

Mag's 940

Drag

This gay bar unusually doubles as a guest house, making it the perfect destination if you want to immerse yourself in the New Orleans gay scene. It's a dive bar and performance space that represents the dingy and more traditional side of the Marigny neighbourhood, hosting fabulous drag shows and offering the biggest liquor selection in town. For some good old-fashioned fun and stiff drinks, this is the place to be.

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3* Bon Maison Guest House

Offering a terrace, the gay friendly Bon Maison Guest House is set right on Bourbon Street, near all the gay action and 200 m from St Louis Cathedral. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax. A terrace or balcony is featured in certain rooms. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. St. Louis Cemetery No 1 is 200 m from Bon Maison Guest House. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 19 km from Bon Maison Guest House.

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3* Holiday Inn Chateau Lemoyne

Featuring rooms with exposed brick walls in a historic building, the gay friendly Holiday Inn Hotel French Quarter-Chateau Lemoyne offers accommodation near Bourbon Street and within a 5-minute walk to Jackson Square. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar. The guestrooms at Chateau Lemoyne boast amenities such as chaise lounge chairs, compact refrigerators and single-cup coffee makers. A flat-screen cable TV is provided. Select guestrooms offer balconies with views of the French Quarter. This French Quarter Holiday Inn features a courtyard with garden and seating areas. A heated outdoor swimming pool is available. Morial Convention Center is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 18 km from the property.

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3* Hotel Le Marais

Within a 5-minute walk to Bourbon Street and all the gay entertainment available there, Hotel Le Marais offers great value accommodation with style. Rooms at Hotel Le Marais include a flat-screen TV with streaming device, walk-in shower and bathrobe. A work desk and seating area are provided. Vive!, the on-site bar, offers a wide range of cocktails and wine with indoor and outdoor seating. Guests can enjoy the heated sal***er pool, shared lounge area or landscaped courtyard. A business centre, fitness centre and free WiFi are also provided. Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral are less than a 10-minute walk away. Mercedes-Benz Superdome is 1.4 km from Hotel Le Marais. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 19 km away.

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3* Hotel St. Pierre

Experience the timeless charm of New Orleans at Hotel St. Pierre located near both the famous French Quarter and Bourbon Street. Offering 2 separate pools, the gay friendly Hotel St. Pierre French Quarter offers accommodation in historic buildings within walking distance to Bourbon Street and Louis Armstrong Park. Complimentary continental breakfast and WiFi is provided. Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, microwave and compact refrigerator. Some rooms offer views of one of two the inner courtyards. The front desk is staffed 24-hours a day to help guests with any questions about the area. There is an on-site ATM and business centre. Valet parking is offered for an additional charge. Morial Convention Center and Mercedes-Benz Superdome are both 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 19 km from the property.

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3* Place d'Armes Hotel

One of New Orleans' most popular places to stay, the Place d'Armes Hotel in the French Quarter is in the middle of all the action and offers great value room rates, with a gay friendly welcome. Situated in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Place D'Armes provides accommodation in a historic hotel and rooms with exposed brick walls. Popular points of interest nearby include St Louis Cemetery No 1, Bourbon Street and Morial Convention Center. Free WiFi available. All units in the hotel are fitted with a TV, seating area and complimentary toiletries. Mercedes-Benz Superdome is 1.9 km from Place D'Armes Hotel, while Lafayette Cemetery is 3.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 19 km from the hotel.

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4* Hotel Mazarin

Featuring a private courtyard and close proximity to the gay action around Bourbon Street, Hotel Mazarin is located in New Orleans' French Quarter. Guest rooms include free WiFi and bottled water. The tiled floor rooms at the gay friendly Hotel Mazarin include a flat-screen cable TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Guests can enjoy views of the French Quarter or the courtyard in most rooms. The room is equipped with bathrobes and slippers. 21st Amendment at La Louisiane, the on-site bar, offers crafted cocktails and live music in a speakeasy-themed bar. Patrick's Bar Vin is the on-site wine bar serving an extensive list of wine, champagne and light bar bites. Guests can access a 24-hour fitness centre and a business centre with fax and photocopying services. This hotel offers a 24-hour reception, concierge services and valet parking. Mazarin Hotel is within a 10-minute walk from Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral. The Mahalia Jackson Theater and Louis Armstrong Park are less than 1 km away.

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