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Opened in 1953, Cafe Lafitte is the oldest continuously operating gay bar in the United States. It's open 24/7, providing a fun hangout space in the popular Bourbon Street. You'll find a characterful wraparound balcony, perfect for people watching and enjoying the atmosphere of the city. Both upstairs and downstairs areas have full bars and outdoor seating, and in the upstairs space you can enjoy a game of pool, an intimate conversation, and views over the French Quarter.

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.

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.

Rawhide Lounge is a down to earth leather bar known for its daily happy hours, pool tournaments, and karaoke. Everyone is welcome but the focus is definitely on a cruisey leather crowd. Adult videos play on TVs throughout the venue, strong drinks flow till late, and there are frequent events throughout the week to keep you entertained. You're sure to meet plenty of hot guys to chat with, mostly leather-clad bears who enjoy a no-frills approach to a night out.

Hidden away in Metairie away from the central gay scene, Four Seasons is a reliable hangout spot for the local queer community. It's something of a hidden gem, off the beaten path but always up for a party. Parties here attract a fun and friendly crowd, and the bar also hosts regular drag revues that are especially popular. To explore a different part of the city get a taste of a smaller gay hideaway, this is the place to go.

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.