View the largest outdoor picture screen in the Quarter on weekends and football games.Īnd speaking of our upstairs bar, The Balcony’s upscale décor is perfect for intimate conversation, sweeping views of the Quarter from our balcony, a few games of pool with some friends-or can even be reserved for group functions.ĭon’t miss a visit to this jewel of modern atmosphere steeped in New Orleans history. Cafe Lafitte in Exile 83 Reviews 73 of 264 Nightlife in New Orleans Nightlife, Gay Clubs & Bars 901 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3120 Save Book In Advance Small-Group Guided Walking Tour of Bourbon Street Cultural Tours From 26.00 Private Guided Walking Tour of Bourbon Street Cultural Tours From 49. The Café Lafitte in Exile is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Its history is reported in the book In Exile: The History and Lore Surrounding New Orleans Gay Culture and Its Oldest Gay Bar by Frank Perez and Jeffrey Palmquist. 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 celebrations. In 2018, the bar was awarded a Gay Travel Award for Best Gay Bar by Gay. Dating back to 1933 and the end of Prohibition, Café Lafitte has always been welcoming.īoth Tennessee Williams and Truman Capote used to frequent the bar-and the famous, infamous, locals and visitors can still be seen day and night. Café Lafitte is a must see if you are interested in visiting an incredibly unique landmark in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter. Café Lafitte in Exile is the oldest continuously operating gay bar in the United States.