Crossing

I want to no can u find me someone I'm very lonely I like to go both aways and I like to have fun…read more and go for a long walk and go out to dinner thin go home and watch TV then make love

The black he she it bartender asked me to move because I was sitting in someone's seat. I thought…read morethe people were gone. I left and will never return. Apparently, when people leave they can reserve the seat.

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Rawhide 2010

3.9(67 reviews)

0.2 mi•French Quarter

I love a lowkey leather bar and this was the perfect place to get off the main drag. The bar staff…read moreare super friendly and prices are reasonable, if you're open to it, it can feel like a place you've been going to forever. It gets a little bit more upbeat in the evening and there's a back room where you can play pool or other gay games Open 24/7 so a great place to start, continue or end a night out.

Not gay. Yet!! Love this place…read more Bought the shirt! Friendly as hell. Even for oldish lightish Diet Coke bis

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Southern Decadence 2015

Oz New Orleans

3.3(185 reviews)

0.2 mi•French Quarter

I can't say enough good things about this place. None of the other places on Bourbon Street had the…read moresame hometown welcoming feel as this place. And it was only a short walk to my hotel, so I indulged in the drinks. I wandered in on a Saturday, and I was dancing on the dance floor and walked up and around the place as well. Nice balcony. There were gogo dancers on the bar, and I like to tip. I went again on Monday because they had a karaoke night. I had SO MUCH FUN! I won one of their games and won a free drink, stumbling back to my hotel afterwards. If you're gay, or an ally of the queer community, this place is fun! If you're from out of town, like myself, then you'll really enjoy this place.

We went to OZ to chill with drinks and play bingo, and we stayed for the drag shows. This used to…read morebe the best late night party dance club in the city, but has now transformed into a decent show bar. On our visit, the drinks were recently priced and we easily found a table to chill and play bingo-which was actually a lot of fun. And the bonus of hanging out and playing bingo eas we kept our table and watched the show while the new crowds had to stand.

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DANCE DANCE DANCE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! @ 6PM WITH EXTENDED HOURS ON THE WEEKENDS! MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 6PM | THURSDAY - SUNDAY: 12PM

Cafe Lafitte In Exile

4.2(165 reviews)

0.3 mi•French Quarter

Shout out to Mr. Nicholas!!…read more I appreciate the gratitude and just pure knowledge of what cocktail or dive bar drink to make depending on the mood of the patron. Thank you! I think this spot is such a gem! I came here years ago and was given such an experience and might I add years down the line I stumbled here and was still given a good time and drink.so much so I'm on drink#3 the dreamsicle which taste fabulous!; I will be back! When a bartender makesnyoir drink correct and you don't even have to think about what you want....that's the spot for you!

Honestly, my group needed a refill so it was a quick stop…read more One thing we learned about this spot is that it's open 24 hours! I know, many places are, but this is prolly the first one we've been to. Drinks were served quick, and just as quickly, we bounced. Kinda cool that they're ready for that kinda crowd. Good first run. Would most likely include it in my bar hop next time I come through the French Quarter!

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Phoenix Bar

4.0(52 reviews)

1.0 mi•Marigny

This local watering hole was my absolute favorite. The moment I entered- I was warmly welcomed by…read morethe friendliest pool players I could imagine. The bar was full and MardiGras events in full swing. Yet the vibe was relaxed and I had a great first night in New Orleans with my amazing friends- Arthur and Hamilton. The drinks were delicious- I think I was a bit parched from a 5 hr flight from Seattle. Loved the back room store and the cozy patio. I promise to return to the Big Easy and do it all over again. "Laissez les bons temps rouler!"

Stopped in here for a drink, not realizing I was entering one of New Orleans premier gay bars…read more My wife was the only woman out of 40 patrons. Our drinks were fine and the service was great. I went to the bathroom and stepped in a very adult leather shop by accident. I found the bathroom, and it was fine. I mentioned the place to locals, and they all laughed and had stories about what was going on upstairs and what not. If you want a slice of San Francisco while you're in New Orleans, I recommend this place. If you don't like alternative lifestyles, I would stay away. Not too noisy, standard bar ambience.

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The Golden Lantern

4.0(183 reviews)

0.6 mi•French Quarter

THIS PLACE! Oh my gosh -- SO FUN. Such a gem, seriously…read more We walked by and decided that we just had to go inside. And I'm so glad we did, because we made friends and had to come back 2 more times before we left NOLA. It's a dive but a quirky and unique one. We had all kinds of different drinks, including the homemade Jell-O shots, and loved every one. Get to know the staff and you'll be so glad that you did. They are truly all amazing and so much fun. Good vibes only!

We had a good time here. We stopped on our self-made bar crawl because when in New Orleans…read more.. that's what you do. They sell plastic keepsake cups for $1. Contrary to beliefs the drink doesn't come with it! Great place!!

Photo 1: Montage of images from The Golden Lantern

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The Page

4.2(44 reviews)

0.1 mi•French Quarter

Another fabulous dive bar in Rampart away from the regular bars in the Quarter.. Low priced…read moredrinks, very good AC and a bar to chill at.

Walked into this dive to meet a class of tour guides to explore the Quarter. The Christmas music…read morewas blaring as I walked in, and one of the regulars was belting out the song better than Mariah Carey. There was one bartender and just a handful of others that night, but it was a random Wednesday in December, so I wouldn't have expected too much at that early-ish hour. Once we all got there and had ordered a couple of drinks, we were able to meet the bar manager/owner who told us the history of the building and all of its incantations before becoming what it currently is. It was fascinating to hear about the 300 years of evolution that the building has gone through, and the staff there was so much fun to talk to and learn from. Also, as I would hope for most dives - the drinks were strong and plentiful. It was a great way to start out our evening.

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Good Friends Bar

4.1(168 reviews)

0.2 mi•French Quarter

I have to admit Jamie W and I were expecting a more convivial atmosphere given the name, but it…read morejust wasn't meant to be. The bartenders were young, and the only business we saw consisted of drunk women who looked like they made a wrong turn off Bourbon Street. 8PM may have been too early to expect a congregation of social sisters.. No Espresso Martinis to be found here, so we went with our standby, the $12 Tequila Sunrises (Photo 5). They were satisfying enough. Not much interaction with the bartenders who preferred socializing with each other. Ah, youth. We'll give it another try the next time we're in Nawlins, but The Golden Lantern was a friendlier spot. DRINKS - 3.5 stars...potent enough at a good Happy Hour price AMBIANCE - 3 stars...pretty vacant when we were here SERVICE - 2.5 stars...preoccupied...with each other TOTAL - 3 stars...good friends? RELATED - Exploring New Orleans? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/kqhd8zS441

Dubbed the Cheers of the New Orleans gay bar scene, this 24-hour watering hole is a place where…read moregood friends gather to converse over cocktails. Whenever I pass by there are always locals sitting at a table outside chatting it up - even early in the morning. I was in town for Southern Decadence and decided to finally check it out. I was surprised by how spacious it is inside. There is even an upstairs area with a bar (Queens Head Pub) and balcony views. Downstairs there is a pool table, gambling machines, and plenty of room to dance. The bartender was very friendly. I asked if they had a signature drink and he told me that The Separator has been a favorite for over 20 years. I decided to try it. It was a boozy milkshake that made me feel like a kid again. I can see why they call it The Separator because if you drink enough of it, you'll get separated from your friends. LOL! I came back later that evening and the place was buzzin' with a fun & lively crew. I enjoyed the music and was happy I stopped by.

0.3 mi•Central Business District

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Club Lincoln NOLA

3.0(2 reviews)

This place party's ALL night long and accepts all people. Stop by to see the clubs owner "Hubbie."…read moreBeer, Bourbon, ladies and men all waiting for good times.

Business was locked up even though the lights were on. After banging on the door for an hour the…read moreproprietor finally appeared. He seemed intoxicated, disheveled, and cranky. He did provide us with free beverages and played some Cody Jenkins, whoever that is. Entertainment was lackluster overall. Owner had the audacity to ask us to leave prior to posted closing hours and actually shewed us out the door. I will not be returning today but I'd probably will end up there tonight.

0.6 mi•Central Business District

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GrrlSpot

4.4(5 reviews)

Grrlspot events are SO much fun! Every month Grrlspot hosts a party at a different bar/venue across…read morethe city. Since there are no lesbian bars in this city (that needs to change!) GRRLspot meets the demand. The events always pretty packed. People are friendly and there's always great drink specials.Plus if you love to dance there is almost always dancing. Like the FB page to find out all of the events times and locations.

In a seemingly gay male-centric scene in New Orleans, the grrlspot parties lasso in all ladies and…read morequeer-friendly folks to a different venue each month offering drink specials and live music/dj. Always a fan, always a fabulous time.

Mardi Gras Masquerade - 1/23/2016

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Fleurt - Dykeadence/Southern Decadence 2012

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David L.

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4

0

11 years ago

beware! danger! i had been to this bar before in 2010 and it was ok. i came back in december 2014 and it was still pretty ok. i was just there in june and met someone there who robbed me. this bar is now filled with liars, hustlers and thieves. go there at your own risk. note: there are some really decent regulars here, but it's hard to tell who is decent and who isn't. i will never go back here. read more

Kelly R.

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2

0

2 years ago

Attended a wonderful Southern Decadence event last night, amazing to see so many people out supporting the community. WTF up with the guy telling everyone to be quiet? Long winded and offensive in his words. Multiple people not so happy with his interaction with the audience. read more

Jamie B.

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23

8

3 years ago

Apparently the manager at the Crossing allows men to assault disabled women in the bar and then lets the assaulter stay. Plenty of other gay bars to enjoy, so no need to go here. Truly sad and a huge disappointment. read more

Jeremy R.

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1

0

6 years ago

Alicia, Andy, Urban, JayJay, Will, Trevor are ALL AMAZING! They truly are customer oriented and go out of their way to make a comfortable environment! read more

Jerrod H.

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1

0

6 years ago

Really missed this place! Glad to see it back open and going strong.

Camala W.

51

52

358

13 years ago

Brad carded me and made me feel young.

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THIS PLACE! Oh my gosh -- SO FUN. Such a gem, seriously…read more We walked by and decided that we just had to go inside. And I'm so glad we did, because we made friends and had to come back 2 more times before we left NOLA. It's a dive but a quirky and unique one. We had all kinds of different drinks, including the homemade Jell-O shots, and loved every one. Get to know the staff and you'll be so glad that you did. They are truly all amazing and so much fun. Good vibes only!

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I have to admit Jamie W and I were expecting a more convivial atmosphere given the name, but it…read morejust wasn't meant to be. The bartenders were young, and the only business we saw consisted of drunk women who looked like they made a wrong turn off Bourbon Street. 8PM may have been too early to expect a congregation of social sisters.. No Espresso Martinis to be found here, so we went with our standby, the $12 Tequila Sunrises (Photo 5). They were satisfying enough. Not much interaction with the bartenders who preferred socializing with each other. Ah, youth. We'll give it another try the next time we're in Nawlins, but The Golden Lantern was a friendlier spot. DRINKS - 3.5 stars...potent enough at a good Happy Hour price AMBIANCE - 3 stars...pretty vacant when we were here SERVICE - 2.5 stars...preoccupied...with each other TOTAL - 3 stars...good friends? RELATED - Exploring New Orleans? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/kqhd8zS441

Dubbed the Cheers of the New Orleans gay bar scene, this 24-hour watering hole is a place where…read moregood friends gather to converse over cocktails. Whenever I pass by there are always locals sitting at a table outside chatting it up - even early in the morning. I was in town for Southern Decadence and decided to finally check it out. I was surprised by how spacious it is inside. There is even an upstairs area with a bar (Queens Head Pub) and balcony views. Downstairs there is a pool table, gambling machines, and plenty of room to dance. The bartender was very friendly. I asked if they had a signature drink and he told me that The Separator has been a favorite for over 20 years. I decided to try it. It was a boozy milkshake that made me feel like a kid again. I can see why they call it The Separator because if you drink enough of it, you'll get separated from your friends. LOL! I came back later that evening and the place was buzzin' with a fun & lively crew. I enjoyed the music and was happy I stopped by.

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4.2

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Shout out to Mr. Nicholas!!…read more I appreciate the gratitude and just pure knowledge of what cocktail or dive bar drink to make depending on the mood of the patron. Thank you! I think this spot is such a gem! I came here years ago and was given such an experience and might I add years down the line I stumbled here and was still given a good time and drink.so much so I'm on drink#3 the dreamsicle which taste fabulous!; I will be back! When a bartender makesnyoir drink correct and you don't even have to think about what you want....that's the spot for you!

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I love a lowkey leather bar and this was the perfect place to get off the main drag. The bar staff…read moreare super friendly and prices are reasonable, if you're open to it, it can feel like a place you've been going to forever. It gets a little bit more upbeat in the evening and there's a back room where you can play pool or other gay games Open 24/7 so a great place to start, continue or end a night out.

Not gay. Yet!! Love this place…read more Bought the shirt! Friendly as hell. Even for oldish lightish Diet Coke bis

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(44 reviews)

Another fabulous dive bar in Rampart away from the regular bars in the Quarter.. Low priced…read moredrinks, very good AC and a bar to chill at.

Walked into this dive to meet a class of tour guides to explore the Quarter. The Christmas music…read morewas blaring as I walked in, and one of the regulars was belting out the song better than Mariah Carey. There was one bartender and just a handful of others that night, but it was a random Wednesday in December, so I wouldn't have expected too much at that early-ish hour. Once we all got there and had ordered a couple of drinks, we were able to meet the bar manager/owner who told us the history of the building and all of its incantations before becoming what it currently is. It was fascinating to hear about the 300 years of evolution that the building has gone through, and the staff there was so much fun to talk to and learn from. Also, as I would hope for most dives - the drinks were strong and plentiful. It was a great way to start out our evening.

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This local watering hole was my absolute favorite. The moment I entered- I was warmly welcomed by…read morethe friendliest pool players I could imagine. The bar was full and MardiGras events in full swing. Yet the vibe was relaxed and I had a great first night in New Orleans with my amazing friends- Arthur and Hamilton. The drinks were delicious- I think I was a bit parched from a 5 hr flight from Seattle. Loved the back room store and the cozy patio. I promise to return to the Big Easy and do it all over again. "Laissez les bons temps rouler!"

Stopped in here for a drink, not realizing I was entering one of New Orleans premier gay bars…read more My wife was the only woman out of 40 patrons. Our drinks were fine and the service was great. I went to the bathroom and stepped in a very adult leather shop by accident. I found the bathroom, and it was fine. I mentioned the place to locals, and they all laughed and had stories about what was going on upstairs and what not. If you want a slice of San Francisco while you're in New Orleans, I recommend this place. If you don't like alternative lifestyles, I would stay away. Not too noisy, standard bar ambience.

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