Alternative theater & bar putting on plays, burlesque shows & indie music concerts in funky digs.

AllWays Lounge & Cabaret

American Townhouse is a bar in New Orleans. Located at 1012 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA.

American Townhouse

Benoga Beauty is a venue in New Orleans. Located at 3348 W Esplanade Ave #404, Metairie, LA 70002, USA.

Benoga Beauty

24/7 gay bar with 2 floors, a balcony & nonstop dance-club music keeping the party going.

Bourbon Pub & Parade

24/7 tavern & happening gay hangout since 1953 with a wraparound balcony & happy hour.

Cafe Lafitte's in Exile

Retro-styled diner drawing crowds from neighboring gay bars with burgers & breakfast served 24/7.

Clover Grill

Laid-back sports bar with 17 TVs & more than 400 beers, plus raw oysters & pub grub from the grill.

Cooter Brown's Tavern & Oyster Bar

Steampunk-themed gay bar with multiple video screens in a building from the 1800s.

Crossing NOLA

GrandPre's is a bar in New Orleans. Located at 834 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA.

GrandPre's

Hi-Ballz is a restaurant in New Orleans. Located at 4901 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA.

Hi-Ballz

Jeff's Haberdashery is a shop in New Orleans. Located at 4100 General De Gaulle Dr suite d-1b, New Orleans, LA 70131, USA.

Jeff's Haberdashery

Comfortable Italian eatery serving wood-fired pizzas, salads, pastas & wine in a family atmosphere.

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown

Simple Italian dishes & pizza in an intimate, laid-back space hung with "Mona Lisa" portraits.

Mona Lisa

NOLABraider is a venue in New Orleans. Located at 1452 N Broad St C, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA.

NOLABraider

Cool, late-night gay dance club with DJs, drag shows, go-go dancers & a balcony for people-watching.

Gay bar catering to the leather crowd provides a no-frills 24/7 hangout with a pool table.

Phoenix Bar

Dark, intimate bar featuring distinctive wall art, outdoor seating & regular DJ sets.

Poor Boys Bar

Down-to-earth gay leather bar with daily happy hours, pool & adult videos on TV.

Rawhide Lounge

Consignment store with a sprawling showroom of pre-owned home furnishings, including antiques.

Renaissance Interiors

Rocket Science Salon is a venue in New Orleans. Located at 640 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA.

Rocket Science Salon

Divey gay pub known for scantily clad men dancing on the bar each night, plus sports on TV.

The Corner Pocket

American fare & creative cocktails served in a breezy, historical cottage with a pool & cabana bar.

The Country Club

Gay bar offering draft beer, cocktails & drag shows in a snug space with an intimate vibe.

The Golden Lantern

Tiny, romantic spot (reservations recommended) for creative Northern Italian fare.

The Italian Barrel

Trilly Cheesesteaks is a restaurant in New Orleans. Located at 3735 Ulloa St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA.

Trilly Cheesesteaks

Undergrowth Coffee is a restaurant in New Orleans. Located at 4332 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA.

Undergrowth Coffee

Up & Adam Eatz is a restaurant in New Orleans. Located at 3903 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA.

Up & Adam Eatz

Colorful storefront selling hip, contemporary clothing, shoes & accessories for men.

Vegas

New Orleans

New Orleans' LGBTQ+ community is centered in the French Quarter and Marigny neighborhoods, with a unique queer culture that celebrates the city's rich history. Popular venues include Oz, Bourbon Pub & Parade, and The Country Club. Southern Decadence is one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the South, and the city hosts various queer events throughout the year. New Orleans' unique blend of French, Spanish, and American cultures creates a distinctive queer scene that embraces diversity and celebration.

Queer Businesses in New Orleans

Bars