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Cafe Lafitte In Exile
Gay Bar and Karaoke Bar$$$$
French Quarter, New Orleans
"Tennessee Williams to Truman Capote."(2 Tips)
"... super cute, sit on the balcony!"(3 Tips)
"... have some of the best bloody Mary's in the city and where I got my start as a..."(3 Tips)
"It's quiet and great for people watching."(2 Tips)
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Michelle AndersonOctober 7, 2015Bartenders are really nice and the place is super cute, sit on the balcony!
Had one drink on our first day in New Orleans, definitely plan to go back! The atmosphere was inviting and the bartenders were friendly.Upvoted Sep 4- Josh RiveroSeptember 21, 2012They have some of the best bloody Mary's in the city and where I got my start as a bartender. Also the workplace of Aletha...the longest serving bartender on Bourbon St.
Daniel LambertMarch 2, 2015Fun place to hang out with friends. Napkin toss on Sunday evening at 9pm is something to remember.- The Neighborhood KornerApril 25, 2020Cafe Lafitte in Exile has been a favorite haunt of all sorts of gay New Orleans characters, from Tennessee Williams to Truman Capote.
Some of the best bartenders in the quarter either start here or still work here. Always welcoming.- Julia ColosimoJuly 23, 2015Hang out on the upstairs balcony. It's quiet and great for people watching.
Adrian PhillipsMay 17, 2015You'll need a key for the ladies to use the bathroom. Friendly service, well priced drinks and a giant urinal to piss in.
Always a good drink at great prices as well as fantastic atmosphere
Brian YamanakaSeptember 12, 2014Definitely come in and say hi to Cody! Great neighborhood bar to unwind.
Make sure you go and see Bristol Palin bartending during the 9 to 5 am shifts. Audrina Patridge also makes guest appearances as a bartender during 1 to 9 pm shifts.
Shawn has a question! !!! Can you repeat it in his good ear??
If you need to get away from the noise, try to get upstairs and out onto the patio deck. Unless it's Mardi Gras, almost no one is ever there.
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Cafe Lafitte In Exile
901 Bourbon St (at Dumaine St.)
New Orleans, LA 70116
United States
New Orleans, LA 70116
United States
2 floors of libations, music & video. Down you'll find the main bar with 6 TV’s & outdoor seating. "THE BALCONY" upstairs has great atmosphere and balcony.
Open (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(504) 522-8397
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.8
"They have plenty of happy hour(s) that make $5 drinks into 3.75... the bartenders are always smiley and social. It’s really a great place to feel welcome."
Billie Hawkins - 8.4
"Ryan makes an EXTREMELY spicy yet delicious Bloody Mary."
Brad Arsenaux - 8.0
"Friendly staff and had a great show! If you don't like crowds It's very busy any night of the week! Plus the drinks are expensive and not strong at all. Didn't even get a buzz after 4 drinks."
Keith Earl
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- 8.7
"I love this place when the sun is down and the piano is playing. The purple stuff will catch up with you quick. It's a great getaway from Bourbon Street while still being on Bourbon Street."
Latham Brunson - 7.7
"Burgers are always good. Love breakfast there with eggs, grits, orange juice, coffee and the local floor show!"
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