Thirty-one men and one woman died in what was. Tucked in the middle of Southern marshland, NOLA features a plethora of gay bars in the historic French. NEW ORLEANS In 1973, the UpStairs Lounge, a bar in the French Quarter here, went up in flames one hot summer night.
In addition to the spooky goings on, there’s a cheeky ghost who likes to pinch the rear ends of visitors! Of course ghost hunters of all kinds are welcome, but it’s an incredible LGBTQ+ safe-space that hosts an array of events for the community. The mythos surrounding New Orleans is limitless.
Capote is often seen haunting the stairs, while Williams rests up on his favorite seat at the bar. The duo have since been spotted at the establishment, haunting their favorite gay bar in New Orleans. Party with us at Oz, New Orleans 1 Gay Dance Club located on Bourbon Street in the heart of the French Quarter We have something going on every day of. There are many bars and clubs that are especially geared toward the LGBTI community where everyone can go and have a good time. The French Quarter has a long tradition of embracing diversity. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commonsīoth Tennessee Williams and Truman Capote used to frequently visit the bar when in the Big Easy. Whether youre looking for a raucous dance club or a laidback watering hole, theres something for everyone in the Quarter. The bar has always been welcoming and encourages individuality, creativity, and love! You’ll definitely spot a queen or two, as the venue is known for their fabulous drag shows. Felix is far less a gay bar and much more a place to just hang out, eat good food, and people watch on the patio.
The city is home to not only one of the most haunted eateries in the nation, but it claims to be the oldest operating gay bar in the country.Ĭafe Lafitte in Exile has been operating since 1933 and the end of the Prohibition Era. Perfect For: Casual Weeknight Dinner Drinks & A Light Bite. New Orleans is known for being one of the most haunted places in the United States. Have a drink with Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams at this haunted gay bar in New Orleans.