Gay Bars for 50+ in New Orleans

Casual, multi-level venue

This cozy local's hang is open 24-hours so settle in, grab a drink, and play some pool with friends new and old.

French Quarter · 740 Dauphine St, New Orleans

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• pool table
• video
• sports
• happy hour
• cruising
• after hours
• karaoke
• pub
• $$
• LGBTQ+ owned

Land of leather

The home of the Lords of Leather, the Cavaliers Motorcycle Club, and the New Orleans Bear and Bear Trappers Social...

Marigny · 941 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans

• 40+
• 50+
• leather
• pool table
• sports
• happy hour
• bears
• after hours
• cocktail lounge
• pub
• $$
• LGBTQ+ owned

Golden Lantern

Decadent since 1964

As the birthplace of Southern Decadence, this bar is known as one of the best neighborhood gay bars in the Quarter....

3rd place in Best of GayCities 2023 - Drag Cabaret

French Quarter · 1239 Royal St, New Orleans

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• drag
• pool table
• after hours
• mixed LGBTQ+
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• pub
• mixed gay/straight
• $

Always open

This quiet neighborhood bar is 24-hours with bartenders pouring strong drinks at low prices. This laid-back dive is...

Marigny · 2513 Royal St, New Orleans

• 40+
• 50+
• pool table
• happy hour
• bears
• LGBTQ+ owned

Clean, fun, and a little off the beaten path

Directly across from the world-famous Armstrong Park, GrandPre's is loved by locals and tourists alike. The highlight...

French Quarter · 834 North Rampart Street, New Orleans

• 40+
• 50+
• drag
• piano
• pool table
• happy hour
• after hours
• karaoke
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• $
• LGBTQ+ owned