The Golden Lantern
16 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA, r/travel16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend The Golden Lantern, a French Quarter dive bar that some commenters count among the city's gay and queer bars. A couple call it relaxed, a couple like its Bloody Mary, one suggests it when its older drag performers are on, and one suggests it for inexpensive strong drinks.
Address
Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116
At a glance
- Known for
- Bloody Mary
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/iflipcars in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2026ambience
Recommends it when its older drag performers are on.
- Recommendsu/SureCamel6067 in r/AskNOLA · Feb 2025price
Suggests Golden Lantern for inexpensive, strong drinks.
- Recommendsu/Joylush101 in r/AskNOLA · May 2025
Calls it a personal favourite for laid-back quality.
- Recommendsu/Madamexxxtra in r/AskNOLA · May 2025
Listed among recommended gay bars.
- Recommendsu/fuckthefalconsdotcom in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026ambience
Calls it very relaxed and the best pick for a laid-back preference.
- Recommendsu/cstephenson79 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2024
Lists it among recommended bars to visit.
- Recommendsu/laughingintothevoid in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Lists it among spots worth a look and mentions classic drag nights there.
- Recommendsu/wbsarah3 in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2026ambience
Suggests checking this bar out, saying it is especially pleasant at a certain time of week.
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- Recommendsu/WalleyWalli in r/NewOrleans · May 2024
Simply names it as the answer to the dancing question.
- Recommendsu/missmooface in r/AskNOLA · May 2025
Listed among recommended queer bars.
- Recommendsu/Strict_Definition_78 in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2024taste
Fun dive-style spot whose Bloody Mary they like.
- Recommendsu/VillageOfMalo in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2025
Suggests Golden Lantern as a seated spot for drinks, since Verti Marte has no seating.
- Recommendsu/Strange_Performer_63 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2024
Lists it among recommended bars.
- Recommendsu/NOLAladyboi in r/AskNOLA · Feb 2025
Agrees with the Golden Lantern suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Awkward_Tap_1244 in r/AskNOLA · Feb 2025
Agrees with the Golden Lantern pick and says they liked it on repeat visits.
- Recommendsu/hearonx in r/travel · Apr 2024taste
Recommends trying the signature Bloody Mary at Golden Lantern.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.