Bourbon Pub Parade

Dancing · Video Bar · New Orleans, LA

3.8 (172 · Yelp ) ·$ ·Est. 1973 · · LGBTQ-owned

About

Bar: Full barBest nights: Fri, Sat, Sun

Balcony doors open onto Bourbon Street, pumping dance music into the French Quarter night. This two-level staple has anchored NOLA's gay nightlife since 1973, with a downstairs video bar, an upstairs dance floor, and go-go dancers keeping energy high. It's one of the city's largest gay venues and stays open until 5am on weekends.

Expect a mixed crowd spanning 20s to 40s, with happy hour specials daily. The balcony is a favorite spot to people-watch or cool down between sets. Weekends draw the biggest crowds, and the vibe leans more social and chatty than a pure dance club.

In the French Quarter near St Ann Street, right on Bourbon Street.

Features

  • Two levels: video bar and dance floor
  • Daily happy hour specials
  • Go-go dancers and drag shows
  • Open until 5am on Friday and Saturday
  • Dog friendly with outdoor seating

Good for

Drag ShowsGo-Go Boys/StrippersHappy HourAfter HoursSmoking Area20 Somethings30 Somethings40 Somethings18DancingVideo BarSports BarCruisingKaraokePub/Tavern

Practical

Mixed LGBTQLGBTQ OwnedOutdoor SeatingGood for DancingDog FriendlyBike ParkingReservationsCredit Cards AcceptedStreet ParkingHas TVFree WiFiFull BarCasualGood for GroupsLoud / Lively

Best nights: Fri, Sat, Sun

3.8

What people say

Rated from 172 reviews. 497 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp

From the community

“Stay Away”

Bourbon Pub is not what it used to be. Avoid this bar. The drinks are awful, the music is bad, the staff are rude, and the bathrooms are dirty and broken. The place looks like it might fall down. It's clear the owner doesn't care about the building or the business.

A visitor · 1 month ago

“Derogatory slurs by staff”

I will never go back to Bourbon Pub, and I'll keep telling people how my group was treated. I've visited multiple times a year for over ten years. This time, for a holiday weekend, we brought a straight couple who had never been there. She got up to use the restroom, and someone, later identified as an off duty staff member, jumped up and started dancing on her seat. When our friend returned, the staff member wouldn't give her seat back. When we asked what was going on, she and her boyfriend were told to leave by security with no explanation. Additionally, a woman who said she was the owner, who was very drunk, called us several slurs. This happened at a gay bar. So much for supporting customers and the community.

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A recent visitor · Over a year ago

Over a year ago I've had so much fun here over the years. It usually attracts a younger, clean cut crowd. The downstairs is great for meeting people and checking out the attractive bartenders and gogos. The upstairs has a fun dance floor but it gets too crowded sometimes. My favorite is hanging on the upstairs balcony on a hot night, listening to dance music coming out of the doors. Oz across the street is better for dancing, but I've always made new friends here. The crowd seems more interested in meeting, chatting, and whatever else. - cute bartenders

A local visitor · Over a year ago

“Sunday T-Dance”

What is Sunday T-Dance?

A visitor · Over a year ago

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bourbon Pub Parade have drag shows? +

Yes, drag shows and go-go dancers are regular features.

What are the best nights to go? +

According to Yelp, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are the best nights.

Is the bar 18+ or 21+? +

The venue is tagged as 18+, but we recommend confirming with the bar directly.

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