Golden Lantern

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1239 Royal St
New Orleans, LA 70116

The Golden Lantern, opened in 1964, is the original home of Southern Decadence and a renowned gathering place in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans. Whether seeking a relaxed evening with old friends or an exhilarating night out with new acquaintances, The Golden Lantern offers an inclusive community atmosphere that never fails to impress.

Located just off the beaten path, this bar invites visitors to explore its vibrant events and indulge in a range of Golden Lantern goodies available in their online store.

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4.0179 reviews
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Ed U.
11/25/2025

Chances are pretty likely that this is the friendliest gay bar in New Orleans. Jamie W and I were doing a rather cursory search when we came upon the enthusiastic reviews for this corner spot on...

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Sara C.
11/1/2025

The Golden Lantern was right by where we were staying in New Orleans, and the vibes were IMMACULATE. The music was great for this 90s/00s loving girl, the bartender was so nice and helpful, and...

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Sandy D.
11/16/2025

Omg. DIVE Bar at its finest!!! Yes. Yes. Yes!! Vibe is wonderful and chill. We took our lunch in and ate while sipping a cocktail. People are here to chill, make a friend and have fun....

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Paul R.
12/12/2024

I accidently discovered this wonderful dive bar as I was wandering down Royal. It started to rain so I made the tactical decision to pop in for a drink or two. The sign at the entrance pretty...

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Morgan H.
3/31/2025

Solid Chinese place! Me and my friend were set on not eating dinner one night and then five minutes before 10 PM, we had a change of heart. Luckily, this place is right across the street of hotel...

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