Recommended for Gay Clubs because: The Country Club is a fun place to gather with all flavor of friends for pool time or drinks at the bar.īeth's expert tip: Drag brunch on Saturdays is a hoot, with the crowd usually dominated by gaggles of lively bachelorette parties. Tiki bars and restaurants are likely to be busy late into the night, however, liquor permits are only valid until 2 a.m., even for the busiest bars, so there is a closing limit on drinking. Their specialty - a wide variety of unique martinis. In comparison to cities, Maui’s nightlife is generally more casual and laid-back. If you want to try some exotic local drinks, youll fall in love with Ambrosia. Named by Maui Time Weekly as best bar (two years in a row), Ambrosia offers daily entertainment and eclectic décor. Theres also another little bar in that plaza that didnt look too exciting.
Tiki bar is across from it in the same plaza if you want to bar hop. Guests can pay a day rate to swim and lounge or pay an annual membership for unlimited privileges. One of the most popular bars for gays and lesbians on the island is Ambrosia. Small place, good house music, a dancefloor, and strong drinks.
Eat up front in the lovely art-filled dining rooms, with chef Chris Barbato in the kitchen (last of Commander's Palace), or have nibbles poolside. But it's a mixed crowd that frequents the excellent restaurant up front as well as the freewheeling pool scene. Located in a stunning circa 1884 Italianate manse in Bywater, the restaurant bar has it roots as a gay staycation spot, and still attracts a strong LGBTQ crowd to the gorgeous salt water pool out back.
The Country Club may just be the best kept 40-year-old secret in New Orleans. gay & lesbian book store, Beyond The Closet, as well as several gay bars.