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The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret

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2240 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
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theallwayslounge.net

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About this place The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret

The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret is the performance heart of queer New Orleans outside the French Quarter. Behind its red-lit facade on St Claude Avenue hides a velvet-curtained lounge and a back theatre where the calendar runs from drag and burlesque to experimental theatre, comedy and live bands. The programming is defiantly local and queer-led; many of the city's best-known drag and burlesque performers cut their teeth on this stage. Cover charges stay low and the bar pours honest drinks. Check the online calendar before you go, as the room changes character nightly. It anchors the St Claude arts corridor along with Kajun's Pub opposite, and it is a ten-minute walk from the Frenchmen Street clubs.

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Jamie Owens
Jamie Owens Aug 2026

We enjoyed NOUVELLE FOLLIES: so much!!! The emcee was so funny too!!!

Frozen Snowman
Frozen Snowman Aug 2026

Went here for my birthday and to say i had an amazing time would be an understatement! The host, director, and preformers were amazing. I would definitely recommend to someone who wants to have an amazing evening 😁

richard clark
richard clark Aug 2026

The shows were Awesome and the staff was very friendly. The clean and well kept establishment made you feel welcome and comfortable. The drinks were great and not overpriced. I would highly recommend catching a show here if you get the chance.

Chrissy Jade
Chrissy Jade Jul 2026

Lefty Lucy was such a fun entertainer!! Add Burlesque Bingo as a must attend to your vacation check list!! Great staff, welcoming and friendly energy, fantastic experience.

Steve Champagne
Steve Champagne Jul 2026

Always love always lounge! Went to the Legs comedy show and LOVED IT! Thank you for the show 💕

courtney whitelaw
courtney whitelaw Jul 2026

We came in from Canada for the week and stopped by here for “Freaklesque” and ended up loving it so much we stayed for the second show. An absolutely stunning, intimate venue with some of the most incredible talent and creativity I have ever seen. The hosts of the night brought so much life to the evening and it was absolutely enchanting watching the dancers express their art. I won’t be returning to New Orleans without coming to see a show!

Lisa William
Lisa William Jul 2026

My first burlesque show and couldn't have asked for a better place to experience it!! My friends and I made our reservations separately but the host had already planned our seats together and we were right up front. She also made sure our souvenir photos matched each of our vibes. Lefty Lucy put on an amazing show and kept us entertained from the first moment to the last! Once she found out several guests, including one of my friends, were there celebrating birthdays she called them up to the stage and the whole place serenaded them. Food was great and reasonably priced. 10 out of 10 would recommend! Cant wait to go back!!

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Last updated on 14 September 2026

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