colette New Orleans: hours, rules, dress code and what to bring

colette New Orleans is the private lifestyle club of the colette network in downtown New Orleans, and it has an advantage rare in this world: its official website publishes its rules clearly. This guide summarises what BarSwinger read on that website on 7 November 2026 and helps you prepare your first night without surprises. We did not visit the club; everything below comes from what the club itself publishes, and where something is not stated we say so.

The basics

The club is at 822 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70112. Its phone number is 504-588-1517 and its contact email is neworleansgm@coletteclubs.com. It opens on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9pm to 2am and on Fridays and Saturdays from 9pm to 4am. The page adds that you should check the events calendar for special nights and different hours, and it gives no hours for the other days. The colette network also has clubs in Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio, and its home page describes the New Orleans one as a private members' club in downtown New Orleans that brings the energy of the Big Easy.

Who can come in

Only guests aged 21 and over are admitted. The club is for couples and for single men and women, and entry requires membership. Membership is requested through the club's application link and is charged per couple or per person, with several plans; the page we read showed no figure, so check the membership page for current rates. There is no entry without membership: do not count on paying at the door.

Alcohol: BYOB

The club neither sells nor serves alcohol, but you may bring your own. It provides free basic mixers and premium mixers for purchase. Plastic and styrofoam coolers are not allowed; cloth backpack or satchel-style coolers are fine. That has a practical consequence: bringing drinks means thinking about the way home. The CDC defines binge drinking as four or more drinks on one occasion for women and five or more for men, and links it to injuries and violence. Set your limit before you leave and arrange a sober driver or a booked ride.

Photos

Photos are only allowed in the designated photo areas. Do not take photos anywhere else in the club, or of other people without their permission.

Dress code

The website distinguishes three cases. Ladies: semi-formal, sexy, casual or party attire; lingerie and fetish wear are optional. Gentlemen: polo, button-down, casual shirt or designer t-shirt with slacks or nice jeans. Single men: a collared or full button-down shirt, slacks or nice jeans, and dress shoes. The website says it is very strict about the single-men policy. Beach attire, athletic wear, flip flops, jerseys, very baggy clothing, shorts and ball caps are not allowed, nor are work jeans for men.

How to prepare for your first night

1. Apply for membership in advance, not on the same day.
2. Read the single-men policy if you are going with a friend or on your own.
3. Talk with your partner about limits and a word or gesture to stop.
4. Bring photo ID: although the page we read does not spell this out for New Orleans, the page of the network's Houston club does require it.
5. If you bring drinks, use a cloth bag, not a plastic cooler.
6. Plan your return: the club closes at 2am or 4am depending on the day.

Basic etiquette

Arrive at opening time if it is your first visit: with fewer people it is easier to learn the space and talk to staff. Say hello, introduce your partner and always ask before touching or sitting with other people. A no is accepted the first time and without explanation. If you drink, do it slowly: the night is long, especially on Fridays and Saturdays, when the club closes at 4am. And do not share outside the club what you saw or who you were with: discretion is part of the deal.

What we could not confirm

The club's events calendar did not load in our reading, so we cannot confirm theme nights or dates. Nor do we know the capacity, the exact membership price or the reservation policy. We could not read Louisiana's obscenity law, so we say nothing about how it applies to a private club: consult a local lawyer if in doubt. And remember that in the lifestyle consent is asked for, a no is accepted the first time and consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Health

The CDC recommends using condoms every time, getting tested regularly and sharing results with your partner. Bring your own protection.

Frequently asked questions

When does colette New Orleans open? Wednesday and Thursday from 9pm to 2am; Friday and Saturday from 9pm to 4am.

Can I enter without being a member? No: membership is required.

Do they sell alcohol? No, but you may bring your own.

Can I take photos? Only in the designated photo areas.

What should I wear? Semi-formal, sexy or party attire; single men, a collared shirt and dress shoes.

Source: coletteclubs.com and its New Orleans page (read on 7 November 2026).