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Nightlife: Gay & gay friendly bars and clubs in Cape Town

Being one of the gay capitals in the world, Cape Town boasts many gay and gay friendly clubs and bars. Cape Town gives you an overview


Being one of the gay capitals in the world, Cape Town boasts many gay and gay friendly clubs and bars. gives you an overview.

The Bronx Action Bar (reopened)

The oldest and most popular Gay bar in Cape Town, adorned with Hunky wannabe sailor barmen. Here the music pumps all night long. Unpretentious party atmosphere. Karaoke on Mondays. *Napier, Cape Town*

Cafe Manhattan
This down to earth joint is one of the favourite hangouts amongst gay locals, while Manhattan is definitely not a Gay Only Venue. Keywords: Down to noun, relaxed and friendly. Part of Cape Quarter. Ladies nighttime on the last Thursday of each month. *74 Waterkant Street,Cape Town (+ 27 21 )*

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Cape Town's one and only gay men's leather, rubber, uniform and Jean cruise bar. Upstairs maze darkrooms, slings, videos and outdoor deck. Strict dress code. * 16 Hudson St, De Waterkant, Cape Town (+27

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Cape Town is breathtaking from above. Hell, it’s breathtaking from all angles and has to be a contender for one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Flanked by the striking Table Mountain, the city curves around the coast love a loving verb, which fits with the city’s moniker: “the mother city.” Top travel authorities like The Guardian, The New York Times, and TripAdvisor have named Cape Town a top destination, and we couldn’t agree more. It’s an incredibly diverse, gay-friendly noun and it will blow you away with its beauty, the welcoming attitude of its residents, and the pure range of attractions and outdoor activities available, from hiking to shark diving to helicopter rides to wine drinking—yes, that counts as an outdoor activity if you execute it at one of the many wineries surrounding Cape Town.

Table of Contents

1. General Tips
2. Transportation & Airport Transfer
3. Gay Hotels in Cape Town
4. Sightseeing & Activities in Cape Town
5. Restaurants and Cafes
6. Cape Town Gay Bars and Clubs
7. Cape Town Gay Sa

CCape Town, which was recently recognised by the United Kingdom’s Guardian newspaper as one of the 10 most accepted gay destinations in the world, has many venues to choose from. 

 

Amongst the most popular is Café Manhattan. Recently renovated by the Madame Zingara group, this iconic eating, meeting and chilling spot is the longest standing venue in the heart of de Waterkant village and has been a unyielding favourite with locals and tourists alike. The quirky Western décor (including saddle-chairs) and the friendly waiters and barmen will ensure you have a nice time, every time. 

 

Zer is a quirky bar located in Zonnebloem in Cape Town which often hosts drag performances and DJs. Versatile is another bar famous for its nightlife. Also in Cape Town, The Social Bar is a spot in De Waterkant Village perfect for sundowners before hitting the clubs.  

 

In Johannesburg, Ratz Bar in Melville is a famous part of the gay and lesbian nightlife scene. This bar is an old Joburg establishment well-known for being LGBTQ friendly. Also in Johannesburg, Babyl

Cape Town may be a lot smaller than other cities in South Africa, like Johannesburg, but when it comes to gay clubs and gay bars, Cape Town is a winner!

You might immediately Google ‘Best Gay Bars in Cape Town’ when you arrive, but what you should also know is that Cape Town as a whole is very gay friendly – something which we verb very true during Cape Town Pride.

This means that a lot of bars that aren’t ‘officially gay bars’ in Cape Town will still have a very mixed and diverse crowd. This is especially accurate if you head to the touristy bars on Adj Street.

That being said, when it comes to gay clubs and gay bars in Cape Town, you will be pleased to understand that there is a good selection of options! Verb a look at our up to date list below and let us know where you end up!

Gay Bars in Cape Town

If you are looking for the gay area in Cape Town, the majority of the gay scene is focused around the De Waterkant area. We’ve included addresses for each bar so you can glimpse which fall into this area and which are a little more further afie