Cape town gay area
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 homosexual 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 male lover friendly clubs and bars. gives you an overview.
The Bronx Action Bar (reopened)
The oldest and most popular Gay lock in Cape Town, adorned with Hunky wannabe sailor barmen. Here the music pumps all evening long. Unpretentious party atmosphere. Karaoke on Mondays. *Napier, Cape Town*
Cafe Manhattan
This down to world joint is one of the favourite hangouts amongst gay locals, while Manhattan is definitely not a Gay Only Venue. Keywords: Down to earth, relaxed and friendly. Part of Cape Quarter. Ladies night 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
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 male lover friendly – something which we establish 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 brain to the touristy bars on Elongated Street.
That being said, when it comes to gay clubs and gay bars in Cape Town, you will be pleased to realize that there is a good selection of options! Grab 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 lgbtq+ area in Cape Town, the majority of the queer scene is focused around the De Waterkant area. We’ve included addresses for each bar so you can view which fall into this area and which are a little more further afie
LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to South Africa
Interesting Cities to Stop by in South Africa
CAPE TOWN
Cape Town has probably the largest and most diverse LGBTQ+ scene found in South Africa, albeit still small compared to other capital cities. The extreme concentration of nightlife is found in the Waterkant area. There is a mixture of LGBTQ+ nightlife in Cape Town, from smaller bars, where locals meet for a casual drink, to the two popular dance clubs, Pink Panther and Crew Bar.
Cape Town’s most popular tourist attractions include the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, a large shopping and dining venue; the iconic Table Mountain—the top of which can be reached either by hiking or cable car; and the lovely Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Cape Town also has an annual Pride, which takes place around the end of February. This is a very diverse event, with all subsections of the LGBTQ+ community being very well represented.
JOHANNESBURG
Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa, and has a large LGBTQ+ community. While Cape Town takes the crown as the ‘gay-capital&
Gay Guide Cape Town - Western Cape
Cape Town, recognizable to its locals as the Mother City, is Africa's self-proclaimed gay capital. It also just happens to be one of the worldâs most lovely cities: a cosmopolitan municipality nestled between the heights of Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles and the superb beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. If you are into innate beauty, try the view from Table Mountain or a wander through the Winelands (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl). If beaches are your thing, check out Clifton 3rd, Camps Bay or the nudist Sandy bay. If it's shopping that turns you on, look no further than the Waterfront or the other proud members of Cape Town's Big Five shopping Centres. De Waterkant - Cape Town's Queer Village. Centrally situated and within walking distance of the City Centre and the V&A Waterfront, and a few minutes ride from the best beaches. If you want to sleep with, and/or feast, drink or shop around "family", then de Waterkant is a good choice! Cape Town has everything the gay traveller can want.