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Cape Town gay guide
Explore LGBTQ+ venues in Cape Town, South Africa — from bars, dance clubs, beaches, cruising and food to queer nightlife and more.
Cape Town at a glance
Showing 11 of 11 venues
Featured places
Rated 4+ with at least 20 ratings. Selected by rating across different categories.
Cafe Manhattan
LGBTQ-owned bar and kitchen in De Waterkant
Gat Party
Monthly langarm and sokkie dance party in Bothasig
Clifton 3rd Beach
Clifton beach with a longstanding gay summer crowd
Rainbow Nation Shop
Pride gifts and queer lifestyle shopping in De Waterkant
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Sandy Bay
Secluded clothing-optional beach near Llandudno
Zer021 Social Club
District Six social bar with drag and karaoke
Duchess Lounge
Lesbian-focused Observatory bar with burlesque and drag
Stargayzers
Parow nightclub with drag and themed weekends
The Pink Candy Night Club
De Waterkant drag, DJs and late-night dancing
Shaft Cruise Zone
Observatory men’s cruising club with steam facilities
Crew Bar
De Waterkant bar with late-night DJs and dancing
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Frequently asked questions
How are venues in Cape Town rated?
Where available, each venue shows a combined rating drawn from WhereIs.Gay member reviews together with Google and Yelp. The individual sources are shown separately on each venue page.
Can I suggest an update to a venue in Cape Town?
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Can I add a missing LGBTQ+ venue in Cape Town?
Yes. You can submit a new venue. Submissions are reviewed before they appear in the directory.