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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
Long-running LGBTQ+ owned bar and kitchen in the heart of Cape Town's De Waterkant.
Gat Party
Monthly LGBTQIA+ langarm and sokkie dance party in Bothasig.
Sandy Bay
Secluded clothing-optional beach near Llandudno with a longstanding gay following.
Rainbow Nation Shop
Dedicated LGBTQIA+ Pride and queer lifestyle shop in De Waterkant.
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Zer021 Social Club
Queer social bar and club in District Six known for drag, karaoke and dancing.
Duchess Lounge
Lesbian-focused queer bar and event space in Observatory with cocktails, drag, burlesque and social nights.
Stargayzers
LGBTQ+ nightclub in Parow with dancing, drag and themed weekend events.
The Pink Candy Night Club
LGBTQ+ nightclub in De Waterkant with DJs, drag and late-night dancing.
Shaft Cruise Zone
Men's cruise club in Observatory with steam facilities, private spaces and a bar.
Crew Bar
Gay bar and late-night dance venue in De Waterkant with DJs and regular events.
Clifton 3rd Beach
Popular Clifton beach with a long-established LGBTQ+ and gay following in summer.
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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?
Yes. Open the venue's page and use "Suggest an edit" to send a correction. Updates are reviewed before they are published.
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.