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Cape Town gay guide
Explore LGBTQ+ venues in Cape Town, South Africa — from bars, dance clubs, beaches, cruise clubs and food to queer nightlife and more.
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About gay venues in Cape Town
WhereIs.Gay lists 11 LGBTQ+ venues in Cape Town, spanning bars, dance clubs, beaches, cruise clubs and food. Each listing shows opening hours, location and a combined rating drawn from WhereIs.Gay, Google and Yelp where available.
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Sandy Bay
Secluded clothing-optional beach near Llandudno with a longstanding gay following.
Cafe Manhattan
Long-running LGBTQ+ owned bar and kitchen in the heart of Cape Town's De Waterkant.
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.
Duchess Lounge
Lesbian-focused queer bar and event space in Observatory with cocktails, drag, burlesque and social nights.
Gat Party
Monthly LGBTQIA+ langarm and sokkie dance party in Bothasig.
Rainbow Nation Shop
Dedicated LGBTQIA+ Pride and queer lifestyle shop in De Waterkant.
Shaft Cruise Zone
Men's cruise club in Observatory with steam facilities, private spaces and a bar.
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.
Zer021 Social Club
Queer social bar and club in District Six known for drag, karaoke and dancing.
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Frequently asked questions
What types of gay venues are listed in Cape Town?
WhereIs.Gay lists 11 LGBTQ+ venues in Cape Town, including bars (6), dance clubs (6), beaches (2), cruise clubs (1), food (1). You can filter the full list by category above.
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.
Are Google and Yelp reviews included?
Yes. Where a venue is matched to a Google or Yelp listing, those ratings and selected review excerpts are shown on the venue page alongside WhereIs.Gay reviews.
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.
How often is venue information updated?
Venue details and external ratings are refreshed periodically, and community edits and new submissions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.