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Johannesburg gay guide
Explore LGBTQ+ venues in Johannesburg, South Africa — from bars, dance clubs, cruise clubs, food and saunas to queer nightlife and more.
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About gay venues in Johannesburg
WhereIs.Gay lists 6 LGBTQ+ venues in Johannesburg, spanning bars, dance clubs, cruise clubs, food and saunas. Each listing shows opening hours, location and a combined rating drawn from WhereIs.Gay, Google and Yelp where available.
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Great Dane
Inclusive Melville bar with a strong queer following and the return of its well-known Gay Dane Saturdays.
Xai-Xai Lounge
Gay-friendly Melville bar and restaurant with cocktails, live music and a relaxed local crowd.
Ratz Melville
Queer-forward Melville bar with cocktails, karaoke, DJs and late-night dancing.
The Factory
Men-only gay cruise and fetish bar in New Doornfontein with darkrooms and late-night opening.
Liquid Blue
Queer-popular Melville nightclub and cocktail bar with a strong LGBTQ+ following.
The Rec Room
Men-only gay sauna and social venue in Ferndale with steam facilities, private spaces and a licensed bar.
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Frequently asked questions
What types of gay venues are listed in Johannesburg?
WhereIs.Gay lists 6 LGBTQ+ venues in Johannesburg, including bars (6), dance clubs (3), cruise clubs (2), food (2), saunas (1). You can filter the full list by category above.
How are venues in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?
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 Johannesburg?
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.