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Duchess Lounge

Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town

About Duchess Lounge

Duchess Lounge is a proudly queer, lesbian-focused bar and event space in Observatory. The programme includes drag, burlesque, cabaret, karaoke, quiz nights, speed dating, DJs and dance parties, with a strong emphasis on community and a welcoming space for queer women and the wider LGBTQ+ community.

What to expect

A lesbian-focused queer bar with cocktails, social events, drag, cabaret and dancing.

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Located on Lower Main Road in Observatory.

Event programming changes frequently, so check Instagram or Quicket before visiting.

The space is lesbian-focused while welcoming the wider LGBTQ+ community.

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Address

123 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa

Phone

+27 75 053 1267

Opening hours

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Closes at 00:00

Tue–Thu: 15:00–00:00; Fri–Sat: 12:00–02:00; Sun: 12:00–21:00; Mon: closed

Location

123 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa

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Cara-Jayne Thorne

6 months ago

Joined friends for a quiz night which was great fun. The questions were interesting, and diverse. Included a great drag show. The food and cocktails were also delicious! Atmosphere was great. Will definitely go back!

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Christian Smith

3 months ago

Such a great atmosphere from the moment you walk in. The cocktails are delicious, the vibe is warm and inclusive, and my sapphic friends always feel genuinely welcomed and comfortable here. A wonderful space to spend an evening with friends. 🌈

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Peter

3 months ago

Had such a wonderful evening here. The cocktails were well made, reasonably priced, and the perfect accompaniment to a great night out.

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Jarryn Katia

7 months ago

There's at least one other review saying the vibes were off to non-white patrons at this bar, and I'm sorry but I gotta say I felt it too. Didn't feel welcoming at all :/ Been enough times to know that I probably won't be going back.

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