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Rainbow Nation Shop
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Rainbow Nation Shop

Cape Town, South Africa

Neighbourhood

Cape Town

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Shopping

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lgbtq, queer +4

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About Rainbow Nation Shop

Rainbow Nation Shop is a dedicated LGBTQIA+ retail space on Jarvis Street in De Waterkant. The store sells Pride merchandise, clothing, accessories, gifts and queer lifestyle products and is part of Cape Town's central LGBTQ+ neighbourhood.

What to expect

A colourful Pride-focused shop for LGBTQ+ clothing, accessories, gifts and community merchandise.

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Located in De Waterkant, close to several LGBTQ+ bars and nightlife venues.

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Rainbow Nation Shop

14 Jarvis Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

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4.9

41 reviews

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Kirsten Lee
Kirsten Lee

3 months ago

What an awesome shop! So warm, welcoming, and filled with queer joy! Find absolutely anything you can imagine LGBTQIA+ and support local!

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Cheslyn Begg
Cheslyn Begg

4 months ago

Rainbow Nation is an amazing stockist for pride socks and LGBTQ+ products. Their store creates such a welcoming and inclusive space, and it’s great to see local brands being supported and celebrated. The team is friendly, passionate, and genuinely cares about the community. Proud to have my socks available at Rainbow Nation — highly recommend supporting them! 🌈

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lebohang mlangeni
lebohang mlangeni

3 months ago

The shop definitely has something for everyone and I love that. It’s very different, limitless and it embraces diversity. I couldn’t have picked a better home for my babies (books). When you are in the area please visit the store and get yourself a copy of When I Dream, I Dream in Colour by Lebohang Mlangeni. It’s okay if you don’t like books😅 Pop in still. You’ll find an item or items you like and LOVE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Rudi Delport
Rudi Delport

4 months ago

Absolutely love this little pride shop 🌈 They stock such a great range of locally made items from talented designers and artisans, and you can really feel the care behind everything in store. Super welcoming atmosphere and always something unique to discover. Definitely worth supporting!

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Willem Jacobs
Willem Jacobs

5 months ago

Love this shop! Such cool gear. Also selling my own brand WillemWillem there. Go check out the vests and T’s. Hoodies coming soon!

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Listing details

Last updated
28 September 2026
Listed in
Cape Town › South Africa
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