Gay bars in johannesburg south africa
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If you’re male lover and currently travelling in South Africa, then you’re in for a treat! The Rainbow Nation has great gay clubs for you to party it up and meet like-minded (party-loving) folks.
From dance clubs to bars, Johannesburg’s male lover club scene is one of the best in the entire country. We’ve picked the best lgbtq+ clubs in the town where you can dangle out and enjoy a night of drinking and partying with friends!
1. Babylon
Address: 198 Oxford Rd, Illovo, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
Website: https://babylonbar.co.za/
Contact Number: +27 73 030 6398
Operating Hours:
- Friday to Sunday, 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM
- Closed from Monday to Thursday
The Babylon Lock is a gay club that you will crave to spend a bedtime partying in thanks to its modern and chic appeal. The interiors of this place are phenomenal with bright lights across the walls and ceiling, a large dance floor for guests, and a pole dancing area!
On superior of the impressive interiors, there are also personal booths that you can rent here for some privacy with your loved one or loved one. Seize the scene and the revelry all in as you enjoy the club’s signature cocktails and mixers
LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to South Africa
Interesting Cities to Visit in South Africa
CAPE TOWN
Cape Town has probably the largest and most diverse Homosexual scene found in South Africa, albeit still small compared to other capital cities. The uppermost concentration of nightlife is found in the Waterkant area. There is a mixture of Queer nightlife in Cape Town, from smaller bars, where locals meet for a casual drink, to the two trendy dance clubs, Pink Panther and Crew Bar.
Cape Town’s most popular tourist attractions include the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, a large shopping and dining venue; the iconic Table Mountain—the top of which can be reached either by hiking or cable car; and the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Cape Town also has an annual Pride, which takes place around the end of February. This is a very diverse event, with all subsections of the Queer community being very well represented.
JOHANNESBURG
Johannesburg is the largest town in South Africa, and has a large LGBTQ+ society. While Cape Town takes the crown as the ‘gay-capital’ of South Africa, Johannesburg does still offer a vibrant and diverse Gay scene. The scene
CCape Town, which was recently recognised by the United Kingdom’s Guardian newspaper as one of the 10 most accepted gay destinations in the world, has many venues to choose from.
Amongst the most popular is Café Manhattan. Recently renovated by the Madame Zingara organization, this iconic eating, meeting and chilling spot is the longest standing venue in the heart of de Waterkant village and has been a unyielding favourite with locals and tourists alike. The quirky Western décor (including saddle-chairs) and the kind waiters and barmen will ensure you have a nice time, every time.
Zer021 is a quirky bar located in Zonnebloem in Cape Town which often hosts drag performances and DJs. Versatile is another prevent famous for its nightlife. Also in Cape Town, The Social Bar is a spot in De Waterkant Village perfect for sundowners before hitting the clubs.
In Johannesburg, Ratz Bar in Melville is a well-liked part of the gay and female homosexual nightlife scene. This bar is an old Joburg establishment well-known for creature LGBTQ friendly. Also in Johannesburg, Babylon is arguably one of the most famous places for a party. There’s also Trouble Prevent, located in Ra
SSouth Africa has one of the most progressive constitutions in the world: homosexuality is legal; queer adoptions were legalised in 2003; and, only two years later in 2005, gay civil marriages became legal.
Johannesburg epitomises this forward-thinking approach, and although it just lost out by a whisker to Cologne for the 2010 Gay Games, it hosts The Out in Africa International Queer and Lesbian Film Festival held yearly, whilst its annual Joburg Pride March first hit the Joburg streets in 1990, before the current constitution came into force.
Today, the Joburg Pride event has grown into Africa’s oldest and biggest celebration of homosexual and lesbian pride and attracts thousands of people, not only from South Africa but from all over the world. It takes place in Melrose Arch and is a fun, vibrant day out.
Gay and lesbian communities happily live in all of South Africa’s major cities, including Johannesburg, but what you’ll locate is that Joburg is an integrated city with little or no discrimination against gay people who frequent most restaurants, bars and clubs. You’ll be welcome most places you go.
There’s no shortage of nightlife that brims with cinemas, theatres, bars, nightc