Gay venues cape town

Gay Cape Town &#; the best lgbtq+ hotels, bars, clubs &#; more

Cape Town is breathtaking from above. Hell, it’s breathtaking from all angles and has to be a contender for one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Flanked by the striking Table Mountain, the city curves around the coast love a loving embrace, which fits with the city’s moniker: “the mother city.” Top travel authorities like The Guardian, The New York Times, and TripAdvisor have named Cape Town a foremost destination, and we couldn’t agree more. It’s an incredibly diverse, gay-friendly metropolis and it will blow you away with its beauty, the welcoming attitude of its residents, and the pure range of attractions and outdoor activities available, from hiking to shark diving to helicopter rides to wine drinking—yes, that counts as an outdoor exercise if you act it at one of the many wineries surrounding Cape Town.

1. General Tips
2. Transportation & Airport Transfer
3. Gay Hotels in Cape Town
4. Sightseeing & Activities in Cape Town
5. Restaurants and Cafes
6. Cape Town Gay Bars and Clubs
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LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to South Africa

Interesting Cities to Call on in South Africa

CAPE TOWN

Cape Town has probably the largest and most diverse LGBTQ+ 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 LGBTQ+ nightlife in Cape Town, from smaller bars, where locals meet for a casual drink, to the two popular 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 stunning 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 LGBTQ+ community being very well represented.

JOHANNESBURG

Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa, and has a large LGBTQ+ community. While Cape Town takes the crown as the ‘gay-capital&

Nightlife: Gay & gay approachable bars and clubs in Cape Town

Being one of the gay capitals in the world, Cape Town boasts many gay and gay friendly clubs and bars. Cape Town gives you an overview

Being one of the gay capitals in the world, Cape Town boasts many lgbtq+ and gay friendly clubs and bars. gives you an overview.

The Bronx Action Bar (reopened)
The oldest and most widespread Gay bar in Cape Town, adorned with Hunky wannabe sailor barmen. Here the music pumps all night long. Unpretentious party atmosphere. Karaoke on Mondays. *Napier, Cape Town*

Cafe Manhattan
This down to planet joint is one of the favourite hangouts amongst gay locals, while Manhattan is definitely not a Gay Only Venue. Keywords: Down to earth, relaxed and friendly. Part of Cape Quarter. Ladies darkness on the last Thursday of each month. *74 Waterkant Street,Cape Town (+ 27 21 )*

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Cape Town's one and only gay men's leather, rubber, uniform and Jean cruise bar. Upstairs maze darkrooms, slings, videos and outdoor deck. Strict dress code. * 16 Hudson St, De Waterkant, Cape Town (+27

Cape Town may be a lot smaller than other cities in South Africa, like Johannesburg, but when it comes to same-sex attracted clubs and gay bars, Cape Town is a winner!

You might immediately Google ‘Best Gay Bars in Cape Town’ when you arrive, but what you should also know is that Cape Town as a whole is very gay friendly – something which we found very right during Cape Town Pride.

This means that a lot of bars that aren’t ‘officially gay bars’ in Cape Town will still have a very mixed and diverse crowd. This is especially true if you head to the touristy bars on Extended Street.

That being said, when it comes to gay clubs and gay bars in Cape Town, you will be pleased to know that there is a good selection of options! Hold a look at our up to date list below and let us know where you end up!

Gay Bars in Cape Town

If you are looking for the gay area in Cape Town, the majority of the gay scene is focused around the De Waterkant area. We’ve included addresses for each block so you can see which fall into this area and which are a little more further afie