Cape Town Gay Bars

Beefcakes is a spectacularly camp drag bar offering fierce queens and half-naked muscle marys. Designed as a homage to Miami's South Beach in the 50s - think of Mae West travelling muscle man show.

Located in the heart of De Waterkant, this is a great place to have a gay night out in Cape Town. You can enjoy a gourmet burger and watch the show. Bitchy Bingo on Tuesdays is always fun.

We recommend having a reservation, you might not be able to enter without one.

Manhattan is a gay cafe, restaurant, and bar in the heart of Cape Town's gay district, De Waterkant. This is one of the longest-running gay establishments in town.

They serve good hangover food - lots of chips. The terrace outside is good for people watching. Inside it's spacious and it often gets busy.

Club Tai Pan, located in Cape Town and formerly known as Sgt. Pepper, is a gay-friendly nightclub with tasty pizzas, a variety of beers and DJs playing alternative rock in a modern bar and cafe setting. The bar also has a terrace.

Enjoy their sundowner deal with 50% off select cocktails every Friday from 3 pm to 8 pm. The club features different themes nightly, including LGBTQ nights. It's a great place to party with strangers when night falls.

Harringtons Cocktail Lounge is a gay friendly bar near District 6 in Cape Town, South Africa. They serve a good selection of tapas and craft beer, as well as cocktails with panoramic views.

In the evenings the crowd gets up and dances to their resident DJs. A great place to start or end the night.

Zer021 Social Club is a lively LGBTQ+ bar and club in the heart of Cape Town. This casual restobar features a large dance floor, multiple bars, and various seating areas perfect for enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.

This is the perfect nightspot if you're in for karaoke nights, fierce drag performances, and hypnotic DJ sets. The staff and guests alike are very welcoming, so you won't have any problem mingling and making friends here.