Gay clubs cape town
Gay Cape Town – the best same-sex attracted 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 commanding Table Mountain, the city curves around the coast fancy 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 accomplish it at one of the many wineries surrounding Cape Town.
Table of Contents
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
7. Cape Town Gay Saunas & Cruising Bars
8. Gay Beaches in Cape Town
9. Queer Events in Cape Town
10. Day Trips fro
First Impressions: Cape Town’s Gay Scene
I always knew Cape Town was the gayest city on the continent of Africa and the country of South Africa, but I hadn't actually formed any expectations.
Prior to our arrival, my friend forwarded me a calendar exploding with events for Lgbtq+ fest month, which happened to overlap perfectly with our stay in Cape Town; our last weekend would even be the Self-acceptance parade and related parties. We went in with a relatively open mind and would just see how it went.
This display is more about our personal experience with gay life in Cape Town. If you need to plan your trip to Cape Town further, open our Gay Cape Town Guide in a new tab for later!
First Taste of Gay Cape Town Nightlife at Pink Candy
Our first taste of gay nightlife was in the form of a club called Pink Candy, located at the edge of the Central Business District (CBD). It was unfamiliar in every perception, from the over-the-top decorations, to the super camp music, to the cleaners immediately mopping the floor next to you if even a drop of your drink fell to the floor while you danced.
The crowd was incredibly sexy, but I noticed a much more reserved quality to the people that I don Being one of the gay capitals in the world, Cape Town boasts many gay and male lover friendly clubs and bars. CapeTownMagazine.com gives you an overview. Cape Town may be a lot smaller than other cities in South Africa, like Johannesburg, but when it comes to queer 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 true 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 correct if you head to the touristy bars on Long Street. That being said, when it comes to gay clubs and lgbtq+ bars in Cape Town, you will be pleased to know that there is a good selection of options! Take a look at our up to date list below and let us understand where you end up! 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 bar so you can see which fall into this area and which are a little more further afield: Café Manhattan is one of the oldest homosexual bars in C
Nightlife: Gay & lgbtq+ friendly bars and clubs in Cape Town
Being one of the gay capitals in the earth, Cape Town boasts many gay and gay friendly clubs and bars. Cape Town Magazine.com gives you an overview
The Bronx Behavior Bar (reopened)
The oldest and most popular Gay lock in Cape Town, adorned with Hunky wannabe sailor barmen. Here the song pumps all evening long. Unpretentious party atmosphere. Karaoke on Mondays. *Napier, Cape Town*
Cafe Manhattan
This down to world joint is one of the favourite hangouts amongst lgbtq+ locals, while Manhattan is definitely not a Gay Only Venue. Keywords: Down to earth, relaxed and friendly. Part of Cape Quarter. Ladies night on the last Thursday of each month. *74 Waterkant Street,Cape Town (+ 27 21 421 6666)*
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Cape Town's one and only gay men's leather, rubber, uniform and Jean cruise lock. Upstairs maze darkrooms, slings, videos and outdoor deck. Strict dress code. * 16 Hudson St, De Waterkant, Cape Town (+27 21 421 530)*
No 89 Woodstock
A laid back retro approach Gay Bars in Cape Town
Café Manhattan Cape Town