Johannesburg Gay Bars
Check out our selection of some of the hottest gay bars in Johannesburg. This city has a modest gay scene that's quite spread out. There's no gay village. You will, however, find gay venues around the Illovo and Melville districts.
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Ratz
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97th St, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Ratz is a fun, gay-popular bar located on 7th Avenue, Melville. Here you'll find cheap drinks and especially good cocktails.
Unpretentious, maybe even a tad trashy, Ratz is a great place to drink, dance, and do some karaoke. Drinks are very cheap before 20:00 - only R35. They're practically giving them away for free!
The venue hosts theme nights and events occasionally, including 'Games Night', 'Stand-up Comedy', 'Native Jam Night', and more.
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PhoneMon:16:00 - 02:00
Tue:16:00 - 02:00
Wed:16:00 - 02:00
Thu:16:00 - 02:00
Fri:16:00 - 02:00
Sat:16:00 - 02:00
Sun:16:00 - 02:00
Last updated on: 7 Jan 2026
Last updated on: 7-Jan-2026
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Xai Xai Lounge
5 7th Street, Melville, Johannesburg, South Africa
Show on mapXai Xai Lounge is a gay-friendly bar in Melville that blends late-night drinks with live music and a relaxed local crowd. The bar pours cold drafts and solid cocktails, while the kitchen focuses on Portuguese-Mozambican dishes earlier in the evening.
Live performances run several nights a week, and outdoor seating is popular for people-watching. It’s an easy stop for after-work drinks that often turns into a longer night out.
Mon:09:00 - 02:00
Tue:09:00 - 02:00
Wed:09:00 - 02:00
Thu:09:00 - 02:00
Fri:09:00 - 02:00
Sat:09:00 - 02:00
Sun:09:00 - 02:00
Last updated on: 15 Dec 2025
Last updated on: 15-Dec-2025
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