4 editor picks in Cape Town.
4 lgbtq+ in Cape Town our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Cape Town nightlife.
Crew Bar on Cobern Street is a De Waterkant gay bar in Cape Town with shirtless barmen, two dance floors, pop and house DJs and regular karaoke nights.
TipGet in before 22:00 to skip the cover, and pair it with Cafe Manhattan on Waterkant Street a few doors away for an early dinner.
The Pink Candy Night Club on Strand Street is a pink-lit queer club in De Waterkant, Cape Town, with a proper dance floor, drag acts and house DJs.
TipDoors are only open Friday and Saturday; arrive before 22:00 to skip the cover, and expect a crush during Cape Town Pride.
Zer021 Social Club on Canterbury Street is a Cape Town queer club built around drag, with lip-sync battles and a strong local Black and Coloured crowd.
TipGo early in the evening for the drag shows, which are the main event; the cover charge stays in place after the drag portion ends.
StarGayzers is a northern suburbs gay club on Caxton Street in Parow, Cape Town, with a karaoke lounge downstairs, throwback DJs and occasional drag shows.
TipHead downstairs to the karaoke lounge for its regular sessions and competitions; the drinks are reasonably priced.
3 hours
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Day trip · 8 hours
Experience whale watching in Hermanus, visit African penguins, and enjoy wine tasting in the scenic Hemel-en-Aarde Valley on a full-day Cape Town coastal adventure.
Guided tour · 9 hours
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