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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Weekday: 16:00 - 02:00
Weekend: 16:00 - 02:00
Last updated on: 10 Jul 2025
Last updated on: 10-Jul-2025
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