Cape Town Gay Dance Clubs

Coco Nightclub is not a gay bar as such but it is gay-popular. This is one of the most high-end venues in Cape Town. It’s where the scene queens, fashionistas, hipsters and yuppies come to see and be seen.

No under 23s are allowed in. Champagne bottles are served with sparklers attached.

If you like to be with the “It” crowd then Coco is the place for you.

Pink Candy (formerly Pink Panther Social Club) is an LGBT-popular nightclub in De Waterkant and probably the most popular gay venue in Cape Town.  You can enjoy a drink and socialize with the locals, though is mostly a dance club.

The club attracts a mixed, mostly young crowd. Open on Friday and Saturday nights. Entry costs 100 Rand.

StarGayzer is a popular dance club for gays, lesbians and friends, located in the district of Parow, outside central Cape Town.

This is quite a spit and sawdust venue. No frills, lots of gays and a good night guaranteed. On Ladies’ nights, girls get in free before midnight.

March 2022: This venue is closed. They are still hosting special events at different location, check Facebook for more information.

Crew bar is one of the most popular gay bars in Cape Town’s De Waterkant. Here you’ll find hunky bartenders and super hot go-go dancers.

It’s busiest at weekends. This is a good venue for some late night debauchery.

Gat Party is a bi-monthly LGBT+ party in Cape Town. It attracts an Afrikaans crowd and has a country-western style. Entrance is usually 50R.