Johannesburg Gay Bars

Beefcakes is one of the best gay bars in Johannesburg. Inspired by Miami's South Beach scene in the 1950s, you could imagine Mae West performing her cabaret show here. There's also a Beefcakes in Cape Town.

There are regular drag shows, topless go go dancers and some of the best burgers in Johannesburg.

Beefcakes is in Johannesburg’s swanky neighbourhood, Illovo.

'ello touble, how's you?

The Trouble Bar brands itself as a "back to basics gay bar", so expect cheap drinks, sexy guys and banging pop tracks.

Trouble Bar is located in Randburg. This is a good place to have a casual drink or to dance the night away - or maybe both.

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.

Babylon The Joburg Bar is a lively gay bar and nightclub located on Oxford Road, Johannesburg in the Sandton suburb. Here you'll find sexy, scantily clad barmen. As the night progresses it can get quite raucous, with shirtless guys grinding on the bar.

It's located in a shopping mall - slightly off location but there you have it.

This is a great place to party and hook up with hotties.

The venue hosts theme nights and events occasionally, including karaoke nights, drag performances, live music, and more.