The gay scene in Johannesburg is primarily centered around the suburb of Melville, where a variety of LGBTQ+ friendly bars, clubs, and restaurants can be found. By creating an account, I agree to the Terms of service and Privacy policy. South Africa is known as a gay-friendly destination and Johannesburg is no exception. Its bars, cafe culture and trendy restaurants maintain an upbeat tempo all-year round.
Guide to the best Johannesburg gay bars, clubs, parties and festivals. Complete, up-to-date, ranked list of all LGBT events and venues in Johannesburg. Check out our list of the best hotels in Johannesburg. Reviews, discounts, book online. The Best Gay Saunas in Johannesburg.
A listing of gay bars, pubs and nightclubs located at various locations in Johannesburg (Jo-burg), South Africa. In our gay guide to Johannesburg, we're sharing the best of the best of the gay scene, safe places to stay, and top things to do. We touched down at Tambo airport feeling quite tentative about our trip here. Jo'burg is like any big major city.
Our spacious venue boasts massive bars, luxurious VIP booth seating, and walls adorned with flat-screen TVs showcasing Babylon’s iconic blend of provocative imagery and visual delights. Before my trip, everyone told me to skip visiting Johannesburg. I would have missed out on some real fun. Friends mentioned how dangerous Johannesburg is, how boring it would be, and that I would be better off staying in Cape Town the whole trip.