This popular burger bar is styled like an American diner from the 1950s and boasts the ‘biggest and best’ burgers in Cape Town. The service is excellent, the menu perfect for the morning after or a leisurely lunch, and there is regular entertainment in the form of art exhibitions and live music (most Thursdays). One of the oldest gay bars in Cape Town, Café Manhattan bar and restaurant is a popular but laid-back meeting place. Here are our picks of the most popular LGBTQ-friendly venues and gay bars in Cape Town: It’s home to the most popular LGBTQ-friendly venues and gay bars in Cape Town, and is lively well into the early hours.
Somerset Road – known as 'The Strip' – runs through Green Point and De Waterkant. You’ll find Cape Town’s LGBT-friendly venues listed on street maps at the city’s tourist information kiosks and see the multicoloured rainbow flag flying proudly from many businesses in the city. And then there are the award-winning beaches, picture-perfect Winelands and mountains to hike, bike or climb! You’ll find a buzzing nightlife with venues for dancing and cruising, fine dining and cabaret shows, sophisticated coffee bars, world-class shopping, and every incentive to be out and about in the fresh air. Best Gay Bars in Cape Town Nightlife: Where Are the Best Gay Bars in Cape Town?Ĭape Town is an easy-going city with a playful atmosphere.