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Rainbow Nation – queer lifestyle shop in De Waterkant, Cape Town
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Rainbow Nation

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Address
14 Jarvis Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Phone
+27 79 973 8221
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Website
www.rainbownationshop.co.za
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About this place Rainbow Nation

Rainbow Nation is a small queer lifestyle shop at 14 Jarvis Street in De Waterkant. It calls itself Africa's only walk-in queer lifestyle store. The stock runs from Pride flags and accessories to locally made clothing, books, gifts and souvenirs. Google lists it as open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 and closed on Sunday, with a 4.9 rating from about 40 reviews. The online shop is at rainbownationshop.co.za. It's an easy stop on a walk around the village's cafés and bars.

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00-18:00
Tuesday 10:00-18:00
Wednesday 10:00-18:00
Thursday 10:00-18:00
Friday 10:00-18:00
Saturday 10:00-18:00
Sunday Closed

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Gay Mixed LGBTQ+ Free entry Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Day venue Year-round

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4.9
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42 reviews

Based on 42 Google reviews.

Lerato Johannah Kubyane
Lerato Johannah Kubyane Jun 2026
★★★★☆
Kirsten Lee
Kirsten Lee Jun 2026
★★★★★

What an awesome shop! So warm, welcoming, and filled with queer joy! Find absolutely anything you can imagine LGBTQIA+ and support local!

Charles Andrew Thomas
Charles Andrew Thomas Jun 2026
★★★★★

Rainbow Nation - one of Cape Town's best kept secrets!!! Find your way to this highly distinctive boutique at 14 Jarvis Street, Green Point for a wide range of Queer merchandise. (And if you're lucky, there'll still be copies of my signed novel, "Love or Barbarism" available!)

Emilie E. OLIFANT
Emilie E. OLIFANT Jun 2026
★★★★★

Quality merchandise, stunning diverse mixture of items to choose from, wonderful service 👊🏾

Denzil Koordom
Denzil Koordom Jun 2026
★★★★★

The owner, SJ have been a big part and supporter to my Queers & Allies Social Club on Rosebank International Cape Town Campus, and we became longterm partners in this initiative. All the merchandise is well loved amongst Staff Memmbers, students and the public.

Henk Jochims
Henk Jochims May 2026
★★★★★

The shop is a gem in the Village. I tend to visit it especially to find books by South African authors.

Cheslyn Begg
Cheslyn Begg May 2026
★★★★★

Rainbow Nation is an amazing stockist for pride socks and LGBTQ+ products. Their store creates such a welcoming and inclusive space, and it’s great to see local brands being supported and celebrated. The team is friendly, passionate, and genuinely cares about the community. Proud to have my socks available at Rainbow Nation — highly recommend supporting them! 🌈

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Last updated on 25 October 2026

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