New Doornfontein

Men-only gay bar in New Doornfontein near Ellis Park, listed as a nude cruise bar. Hours unconfirmed; go by ride-hail.

Gay (mostly men) Cruisy Dive bar

Verified by GayOut Oct 2026

Melville

Proudly queer cocktail bar on Melville's 7th Street since the mid-1990s, with themed music nights through the week.

Mixed LGBTQ+ Cocktail bar Local favorite

Verified by GayOut Oct 2026

Melville

Melville cocktail and dance bar on 7th Street, a long-time favourite of Joburg's Black and POC queer crowd. Busiest Thu-Sat.

Mixed LGBTQ+ African Cocktail bar

Verified by GayOut Oct 2026

Melville

Mixed Melville bar, moved from Braamfontein in 2025, that local queer guides list as a Saturday-night favourite.

Gay-friendly (straight venue) Mixed ethnicities Local favorite

LGBTQ+ Friendly Oct 2026

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