7th Street, Melville, Johannesburg

About this place 7th Street, Melville, Johannesburg

88 Pieces is the standout gay bar in Johannesburg's Melville neighbourhood and one of the most reliably welcoming LGBTQ+ spaces in the city. Situated on 7th Street ? Melville's main restaurant and bar strip ? it draws a loyal mixed crowd of locals, students, artists, and international visitors. The vibe is relaxed and unpretentious: good cocktails, an outdoor terrace for the warm Johannesburg evenings, and a social culture that reflects Melville's broadly liberal and bohemian character. It is the natural first stop for LGBTQ+ visitors to Johannesburg, both for its own merits and as an informal hub where knowledge of other events, nights, and venues circulates. Weekends are busiest; the terrace fills quickly on warm evenings.