Babylon The Joburg Bar
Visitors praise Babylon for its great music, relaxed atmosphere, and friendly staff, with some making great memories. However, common complaints include issues with the entrance fee being too high, a perceived lack of seating, and concerns about the venue's atmosphere and inclusivity for certain members of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Hey guys, I’m outside and no one is opening. Please.
The homophobia from all of the straight people creates such a toxic environment
The car guards for downstairs parking seem to disconnect the system after 8 or 9pm and force people to take a manual slip. They are doing some weird scheme, because even if I arrive before 8pm and pay for my parking ticket they initially dont want to accept it and the system does acknowledge it as paid. I just think there is something malicious going on and when leaving you are made to feel as if you are forced to pay them or you did something wrong. I just dont like this interaction. Dont know who to contact regarding this. It is not Babylons fault but I hope they resolve this. Update: Have been back after a while and the car situation has improved no issues.
Bad music. Who builds a bar to take up stage space instead of putting it against a wall to open up the dance area. Mind-boggling. They have no places to sit.
I'm very well travelled all around the world. Have NEVER seen a more sleezy place .. overcrowded and dirty.. Harcore Gayporn on big screen TV'S everywhere.. Young people drunk and been carried out. Parents would crouch when they will see where their young kids go to. Not for the faint hearted. Entrance is R250
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Last updated on 11 August 2026