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The Rec Room

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Many visitors praise the friendly and accommodating service from staff member Kulture, and describe the venue as having a great crowd. However, several complaints mention rude or arrogant staff attitudes, issues with broken facilities like the jacuzzi, and unpleasant smells in certain areas.

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Shop No 1, Phoenix Centre, c/o Malibongwe Drive &, Union Tiles Complex, Tungsten Rd, Ferndale, Johannesburg, 2194, South Africa
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Phone
011 792 1288
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Website
recroom.co.za
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About this place The Rec Room

The Rec Room is an LGBTQ+-friendly bar and club located in the Ferndale area near Johannesburg, South Africa. As a gay bar and club venue, it provides a social space where LGBTQ+ visitors and locals can gather, connect, and enjoy themselves in a dedicated community environment. South Africa has made significant strides in LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance, and venues like this play an important role in providing safe, welcoming spaces for the community. Whether you're visiting Johannesburg or the surrounding Krugersdorp area, gay bars and clubs offer a chance to experience local LGBTQ+ culture, meet people, and enjoy an evening out in an inclusive atmosphere. These venues typically offer a relaxed to lively environment depending on the time and day of your visit. Located at Shop No 1 in the Phoenix Centre, the venue is situated in an accessible commercial area. For the most current information about opening hours, events, atmosphere, and what to expect during your visit, we recommend checking their website at recroom.co.za or reaching out directly. This will help you plan your visit and ensure it aligns with what you're looking for during your time in the area.

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134 reviews

Based on 134 Google reviews.

Andre Jansen
Andre Jansen Jun 2026
Daniel Alves Rocha
Daniel Alves Rocha Apr 2026
bharath sharma
bharath sharma Mar 2026

We are definitely tired of that African boy at the bar with the glasses he was rude and arrogant as always. If the rec room does not fire him we will have to take matters in our own hands. His attitude is terrible he acts like he owns the place. There is a lot of people complaining about his service and attitude. We not paying to come there and be disrespected by a disgusting young person who clearly has no respect of talking to customers! REC YOU CAN DO BETTER !

Immanuel Jacobs
Immanuel Jacobs Mar 2026

What a rip-off R195 entry and the back rooms smell like shit and the hot tub does not even work with drunk guys sleeping on the couch at the bar so not worth it!

Adriaan van Vuuren
Adriaan van Vuuren Mar 2026

Can’t even tell you at the door that the jacuzzi isn’t working but they increased their prices. The whole back area by the sauna smells damp and terrible. Bar men had a shitty attitude when I complained and didn’t do anything to make it better.

Barend Marx
Barend Marx Jan 2026
Naeem Cassim
Naeem Cassim Jan 2026

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Last updated on 8 August 2026

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