Duchess Lounge

Duchess Lounge is a queer bar at 123 Lower Main Road in Observatory, and it's popular with queer women. Cape Town Pride used it for official 2026 events, including a Pride karaoke night on 11 February and the Classy Gal comedy drag show. It also hosts quiz nights such as The Great Queer Quiz of Everything. Google lists it as open Tuesday to Thursday from 15:00 to midnight, Friday and Saturday from noon to 02:00, and Sunday from noon to 21:00. It's closed on Monday. Check Instagram (@duchess_lounge) for what's on. Observatory is east of the city centre, so take a car from De Waterkant.