Café Manhattan

Bar, Café, Restaurant
Cape Town, South Africa
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Updated April 5, 2025

Café Manhattan has served the LGBTQ+ community in Cape Town for over 25 years!

Cape Town,
South Africa

Equality ranking

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World rank 27 of 196 countries

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One of the oldest gay venues in the city and it has remained a neighborhood staple. A regular drama-free hangout where men and women can socialize and have a great time. Prices here are wallet-friendly with frequent happy hours. Whether it's an afternoon meal or evening cocktails, Café Manhattan is always a good choice in Cape Town.

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74 Waterkant St, De Waterkant
Cape Town, 8051
South Africa

manhattan@madamezingara.com

Local number
21 002 8867
Dialing from abroad
+27 21 002 8867

Crowd

  • 18+
  • Bisexual
  • Gay
  • Lesbian
  • Mixed

Music

  • House
  • Lounge
  • Pop
  • Top 40
  • Traditional

Dates & Hours

Sunday
July 06
12 pm - 10 pm
 
Monday
July 07
3 pm - 10 pm
 
Tuesday
July 08
3 pm - 10 pm
Today
Wednesday
July 09
3 pm - 10 pm
 
Thursday
July 10
3 pm - 10 pm
 
Friday
July 11
3 pm - 10 pm
 
Saturday
July 12
12 pm - 10 pm
 

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