Ratz Bar Melville

Bar, Restaurant
Johannesburg, South Africa
Local Time 9:22 PM | 21:22
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Updated April 5, 2025

Ratz Bar Melville in Johannesburg is a well known gay-friendly spot to have fun and enjoy cocktails.

Johannesburg,
South Africa

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Bar Details

This bar in Johannesburg has been serving patrons of the LGBTQ+ community for over 21 years and has good food, a great vibe, and fantastic music to enjoy while here. There are many theme night parties here, so check their social media pages for an up-to-date listing while visiting Johannesburg.

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9 7th St, Melville
Johannesburg, 2092
South Africa

ratzbarmelville.enquiries@gmail.com

Local number
11 482 2414
Dialing from abroad
+27 11 482 2414

Crowd

  • 18+
  • Bisexual
  • Gay
  • Karaoke
  • Lesbian
  • Mixed
  • Queer

Music

  • Disco
  • Jukebox
  • Pop
  • Rock

Dates & Hours

Sunday
April 20
5 pm - 2 am
Today
Monday
April 21
5 pm - 2 am
 
Tuesday
April 22
5 pm - 2 am
 
Wednesday
April 23
5 pm - 2 am
 
Thursday
April 24
5 pm - 2 am
 
Friday
April 25
5 pm - 2 am
 
Saturday
April 26
5 pm - 2 am
 

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