Ratz Bar Melville
About this venue
A long-running LGBTQ+ bar in Melville with cocktails, karaoke and DJ-led nights. Under its current management, Ratz is explicitly queer-forward and regularly hosts queer and trans community events in an inclusive safe-space setting.
Quick Overview
- LGBTQ+ bar in Johannesburg
- Today: Open 16:00–02:00
- 21+
Venue Details
- Venue type
Bars, Karaoke - LGBTQ+ focus
LGBTQ+ Venue - Location
Johannesburg - Address
9 7th St, Melville, Johannesburg, 2092, South Africa - Age restriction
21+
Opening hours
- Monday
16:00–02:00 - Tuesday
16:00–02:00 - Wednesday
16:00–02:00 - Thursday
16:00–02:00 - Friday
16:00–02:00 - Saturday
16:00–02:00 - Sunday
16:00–02:00
Upcoming events at Ratz Bar Melville
- Ratz Karaoke Sundays — Sunday, 30 August 2026 · Ratz Bar Melville
- Ratz Karaoke Wednesdays — Wednesday, 2 September 2026 · Ratz Bar Melville
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