Ratz Bar

Johannesburg


In a town with few outwardly LGBT-friendly bars, Ratz nails its rainbow colours to the mast, offering cheap cocktails (just R35 until 8pm), ‘80s rock and cheesy pop and karaoke on Wednesday evenings.


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