Liquid Blue
Cocktail bar · Johannesburg Melville
Officially, Liquid Blue isn’t a gay bar. Even so, for Joburg’s young queer community of colour, the cocktail bar on 7th Street has long been a regular haunt, with a jukebox and cheap drinks.
- ★ 3.8 on Google (81)
- Jukebox
- cheap drinks Thu and Fri
- Thu–Sun until 2 am
- Address
- 8 7th Street, Melville
2109 Johannesburg - Opening hours
- Thu–Sun 4 pm–2 am
Mon–Wed closed - Drinks
- discounted drinks on Thursdays and Fridays
Jukebox: 5 ZAR per song - Crowd
- young Black queers, students and professionals, mostly 20–35
- Flirt factor
- high, especially on Saturdays
- Music
- Sing-along pop hits, chosen by guests on the jukebox
What makes Liquid Blue stand out
Liquid Blue is in the middle of the 7th Street nightlife strip in Melville and is one of the addresses that have been here for a long time. The bar feels a little nostalgic, and guests decide what plays via the jukebox.
On Thursdays and Fridays the drinks are cheaper. On Saturdays it gets really busy after 10 pm.
Atmosphere and crowd
This is where young Black queers, students and people who work in the city meet. Guests praise the friendly staff, the open mood and the music. Thursdays are busy, but more relaxed than Saturdays.
A good fit if you …
- want to party with Joburg’s young queer crowd
- like pop hits and enjoy picking the music yourself
- want to start the evening cheaply
Not ideal if you …
- are looking for a dedicated gay bar
- don’t like packed rooms on a Saturday
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Johannesburg In Your Pocket, Google reviews (3.8 stars, 81 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.
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