Zer021 Social Club

Gay club · Cape Town District Six

Drag, karaoke and old-school R&B with open arms: Zer021 Social Club, run by “Mama B”, is one of Cape Town’s most mixed queer venues and the place to party with locals off the tourist trail.

• ★ 4.2 on Google (390)
• Drag and karaoke
• several bars
• Thu–Sun until 4 am

Address

46 Canterbury Street, District Six
7925 Cape Town

Opening hours

Thu–Sun 8 pm–4 am
Mon–Wed closed

Crowd

very mixed: locals of all ages and backgrounds, mostly 25–45, plus some travellers

Flirt factor

high

Music

Old-school R&B, house and pop, karaoke and drag shows

What makes Zer021 stand out

Zer021 Social Club belongs to Roberto de Faria, whom everyone calls “Mama B”. It’s on Canterbury Street in District Six, on the eastern edge of the city centre. The name is a nod to Cape Town’s dialling code 021. There’s a big dance floor, several bars, karaoke, drag shows and DJ sets with plenty of old-school R&B.

It’s open from Thursday to Sunday, each night until 4 am. Drinks are comparatively cheap.

Atmosphere and crowd

The crowd is as mixed as almost nowhere else in the city, with locals of all ages and backgrounds. The drag shows and the warm, loud atmosphere get particular praise. Locals recommend getting there by Uber.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Google reviews (4.2 stars, 390 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.