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Kitchener's Carvery Bar

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About this venue

One of Johannesburg's oldest bars and an important mixed queer-friendly room, known for recurring parties, women-focused nights, DJs and student Wednesdays.

Practical details

Address: Corner Juta and De Beer Streets, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2001, South Africa

Hours: Mon-Tue and Thu-Sat 11:00-04:00; Wed 11:00-02:00; Sun 11:00-00:00.

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Typical queue

Kitchener's Carvery Bar is generally a walk-in bar rather than a velvet-rope queue. The trade-off for arriving late is a fuller room and slower service, especially on event nights.

Best night

An advertised show, DJ or community night is the best reason to visit Kitchener's Carvery Bar; on ordinary nights, early evening is the easier social window.

Locals vs visitors

Expect a broadly queer crowd and a younger crowd at Kitchener's Carvery Bar. The mix changes with the hour and programme, so an early visit can feel very different from the late-night room.

Dress code in practice

Relaxed, expressive barwear works at Kitchener's Carvery Bar. There is no need to over-style it unless a show or themed night says otherwise.

Staff inclusion

Kitchener's Carvery Bar's queer identity is built into the room or programme, so LGBTQ+ guests are the intended community rather than an afterthought.

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