Event Dates
From: Saturday, September 30, 2023
To: Saturday, September 30, 2023
Buddies Night Out in Cape Town is a Pop-up Party. Always Free, Always Fun, Always Around New years Eve and during Pride Season
Buddies Night Out in Cape Town is a Pop-up Party… Always Free, Always Fun, Its singature parties are held during New years Eve and Pride Season (Feb/Mar). Always Paying it forward and seeing old/making new buddies. The next edition is a September indoor event.
- Visiting for Cape Town for Christmas Stay in the Rockefeller Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests in a great location featuring fresh modern rooms and a superb fitness centre.
The Event
- A pop-up get together for one night only. Since 2012 it has grown to become a loved and enjoyed event by many who live in Cape Town and those who visit on holiday.
- The tradition is to get ALL the buddies, and buddies of buddies, together and “PAY IT FORWARD” and invite all the friends you would love to see (especially those you haven’t seen for ages, those you are not talking to, those who have unfriended you, those that are in town for the season only, those you have a secret crush, etc.)
- The idea is simply to make an effort to see all your buddies and have a drink with friends OLD and NEW.
- Buddies is a Pop up invite and is not associated with any organization or Bar at all. It’s not a theme party, and there is no kickback in any form from the venue, and all the organizers do is approach the venue to tell them to have LOTS of booze and LOTS of hot bartenders. There are no Sponsors and no cover charges. The night is about having a drink at a suitable venue, seeing mates, talking kak and wishing each other well for the year ahead.
- Stay close to the city’s top attractions at the Upperbloem Guest House and Apartments, rated “Superb” by guests in the historic Bo-Kapp quarter, offering flawless views over the city and the bay.
The Venue
Buddies are hosting our first indoor event in September: Spring Buddies. New Venue: District More Entertainment: 3 amazing Drag Queens performing for you. Great music all night long for you and your buddies to have a jol!- District Club on Harrington Street in Cape Town remains a shining beacon in the city’s vibrant nightlife. Located in the heart of Cape Town, this trendy nightclub is a haven for electronic and house music aficionados. District is celebrated for its cutting-edge sound and lighting systems and its contemporary, stylish design.
- Harrington Street boasts a mix of hip cafes, innovative restaurants, and edgy art galleries, all set against the backdrop of beautifully preserved Victorian architecture.
- Stay at the Gorgeous George by Design Hotels with a beautiful outdoor swimming pool, great gym and perfect location. They also offer delicious traditional breakfast options.
Recommended Hotels in Cape Town
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action,
The Capital Mirage, The Westin Cape Town, DysArt Boutique Hotel The Cape Royale
DeWaterkant, is next to the gay bars
Book now and pay on arrival.
The Glenn Hotel in Cape Town’s Seapoint
Stylish, great pool and gay operated.
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Most of the gay bars are located in the De Waterkant area, surrounded by some lovely restaurants and only a short walk to the shopping streets, we have chosen some hotels and apartment that keep you in the hard of all the action.
Geneva Drive Villa Offers air conditioned accommodation with 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a living room, a dining area and a well-appointed kitchen with a dishwasher, and washing machine. An outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi & free private parking
Merridew Villa is a stylish 6-bedroom villa, five of the six bedrooms are en suite and some of them have a balcony with ocean views, a fully equipped kitchen and separate lounge areas for guests to relax in. as well as an outdoor pool.
This secure and luxurious mansion includes a maid and bulter service. It is equipped with a heated pool, private gym, home cinema and 6 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar and there is a pool table and 3 lounges for relaxation.
Clifton Private Beach Villa featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a bar, a full kitchen with a dishwasher, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms This villa has a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.
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We have chosen hotels in Cape Town that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
The Table Bay Hotel is a 5-star luxury hotel situated at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. It boasts beautiful views of the working harbor, Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. It features a pool and a spa. Each air-conditioned room comes equipped with a minibar, flat-screen satellite TV and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private bathroom includes a bath and shower with free toiletries.
The Westin Cape Town’s airy rooms have deluxe bedding and floor-to-ceiling windows with views over Cape Town. Selected rooms have a spacious lounge area, all rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy a vigorous work-out in the well-equipped gym which boasts panoramic city views. The outdoor pool is drenched in sunshine
Offering a rooftop bar and restaurant, The Capital Mirage Hotel is conveniently situated between Cape Town’s city centre and trendy De Waterkant. Free WiFi and parking are available. The spacious suites and apartments offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, kitchen facilities and bathrooms with bath and shower. Air-conditioned and fitted with a hairdryer
Situated just opposite the V&A Waterfront’s timeball tower, with panoramic views of the harbour and its surroundings. Enjoy breakfast in the morning room, followed by a swim in the outdoor pool. Classic décor and a spacious layout make the guest rooms and suites at Dock House a welcome retreat after a busy day. With stunning views of the waterfront from your balcony.