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Cape Town


A small crowd hangs out at this gay bar after work to enjoy drinks by the open front porch. However, from 11pm Wednesday to Saturday, the doors are closed, and blinds drawn across the windows as patrons either strip completely or down to their underwear. Upstairs, there's a dark room and play area with porn videos being screened.


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