Democracy Bar

Democracy Bar Democracy Bar & Restaurant — where your votes shape the night! 📊🍸 Based in Illovo Muse, it's all about good vibes, great food, and the power to decide. 🗳

🎧 STREET CODE – HIP HOP & R&B NIGHT 🔥The code is street. The vibe is heavy. The beats? Unmatched.Pull up to Democracy Ba...
27/09/2025

🎧 STREET CODE – HIP HOP & R&B NIGHT 🔥

The code is street. The vibe is heavy. The beats? Unmatched.

Pull up to Democracy Bar on Saturday, 11 October for a night where Hip Hop & R&B take over the floor in partnership with beats curator, ! We’re talking throwback anthems, new school bangers, and enough bass to shake your soul.

📍 198 Oxford Rd, Illovo Muse
🕖 From 7PM till late
🎟️ FREE tickets via
🍽️ Table bookings available

Dress the part. Feel the beat. Break the code.

How's this - just made a few smaller changes:TIPSY TUESDAY DRAG SHOW — YOU PICK, THEY SLAY!📅 6 May | 🏛️ Democracy Bar, I...
29/04/2025

How's this - just made a few smaller changes:

TIPSY TUESDAY DRAG SHOW — YOU PICK, THEY SLAY!
📅 6 May | 🏛️ Democracy Bar, Illovo, Johannesburg
🎟️ Tickets are absolutely FREE on Quicket

We’re putting the drag in Democracy this Tipsy Tuesday — and you're in charge of the playlist. 💅

Join us on Tuesday, 6 May for a high-energy, high-camp, mid-week party hosted by the one and only in partnership with . This is not your regular drag show — at Democracy, the crowd gets to vote on what the queens perform. You choose the songs. They slay them live. Simple. Savage. Fabulous.

Featuring guest performances by the sultry Maxine Wild and glam queen Diamanté Eclipse, this lineup is ready to serve face, flips, and full-on fantasy.

The show kicks off at 8PM, but get here early to sip, snack, and warm up your voting fingers. Expect iconic pop bangers, chaotic curveballs, and a room full of people yelling “YAAAAS.”

🎟️ Tickets are FREE via
💃 You tip. You vote. They slay.

An absolutely fantastic event - such a pleasure to have been able to host the VN Burlesque team!
22/04/2025

An absolutely fantastic event - such a pleasure to have been able to host the VN Burlesque team!

🗳️ Welcome to Democracy – Where Your Vote Sets the Scene 🍸At Democracy, every night is a live event shaped by YOU! Cast ...
22/02/2025

🗳️ Welcome to Democracy – Where Your Vote Sets the Scene 🍸

At Democracy, every night is a live event shaped by YOU! Cast your vote on everything from the evening's drink specials to the beats that set the vibe. Watch as your choices influence the atmosphere while enjoying live performances from a lineup of diverse acts and genres.

Sip on handcrafted cocktails and share mouth-watering tapas with friends. Whether it's our zesty blackened fish tacos or the iconic Bobotie Spring Rolls, our menu is crafted for the perfect social dining experience.

But here’s the kicker – no two nights are the same because YOU call the shots. Your votes, your vibe, your Democracy!

Catch live performances and experience the ultimate social scene at Illovo Muse Centre, Rosebank.

Open Wednesday to Sunday.
Book via or just pop in!



Band photos courtesy of

Jozi’s New Favourite Hangout Spot 🎉At Democracy Bar, the vibes are always on point, the crowd is buzzing and every night...
30/12/2024

Jozi’s New Favourite Hangout Spot 🎉

At Democracy Bar, the vibes are always on point, the crowd is buzzing and every night feels like a celebration. Whether you're here for the amazing food, the drinks specials, or to cast your vote on the playlist, this is the spot where great nights come to life.

From catching up with friends to meeting new faces, it’s all happening right here. Come through and see what the hype’s about —Jozi’s ultimate new hangout spot is waiting for you.

📅 Open Wednesday to Sunday
🪑 Book your table now (link in bio)

06/12/2024

✨ Behind the Scenes at Democracy Bar ✨

We’re pulling back the curtain to give you a sneak peek at the industrial-chic vibe coming together at Democracy Bar! 🛠️ Think raw concrete and modern, cube-inspired design – a space where the look is as bold as the concept.

From stylish seating to a state-of-the-art bar area, every detail is coming together to create Jozi’s newest hotspot. 🗳️

Here, YOU vote, YOU decide, and you’re always at the center of the action.

Ready to see it all come to life? Stay tuned for the Grand Opening on Friday, 13 December — we can’t wait to show you the final transformation!

Vote hungry. Debate thirsty.
01/12/2024

Vote hungry. Debate thirsty.

Elected by the hungry. Served by the bold.
01/12/2024

Elected by the hungry. Served by the bold.

Eat. Drink. Overthrow.
01/12/2024

Eat. Drink. Overthrow.

No party lines. Just party vibes.
01/12/2024

No party lines. Just party vibes.

01/12/2024

🗳️ Welcome to the revolution.

At Democracy Bar, YOU decide.

🎵 The music.
🍹 The drinks.
🍴 The menu.
💡 Even the vibe.

📲 Scan. Vote. Repeat.

Watch the reel to see how it all works – and get ready to shape your night.
📍 Opening Friday, 13th December | Illovo Muse, Johannesburg.

Address

198 Oxford Road, Illovo
Johannesburg
2918

Opening Hours

Wednesday 16:00 - 00:00
Thursday 16:00 - 00:00
Friday 14:00 - 02:00
Saturday 14:00 - 02:00
Sunday 15:00 - 00:00

Telephone

+27104460280

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