Be aware of criminals targeting your valuables. Do not go there with your phone/car keys/wallet in your pocket. The staff also have a nonchalant attitude towards theft happening inside the venue which is indicative of a persisting problem at the venue. Also be aware when ordering drinks where your drinks end up at. Twice in one evening I ordered and paid for drinks which was served to other patrons. It is a good bar with good prices and a really good vibe though. It gets really busy late in the evening and the people that frequent the bar are friendly and welcoming.

I had a fun time. It's a karaoke bar, or at least on the evening I was there, it was. There were a few song choices that shifted the mood but that can be expected when at a karaoke. It started off slow, both vibe and music, but this quickly picked up and ended up being a jol . Our waiter Lucas was so attentive and friendly. He was quick to advise of the specials and kept the drinks coming, just the way I like it. Turned out to be quite a lekker place. Will definitely do it again when in Joburg .

It was my first time ever and all I can say is I am about to drag every one of my friends here. It was Karoake night which happens on Sundays and Wednesdays and it was absolutely epic. You get all types of people mostly the younger crowd and everybody is just there to have a jol. Highly, highly recommended. If an antisocial like me loves it, it must be worth trying.

Really cool place in a lively part of Melville. Some nights there's a jukebox where you can pay about R5 to choose your own songs. Friendly staff, really relaxed atmosphere, and it reminds me of a jazz bar - in an old building with those ornate ceilings, and rad paintings of rats. Great place!

Great place, love to go there all the time. Fantastic cocktail specials. Quick service, cheaper than any other bar nearby and lively as can be. Would recommend going there. Bar food is great for late nights. One of the places along the famous street that has to be visited again and again.

What a Vibe. Definitely the place to visit in Melville, Johannesburg. The party really gets going at Ratz Bar. I had so much fun joling the night away at Ratz. The manager Chad made sure I felt like a VIP the whole night. DJ_floyed played a

The place has such great energy. Kareokee nights Wednesdays and Sundays are worth trying. Drinks fairly priced. Bathrooms are clean as well The waitres n waitresses are very friendly and welcoming. The place is a bit small in area though

Sunday karaoke is back and brilliant. The first Sunday of the month is karaoke night. We travel from Pretoria to take part. There are some really good singers, good atmosphere and a very mixed crowd. Half price cocktails till 8pm.

You having a birthday the team there will make it special. The drinks are reasonable the atmosphere needs an open mind, if you want to make new friends and have mad fun to world music this is the place

After a little salsa and bachata pay Ratz a visit. The karaoke is not bad and the crowd is quite lively. All in all you could land up having a good time in a place you never expected.

Great music for all ages, friendly staff, small menu but great food & the 1 place I'll always visit for a good vibe & a good time. Small space but comfortable & recommended any day

Awesome atmosphere, waiters are realy friendly and helpful, and its karaoke on Wed and happy hours is between 7 and 8. Only draw back is that it's a small venue.

Great bar for cold beers, mixed drinks some music and a snack. They even have a walk up window with seating. Be sure to stop in if you're in the neighborhood.

Easy spot to kick back and enjoy some crazy cocktails. Happy hour was really cheap. Not to sure about the disco light set up though? Rustic meets disco? Odd.

Great cocktails and good bar snacks. Happy hour specials fantastic. Music can be played too loud early in the evening. Fun party venue later in the evenings.

Not enough security, saw someone's phone get snatched yesterday evening by a guy who was definitely in the bar, probably checking out targets!

Theres this one girl that sings there for the karaoke and i literally can't, shes soooo Ermazing, HIRE EMILY TO WORK THERE PERMANENTLY PLEASE.

Great cocktails , fast & friendly service. There's always a drink special of sorts going on. Happy Hour half price cocktails are fantastic.

What a vibe.... Had so much funlove crowds amazing DJ and very jolly Owners you guys rock not forgetting the amazing stuff …

Great service great people great music this is now my favorite bar in Melville
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Good Spot. Been around for years. Ask them for their cocktail of the day. Fun and vibey. Largely gay patrons. Fun, good night out.

The places around Melville aren't really my vibe but still had a great time I'll definitely be going out here more often.

Such amazing and competent staff. It's so iconic. From the student to the grandpa. All have fun. Feel wanted and laugh.

I enjoy running the karaoke at Ratz, the vibe is laid back and the people are always friendly. Its always a good time.

This is home! Amazing music and the vibe is always a high. Kaoroke nights are my highlight on Wednesdays and Sundays

Ratz always has the best music on the strip, the staff are attentitive and friendly and the place has a great vibe.

Cool chilling with friends drinking having fun listen to ppl singing the song thy know
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Great atmosphere and plays the best oldies on Saturday nights. Good quality cocktails and very basic but good menu

Pretty good place with a good vibe. Drinks are quite expensive however, and the music isn't exactly to my taste.

Had a great time at karaoke night! The food was also reasonably priced for the portion sizes, and tasted yummy.

Bouncer works with pick pockets, my phone was stolen during the search before entry. Would not recommend.

Karaoke was fun to watch - get's quite full so space to sit is quite tight. overall a cool place to go.

Cocktails are the main pulling point although it tasted extremely watered down. Good vibe for a party.

Ratz has affordable drinks, friendly staff and always brings a good vibe. Definitely be back for more

If you wanna mess up your Monday. Also great bar staff. Super safe and friendly. Definitely a vibe

Really fun bar!! Great crowd. You can hace dinner and drinks and then dance for a while

Always a good time. The vibe is good with good music. And the food always hits the spot

Had a great time Everybody jolly, enjoying themselves. Friendly, respectful service.

Awesome party place. Staff are excellent and very friendly. Great affordable prices

Friendly service and amazing atmosphere. Had tons of fun with family and friends.

i love all the bartenders and i love the bar chad ur my best frimd in rhe worldl

Friendly staff that's eager to help. Good round experience from music to food.

Everything naughty, grungy and beautiful!!! Dance, drinks and a great vibe!

Great vibe alot of fun. Staff are very attentive and make sure you are okay

Always have an awesome night out here! Amazing atmosphere and good music.

This has always been one of the best places to have fun at in Melville.

Karaoke night is Thursday. Good mixed crowd. Queer friendly. Good fun.

Used to be a Melville hotspot but unfortunately lost it’s charm …

Home sweet home amazing staff and great selection of food and drinks

First time in a restaurant very poor service absolutely poor service

It I a cool place to chill,there are restaurants, bar and exeptra.

It's a really cool place with a great vibe I enjoy karaoke nights

Can be cleaned a bit more. The vibe and drinks are great though!

Really great music. Not too overcrowded but people smoke inside

Affordable food and an insane cocktail special! Can't go wrong

Cute place. Nice and lively. Typical Melville style and pazaz

Great place to chill especially on karaoke night on Thursdays

Solid bar in trendy area of Melville. Well priced drinks too

Great place ...loved the Karaoke and the drinks are awesome

Cool vibe, but the drinks are too expensive and overcrowded

A very vibey place on 7th,it's definately one of my best!

Cool hangout with kareoke on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Good music, affordable drinks, and friendly staff

Always a good vibe til all hours of the morning!!

Usually love their music but it gets crowded fast

Need to update their karaoke list. It's outdated

Good music and great cocktails. Great atmosphere

Great place for a good evening out with friends

I will never forget my 21st because of this bar

Karaoke nights on Wednesday are very hyped up.

Good drinks, cool vibe.. Anybody is welcome :)

Soo much fun
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Great love the new juke box they put in …

Super funny with good music and a great vibe

Very LGBT friendly wouldn't mind to go back

Good music, great food and friendly people.

Nice bar with great music and great vibe.

Fun venue. Good music. Friendly waiters.

Best bar in mellville, freaking awesome

Nice spot for a drink and good DJ Music

Had a great time and nice drinks …

Super buzzing. Great cocktail deals

Love the hippie vibe and music here

Karaoke nights are fun. Cool vibe.

So much fun. Good drinks specials

Cool karaoke spot, but very smoky

It's amazing unlike other places

Very cozy and there's a juke box

Friday happy hour is great!

Nice chill place