Nightlife in Johannesburg
In Newtown, Bassline specialises in jazz, blues and African rap, while Sunninghill's Movida is both club and theatre rolled into one. Mellow Melville offers 24-hour fun at Catz Pyjamas. Head for Rosebank for softer tunes and comfortable sofas and to Sandton to see and be seen on a chic playground. Tuscan-looking Montecasino has theatres, cinemas and roulette. Dress up to fit in with Jozi's bar-hopping society.
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1. Wine on the Square - Bars
Show moreServing wines by the glass, Wine on the Square allows customers to taste some of South Africa's finest grapes in the comfort of low chairs overlooking Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton. Cognacs and whiskies are also available.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Shop L30a, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg 2010
Telephone
+27 (0) 11 784 8676
Transport
Taxi
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2. Ndau Lounge - Bars
Show morePopular with office workers, Ndau Lounge is a luxurious hotel bar overlooking the Hyatt indigenous garden in Rosebank. Light meals, sushi and exotic cocktails are served 24/7, complemented by live DJ sessions on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
191, Oxford Road, Rosebank, Johannesburg 2132
Telephone
+27 (0) 11 280 1234
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3. Katzy's - Bars
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Katzy's is an uber-trendy American piano bar in Rosebank with comfortable Art Deco-style sofas and cool blue lighting. The bar offers cognacs, whiskies and cigars, and after 9pm when the DJ starts, the ties come off and the party begins.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
The Firs Mall, Oxford Road, Rosebank, Johannesburg 2132
Telephone
+27 (0) 11 880 3945
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4. Radium Beer Hall - Bars
Show moreOnce a tearoom, the Radium Beer Hall in Orange Grove is today a historic bar and grill offering live jazz performances four nights a week. A 100-year-old bar, vintage posters and other memorabilia recreate an authentic jazz den.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
282, Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove, Johannesburg 2192
Telephone
+27 (0) 11 728 3866
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5. Catz Pyjamas - Bars
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Catz Pyjamas is Johannesburg's original 24-hour bar and bistro located in a rambling old house in Melville. Music and light bites attract a partying and hungry crowd until the wee hours. Unwind over breakfast on the balcony at sunrise.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
12, Main Road, Melville, Johannesburg 2006
Telephone
+27 (0) 11 726 8596
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6. Polo Lounge - Bars
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Polo Lounge is a colonial-style bar in Westcliff Hotel. Informal and intimate with a wide selection of traditional cocktails and cigars, it's an ideal rendezvous before or after dinner. The roaring fire inside warms up Johannesburg's nippy winters.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Westcliff Hotel, 67, Jan Smuts Avenue, Westcliff, Johannesburg 2193
Telephone
+27 (0) 11 481 6000
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7. Movida - Clubs
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Chic ladies over 23 and men over 25 mingle at Movida, Johannesburg's all-in-one club, cocktail lounge and theatre in Sunninghill. The unmistakably Moulin Rouge décor extends to a full stage area, a raised VIP lounge and a central dance floor.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Rivonia Crossing, Corner Rivonia Road and Witkoppen, Sunninghill, Johannesburg 2191
Telephone
+27 (0) 11 234 8000
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8. The Woods - Clubs
Show moreLaid-back and buzzing, this fairly recent addition to the Jo'burg nightclub scene draws a crowd that's a blend of alternative, arty and sophisticated. Punters lounge about on mattresses-turned-couches listening to varied tunes by DJs trying their best to keep it original.
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66 Carr Street, Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa
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9. The Manhattan Club - Clubs
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Like the city that never sleeps, the two-storey Manhattan Club in Rivonia is a stylish and bustling venue playing everything from the latest hits to old classics. Its eight bars include a shooters bar and a ladies-only cocktail area.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
19, Wessels Road, Rivonia, Johannesburg 2128
Telephone
+27 (0) 11 803 7085
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10. Tiger Tiger - Clubs
Show moreTiger Tiger is a classy venue home to themed evenings and parties, including full moon tent parties, ladies' night and complimentary bar tab night. Great DJs keep the music varied and original from Thursday to Saturday, attracting Johannesburg's young and trendy crowd.
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Cnr William Nicol Drive & Witkoppen Road, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
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11. Back o' the Moon - Entertainment
Show moreBack o' the Moon in Ormonde is the successor of the famous Sophiatown jazz club. Memorabilia from the original venue and live entertainment recall the restless Fifties, while a dining room featuring an international menu adds a modern touch.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Shop 17, Gold Reef City Casino, Northern Parkway Drive, Ormonde, Johannesburg 2091
Telephone
+27 (0) 11 496 1423
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12. Market Theatre - Bars
Show moreStaging locally produced theatre shows, the Market Theatre in Johannesburg captivates local and international crowds with drama, comedy, musicals and more, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience South African theatre in all its vibrancy, innovation and humanity. The Photo Workshop, Lab and 6/12 Events are just some of the special initiatives run by the theatre to engage a wider audience in the performing arts.
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56 Margaret Mcingana St., Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa
Telephone
11/832-1641
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13. Montecasino - Entertainment
Show moreBuilt in the style of a Tuscan hill-top town, Montecasino in Fourways is a family-friendly entertainment centre. There are theatres, cinemas, restaurants, a 5-star hotel and an enticing casino with more than 1700 slot machines and several gaming tables.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Montecasino Boulevard, Fourways, Johannesburg
Telephone
+27 (0) 11 510 7000
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14. Bassline - Entertainment
Show moreWith a capacious cinema-style auditorium and a fully equipped rehearsal room, Bassline in Newtown hosts top jazz and blues performances by local and international artists. The venue is also a good place for Kwaito music (African rap) and hip-hop.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
10, Henry Nxumalo Street, Johannesburg 2001
Telephone
+27 (0) 11 838 9145
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15. The Rock - Entertainment
Show morePrepare to forget any and all assumptions about so-called "township life" in Soweto: The Rock is hip, stylish, and popular. It also draws a crowd from across the city, all here to drink and party furiously to kwaito and house beats, with occasional jazz. You might consider using a specialist Soweto tour operator to get you here and home safely, as Soweto is some distance out of Johannesburg and not easily navigated. To arrange this outing, contact www.soweto.co.za or visit it as part of their Soweto Shebeen Tour.
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1987 Vundla St, Johannesburg, South Africa
Telephone
011/986-8182
