African Penthouses Guidebook for Johannesburg
Arts & Culture
Could easily list this under bars, restaurants and sightseeing. Its the coolest part of town to hang out in, especially on Sunday mornings and the first Thursday evening of every month.
287 locals recommend
Maboneng Precinct
Kruger StreetCould easily list this under bars, restaurants and sightseeing. Its the coolest part of town to hang out in, especially on Sunday mornings and the first Thursday evening of every month.
Ever wonder where all those amazing artifacts at the African craft market come from? This, somewhat secretive store, is the answer and a favourite of President Clinton, whenever he's in town.
6 locals recommend
Amatuli
6 Desmond RdEver wonder where all those amazing artifacts at the African craft market come from? This, somewhat secretive store, is the answer and a favourite of President Clinton, whenever he's in town.
Football is both art and entertainment. Though, if you manage to get tickets to a Pirates vs. Chiefs match, the crowd are the real entertainment!
36 locals recommend
FNB Stadium
Soccer City AvenueFootball is both art and entertainment. Though, if you manage to get tickets to a Pirates vs. Chiefs match, the crowd are the real entertainment!
Funky bar, restaurants,theatre and teh Museuam of Africa, make Newtown an interesting spot for an evening's entertainment
30 locals recommend
Newtown
Funky bar, restaurants,theatre and teh Museuam of Africa, make Newtown an interesting spot for an evening's entertainment
Joburg Theatre
163 Civic BlvdGreat local theatre
Food Scene
CHESA NYAMA
25 Main StGreat take-away steak and chips. And buzzing atmosphere on a Friday and Saturday night
Saturday daytime hangout. Open marketstreet food scene, with foods from all over the world. No entry after 3pm
161 locals recommend
Neighbourgoods Market
73 Juta StSaturday daytime hangout. Open marketstreet food scene, with foods from all over the world. No entry after 3pm
Slightly more upmarket. Great food, good vibes, favourite of the 'Ladies that do Lunch' crowd.
68 locals recommend
Tashas
Slightly more upmarket. Great food, good vibes, favourite of the 'Ladies that do Lunch' crowd.
McDonald's Gandhi Square
Marshall Street24hr McDonald's for the days (or nights) one just can't do without!
Pata Pata
286 Fox StGreat local cuisine and good vibes.
The Grillhouse Rosebank
If you're into meat, this is a great steak houses
Essentials
Best local grocery store and two minutes walk away! Closes quite early though
Woolworths Harrison St Jhb
93 Main StreetBest local grocery store and two minutes walk away! Closes quite early though
Shopping
The latest trendy market on the Jo'burg scene. Great place to check out Thursday to Sunday
11 locals recommend
1 Fox
1 Fox StThe latest trendy market on the Jo'burg scene. Great place to check out Thursday to Sunday
And restaurants and a cinema. One of the nicer shopping centres in Jo'burg
64 locals recommend
City Sightseeing Johannesburg
Oxford RoadAnd restaurants and a cinema. One of the nicer shopping centres in Jo'burg
Sightseeing
Amazing view of the norther suburbs of Johannesburg, the worlds largest man made forest.
7 locals recommend
Munro Drive
Munro DriveAmazing view of the norther suburbs of Johannesburg, the worlds largest man made forest.
Give yourself a minimum of 3 hourshere, to get a better understanding of the madness that was Apartheid
391 locals recommend
Apartheid Museum
Give yourself a minimum of 3 hourshere, to get a better understanding of the madness that was Apartheid
Worthy of an afternoon's visit. Built on the site of an old jail.
193 locals recommend
Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
11 Kotze StWorthy of an afternoon's visit. Built on the site of an old jail.
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve
520 Kromdraai RoadPlay with lion cubs at the Rhino and Lion park.
Everything Else
Converted car repair yard that is home to lovely cafes, restaurants, antique stores and furniture stores.
27 locals recommend
44 Stanley Ave
44 Stanley AvenueConverted car repair yard that is home to lovely cafes, restaurants, antique stores and furniture stores.
Drinks & Nightlife
Living Room Jozi
20 Kruger StAmazing views of Joburg and really relaxed vibe