Guidebook for Pretoria

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Guidebook for Pretoria

Drinks & Nightlife

Rock bar with it's own unique presence in hatfield, great for casual drinks and a chance to meet some of the locals. Friendliest bar staff you'll ever meet.
Aandklas
494 Hilda St
Rock bar with it's own unique presence in hatfield, great for casual drinks and a chance to meet some of the locals. Friendliest bar staff you'll ever meet.
Newscafe comes to life at night with cocktail specials, and a lively dance floor.
News Cafe - Menlyn
Newscafe comes to life at night with cocktail specials, and a lively dance floor.
6 locals recommend
Cubana Menlyn
Glen Manor Avenue
6 locals recommend
Madison Avenue Pretoria
2 Ernies Pl
Reggae vibes and great live shows in a comfortable setting, definitely worth the trip! Try the hand-tossed vegetarian pizza.
9 locals recommend
Railways Cafe
2 Hack Rd
9 locals recommend
Reggae vibes and great live shows in a comfortable setting, definitely worth the trip! Try the hand-tossed vegetarian pizza.
House 22 Pub & Grill
22 Gerhard Moerdyk St
Europa “Super Club”
113 Robert Sobukwe St

Getting Around

54 locals recommend
Gautrain Hatfield Station
54 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
AVIS Rent a Car - Hatfield
526 Jan Shoba St
12 locals recommend

Shopping

Small shopping hub with ATM court - Here you'll find Pick'n'Pay [08:30am-19:30pm/3pm weekends and holidays]. There are also a few clothing stores.
6 locals recommend
Hatfield Plaza
1122 Burnett St
6 locals recommend
Small shopping hub with ATM court - Here you'll find Pick'n'Pay [08:30am-19:30pm/3pm weekends and holidays]. There are also a few clothing stores.

Everything Else

A much larger shopping mall with access to the cinema [Sterkinekor - HALF PRICE on movies every Tuesday with membership], a wide variety of clothing stores and home to the "Design Square" restaurant court.
46 locals recommend
Forever New
338 Bronkhorst St
46 locals recommend
A much larger shopping mall with access to the cinema [Sterkinekor - HALF PRICE on movies every Tuesday with membership], a wide variety of clothing stores and home to the "Design Square" restaurant court.
Large shopping mall. Home to my personal Favorite "Baobab Cafe and Grill" restaurant. And has all your basic needs and then some. Try not to get lost!
14 locals recommend
Menlyn Park
14 locals recommend
Large shopping mall. Home to my personal Favorite "Baobab Cafe and Grill" restaurant. And has all your basic needs and then some. Try not to get lost!

Parks & Nature

Great for a sunday picnic with occassional live music performances from local bands such as the Parletones. Uber no more than R60
86 locals recommend
Pretoria National Botanical Garden
2 Cussonia Street
86 locals recommend
Great for a sunday picnic with occassional live music performances from local bands such as the Parletones. Uber no more than R60
Choose from a variety of trail lengths and experience South African wildlife up close.
72 locals recommend
Groenkloof Nature Reserve
Christina De Wit Avenue
72 locals recommend
Choose from a variety of trail lengths and experience South African wildlife up close.
24 locals recommend
Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary
24 locals recommend
From peaceful walks, to spontaneous Sunday concerts. Perfect for a relaxing picnic.
53 locals recommend
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
232 Boom St
53 locals recommend
From peaceful walks, to spontaneous Sunday concerts. Perfect for a relaxing picnic.

Food Scene

Home to some of Pretoria's finest restaurants.
10 locals recommend
The Club Retail
30 Elandslaagte Rd
10 locals recommend
Home to some of Pretoria's finest restaurants.
Experience authentic Italian cuisine, with a surprise from the Head Chef ;)
Ritrovo
Experience authentic Italian cuisine, with a surprise from the Head Chef ;)
A hidden gem on the Waterkloof Golf estate. My ideal spot for a quiet drink or coffee with a friend.
DK Burger
A hidden gem on the Waterkloof Golf estate. My ideal spot for a quiet drink or coffee with a friend.
Laughing Chefs Catering and Events
175 Nkwe Road
18 locals recommend
The Blue Crane Restaurant and Bar
156 Melk St
18 locals recommend
Because Pizza.
Bravo Pizzeria
1212 South St
Because Pizza.
Because Burgers.
6 locals recommend
Hudsons - The Burger Joint (Hazelwood)
18 Pinaster Ave
6 locals recommend
Because Burgers.
Home to some of the best Coffee Pretoria has to offer
9 locals recommend
Aroma Gourmet Coffee Roastery
Pienaar Street
9 locals recommend
Home to some of the best Coffee Pretoria has to offer
Terrific atmosphere, great staff, and portion sizes that speak for themselves.
16 locals recommend
Crawdaddy's Brooklyn
Middel Street
16 locals recommend
Terrific atmosphere, great staff, and portion sizes that speak for themselves.
18 locals recommend
Hard Rock Cafe
8 Maude Street
18 locals recommend
17 locals recommend
Lucky Rodrigo
17 locals recommend

Sightseeing

54 locals recommend
Union Buildings
54 locals recommend
Mon-Saturday. A pleasant trip for the morning/early afternoon. I would caution solo-travelers as these areas have been known to target foreigners for petty theft.
13 locals recommend
Church Square
23 Church Square
13 locals recommend
Mon-Saturday. A pleasant trip for the morning/early afternoon. I would caution solo-travelers as these areas have been known to target foreigners for petty theft.
34 locals recommend
Freedom Park
7th Avenue
34 locals recommend