Guidebook for Dunkeld/ Rosebank/Sandton
Food Scene
Turn 'n Tender Illovo
204 Oxford RdGreat steaks and friendly atmosphere
Fishmonger Illovo
204 Oxford RdTop seafood restaurant
Bellagio
196 Oxford RdFantastic food and you can sit outside
The Patisserie
30 Rudd RdGreat bakery and coffee shop
Glenda's
North RoadThey serve, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
PERRON
Corlett DriveGreat Mexican food
Sophia's Bistro
3 Rivonia RdClassic bistro cuisine. Always good
Brian Lara Rum Eatery
56 4th AveGreat ribs, calamari and cocktails
Jamie's Italian
Melrose BoulevardJamie Oliver's Italian restaurant
Fournos Dunkeld.
24 Bompas RdJoburgs best bakery/ deli and coffee shop
This is only open for a SUNDAY LUNCH that TAKES PLACE THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH FROM 10:00 TILL 20:00. Enjoy live music, fantastic views. A must.
14 locals recommend
Katy's Palace Bar
This is only open for a SUNDAY LUNCH that TAKES PLACE THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH FROM 10:00 TILL 20:00. Enjoy live music, fantastic views. A must.
The market covers two floors and is filled with craft beer, seasonal fruit and vegetables, and beautiful clothes and jewels. Top Tip: Be sure to make a stop on the large rooftop area and take in the sights of our beautiful city.Opening times: Every Saturday: 09:00 – 15:00 | 73 Juta Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
161 locals recommend
Neighbourgoods Market
73 Juta StThe market covers two floors and is filled with craft beer, seasonal fruit and vegetables, and beautiful clothes and jewels. Top Tip: Be sure to make a stop on the large rooftop area and take in the sights of our beautiful city.Opening times: Every Saturday: 09:00 – 15:00 | 73 Juta Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
Drinks & Nightlife
SIR JAMES VAN DER MERWE IS OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT FROM 16:00 FOR AFTER WORK DRINKS. Great atmosphere.
10 locals recommend
Sir James Van Der Merwe
6 Desmond RdSIR JAMES VAN DER MERWE IS OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT FROM 16:00 FOR AFTER WORK DRINKS. Great atmosphere.
The SKYE BAR is located on the ninth floor of the Holiday Inn Hotel the view over Johannesburg at nightfall is the best way to end your day. Add supreme cocktails and luxurious decoration to that and there is no way your night can go wrong.
Holiday Inn Sandton - Rivonia Road
123 Rivonia RdThe SKYE BAR is located on the ninth floor of the Holiday Inn Hotel the view over Johannesburg at nightfall is the best way to end your day. Add supreme cocktails and luxurious decoration to that and there is no way your night can go wrong.
Parks & Nature
2hr 30 min drive and you are in the bush looking for wild animals. It is best to spend the night or a few days in a lodge.
106 locals recommend
Pilanesberg National Park
2hr 30 min drive and you are in the bush looking for wild animals. It is best to spend the night or a few days in a lodge.
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Malcolm RoadArts & Culture
This is the story of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity and oppression
391 locals recommend
Apartheid Museum
This is the story of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity and oppression
This includes Maropeng and the Sterkfontein Caves encompasses 200 caves holding some of the world’s most valuable fossils, many dating back three million.
104 locals recommend
The Cradle of Humankind Visitor Centre Maropeng
This includes Maropeng and the Sterkfontein Caves encompasses 200 caves holding some of the world’s most valuable fossils, many dating back three million.
This was originally built as a fort under Paul Kruger, but became notorious as a prison during the apartheid era. Some of the famous prisoners who were incarcerated there include Nelson and Winnie Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi and Fatima Meer.
193 locals recommend
Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
11 Kotze StThis was originally built as a fort under Paul Kruger, but became notorious as a prison during the apartheid era. Some of the famous prisoners who were incarcerated there include Nelson and Winnie Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi and Fatima Meer.
Shopping
Mall of Africa
The largest Mall in South Africa.
Here you can by food at Woolworths and Pick n Pay. There is a Dry cleaners. The clothing shops are all high end brands.
114 locals recommend
Hyde Park Corner
6th RoadHere you can by food at Woolworths and Pick n Pay. There is a Dry cleaners. The clothing shops are all high end brands.
The most exclusive restaurants and retail shops in Johannesburg. If you enjoy the theater, you will find the, Theater on the Square here.
184 locals recommend
Nelson Mandela Square
130 Rivonia RoadThe most exclusive restaurants and retail shops in Johannesburg. If you enjoy the theater, you will find the, Theater on the Square here.
Beautiful sidewalk cafes with an eclectic mix of design boutiques, art galleries and antique dealers.
19 locals recommend
4th Avenue
4th AvenueBeautiful sidewalk cafes with an eclectic mix of design boutiques, art galleries and antique dealers.
Sandton City Shopping Centre
83 Rivonia RdLocal and international brands
Shopping, restaurants, movies, essentials and grocery stores. Rosebank’s rooftop flea market is filled to the brim with African crafts, international foods, clothing, hobbies, collectibles and antiquities. Every Sunday – 09:00 to 16:00
198 locals recommend
Rosebank Mall
15A Cradock AveShopping, restaurants, movies, essentials and grocery stores. Rosebank’s rooftop flea market is filled to the brim with African crafts, international foods, clothing, hobbies, collectibles and antiquities. Every Sunday – 09:00 to 16:00
Melrose Arch
60 Melrose BlvdShops and restaurants
Essentials
IF you need to buy groceries and wine.
FNB Bank ATM Thrupps Illovo Centre
A deli and grocery store
Pick n Pay
Groceries
Woolworths Rosebank JHB
50 Bath AveGroceries and clothing.
Pick n Pay Hyde Park Centre
Jan Smuts AvenueGroceries and wine
Woolworths Hyde Park
6th RoadGroceries and small range of clothing.
Woolworths Sandton City
79 Rivonia RdThis Woolworths has the largest selection in food and clothing
Entertainment & Activities
Casino, movies, entertainment, live theater, a great bird park.
8 locals recommend
Montecasino Boulevard
Montecasino BoulevardCasino, movies, entertainment, live theater, a great bird park.
Gold Reef City Theme Park