Your ultimate guide to Johannesburg
Restaurants and bars, museums and galleries, clubs and music, shops and more from across Johannesburg
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Things to do in Johannesburg
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The 11 best museums and galleries in Johannesburg to explore
Take a stroll through the city’s best museums and galleries
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Events: What’s on in Johannesburg
From live music under city lights to art fairs, food markets, theatre, and cultural festivals –...
Local Intel
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Local Intel: Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse
You simply can’t talk about the jazz scene in this country without mentioning Sipho Cecil Peter Mabuse
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Local Intel: Lee-Roy Wright
Having traded the quiet streets of Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape for the hustle of the City of Gold, Lee-Roy has fully embraced Joburg life
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Local Intel: Kim Jayde
Kim Jayde shares her favourite spots to visit, shop, explore, and chill in Jozi
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Where to eat and drink in Johannesburg
Restaurants
The Greenhouse
In a city known for its vibrant restaurant scene, The Greenhouse in Sandton stands out as a benchmark of luxury dining and sophisticated ambience
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Mira
The kind of place that makes you slow down the moment you step inside, and in Sandton, that’s no small thing
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The Whippet
Housed in the historic Old Linden Hotel, The Whippet is a bright, airy café that celebrates Linden’s farming heritage while serving some of the...
Where to stay in Johannesburg
Hotels
Vaal Villa
Vaal Villa is an ideal getaway destination for large groups looking to relax, reconnect and create lasting memories
Hotels
Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank
It’s more than just a stylish place to sleep; Hyde is a hotel with a pulse
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The Maslow Sandton
Sandton has no shortage of polished hotels, but few strike the balance between business efficiency and quiet indulgence quite like The Maslow Hotel
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Bars and pubs
The 6 best craft beer taprooms in Johannesburg
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The 11 best pubs and bars in Johannesburg
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The 15 best rooftop bars in Johannesburg
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