Your ultimate guide to Johannesburg
Restaurants and bars, museums and galleries, clubs and music, shops and more from across Johannesburg
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Art
The 7 best art districts in Johannesburg
The city’s best galleries, museums, studios and creative hubs, grouped for easy exploring
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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 –...
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The 6 best markets in and around Johannesburg
From fresh produce to artisanal finds, markets are where Johannesburg’s local flavour truly shines
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Mudi Mudau
When she is not in front of the camera, this is where actor Mudi Mudau loves to hang out
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Lee Cole
While he's best known for his chart-topping pop hits and soul-stirring vocals, Lee's connection to Johannesburg runs just as deep as his music
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Where to eat and drink in Johannesburg
Restaurants
The 11 best affordable restaurants in Johannesburg
Eating out doesn’t have to mean emptying your wallet
Restaurants
The 8 best outdoor restaurants in Johannesburg
There's something about eating outdoors that transforms a meal into an occasion
Restaurants
The 11 best breakfast and brunch spots in Johannesburg
There are few things better in life than rounding up your besties and heading for a brunch with mimosas and delicious eats
Where to stay in Johannesburg
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Neighbourhood Diaries: Melville
Bookshops, dive bars, heritage houses and one of Joburg’s best bits of wild nature, all packed into a few walkable streets
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Neighbourhood Diaries: Fourways
Suburban ease meets non-stop lifestyle energy. Fourways is practical, social, and quietly one of Joburg’s busiest lifestyle hubs
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Neighbourhood Diaries: Morningside, Sandton
A thriving cafe culture, some buzzing cocktail spots, and a haven for families – this Sandton suburb allows for work and play
Where's the jol?
Bars and pubs
The 6 best craft beer taprooms in Johannesburg
Bars and pubs
The 11 best pubs and bars in Johannesburg
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