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
Shopping
The 14 best shopping malls in Johannesburg
Forget everything you think you know about 'mall culture' because in the City of Gold, a shopping centre...
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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 best wellness escapes near Johannesburg
These are the escapes where you go to switch off your phone, reset your nervous system, practice a...
Local Intel
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Local Intel: Nkululeko Khanyi
Nkuleko Khanyi is a man who wears many hats. The Mzansi events guru, as he calls himself, is a proud Joburger, although he originally hails from Nongoma in...
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Local Intel: Wayne Boucher
Whether you're chasing the city’s best blue cheese pizza or looking for the perfect spot to scream-sing Nirvana in a neon-lit booth, Wayne’s got...
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Local Intel: Ntokozo Mbambo
Ntokozo Mbambo continues to shine brightly as one of South Africa’s most inspiring artists
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Where to eat and drink in Johannesburg
Restaurants
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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Mad Nomad
If you're looking for a place with stunning ambience, delicious food, and memorable service, Mad Nomad at Mall of Africa comes highly recommended
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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
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
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The Maslow Sandton
If you’re a business traveller, The Maslow is a no-brainer. But couples looking for a convenient city escape might be pleasantly surprised, too
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Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank
It’s more than just a stylish place to sleep; Hyde is a hotel with a pulse
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Bars and pubs
The 11 best pubs and bars in Johannesburg
Bars and pubs
The 6 best craft beer taprooms in Johannesburg
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