Johannesburg’s summer social scene is heating up, and two new experiences at The Peech Hotel and The Pot Luck Club Joburg are giving locals every reason to slow down and soak in the sunshine. From golden-hour cocktails to weekend jazz lunches, these seasonal experiences promise the perfect blend of food, music, and relaxation, all in one of the city’s most elegant garden settings.
Sip and Unwind: The Peech Summer Sundowner Sessions
Launched last month, the Summer Sundowner Sessions invite guests to unwind every Thursday to Saturday from 4 pm to 6 pm in The Peech Hotel’s gardens, patio, and rooftop bar. Expect aperitivo-style tapas from The Pot Luck Club alongside house cocktails, crisp summer wines, and local craft beers, all served as the sun dips below the skyline.
For R145 per person, guests enjoy a tapas dish paired with a complimentary drink, with rotating South African wine estates showcasing chilled rosés, whites, and sparkling bubbles. The menu features fresh oysters, fish tacos, short rib roti, and prawn cocktail, with vegetarian options available. It’s a laid-back, scenic escape in the middle of the city, and the perfect golden-hour ritual.
Weekend Jazz Lunches with bottomless bubbles
If weekends call for something slower and more indulgent, The Pot Luck Club’s Weekend Jazz Lunches deliver exactly that. Launching on 4 October, every Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 pm, guests can sip bottomless Graham Beck Brut and Rosé, or mix things up at the Mimosa and Bellini station, featuring fresh juices and The Peech’s signature Bellini.
Live jazz sets from 1 pm to 3 pm create the perfect backdrop, while Head Chef Ebie du Toit plates up seasonal showstoppers, like peri-peri chicken with ajo blanco, smoked beef fillet with truffle café au lait, and the decadent peanut butter bomb dessert. Bottomless drinks are R395 per person, served until 4 pm, ideal for long, sun-drenched lunches with friends.
These experiences are a celebration of everything Joburg does best: great food, excellent drinks, and an easy-going atmosphere.
Together, these offerings reflect a growing Johannesburg trend: venues creating relaxed, well-curated experiences where ambience and connection take centre stage.
This summer, consider it your invitation to slow down, sip up, and make every moment sparkle.
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