The best Women’s Month specials worth booking in Johannesburg

• Thursday, 6 August, 12pm
• Location: 1 Alma Rd, Morningside, Sandton

Fairlawns is marking Women’s Month with a refined experience, perfect for those looking to celebrate in style. Mark your calendar for 6 August, when Fairlawns hosts its Women’s Month Luncheon. In partnership with Platinum Encounters, Bakuchiol Skincare and Woolworths Beauty, the event features a three-course lunch, an expert skincare conversation, an opportunity to browse and shop the Bakuchiol collection, and a R350 Woolworths Beauty voucher for every guest. Tickets are priced at R890 via Quicket.

If you’d like to keep the celebrations going, the hotel is also offering Women’s Month spa experiences throughout August. Along with their treatment, guests can make use of Fairlawns’ heated spa pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and lush tropical gardens for an unhurried day of relaxation. The special runs throughout the month of August.

• Sunday, 9 August, 1pm
• Location: Michelangelo Towers, 8 Maude St, Sandton Central, 2146

As part of the Women’s Day celebrations, Roar Bistro & Bar will host the Beautiful High Tea on Sunday, 9 August. For R495 per person, guests can enjoy a selection of sweet and savoury high tea treats, a welcome glass of bubbly and live music. Looking to make an afternoon of it? Upgrade to bottomless bubbles or gin for an extra R300 per person. Just be sure to book ahead, as seating is limited.

• Sunday, 9 August, 12pm 
• Location: Kroomdraai Road, Muldersdrift

Trade the bustle of Johannesburg for the peaceful surroundings of the Cradle of Humankind this Women’s Day with a relaxed lunch at Uitzicht Restaurant at Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa. On 9 August, the restaurant is hosting a special Women’s Day Buffet Lunch, including a welcome drink, a buffet and live music, all for R395 per adult. Gather your mum, sisters or closest friends together to enjoy good food and peaceful views across the lodge’s dam and surrounding countryside. This special only runs on the 9 August, and advance booking is recommended.

• Sunday, 9 August, 12pm
• Location: Montecasino, Fourways

If good food and wine are your idea of a celebration, Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar at Montecasino is celebrating Women’s Day with a Mediterranean inspired lunch. The Women’s Day celebrations on 9 August include an all-day takeover by HER Wine Collection, showcasing wines crafted by a collective women driving change in the South African wine industry. For R360 per person, the experience includes a three-course menu paired with four HER wines, making it a fitting way to celebrate Women’s Day.

• Special runs throughout August
• Location: The Houghton Hotel, Lloyds Ellis Ave, Houghton Estate

This Women’s Month, dine with purpose at Cyra, where every meal contributes to a cause supporting women. Throughout August, every meal enjoyed at the award-winning restaurant supports a meaningful initiative, allowing diners to enjoy exceptional cuisine while supporting women and children affected by gender-based violence. 10% of Cyra’s turnover throughout the month will be donated to Women For Change, a South African organisation which is dedicated to supporting survivors of gender-based violence. Alongside the initiative, Chef Candice Phillip’s new winter tasting menu showcases the best seasonal South African ingredients, with an optional wine pairing available.

• Specials end 31 August
• Location: 55 Van Buuren Rd, Bedfordview

Yamitsuki’s weekday specials offer an easy reason to gather friends for lunch this Women’s Month. Available until 31 August, the Japanese restaurant is offering a trio of weekday lunch specials, including the Winter Half Lunch special, where R49 gets you four salmon fashion or California rolls and two chicken potstickers. If sushi isn’t enough, there’s also a Chicken Teppanyaki Bowl with three chicken dumplings for R119, while Sushi and Dim Sum Lunch Special includes an eight piece salmon fashion sandwich or California roll served with three chicken dumplings for R155. All three specials are served Monday to Friday, from 11am to 5pm, for sit-down diners only.

• Special ends 31 August
• Location: 20 Maude St, Sandown, Sandton

If cocktails are your idea of celebrating Women’s Month, head to The Bull Run in Sandton, where the Margarita Madness promotion runs throughout August. Choose from classic, frozen and flavoured margaritas with varieties including passion fruit, blood orange and coconut. Classic margaritas start at R88, while flavoured versions are R98, making it a great option for everything from after-work drinks to weekend catch-ups with friends. You can take advantage of the promotion until 31 August 2026.