Food Scene
Pronto Italian Restaurant
345 Jan Smuts AveIts next door and the food is amazing!
The chocolate croissants are brilliant, its walking distance and theres also a florist, butcher, grocer and fantastic African coffee shop in the centre.
31 locals recommend
Fournos Dunkeld.
24 Bompas RdThe chocolate croissants are brilliant, its walking distance and theres also a florist, butcher, grocer and fantastic African coffee shop in the centre.
The food is good, the views are cool and the restaurant is pretty trendy
12 locals recommend
Warm & Glad
357 Jan Smuts AvenueThe food is good, the views are cool and the restaurant is pretty trendy
Old warehouses converted to restaurants, beer yard and shops, all with an outdoor focus.
39 locals recommend
44 Stanley
44 Stanley AveOld warehouses converted to restaurants, beer yard and shops, all with an outdoor focus.
Drinks & Nightlife
The views are awesome and the pool deck is the best thing in JHB
22 locals recommend
Southern Sun Hyde Park Sandton
1st RoadThe views are awesome and the pool deck is the best thing in JHB
Ace and Pearl Fine Wine Bar
A little wine bar with unusual wines
Founders At Giles
9 Grafton AveThe food, wine and beer are good
Sir James van Der Merwe is the Bar, Katies Palace is the venue...
14 locals recommend
Katy's Palace Bar
Sir James van Der Merwe is the Bar, Katies Palace is the venue...
Sightseeing
Maboneng Precinct
Kruger StreetThe fastest growing African Urban rejuvenation project.
A cool Africentric neighbourhood, with Saturday markets, bespoke coffee shops and hidden bars and clubs (HINT: Go to Kitcheners, anti-establishment and Randlords for a good night out)
24 locals recommend
Braamfontein
A cool Africentric neighbourhood, with Saturday markets, bespoke coffee shops and hidden bars and clubs (HINT: Go to Kitcheners, anti-establishment and Randlords for a good night out)
It shows the history of the mining town that Johannesburg once was...and it is the largest theme park in Africa
294 locals recommend
Gold Reef City Theme Park
It shows the history of the mining town that Johannesburg once was...and it is the largest theme park in Africa
See Vilikazi street, where Nelson Mandela once lived, as well as the Orlando Towers for an Adrenalin rush. Also check out the old streets of this iconic township and visit Chaf Pozi for a real taste of Soweto Life
111 locals recommend
Soweto
See Vilikazi street, where Nelson Mandela once lived, as well as the Orlando Towers for an Adrenalin rush. Also check out the old streets of this iconic township and visit Chaf Pozi for a real taste of Soweto Life
Apartheid Museum
Learn about South Africa's turbulent history here...
Where Nelson Mandela was arrested for his involvement in overthrowing the Apartheid regime
68 locals recommend
Liliesleaf
7 George AveWhere Nelson Mandela was arrested for his involvement in overthrowing the Apartheid regime
The court that upholds the constitution of South Africa. A great insight into the rich history of South Africa
193 locals recommend
Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
11 Kotze StThe court that upholds the constitution of South Africa. A great insight into the rich history of South Africa
Parks & Nature
Johannesburg Zoo
Jellicoe AvenueGreat open spaces and a variety of wildlife
Large dam, rose gardens, botanical gardens and the occasional concert
141 locals recommend
Emmarentia Dam
Large dam, rose gardens, botanical gardens and the occasional concert
Acrobranch Melrose
Melrose StreetOutdoor fun - high-line adventures in the trees.
The Wilds Municipal Nature Reserve
Houghton DriveZoo Lake
A Park with a few restaurants and boating on the lake
Shopping
Luxury shopping with Burberry, Longchamp, Armani etc. as well as some great eateries as well as a few general retailers.
114 locals recommend
Hyde Park Corner
6th RoadLuxury shopping with Burberry, Longchamp, Armani etc. as well as some great eateries as well as a few general retailers.
Sandton City
83 Rivonia RdAnything and everything commercial is found here!
Melrose Arch
60 Melrose BlvdEuropean high streets in Africa
The zone for entertainment, the mall for shopping and the Firs for restaurants
78 locals recommend
Tsonga
50 BathlaanThe zone for entertainment, the mall for shopping and the Firs for restaurants
Getting Around
Rosebank station
That you'll still need to take a bus or taxi...
Arts & Culture
Goodman Gallery
163 Jan Smuts AveIts got constantly changing exhibits
Everard Read Gallery
6 Jellicoe AveSmall gallery with great art!
The Market Theatre
56 Margaret Mcingana StNelson Mandela Square
130 Rivonia RoadHead to the theatre on the square...