Guidebook for Johannesburg
Food Scene
We really enjoy the salmon latka breakfast, and the scrambled egg bagel, and they serve our favourite coffee – fair trade “Bean There”.
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EAT YOUR HEART OUT
Kruger StreetWe really enjoy the salmon latka breakfast, and the scrambled egg bagel, and they serve our favourite coffee – fair trade “Bean There”.
Great for meat-eaters: traditional Argentinian Asada (barbecue) with delicious chimichurri sauce… and a great wine list.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Che Argentine Grill
128 Jan Smuts AveGreat for meat-eaters: traditional Argentinian Asada (barbecue) with delicious chimichurri sauce… and a great wine list.
If you like a little vibe (often with some homegrown jazz) and some delicious South African cuisine - try the oxtail!
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pata Pata
286 Fox StIf you like a little vibe (often with some homegrown jazz) and some delicious South African cuisine - try the oxtail!
Mama Mexicana
Great value Mexican food
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favourite sundowner spot - a roof-top bar with wall-gardens and great city views.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Living Room Jozi
20 Kruger StOur favourite sundowner spot - a roof-top bar with wall-gardens and great city views.
More varieties of Vodka than you've ever seen...
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lenin's Vodka Bar
300 Commissioner StMore varieties of Vodka than you've ever seen...
Arts & Culture
POPArt Theatre
Short runs of fresh SA theatre
Independent cinema, showing a range of indie movies
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The Bioscope Independent Cinema, Johannesburg
44 Stanley AvenueIndependent cinema, showing a range of indie movies
Unique exhibits focussing on African Design
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Museum of African Design
Unique exhibits focussing on African Design
Houses a formidable collection of African Art
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Wits
Bertha StreetHouses a formidable collection of African Art
Sightseeing
Critical for insights into South Africa's history
391 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del Apartheid
Critical for insights into South Africa's history
Learn of South Africa’s turbulent past and the journey to protecting the rights of all citizens. Many great people were imprisoned at the Jail - Mandela, Ghandi, Slovo, Sisulu.
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Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
11 Kotze StLearn of South Africa’s turbulent past and the journey to protecting the rights of all citizens. Many great people were imprisoned at the Jail - Mandela, Ghandi, Slovo, Sisulu.
The only street in the world that was home to two Nobel Prize winners (Nelson Mandela and Bishop Desmond Tutu).
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vilakazi Street
Vilakazi StreetThe only street in the world that was home to two Nobel Prize winners (Nelson Mandela and Bishop Desmond Tutu).
Parks & Nature
55,000 hectare reserve just over 2 hours from Joburg, and home to the Big 5. It’s a great option if you don’t have the time for a full-blown visit to the Kruger National Park.
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Parque Nacional de Pilanesberg
55,000 hectare reserve just over 2 hours from Joburg, and home to the Big 5. It’s a great option if you don’t have the time for a full-blown visit to the Kruger National Park.
Insights into the origins of humankind
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Cuna de la Humanidad
Insights into the origins of humankind
Everything Else
Eclectic food, working galleries, local market. Open every Sunday - must do!
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Arts on Main
Berea RoadEclectic food, working galleries, local market. Open every Sunday - must do!
Essentials
The Green Grocer is in our building and a great place to stock up on essentials.
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260 Main St
260 Main StreetThe Green Grocer is in our building and a great place to stock up on essentials.