Guidebook for Johannesburg
Food Scene
Pata Pata
286 Fox StAlso referred to as '4th Av Parkhurst' - A glamorous mix of interior design, wining and dining. 4th Ave has European flair with a street café vibe going, and hipsters enjoying some of the best cuisine in Joburg as if there is no tomorrow!
41 locals recommend
4th Avenue
4th AvenueAlso referred to as '4th Av Parkhurst' - A glamorous mix of interior design, wining and dining. 4th Ave has European flair with a street café vibe going, and hipsters enjoying some of the best cuisine in Joburg as if there is no tomorrow!
Gourmet food and African art in the streets of Maboneng.
Every Sunday from 10am-4pm.
111 locals recommend
Arts on Main
Berea RoadGourmet food and African art in the streets of Maboneng.
Every Sunday from 10am-4pm.
Mama Mexicana
Bertrand Café
296 Fox StDrinks & Nightlife
Be sure to visit The Living Room and sip sundowners whilst watching the sun set over the Joburg skyline..
The Matt Cigar Lounge
Commissioner StreetBe sure to visit The Living Room and sip sundowners whilst watching the sun set over the Joburg skyline..
Great Dane
5 De Beer StHit, trendy, reasonable priced drinks, good atmosphere...
Sightseeing
Learn more about South Africa's dark history and how we overcame it...
391 locals recommend
Apartheid Museum
Learn more about South Africa's dark history and how we overcame it...
Take a tour through the history of beer... Taste chibuku in a mock African village, ample a cheeky half-pint at a recreated Victorian pub, then nail two free pints in the bar afterwards!Open for tours on Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10am-6pm.
37 locals recommend
SAB World of Beer
Miriam Makeba StreetTake a tour through the history of beer... Taste chibuku in a mock African village, ample a cheeky half-pint at a recreated Victorian pub, then nail two free pints in the bar afterwards!Open for tours on Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10am-6pm.
Only 300m from the apartment, various walking and bicycle tours depart from Curiocity Backpackers. Check out your options at http://www.mainstreetwalks.co.za/tours/
15 locals recommend
Curiocity Joburg
302 Fox StOnly 300m from the apartment, various walking and bicycle tours depart from Curiocity Backpackers. Check out your options at http://www.mainstreetwalks.co.za/tours/
Entertainment & Activities
Ellis Park Stadium
South Park LaneGold Reef City is the biggest amusement park in SA. Located on an old gold mine, the park is themed around the gold rush which preceded the establishment of Johannesburg also called 'Egoli' meaning 'Place of gold'.
Activities include the tallest, biggest and fastest rides in Africa, a 4D theatre, a mine museum, underground a mine tour and casino.
294 locals recommend
Gold Reef City Theme Park
Gold Reef City is the biggest amusement park in SA. Located on an old gold mine, the park is themed around the gold rush which preceded the establishment of Johannesburg also called 'Egoli' meaning 'Place of gold'.
Activities include the tallest, biggest and fastest rides in Africa, a 4D theatre, a mine museum, underground a mine tour and casino.
Shopping
Oriental Plaza
38-60 Oriental StFor great bargains of course
What to expect: Shopping, eating, watching movies...
15 locals recommend
Cell Care centre Newtown Junction
What to expect: Shopping, eating, watching movies...
Don't miss the African Craft market on the rooftop of this upmarket mall. Here you can find an assortment of artifacts, beading, wiring, sculptures, and paintings representative of African heritage. The perfect place for souvenir shopping!
Open Mondays to Sundays 9:00am - 5:00pm
78 locals recommend
Tsonga
50 BathlaanDon't miss the African Craft market on the rooftop of this upmarket mall. Here you can find an assortment of artifacts, beading, wiring, sculptures, and paintings representative of African heritage. The perfect place for souvenir shopping!
Open Mondays to Sundays 9:00am - 5:00pm
Mall of Africa
The biggest mall in South Africa hosting international stores.