Guidebook for Sandton
Food Scene
The Patisserie
30 Rudd RdGreat service, we are Saturday regulars
Assaggi Deli
Great for a business meeting, good food and wine.
Very central, great food, sit outside for better acoustics
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Fishmonger Illovo
204 Oxford RdVery central, great food, sit outside for better acoustics
The oldest Greek spot in Johannesburg with belly dancing on a Friday and Saturday after 9:30pm. Go hungry!
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Parea Taverna
3D Corlett DrThe oldest Greek spot in Johannesburg with belly dancing on a Friday and Saturday after 9:30pm. Go hungry!
PERRON
Corlett DriveMexican tapas. Booking is essential, totally delicious!
One of Johannesburg's favourite, and oldest spots. The Dijon Steak is a must!
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bellinis
18 Chaplin RdOne of Johannesburg's favourite, and oldest spots. The Dijon Steak is a must!
Great for work or romance, Bellagio is both delicious and classic.
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Bellagio
196 Oxford RdGreat for work or romance, Bellagio is both delicious and classic.
The place to get your South African meat fix.
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Turn 'n Tender Illovo
204 Oxford RdThe place to get your South African meat fix.
Illovo Square Shopping Center
3 Rivonia RdA cluster of restaurants, coffee shops, and exclusive shops.
Classic Japanese restaurant serving sushi and sashimi, tempura and noodle dishes, plus set menus
Yamato Japanese Restaurant
198 Oxford RdClassic Japanese restaurant serving sushi and sashimi, tempura and noodle dishes, plus set menus
Drinks & Nightlife
Hogshead Illovo
198 Oxford RdSport, good food and vibe.
For a night of madness; Beefcakes’ legacy of nightly performances, beefy table hosts, luscious libations and mouth-watering burgers prevails in a place that welcomes everyone and anyone to experience *drag* dining at its finest – perfectly positioned in Joburg’s upmarket hotspot, Illovo.
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Beefcakes
198 Oxford RdFor a night of madness; Beefcakes’ legacy of nightly performances, beefy table hosts, luscious libations and mouth-watering burgers prevails in a place that welcomes everyone and anyone to experience *drag* dining at its finest – perfectly positioned in Joburg’s upmarket hotspot, Illovo.
Parks & Nature
Park for walking and reading. Dog friendly.
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James ne-Ethel Grey Park
Melrose StreetPark for walking and reading. Dog friendly.
Imarike yeSandton @ The Park
125 Daisy StSecure park with parking.
Arts & Culture
Goodman Gallery
163 Jan Smuts AveHalifax Art
35 4De LnMuseum Africa, in Johannesburg's Newtown Cultural District, is not only an important ethnological museum holding artefacts, paintings, photographs, musical instruments and archaeological items, but is also an animated memorial to key phases of Johannesburg’s past.
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Museum Africa
121 Lilian Ngoyi StMuseum Africa, in Johannesburg's Newtown Cultural District, is not only an important ethnological museum holding artefacts, paintings, photographs, musical instruments and archaeological items, but is also an animated memorial to key phases of Johannesburg’s past.
Shopping
Small but perfect for essentials. A little restaurants and a chemist and Woolworths.
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BluBird Shopping Centre
Fort StreetSmall but perfect for essentials. A little restaurants and a chemist and Woolworths.
So much more than a mall, Melrose Arch’s new urban design creates a rare quality of in and out-doors residential, commercial, retail and leisure spaces.
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Melrose Arch
60 Melrose BlvdSo much more than a mall, Melrose Arch’s new urban design creates a rare quality of in and out-doors residential, commercial, retail and leisure spaces.
Entertainment & Activities
The iconic Mandela statue looks over the square where you will find fine dining, shops, events a library and a small theater.
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Nelson Mandela Square
130 Rivonia RoadThe iconic Mandela statue looks over the square where you will find fine dining, shops, events a library and a small theater.
Inanda Club
Boasting a long heritage the club often holds polo and events.
Cricket anyone? Check their website to see game schedules. Wear sunblock!
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IStadium yaseBidvest Wanderers
Corlett DriveCricket anyone? Check their website to see game schedules. Wear sunblock!
Getting Around
The Gautrain takes you directly to OR Thambo. We are then 5 minutes by Taxi or Uber.
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Sandton Station
The Gautrain takes you directly to OR Thambo. We are then 5 minutes by Taxi or Uber.