Guidebook for Johannesburg
Food Scene
Plaka Restaurant Eastgate
43 Bradford RdGreat service and consistently good food.
Gema Trattoria & Pizzeria
143 Queen StFamily run, genuine Italian food.
The Factory On Grant
111 Nellie RdGreat food, fresh bread, art, glass blowing.
Stunning location with view, bar, outside balconies and amazing food.
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Marble Restaurant
Jellicoe AvenueStunning location with view, bar, outside balconies and amazing food.
Open every Sunday - 5 minutes walk, just round the block. Fresh organic produce, variety of food & drinks, crafts, live music. A great place for a snack or a meal, gifts and more.
Sylvia's Outdoor Market
27 George AvenueOpen every Sunday - 5 minutes walk, just round the block. Fresh organic produce, variety of food & drinks, crafts, live music. A great place for a snack or a meal, gifts and more.
Nearby, tasty, affordable genuine Chinese food. Friendly service, set in the hub of local Chinese community.
Chinese Northern Foods Restaurant
20D Derrick AveNearby, tasty, affordable genuine Chinese food. Friendly service, set in the hub of local Chinese community.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the longest standing local pubs with great atmosphere food and one of Joburgs favorite intimate live music venues.
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The Radium Beerhall
282 Louis Botha AveOne of the longest standing local pubs with great atmosphere food and one of Joburgs favorite intimate live music venues.
THE ORBIT
81 De Korte StJazz club - the best of SA talent. Excellent food.
Shopping
Nearby, good for groceries, chemists, coffee shops, not often crowded.
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MAMATACO Killarney Mall
60 Riviera RdNearby, good for groceries, chemists, coffee shops, not often crowded.
One of the biggest in JHB. It has a just about everything including movies and iMax.
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Sorbet Eastgate Salon
43 Bradford RdOne of the biggest in JHB. It has a just about everything including movies and iMax.
Arts & Culture
Joburg Theater
Simmonds StreetWell run theater complex with variety of shows
Featuring a fascinating history of South Africa.
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I-Apartheid Museum
Featuring a fascinating history of South Africa.
Location of constutional court and meuseum
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Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
11 Kotze StLocation of constutional court and meuseum
Original people of Southern Africa and their culture.
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Origins Centre Museum
1 Enoch Sontonga AveOriginal people of Southern Africa and their culture.
Original JHB market turned Theatre complex, deep history of protest theatre during apartheid era. Music, drama, dance. Restaurants just round the corner.
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The Market Theatre
56 Margaret Mcingana StOriginal JHB market turned Theatre complex, deep history of protest theatre during apartheid era. Music, drama, dance. Restaurants just round the corner.
Entertainment & Activities
A vibrant creative hub in a reclaimed industrial area featuring art galleries, restaurants, theater.
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Maboneng Precinct
Kruger StreetA vibrant creative hub in a reclaimed industrial area featuring art galleries, restaurants, theater.
Parks & Nature
Well maintained, safe, plenty of walking space. Johannesburg's green lung.
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Isithole esihlelweyo saseJohannesburg
Olifants RoadWell maintained, safe, plenty of walking space. Johannesburg's green lung.
James ne-Ethel Grey Park
Melrose StreetBird sanctuary, zip lining.
Nature reserve, birding, mountain biking, walking, food.
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I-Modderfontein Reserve
Off Ardeer RdNature reserve, birding, mountain biking, walking, food.
Everything Else
Keyes Art Mile
21 Keyes AveNew development: art galleries, restaurants.