Information for: Johannesburg
Opulent wealth and desperate poverty live side-by-side in South Africa’s biggest city. Long seen as Cape Town’s ugly sister but now there’s a growing nightlife scene with good bars and restaurants especially. And Southern Africa’s amazing history is well catered for here. Just please be sure to stay on the beaten track at all times.
Hotels located in: Johannesburg
Las Brisas Acapulco Hotel
The Hotel is located 20 minutes from the downtown area and the rooms overlook either Acapulco Bay or the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy fresh seafood and local specialties at La Concha restaurant and relax in the spa.
Carretera Escenica ClementeMejia Avila 5255
Tel No: +52 744 469 6900
The Saxon
The Saxon is an extremely highly-rated five-star heavyweight. Voted as the World’s Leading Boutique Hotel in recent years you can look forward to a luxurious and elegant cracker – with a price tag to match! The world-classfacilities and dining here stand-up against any other hotel on the planet. And if this place was good enough [...]
36 Saxon RoadSandhurst
Tel No: +27 11 292 6000
InterContinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers
TheInterContinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers is atower hotel that soars above the city. Ideally located in the city&rsquos most exclusive business and residential district there’s very good in-house dining and drinking (including the lively Atrium Bar) a lovely spa (with nine treatment rooms) and modern gym. No surprises here – this is an impressive five-star offering [...]
Corner Alice & Maude StreetsSandton
SandhurstTel No: +27 11 780 5555
Michelangelo Hotel
Johannesburg’s Michelangelo Hotel is an opulent Renaissance style hotel that’slike something from a bygone era. In a great location bang in the centre of town it manages perfectly the delicate balance between genuine luxury and modern vibrancy. The in-house restaurants are widely regarded as some of the best in the city and the other facilities [...]
Square West StreetSandown
Tel No: +27 11 806 6888
Ten Bompas
Mmm! Ten Bompas is a very small (there are ten suites only here) and smart design offering. In a good location in close proximity to the business areas of the city this is an expensive and unique option. Why? Have a look online and check out the fantastic design & layout outdoor terraces beautiful garden [...]
10 Bompas RoadDunkeld West
Tel No: +27 11 325 2442
The Westcliff Hotel
The Westcliff Hotel is an upmarket hotel that’s something of a local institution. Witha look and feel more like a rural resort than a city hotel it has great facilities and the location to go with the pleasing-on-the-eye effect. The Polo Lounge is a popular hangout with guests as well as trendy bar go-ers and [...]
67 Jan Smuts AvenueWestcliff
Tel No: +27 11 481 6000
Country Club Lima Hotel
Built in 1927 refurbished in 1998 the Country Club Lima Hotel’s building is now considered a National Monument. Located in Lima’s most exclusive residential& commercial district this is five-star luxury at its best. Dining in the Perroquet Restaurant offers international and local cuisine in an elegant setting and the sport/beauty facilities are excellent. It’s very [...]
Los Eucaliptos 590San Isidro
LimaTel No: +511 611 9000
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Johannesburg
Caf
Café del Mar is a popular spot for visitors. And the café is actually a bar located on the western ramparts of the old city. Food is also available and the music options are often house or salsa. Come here ifonly for the spectactular views.
Baluarte de Santo Domingo El CentroCartagena
Tel No: +57 5 664 6513
Mister Babilla
Mister Babilla is one of Cartagena’s most popular discos.Made upof two rooms a dance floor and a large bar it’s a colourful and atmospheric place that doesn’t really get going until late. The clientele tends to be a bit more businesslike and highbrow here than in most other clubs.
Cangrejo Bar
The Cangrejo Bar is located within the prestigious Hilton Cartagena. One of eight dining and bar options in this impressive hotel this is a great place to relax over a drink (or cocktail) or two. A Sushi Bar is located at the entrance to the bar so you can sample sushi rolls and ceviche while [...]
Avenida Almirante Brion El LaguitoCartagena
Tel No: +57 5 665 0660
El Coro
Located within the Sofitel Santa Clara Hotel El Coro is a greatbar for cocktails and martinis. With its own reading area and piped or live music later in the day it’s a great place to relax & unwind. This gorgeous hotel used to be a Convent. Wonder what the nuns would think of it all [...]
Calle Del Torno 39-29Barrio San Diego
CartagenaTel No: +57 5 650 4700
Moyo
Moyo is an African resto-bar in the flashy new Canary Wharf-styleMelrose Arch. And there is just so muchgoing on here including bands and entertainers. Popular with a trendy and local celeb crowd this multi-level venue goes from chilled up-top down to very lively on the lower levels. A fun place to go to for both [...]
Shop 5 Melrose ArchMelrose Square
Tel No: +27 11 684 1477
Ritrovo
Ritrovo is a renaissance-style hotel bar in the heart of Sandton. Part of the excellent five-star Michelangelo Hotelyou can rightlyexpect a five-star bar – and that’s exactly what Ritrovo is. Feast yourself on almost over-the-top elegance and an upmarket clientele to match. But to be honest this is not a place for a whole night [...]
Michelangelo HotelSquare West Street
SandownTel No: +27 11 282 7000
The Radium Beerhall
Don’t be too put off by the name – The Radium Beerhall is aJohannesburg institution that harks back to the days of the gold rush. The oldest surviving barand grill in the city it’s anUpper East Side-style bar with a friendly (and thirsty!) clientele. Relaxing and completely unpretentious. The Radium also features regular live jazz.
282 Louis Botha AvenueOrange Grove
Tel No: +27 11 728 3866
Xai Xai Lounge
Xai Xai Lounge is a lively cocktail barthat’s the hottest joint on the Melville Strip its great location means that there is no shortage of other bars and restaurants nearby. What can you expect in here? An eclectic and interesting clientele unusual but smart surroundings and a bustling happy atmosphere.
Shop 7Melville Gardens
7th StreetTel No: +27 11 482 6990
Buzz 9
Now a very well established player on the Jo’burg nightlife scene Buzz 9 is a funplace to head for if you’re in the Melville area. The city’s trendy types head here for excellent drinks especially the cocktails the outdoor areas and the decent food. But the drinks here are the main pull – try their [...]
Seventh StreetMelville
Tel No: +27 11 726 2019
Restaurants Located in: Johannesburg
Yum Nostalgia
Yum Nostalgia is a stand-out city restaurant run by award winning five-star chef Dario De Angeli. Here you can expect a contemporary menu with lots of different menu influences and a cool layout too – modern and minimalist. Recently voted one of South Africa’s Top Ten Restaurants. Make sure you’ve added this place to your [...]
26 Gleneagles RoadGreenside
JohannesburgTel No: +27 11 486 1645
Wang Thai
Wang Thai is an impressive award-winning Thai restaurant in a great central location overlooking Nelson Mandela Square. About as good as Asian food could possibly be Wang Thai was described by the Thai Ambassador toSouth Africaas the best Thai food he’s eaten outside of Thailand! A glowing recommendation for this very good restaurant.
120 Nelson Mandela SquareMaude Street
Sandown SandtonTel No: +27 11 784 8484
Vilamoura
This award-winning Portuguese restaurant is located within the InterContinental Sandton Sun Hotel in the northern suburb of Sandton. Part of a popular South African chain seafood is the big thing here – and they do it very well. A well known and high-end fine dining offering this is a lovely place to sample what isvery [...]
InterContinental Sandton Sun Hotel5th Street
SandtonTel No: +27 11 884 0360
Al Dente
The Morningside area’sAl Dente is anupmarket and popular Italian restaurant that’s seen by many as the bestItalian in the city. The food may be upmarket but the ambience is chilled. And they know how to take care of you here. You don’t even need to see the menu before orderingas the dishes of the day [...]
173 Rochester PlaceRivonia Road
MorningsideTel No: +27 11 783 9989
The Grill House
The Grill House is one of the best steakhouses in the city and plenty would say one of the best overall restaurants in the city too. Frequented bya clientele of well-heeled jozis (locals) you can expect a busy clubby and upmarket ambience – and delightful substantial food. To make things even better the popular Katzy’s [...]
Shop 70 The FirsRosebank
SandtonTel No: +27 11 880 3945
Tinajero Restaurant
Most of the best dining options are within Cartagena’s international hotels and Tinajero Restaurant is no exception. Located within the prestigious Hilton Cartagena it serves delightful International cuisine between mid-dayand 11pm. Expect balconies fountains and period furniture here plus the great waterside views.
Avenida Almirante BrionEl Laguito
CartagenaTel No: +57 5 665 0660
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Johannesburg
Shopping in Lonsdale Street
Lonsdale Street is situated just a few minutes walk from the city centre and displays the wares of a host of local Canberra designers. Browse stylish fashion boutiques unusual handcrafted gifts original homewares or stop for lunch at one of the many restaurants on offer. You can also take a peek around a beautiful private [...]
Lonsdale StreetBraddon
The Canberra Centre
Don’t forget to visit the Canberra Centre the gem in the crown of Australia&rsquos capital city.Canberra Centre offers hundreds of stores and attractions including David Jones Myer Target and Big W as well as Dendy Cinemas2 supermarkets and 300 stores and restaurants.
Bunda StreetTel No: +61 2 6247 5611
Cloud 9 Spa
The Cloud 9 Floatation & Massage Spa is situated in Craighall Park about10 minutesfrom Sandton city around the corner from Hyde Park Shopping Centre. A comfortable and serene environment in the heart of the city. This small and intimate spa provides agenuinely personal experience and a great range of treatments from excellent professional staff. This [...]
32 Richmond AvenueCraighall Park
JohannesburgTel No: +27 11 788 9934
African Craft Market
The vibrant African Craft Market in Rosebank is a daily affair offering curios and crafts from all over Africa at very competitive prices. Pick up everything from African masks to clothing beaded dolls ceramics jewellery and handcrafted items for the home.Thisinnovatively designed indoor market is adjacent to the Rosebank Shopping Mall and definitely a shopping [...]
Rosebank MallCrnr Craddock Ave & Baker Street
RosebankTel No: +27 11 880 2906
Entertainment located in: Johannesburg
The Johannesburg Art Gallery
First established in 1910 The Johannesburg Art Gallery is the biggest gallery in Africa. Located in Joubert Park in the central business district of the city it&rsquos home to some of the most prized works not just in the country but also in the world. The15 exhibition halls house collections of 17th century Dutch paintings [...]
Joubert ParkKlein & King George St
JohannesburgTel No: +27 11 725 3130
The Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum isa museum complex in Johannesburg that is dedicated to illustrating apartheid andthe 20th centuryhistory of South Africa. It is one of Johannesburg’s most important tourist attractions becoming an obligatory stop for tourists and residents alike. If you really want to gain a greater understanding of this period in South Africa&rsquos history add [...]
Northern Parkway & Gold Reef RoadOrmonde
JohannesburgTel No: +27 11 309 4700
Museum Africa
Located at the Newtown Cultural Precinct Museum Africa carries a very wide variety of exhibits most of which explore the rich history of the city the country and the continent so don’t expect just art collections here. There are also photographs geological specimens and all sorts of miscellaneous exhibits. Open from Tuesday to Sunday 9am [...]
121 Bree StreetNewtown
JohannesburgTel No: +27 11 833 5636
Johannesburg Botanical Gardens
Johannesburg Botanical Gardens and Emmarentia Damis one of the city&rsquos leading parks – a green space in the middle of Johannesburg’s northern suburbs aboutsix kilometres from the city centre. Here you will find beautiful gardens containing 2500 specimens of succulents and more than 20 000 indigenous trees.This is a great way to find some green [...]
Olifants RoadJohannesburg
Tel No: +27 11 782 7064
Johannesburg Civic Theatre
Located at Braamfontein the Johannesburg Civic Theatre comprises of5 auditoriums3 main lobbies an art gallery and a number of rooms for hosting private and corporate functions a cafeteria and a dance studio. Pretty much seenas South Africa’s home of live entertainment the Theatre stages a huge variety of performance arts including mainstream theatre pantomime comedy [...]
Loveday StreetJohannesburg
Tel No: +27 11 877 6800