Guidebook for Johannesburg

Sue & Wes
Guidebook for Johannesburg

Food Scene

Authentic Argentine cuisine in a unique setting, Private Dining Rooms, Tango Classes. Bask in imported Argentinian and South American wines.
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Che Argentine Grill
128 Jan Smuts Ave
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Authentic Argentine cuisine in a unique setting, Private Dining Rooms, Tango Classes. Bask in imported Argentinian and South American wines.
Pata Pata has been part of the Maboneng Precinct since the very beginning. The restaurant serves a traditional African inspired cuisine, with other simple meals like burgers, wraps etc. Known for their live entertainment and regular live jazz sessions. This spot is usually packed on Sundays.
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Pata Pata
286 Fox St
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Pata Pata has been part of the Maboneng Precinct since the very beginning. The restaurant serves a traditional African inspired cuisine, with other simple meals like burgers, wraps etc. Known for their live entertainment and regular live jazz sessions. This spot is usually packed on Sundays.
Chalkboard is one of our favourite hangouts in Maboneng just for the fact that their pizza and beer combinations are top-notch. The spot also caters for live sporting events projected on big screen.
Chalkboard Pizza Parlour
Chalkboard is one of our favourite hangouts in Maboneng just for the fact that their pizza and beer combinations are top-notch. The spot also caters for live sporting events projected on big screen.
For all-day breakfast and lunch, this yummy deli offers Jewish-inspired food. They also serve cake, hot & cold beverages and have JHB-inspired merchandise for sale.
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EAT YOUR HEART OUT
Kruger Street
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For all-day breakfast and lunch, this yummy deli offers Jewish-inspired food. They also serve cake, hot & cold beverages and have JHB-inspired merchandise for sale.
An unconventional container store in Maboneng offering Greek street food. This store is an eye-catcher and it's food elegant yet casual for a stroll (or sit-down) in the neighbourhood.
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Soul Souvlaki Maboneng Precinct
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An unconventional container store in Maboneng offering Greek street food. This store is an eye-catcher and it's food elegant yet casual for a stroll (or sit-down) in the neighbourhood.
A must-try Ethiopian food experience serving their famous meat and veggie combo Injera platters as well as several traditional Ethiopian delicacies. The kitchen serves up delicious and hearty meals from Tuesday - Sunday.
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Little Addis Cafe
41 Stanley Avenue
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A must-try Ethiopian food experience serving their famous meat and veggie combo Injera platters as well as several traditional Ethiopian delicacies. The kitchen serves up delicious and hearty meals from Tuesday - Sunday.
Uncle Merv's offers a chilled atmosphere and a menu full of goodies. This street-side shake shop serves breakfast, coffee, fresh sandwiches, soups, stuffed croissants, muffins, homemade muesli and the famous shakes and smoothies. If you're feeling adventurous you can hire one of the shops old school bicycles for a ride around the city.
Uncle Merv's
Kruger Street
Uncle Merv's offers a chilled atmosphere and a menu full of goodies. This street-side shake shop serves breakfast, coffee, fresh sandwiches, soups, stuffed croissants, muffins, homemade muesli and the famous shakes and smoothies. If you're feeling adventurous you can hire one of the shops old school bicycles for a ride around the city.
Market On Main is a weekly up-market market that trades in regional foods and local design. The event takes place every Sunday at the Arts on Main in Maboneng from 10:00 - 15:00. Get to experience all the food/cuisine offerings you can find in the Maboneng Precinct under one "roof".
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Market on Main
264 Fox St
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Market On Main is a weekly up-market market that trades in regional foods and local design. The event takes place every Sunday at the Arts on Main in Maboneng from 10:00 - 15:00. Get to experience all the food/cuisine offerings you can find in the Maboneng Precinct under one "roof".
The Blackanese Sushi and Wine Bar fuses African flavour with Japanese cuisine. Sushi can be enjoyed throughout the week and on Saturdays and Sundays guests can relax whilst we prepare tasty prawns on the braai (on BBQ).
The Blackanese
20 Kruger St
The Blackanese Sushi and Wine Bar fuses African flavour with Japanese cuisine. Sushi can be enjoyed throughout the week and on Saturdays and Sundays guests can relax whilst we prepare tasty prawns on the braai (on BBQ).
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Urbanologi
1 Fox St
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La Boqueria
17 3rd Ave
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Marble Restaurant
Jellicoe Avenue
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Arts & Culture

The theatre (housed in the 12 Decades Hotel) has become an essential stop for locals and overseas visitors. A theatre for performing arts, the theatre is also well-known for its stand-up comedy club where local comedians perform on a regular basis. Check the website for events and shows. Enjoy drinks at the bar whilst on a break, indulge in mouthwatering pizza at Chalkboard situated right next to the theatre.
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POPArt Theatre
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The theatre (housed in the 12 Decades Hotel) has become an essential stop for locals and overseas visitors. A theatre for performing arts, the theatre is also well-known for its stand-up comedy club where local comedians perform on a regular basis. Check the website for events and shows. Enjoy drinks at the bar whilst on a break, indulge in mouthwatering pizza at Chalkboard situated right next to the theatre.
The Museum of African Design (popularly known as MOAD) opened in a cavernous former-industrial building in the Maboneng Precinct in downtown Johannesburg in late 2013. The museum does not own a permanent collection, but hosts a new exhibition every four months, showcasing disciplines as varied as African fashion and furniture to architecture, landscaping and public art. Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 to 18:00.
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Museum of African Design
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The Museum of African Design (popularly known as MOAD) opened in a cavernous former-industrial building in the Maboneng Precinct in downtown Johannesburg in late 2013. The museum does not own a permanent collection, but hosts a new exhibition every four months, showcasing disciplines as varied as African fashion and furniture to architecture, landscaping and public art. Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 to 18:00.

Drinks & Nightlife

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The Marabi Club
54 Siemert Rd
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Entertainment & Activities

The Bioscope is an independent cinema located in Maboneng. The Bioscope opened up the adjoining restaurant and craft beer bar Chalkboard whom offers all amenities that can be taken into the cinema. Open everyday from 11:00 till late. See the website for current and future attractions in addition to food specials.
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The Bioscope Independent Cinema, Johannesburg
44 Stanley Avenue
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The Bioscope is an independent cinema located in Maboneng. The Bioscope opened up the adjoining restaurant and craft beer bar Chalkboard whom offers all amenities that can be taken into the cinema. Open everyday from 11:00 till late. See the website for current and future attractions in addition to food specials.
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Soweto-teatern
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Sightseeing

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Apartheidmuseet
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Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
11 Kotze St
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Vilakazi Street
Vilakazi Street
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Lesedi Cultural Village
R512
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Mänsklighetens vagga
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Parks & Nature

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Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Malcolm Road
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Shopping

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Bedford Centre
Van Der Linde Road
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I was shot in Joburg
264 Fox Street