Top 10s Nightlife spots in Johannesburg

1 (Newtown Cultural Precinct)

One of the most happening areas in the city. Newtown is home to loads of clubs, jazz bars, eateries and late-night music venues.
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2 (Soweto)

Enjoy the kasie vibes in Soweto. There are loads of fun shebeens, taverns, nightclubs and restaurants in Soweto. Get down with the locals and party the night away.

3 (Northern Suburbs)

The upmarket suburbs of Sandton, Rivonia and Rosebank all offer fantastic nightlife – it’s restaurants, bars, streets cafes and nightclubs (this is where Jozi’s trendy types hang out).

4 (Jozi’s Soho suburbs)

While more geared to wining and dining than nightclubbing, the Soho-type suburbs of Norwood, Parkhurst, Greenside and Parktown North are a great place to start off your evening.

5 (Montecasino)

It’s all happening at the Monte! There are pubs, restaurants, theatres and nightclubs. Some of the hottest partying in town takes place at Café Vacca Matta. You have been warned!
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6 (Moloko)

It’s all happening at Moloko in the funky suburb of Rosebank - this fashionable venue offers a mature, diverse crowd that love to party all night long.
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7 (Fashion TV)

You’ll find the Fashion TV dining lounge in the heart of Sandton’s CBD, tailor-made for the fashionista/advertising types and trendy set. It’s designer labels all the way.

8 (The Blues Room)

Situated in the Village Walk shopping centre in Sandton, this upmarket nightclub serves up the best of live entertainment, including jazz, fusion, South African bands and a spot of rock ‘n roll.
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9 (Radium Beer Hall)

This place is an institution in Johannesburg! Walls are covered with hilarious newspaper headlines covering years of South African history. A laid-back bar and fantastic Portuguese seafood restaurant are yours for the taking. Live music on the weekends.
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10 (Back 2 Basix)

This unpretentious spot in Westdene (close to the University of Johannesburg) is a great place to enjoy live music and local South African bands. Decent menu and inexpensive drinks that flow all night long.

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The nightlife in Johannesburg has actually become way better than in the past. More clubs are being opened and re-vamped to look better and bigger. I have probably been to 80% of the clubs/lounges in Johannesburg, so I know what I'm talking about. The best place to club around is Sandton, where you can go from club to club, such as Taboo, Cocoon right next door, Icon down the road, Sway (2min drive from Icon), then there is the Baron, Newscafe and HQ just around the corner from Cocoon if you'd rather want chilled vibes. Rosebank is another great place to party for chilled vibes there is Liquidchefs and Cofi, Mibar and if you feel like clubbing after, you could actually walk to the clubs down the road from the Zone (Rosebank Mall) which is about a 5min walk there you can choose from Capital, Hush, Set and Latinova which is now called KONG after a massive revamp. For me, Sandton and Rosebank are the best places to club and have a great time (fri-sun). I have been to other clubs in the East and further up North, but Sandton and Rosebank still have the best and diverse party life and not to forget the Puma social club situated in the heart of Braamfontein especially if you looking to socialise with different peeps plus you dont have to pay to get in all you have to do is register to be a member on this website: www.pumasocialclubjozi.com.

I'm quite familiar with all these places I've listed at the top, and I do have connections with the clubs. So if you're around Johannesburg and you are looking to have a great, fun-filled night, drop me an email, and my team and I would be happy to make your night in Johannesburg a memorable one. email me at: rnmashile@yahoo.com.                                                   

Dress Code: Depends on the place.