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1. Roxy's Rhythm Bar
- Roxy's Rhythm Bar is one of the oldest nightclubs in Johannesburg, securing its place as a permanent fixture on the Joburg clubbing scene. Roxy's... read more
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2. Radium Beerhall (The)
- The Radium Beer Hall in Orange Grove is a happening jazz bar and restaurant. The restaurant has live jazz bands playing on most days. The Radium... read more
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4. Alhambra Theatre (The)
- The Alhambra Theatre located next door to the famed Anton van Wouw Restaurant, was built at the turn of the nineteenth century. Restored and refurbished... read more
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5. Market Theatre Complex
- As its name suggests, the Market Theatre was once a fresh fruit and vegetable market. Built in the early 1900s, most of the original architecture... read more
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6. Soi Vietnamese and Thai Restaurant
- There is only one thing that remains constant about Soi, it's inconsistency! Visitors to this eatery are sure to be enthralled by the lively décor... read more
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7. Globe Theatre
- The original "Globe" was in downtown, turn of the century Johannesburg; a small city that was starting to grow out of dirt into diamonds and gold.... read more
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8. Cool Runnings Cafe
- "Peace be da journey" is the essence of Cool Runnings Cafe, a Jamaican-themed cafe that taps into the island vibe. Nestled in the heart of Melville,... read more
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9. Nino's Rosebank
- As Rosebank is transformed into an upper-class shopper's paradise, this semi-open air café is becoming more central and popular. Apart from eating... read more
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10. Tsunami Seafood Emporium
- Ohsho's décor gives the clever illusion of walking into a small part of Japan. The menu goes further to create the illusion of little Japan in... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
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Like many metropolises, Johannesburg comes alive at night, but this South African city is particularly lively and vibrant after hours.
One of the oldest types of places in the city is the old beer hall, some of which date back decades. Like many of the beer halls in Germany, the ones here in Jo-Burg are large, fun, and filled with loud people and good food. Live music is also common, especially on weekends. Don't think you'll be able to hear any music after a game night, though cricket and football (soccer) fans will be going wild with either celebration or disappointment.
Another form of entertainment can be found in dinner clubs, where a meal is followed by a show. A number of comedy clubs showcase local comedians, or sit and enjoy traditional African music and/or dancing.
Jo-Burg also has a lively music scene, with artists ranging from hip-hop to pop to jazz emerging and performing at local nightclubs and music venues. Many venues serve as fusion clubs of sorts, playing jazz to an older crowd on a Friday and hosting the latest hip rock band on the next night.
Music may be played, but some venues also focus on displaying the works of local painters and other artists. Particularly in the artsy neighborhood of Melville, where the drinks and cover tend to be a bit cheaper, it's possible to find some impressive displays. Theme nights are also common, where all the employees and patrons get dressed up in costume to make the night a bit more interesting.
In the more well-to-do areas of town, there are more high-end bars and clubs where the cocktails are more fancy and more pricey as well. Top-quality liquor and well-dressed patrons are the name of the game here, although everyone lets their hair down and gets dancing after a couple of drinks.
