Johannesburg
Jail cell bars from the old prison at Constitutional Hill form part of the decoration of this rough chic cocktail bar run by the social enterprise Dlala…
Must-see nightlife in South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini (Swaziland)
Franschhoek
There are three permanent beers on tap, plus ever-changing experimental brews so be sure to ask what's new. It also serves beers from Cape Brewing Company…
Limpopo
We're ready to ignore the rather odd, close-to-the-airport location, and we really wish it'd open later, but this fantastic outdoor venue serves up…
Johannesburg
Artisanal coffee, tea and a few baked treats is all you’ll get at this roaster but, man, are they good. The espresso is dark and intense, brewed by…
Cape Town
The popular Noordhoek-based brewery has opened a delightful taproom at Constantia Uitsig's Heritage Market. There's always something experimental on tap –…
Johannesburg
Craft Coffee is hidden on a side street surrounded by graffiti-painted industrial buildings and art studios. Originally founded as a commercial coffee…
Johannesburg
It's best to make a reservation for this unsigned speakeasy-style cocktail bar as it's a pretty intimate place. Pull up a seat at the bar and the friendly…
Cape Town
One of the pioneers of South Africa's craft-beer culture, Jack Black's is a cavernous space with beer-hall-style seating. The brewery takes pride of place…
Johannesburg
Six has single-handedly shifted the 7th St dress code, thanks to its so-far-above-average cocktails and so-better-looking-than-you clientele. This is a…
Johannesburg
Toninos is a classic Jo'burg dive bar, complete with pool table, Wednesday evening karaoke, and a DJ playing 80s and 90s pop hits until late into the…
Cape Town
With a menu that features pressed juices, activated charcoal shots and a range of nut milks, The Electric attracts a hip and healthy crowd. The high…
Johannesburg
The sheer length of the bar makes this high-end Braamfontein haunt worth a visit, and the length of the drinks menu is reason enough to stay. There's also…
Cape Town
This small cafe, stylish in its simplicity, serves nitro coffee – iced coffee poured from a draught tap. The nitrogen lends the appearance of a pint of…
Johannesburg
Flynn Coffee is in an unexpected spot for a hipster coffee shop – in a tiny brick building outside a furniture warehouse in the industrial suburb of…
Cape Town
Cheery owner Chris Bangira serves homemade ginger beer, herbal teas and a range of caffeinated options at this open-air cafe tucked behind the cultural…
Johannesburg
The massive, rectangular bar takes centre stage in this lively place awash with people getting jolly on the abundant cocktails and craft beers. The decor …
Johannesburg
In a town with few outwardly LGBT-friendly bars, Ratz nails its rainbow colours to the mast, offering cheap cocktails (just R35 until 8pm), ‘80s rock and…
Cape Town
Not much other than Fair Trade coffees from across Africa and a few sweet snacks are served in this chic cafe, which has space to spread out and a relaxed…
Cape Town
Come more for the arty design boutique – where you can sip artisan coffee, lounge, and work on your laptop – than for the food, which is OK, but not…
Cape Town
It's over 21s only at this hip nightclub specialising in underground electronic beats. The cover charge varies from R50-100.
Cape Town
The Devil's Peak brewery has split De Oude Welgemoed, a 350-year-old Cape Dutch property, into three sections: the Alpha Beer Hall, the Manor and the…
Cape Town
Somewhere between a cosy neighbourhood pub and a hip Boho bar, Village Idiot is a convivial spot for a cocktail or a pint of craft beer watched over by…
Cape Town
With courtyard seating and a cosy upstairs area, GCC is a laid-back place to sip boutique wines or locally produced gin and tonic. The bar is aligned with…
KwaZulu-Natal
Don't be fooled: the kitschy Wild West theme at this bar and restaurant is no joke. The most famous regular at this bar is a donkey that roams around the…
Cape Town
It's hard to beat the views of Table Mountain and Devil's Peak from the wrap-around, plant-potted balcony of this appealing and very Woodstock restaurant…
Johannesburg
In a neighbourhood filled with university students, Artivist proudly bills itself as a bar for the working class (ie. working professionals). Artivist…
Johannesburg
Mellow live jazz music is the background sound to this slick and sophisticated bar and restaurant hidden behind the Hallmark Hotel. Reservations are…
Cape Town
Tucked away in the courtyard of what used to be a mortuary (but set to move to the same building's upper floor), this secret little bar is the perfect…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
There's regular entertainment at this convivial British-style watering hole with a good selection of craft beers and pub grub. Come for karaoke on Tuesday…
Cape Town
As well as being a rather cool cafe serving Deluxe roasted coffee and various snacks (including vegan all-day breakfast dishes), this space serves as a…
Lesotho
Maseru's top nightlife spot is sandwiched between the Maseru Mall and a children's carnival area, and there's good times to be had here. The divey main…
Johannesburg
What used to be a grand colonial hotel is now hipster central and epitomises the contemporary swagger of Braamfontein. By day it's a popular pub, known…
Johannesburg
Combine your wine sipping in Maboneng with some contemporary art at this bar, which shares a building with the gallery Agog (www.agog.co.za). As well as…
Johannesburg
This long-running two-storey English-style pub on the edge of burgeoning 4th Ave holds its own against trendier upstarts. Upstairs it serves good pub grub…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
This bistro and bakery is one of the loveliest belles on Camps Bay's seafront strip, and a whole lot more relaxed and less pretentious than some of its…
Cape Town
Owner-brewer Steve Peel takes inspiration from his time at the South African Antarctic research station and brings a nautical flair to this great little…
Cape Town
Devil's Peak Brewing Company make some of South Africa's best craft beers. Their taproom and restaurant provide a panoramic view up to Devil's Peak itself…
Cape Town
Ms Kefuoe Sedia has come a long way since opening a six-seater pub in her front lounge in 1990. This spiffy, two-level, 140-seat place, with mellow jazz…
Johannesburg
Like many of Jo'burg's hip craft cocktail bars, the Little Fox is intentionally tricky to find. In a small alley around the corner from the popular…
Durban
Young and old, black and white, hip and square: Connor's Pub on popular Mackeurtan Ave attracts Durbanites from all strata of society. There's nothing…
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