Johannesburg
JOHANNESBURG - BEST RESTAURANTS & HIPPEST NIGHT CLUBS
Introduction
Jo'burg is the sunny and cosmo city of gold and inter-cultural differences. This powerhouse mix of upper and lower class moves to the beat of Afro drums. Suburban areas are distinct with their own atmosphere, aura and attractions. Explore townships with caution. Take advantage of the exchange rate and visit Sol Kerner's Sun City, and maybe buy some bling! Or treat yourself to a "Surgery & Safari", including a safari, spa and a nose job. Joburg's nightlife has no limits, in terms of clubbing hours or speed. For some artsy-fartsy bar-hopping, head to Melville.
Night Clubs
Party with the A-listers, the locals and hip crowd in every city.
Here the coolest and best Night Clubs:
Fashion TV
Fashion TV's first one on the scene remains a benchmark. Wrapped in earthy textures and equipped with screens to air the world's runways. Picture kugirls dabbling in their newest high heels. Thursdays rock.
Latinova
Homeground of the homegrown honeys. Armadillo-studded walls and shades of suede. Cool crowd with a few sleazy bags sucking on their Cubans. Hispanic fusion, live bands and reggaeton. Rsvp to skip cover charge.
Moloko
Lounge-style venue for the upper slice of the local jollers. Warm cozy decor with brick walls and big wooden mirrors. Witness a fusion of races. No teenie boppers. DJ's are more chillers than thrillers. Quite pricey.
Movida
hotspot
Address: Rivonia crossing, cnr. Rivonia and Witkoppen, Sunninghill 2191, South Africa
Opening Hours: Fri & Sat: 9pm - late
Web: http://www.movida.co.za
Phone: +27 11 234 8000
Email: info@movida.co.za
Opulent moulin rouge-like nightclub with an abundance of red velvet settees. Schools of stags, hens and cK-wanna-Be's. DJ's spin chart hits. Live caberet on weekends. Gents, wear a shirt to please the beefy doormen.
St Tropez
Late night jol for euro kids and local lekkers. Open roof when the dry summer heat kicks in. Picture greasy guys in white shoes. Bar rates for slim budgets. High flyers rent the whole spot for up to $2500. Sjoe!
The Woods
underground
Address: 66 Carr Street, Newtown 2001, South Africa
Opening Hours: Check schedule for events
Web: http://www.inthewoods.co.za
Phone: +27 11 838 7883
Anti-commercial hangout for young bohemians and their cling-on's. A smoky bar-cum-club with an urban format. DJ's boost the scene with electro trash, rock and reggaeton. Be aware: central Joburg is dodgy.
Tokyo Sky
Modern meatmarket attracting the same old suspects. Japanese anime exhibits and wigwash decor - slightly out of tune. Uplifting commercial house and RnB. Arse-shaking crowd. Cool kits only, no t-shirts.
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, door- and reservation policy directly with the club.