MIX Cocktail Bar

Located on the 2nd floor of the Trumpet building at 21 Keyes Avenue in the stylish Keyes Art Mile precinct of Rosebank, Johannesburg, MIX Cocktail Bar merges refined mixology, contemporary art and a vibrant social scene. Inside you’ll find floor-to-ceiling windows offering sweeping views across the treed northern suburbs of Johannesburg and a striking jade marble bar at the centre of the space. The drink menu is crafted with care and precision: signature creations like the “Net Nou Nie Negroni” (with sour figs) and a reinterpreted Paloma featuring vanilla and pink pepper highlight the bar’s inventive approach. Food-wise the menu features stylish small plates, such as fried prawns, arancini balls and tossed salads, designed to accompany the cocktails rather than dominate them. MIX is open to non-members though the bar is part of the stylish members-club ambience of MESH Club, meaning service is polished, the crowd creative, and the ambience trendy but approachable. Afternoon sundowners work especially well here: arrive before sunset for the best window seats, then stay on as the room transitions into an evening scene with DJ sets or live jazz on Wednesdays. For your directory listing: the vibe is first-class cocktail-lounge meets art-gallery lounge. While not a casual pub, MIX retains warmth and sociability — great for after-work drinks, a stylish date or gathering with friends who appreciate craft cocktails and design. Tip: Smart-casual dress helps, and arriving between 16:00–19:00 gets you the “sundowner” light and view before it becomes more club-style after 20:00.