Discover Johannesburg's Most Interesting Bars

Experience Johannesburg's dynamic bar scene with rooftop cocktail bars offering city views, traditional South African bars in the historic districts, and trendy speakeasies in the up-and-coming neighborhoods. Discover craft beer bars in the modern areas, sophisticated cocktail lounges in the business district, and traditional bars in the old town. From classic South African hospitality to experimental molecular mixology, Johannesburg offers a unique blend of cultural diversity, economic vitality, and cutting-edge cocktail innovation in South Africa's largest metropolis.

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MIX Cocktail Bar

Elevated mixology meets art-gallery vibes in Rosebank—head up to MIX Cocktail Bar for inventive cocktails, sunset views and small plates in the heart of Johannesburg’s design district.

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cocktails

gastropub

experience

Obscura Cocktail Bar & Eatery

Elevated mixology meets stylish sharing-plates in Rosebank – step inside Obscura and uncover cocktails that surprise, dishes that share and an experience you’ll want to come back to.

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dive

live-music

craft-beer

Smoking Kills Bar

A gritty Melville dive-bar where craft rum, indie vibes & live music collide — welcome to Smoking Kills Bar, Johannesburg’s unapologetic party pit.

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speakeasy

cocktails

mixology

Sin + Tax

Hidden behind a graffiti-covered door in Rosebank, Sin + Tax is Joburg’s speakeasy sanctuary—moody lighting, leather couches, seasonal cocktails and expert mixologists crafting flavour-first, unforgettable tipples.

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