Discover South Africa's Most Interesting Bars

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.

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.

Relive your pixel-powered youth while sipping craft beers at Cape Town’s adult arcade bar—retro games on free play and cocktails on tap at Barcadia.

Hidden behind a secret password in a Victorian warehouse, Art of Duplicity is Cape Town’s luxe speakeasy: moody Jazz nights, theatrical cocktails, vintage glam—one of the world’s best secret bars. Intimate, immersive, unforgettable.

The Gin Bar in Cape Town is a hidden gem offering an extensive selection of South African gins in a charming courtyard setting, accessible through the Honest Chocolate Café.

A science‑meets‑soul cocktail kitchen in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront—bartenders in lab coats craft experiential, waterless, fynbos‑inspired drinks alongside tapas‑style bites in a moody, greenery‑lined space.

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.

An attic-dream rooftop bar in an historic 200-year‐old building, Japanese shrine vibes & cocktails al fresco above the Cape Town buzz.

A dynamic fusion of café, bar, and cultural hub, The House of Machines offers craft cocktails, live music, and a biker-inspired ambiance in Cape Town's city center.

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