Cocktail bars in Johannesburg
A great cocktail bar is worth crossing town for, and Johannesburg has 12 cocktail bars on the local map. Here are the real ones, with ratings. When in doubt, call ahead. Johannesburg spots tend to keep their own hours.
Cocktail bars in Johannesburg
Where Johannesburg drinks well after dark, according to reviewers. Reservations help on weekends. Late-night kitchens are rare, so eat before you go if you plan to stay out.
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Drinking cocktails in Johannesburg
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Johannesburg is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Johannesburg vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (coordinates -26.20, 28.04, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Everything listed for Johannesburg is a real Google Places venue with ratings and review counts. Dayfari never invents a venue and never sells placement.
Common questions
Where do these Johannesburg cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Johannesburg with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Johannesburg?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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