Christine's Guidebook

Christine
Christine's Guidebook

Food scene

Such a fun place to visit for dinner or Sunday buffet brunch. Sit outdoors and watch the planes come in. Live music on the weekends. Great food! Daily specials - half price sushi Thursday is my favourite! A must for any traveller.
11 locals recommend
The Harvard Cafe
New Road
11 locals recommend
Such a fun place to visit for dinner or Sunday buffet brunch. Sit outdoors and watch the planes come in. Live music on the weekends. Great food! Daily specials - half price sushi Thursday is my favourite! A must for any traveller.
Great pizzas, salads, subs, fries and pastas and they deliver. Their number is 011 824 5845.
Pizza Perfect | Lambton
Webber Road
Great pizzas, salads, subs, fries and pastas and they deliver. Their number is 011 824 5845.
Another great weekend market - right near Monte Casino. Definitely a fun way to spend the weekend.
85 locals recommend
Fourways Farmers' Market
Norfolk Lane
85 locals recommend
Another great weekend market - right near Monte Casino. Definitely a fun way to spend the weekend.
One of the best restaurants we have in Johannesburg with sensational views. Be sure to book in advance as this place is usually booked out for weeks. A perfect place to watch the sun go down and enjoy the incredible views of the Jhb skyline.
65 locals recommend
Marble Restaurant
Jellicoe Avenue
65 locals recommend
One of the best restaurants we have in Johannesburg with sensational views. Be sure to book in advance as this place is usually booked out for weeks. A perfect place to watch the sun go down and enjoy the incredible views of the Jhb skyline.
My absolute best restaurant. Lots of great options for vegans and all tastes! Nearby and wonderful fresh healthy options. Sit on the balcony and watch the city drive by. Or enjoy cocktails on the lounger upstairs - plus free WiFi!
10 locals recommend
Doppio Zero Bedfordview
Hawley Road
10 locals recommend
My absolute best restaurant. Lots of great options for vegans and all tastes! Nearby and wonderful fresh healthy options. Sit on the balcony and watch the city drive by. Or enjoy cocktails on the lounger upstairs - plus free WiFi!

Drinks - local party

Bar
It’s close by and offers a great space to catch up with friends for some drinks or a party on the weekend. Check out their website for weekend DJ line-up. They also have a pool you can enjoy drinks in. Perfect summertime hang out.
The Beer Co
Dakota Crescent
It’s close by and offers a great space to catch up with friends for some drinks or a party on the weekend. Check out their website for weekend DJ line-up. They also have a pool you can enjoy drinks in. Perfect summertime hang out.

Sports

Germiston Lake is a hot spot for locals on the weekend - to enjoy the outdoors, have a braai or get a run in.
Join hundreds of locals every Saturday at 8:00am for the fun, free 5km Parkrun. Enjoy a stroll at sunset, improve your fitness on the outdoor gym or get an early run in before work. Park across the road at the Virgin Active. The lake tends to get very full from 11am onwards - so be sure to go early to avoid the crowds.
Germiston Lake station
Join hundreds of locals every Saturday at 8:00am for the fun, free 5km Parkrun. Enjoy a stroll at sunset, improve your fitness on the outdoor gym or get an early run in before work. Park across the road at the Virgin Active. The lake tends to get very full from 11am onwards - so be sure to go early to avoid the crowds.
Within walking distance - this pool is a hit with both athletes and locals. For a small fee you can enjoy the Olympic outdoor pool or splash around in the kiddies pool. Pack a picnic and make a day of it.
Delville Swimming Pool
Within walking distance - this pool is a hit with both athletes and locals. For a small fee you can enjoy the Olympic outdoor pool or splash around in the kiddies pool. Pack a picnic and make a day of it.

Shopping

Get all your groceries and essentials here!
Convenient and close by mall with all the local favourites: Woolworths, Spar, Pick n Pay clothing, Tops liquor store, a pharmacy, a laundromat and Mikes Kitchen restaurant.
Woolworths Lambton
Convenient and close by mall with all the local favourites: Woolworths, Spar, Pick n Pay clothing, Tops liquor store, a pharmacy, a laundromat and Mikes Kitchen restaurant.
My favourite mall - with a variety of shops and killer restaurants. My favourite restaurants are: Luppa - authentic Italian with vegan options - try the pesto focaccia. Mythos - Greek culinary at its finest. There is also a Ster-kinekor and numetro cinema and planet fitness gym.
49 locals recommend
Bedford Centre
Van Der Linde Road
49 locals recommend
My favourite mall - with a variety of shops and killer restaurants. My favourite restaurants are: Luppa - authentic Italian with vegan options - try the pesto focaccia. Mythos - Greek culinary at its finest. There is also a Ster-kinekor and numetro cinema and planet fitness gym.

Sightseeing

Enjoy local culture at this awesome vibey Sunday market. Expect an array of local foods, drinks and curio shops. There is an art gallery as well as salsa lessons on some Sundays. Open most Sundays from 11-15:00. Please note - the area around Maboneng can be a bit intimidating. If you are unsure of how to get there rather take an Uber.
111 locals recommend
Arts on Main
Berea Road
111 locals recommend
Enjoy local culture at this awesome vibey Sunday market. Expect an array of local foods, drinks and curio shops. There is an art gallery as well as salsa lessons on some Sundays. Open most Sundays from 11-15:00. Please note - the area around Maboneng can be a bit intimidating. If you are unsure of how to get there rather take an Uber.
175 locals recommend
Johannesburg Zoo
Jellicoe Avenue
175 locals recommend
Amazing restaurants with the best views of Jhb city. Enjoy sundowners or a high tea. They also have a phenomenal spa.
41 locals recommend
Four Seasons Spa Westcliff
67 Jan Smuts Ave
41 locals recommend
Amazing restaurants with the best views of Jhb city. Enjoy sundowners or a high tea. They also have a phenomenal spa.

Spa

One of the best spas in Jhb. Enjoy a range of treatments in the lap of luxury. Booking a treatment entitles you to free use of the heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room and Swedish shower. A definite must for some down time.
Octavias Day Spa
64 Jones Rd
One of the best spas in Jhb. Enjoy a range of treatments in the lap of luxury. Booking a treatment entitles you to free use of the heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room and Swedish shower. A definite must for some down time.

Traveler advice

Getting around

Hire a car or Uber

Johannesburg is a very large city and our public transport is not what it should be. The best way to get around is definitely having your own car or making use of Uber or taxify.