Guidebook for Johannesburg
Food Scene
Cafe Picobella Trattoria
66 4th AveGreat atmosphere and lovely food, close to Restdene.
De la Creme
Great breakfast, awesome coffee in viby Melville.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local musician and journalist, Chris du Plessis, runs this lively yet laid-back cocktail bar, rumoured to be the hottest joint on the Melville Strip. Pronounced Shy Shy, the lounge is modelled on the much loved cocktail bar of the same name in Maputo.
16 locals recommend
Xai Xai
7th StreetLocal musician and journalist, Chris du Plessis, runs this lively yet laid-back cocktail bar, rumoured to be the hottest joint on the Melville Strip. Pronounced Shy Shy, the lounge is modelled on the much loved cocktail bar of the same name in Maputo.
Parks & Nature
Great play areas for young children with a view of the beautiful dam. Awesome place to just relax, enjoy the peach and quiet, view and the geese
Westdene Dam
14 Lewes RdGreat play areas for young children with a view of the beautiful dam. Awesome place to just relax, enjoy the peach and quiet, view and the geese
Emmarentia
Also a lovely park to take a walk, beautiful gardens
Getting Around
Rea Vaya is a great way of public transportation. I will take you to the station in Johannesburg Central where from there you can get to the Gautrain station in Rosebank
UJ Kingsway Campus Station
21 Kingsway AveRea Vaya is a great way of public transportation. I will take you to the station in Johannesburg Central where from there you can get to the Gautrain station in Rosebank
Uber is by far the most reliable, safe and a fast way to get around.
25 locals recommend
Uber Johannesburg | Drive Now
Uber is by far the most reliable, safe and a fast way to get around.
Essentials
You can get everything you need there, liquor store, steers and pizza take away and sushi take away
32 locals recommend
Superspar - Melville
Main RoadYou can get everything you need there, liquor store, steers and pizza take away and sushi take away