{"id":104229,"date":"2018-10-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/new-hotspots-in-joburg\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:55:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:55:11","slug":"new-hotspots-in-joburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/new-hotspots-in-joburg\/","title":{"rendered":"Check out these cool, new hotspots in Joburg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This list of hotspots in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-johannesburg\">Joburg<\/a> offers some of the latest, and lesser known, things to do in the City of Gold. With this list, you\u2019ll be planning a fun weekend in Jozi pronto!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re into the arts, love to enjoy a meal at a restaurant you haven\u2019t been to before or want to spend a few hours looking for antiques and crafts at a market, we\u2019ve got you covered! Johannesburg is a big, sprawling city and often we tend to stick to what you know, but it\u2019s time to get out and start the adventure with these hotspots in Joburg\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Hotspots in Joburg<\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victoria Yards, Lorentzville<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroll amongst the lines of urban farming beds blooming with fresh veggies (they\u2019re for sale too!), and browse through the various artisan\u2019s studios on the site. If you\u2019re looking for something to brighten up your own home, the gallery here will have something that takes your fancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From furniture and imported African art, through to glass blowing and jean-making, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.victoriayards.co.za\/\">Victoria Yards<\/a> offers an incredible array of artisans that are dedicated to creating handmade goods for their patrons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Settled in one of Johannesburg\u2019s oldest suburbs, Victoria Yards symbolises further renewal of the inner city through projects that aim to improve quality of life and economic opportunities for its surrounding community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 Viljoen St, Lorentzville, Johannesburg<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-71480\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/31301523_975335815957883_1258103789102039040_o.jpg\" alt=\"hotspots in Joburg Victoria Yards\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zwipi Underground Dinners<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joburgplaces.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JoburgPlaces<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an inner-city tourism business that offers walking tours of the city, has launched their latest venture and it\u2019s an exciting one! Taking place in what was a disused property flanking the historical Ghandi Square in the city\u2019s CBD, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joburgplaces.com\/zwipi-thunderwalker\/\">Zwipi Underground Bar<\/a> is situated inside an old bank vault.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting amongst the historical vaults, over the checkerboard floor and soaking in the historical ambience while your host regales stories of the city\u2019s busy past, is nothing short of magical. Plus it\u2019s not every day you can say you had dinner in a century-old bank vault!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where: 110 Fox Street, Ghandi Square, Johannesburg<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-71481\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/39999710_1906419006328112_1819112146722619392_o.jpg\" alt=\"hotspots in Joburg Zwipi Underground Bar\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">REEA Foundation, Craighall Park<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dotted along Johannesburg\u2019s green belt of Delta Park, the REEA Foundation has in recent years developed a stretch of land, welcoming tenants that offer something unique. The site is home to Delta Cafe, Colourful Splendour Nursery, a second-hand book store, a charity shop, Pilates studio, woodworker, and a few other places.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notably, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reea.org.za\/\">REEA<\/a> is the site of Johannesburg\u2019s very own winery, Gerakaris Family Wines. Wines are pressed at the site and wine tasting is available Wednesday through Sunday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where: 76 Marlborough Avenue, Craighall Park, Johannesburg<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-71482\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/29512459_2018270611724472_8111808300775188386_n.jpg\" alt=\"hotspots in Joburg Gerakaris Family Wines\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roving Bantu Kitchen &amp; Treks, Brixton<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than calling Roving Bantu Kitchen &amp; Treks, let\u2019s call it a \u2018homely haven\u2019. The comfortable atmosphere here is very similar to that of somebody\u2019s kitchen. This is not meant to be high-end dining, rather it\u2019s a place to enjoy comfort food, take in the cultural platform it sets out to be, and spark conversations around our diversity and heritage as a people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look out for the regular live performances at <a href=\"https:\/\/rovingbantu.co.za\/\">Roving Bantu Kitchen &amp; Treks<\/a>, they\u2019re food for thought and the kitchen will sort out your tummy too!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where: 125 Caroline Street, Brixton, Johannesburg<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-71484\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/41895179_2156473894602586_1061974704530653184_o.jpg\" alt=\"hotspots in Joburg Roving Bantu Kitchen\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>PLUS! Try these hotspots in Joburg: <a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/cheap-fun-things-to-do-in-johannesburg-under-r200\/\">50 fun things to do in Johannesburg<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SAINT, Sandton<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of Joburg\u2019s new premier restaurants, SAINT is located inside the futuristic, mirrored building of The Marc. Serving up Italian dishes \u2018with a twist\u2019, <a href=\"http:\/\/saint.restaurant\/\">SAINT<\/a> is quickly becoming one of the hottest places to see and be seen on the Jozi social scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where: The Marc, corner Rivonia and Maude Street, Sandton, Johannesburg<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-71485\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/39132384_672604576471618_6283181552230727680_n.jpg\" alt=\"hotspots in Joburg SAINT\" width=\"800\" height=\"997\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Pachanga, Parkhurst<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New kid on the Parkhurst block, Dr. Pachanga \u2018the last king of Congo\u2019 is a retail outlet that offers fine local design. Fashionable pieces for men, women and children, highlighted by local patterns and fabrics, line the display racks. Pieces from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drpachanga.co.za\/\">Dr. Pachanga<\/a> are once-off, so you\u2019re bound not to have anybody wearing the same style as you at a party, and shopping at the store is an experience in itself!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where: 25 4th Avenue, Parkhurst, Johannesburg<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-71486\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/40862252_1904027713025354_3576193145941000192_o.jpg\" alt=\"hotspots in Joburg Dr Pachanga\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artivist, Braamfontein<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joburgers are always on the hunt for the next big thing, and we can confidently say the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inyourpocket.com\/johannesburg\/the-artivist_155741v\">Artivist<\/a> is it. A mix of an upscale bar, refined eatery and local art gallery, this creative space opened just a few months ago, but is already packing out with local celebs and familiar faces. The Artivist also brings a much-needed \u2018lift\u2019 to the area, offering an element of sophistication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where: 7 Reserve Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-71487\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-at-Sep-26-08-54-00.png\" alt=\"Hotspots in Joburg Artivist\" width=\"465\" height=\"348\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Other hotspots in Joburg:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/5-interactive-bike-tours-in-johannesburg\/\">5 Interactive Bike Tours In and Around Johannesburg<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pablo House, Melville<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What better way to enjoy the soft hills, abundant trees and modern buildings of Joburg than from up above. <a href=\"http:\/\/pablohouse.co.za\/\">Pablo House<\/a> in Melville is a new guest house that offers views over our urban jungle from the contemporary comfort of their common spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guests can spend time in the tranquil setting before hitting the streets to explore. Plus, if you\u2019re staying, your breakfast is enjoyed at the trendy <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/pablohouse.co.za\/pablo-eggs-go-bar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pablo Eggs-Go-Bar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where: 3 4th Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-71489\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/32778144_1600166766775986_1658634176926056448_o.jpg\" alt=\"Hotspots in Joburg Pablo House\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Book Cheap <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-johannesburg\">Flights to Johannesburg<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rand Club, Marshalltown Johannesburg<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No longer a stuffy gentlemen&#8217;s only club, Rand Club has thrown open its doors welcoming new members of every creed and is offering fun and innovative events alongside that. From a high-tea crafted by <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.justteddy.co.za\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just Teddy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through to gin and whisky tastings in what is reputed to be the longest bar in Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a change of office, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.randclub.co.za\/\">Rand Club<\/a> now also offers co-working areas that allow members to hunker down and get through their important tasks for the day, including hosting that important business meeting!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where: 33 Loveday St &amp; Fox Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-71488\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Hotspot-in-Joburg-Rand-Club.jpg\" alt=\"Hotspot in Joburg Rand Club\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Which of these\u00a0hotspots in Joburg is your favourite? Or have you get an extra to add to this list? Let us know in the comments below&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Find your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/mango-flights-to-johannesburg\" target=\"_blank\">Mango flights to Johannesburg<\/a> with popular flight routes from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/mango-flights-from-cape-town-to-johannesburg\" target=\"_blank\">Cape Town to Johannesburg<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/mango-flights-from-durban-to-johannesburg\" target=\"_blank\">Durban to Johannesburg<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This list of hotspots in Joburg offers some of the latest, and lesser known, things to do in the City of Gold. With this list, you\u2019ll be planning a fun weekend in Jozi pronto! 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