Circa Gallery
Start your day at this architectural marvel in Rosebank, where the building's bronze-fin facade is as much a work of art as the contemporary African masterpieces inside. Wander up the spiral ramp to take in cutting-edge installations before exploring the neighboring Everard Read galleries.
Zioux
David Higgs’s extravagant, play-by-its-own-rules restaurant is the perfect midday playground. The interiors are a fever dream of plush velvet and brass, matching a menu of bold, Latin-American-inspired small plates and exceptional tequilas.
Alto234
Perched on the 57th floor of The Leonardo, this is the highest urban bar in Africa, offering a dizzying 360-degree view of Joburg’s vast green canopy. Sip a glass of local MCC as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the Highveld sky in bruised purples and golds.
Sin+Tax
Decompress after the roaring stadium gig at this tucked-away speakeasy, widely regarded as one of the best cocktail bars on the continent. The bartenders here treat mixology like chemistry, serving up seasonal, wildly inventive drinks in a dark, intimate space.
