Housed in a 15-story building, the Neighbourgoods Market's structure impresses you with the mural artwork by Eduard Villa. Open every Saturday through the morning and afternoon, the Neighbourgoods Market is a nice place to spend a warm morning, whether you want to enjoy browsing through local artisan products, sample the various delicacies cooked up by local chefs or get fresh food fresh from the farmers' produce. Besides the fresh produce, the market comes alive during the various festivities like the We Love Real Craft Beer Festival, the Barrel and Vine Festival Festival and so on that happen throughout the year.
Queen Street belongs to the Kensington neighborhood which is one of the oldest suburbs in the city. As such, it still has a Victorian feel to it. The street is lined on both sides by antique stores as well as a few classy restaurants. Its mixed ethnicity and diversity is a sort of a concentrated reflection of the cultural variety of city of Johannesburg itself.
A specialist store catering for the requirements of the sports shooting fraternity, Dave Sheer Gunsmithing's main focus is on second hand firearms. A range of kit and clothing is also available. Ammunition, repairs, servicing and details of events are all on offer here. Although no shooting range is available on-site, the shop has a preferred venue or two, and both the novice and the enthusiast will be well served by a visit. Requests for specialty items can be made via e-mail.
Located in the upscale Sandton District of Johannesburg, the Village Walk Shopping Centre offers a peaceful, open air shopping environment. With a wide variety of shops, restaurants, a movie complex and more, its close proximity to hotels and corporate offices make it a great place to pass a few hours and get some shopping done in the process. The center also hosts an authentic African crafts market, where beautiful works from all over Africa can be purchased. Live entertainment and events are also held regularly.
Situated next to the Smuts House Museum, this is one of the best flea markets around. There are paintings by local art students, beautiful hand-made CD stands, magazine holders, and spice racks. The African bracelets, anklets and hand painted cloths are especially outstanding. Bring plenty of cash as you will definitely want to splurge here. Make sure you check out the deli section with fantastic food stalls and live jazz music.
A specialist store catering for the requirements of the sports shooting fraternity, Dave Sheer Gunsmithing's main focus is on second hand firearms. A range of kit and clothing is also available. Ammunition, repairs, servicing and details of events are all on offer here. Although no shooting range is available on-site, the shop has a preferred venue or two, and both the novice and the enthusiast will be well served by a visit. Requests for specialty items can be made via e-mail.
Situated next to the Smuts House Museum, this is one of the best flea markets around. There are paintings by local art students, beautiful hand-made CD stands, magazine holders, and spice racks. The African bracelets, anklets and hand painted cloths are especially outstanding. Bring plenty of cash as you will definitely want to splurge here. Make sure you check out the deli section with fantastic food stalls and live jazz music.
Housed in a 15-story building, the Neighbourgoods Market's structure impresses you with the mural artwork by Eduard Villa. Open every Saturday through the morning and afternoon, the Neighbourgoods Market is a nice place to spend a warm morning, whether you want to enjoy browsing through local artisan products, sample the various delicacies cooked up by local chefs or get fresh food fresh from the farmers' produce. Besides the fresh produce, the market comes alive during the various festivities like the We Love Real Craft Beer Festival, the Barrel and Vine Festival Festival and so on that happen throughout the year.
Queen Street belongs to the Kensington neighborhood which is one of the oldest suburbs in the city. As such, it still has a Victorian feel to it. The street is lined on both sides by antique stores as well as a few classy restaurants. Its mixed ethnicity and diversity is a sort of a concentrated reflection of the cultural variety of city of Johannesburg itself.
Located in the upscale Sandton District of Johannesburg, the Village Walk Shopping Centre offers a peaceful, open air shopping environment. With a wide variety of shops, restaurants, a movie complex and more, its close proximity to hotels and corporate offices make it a great place to pass a few hours and get some shopping done in the process. The center also hosts an authentic African crafts market, where beautiful works from all over Africa can be purchased. Live entertainment and events are also held regularly.