One of the best bets in town for live music, Café Barcelona has lots of great gigs every month. And there is no lack of food either. With both a restaurant and a bar on the premises, Café Barcelona has everything you need to have a good time.
Clothes are not the only things designers create. Think again. How about designer desserts in colonial settings? Step into the Cantare Supper Club and gorge on the various desserts. For the main course, try the Oysters Bloody Mary and accompany it with some wine. If you're no connoisseur, then the waiter will match your order with classic wines from the restaurant's cellar. Satiate your palate with their breakfast menu. This club also caters to special functions and parties. Enjoy your meal with some musical and stage performances hosted by the club.
Frontier Beer Co. is a popular brewery and taproom located in premises of The Blades hotel. They prepare quality craft beers and host tasting sessions on regular basis. The Karma Citra IPA is a popular brew which has received from the locals as well as tourists. Their other brews are Sophiatown, Like a Boss and Rye the Beloved Country. The brewery also supplies their beers for a lot of events and also sometimes beer tasting events of their own.
Although minimalist, the décor at Beira Alta conveys a feeling of opulent reminiscence of the Palaçe De Pena, in Sintra, somewhat regal, a little decadent. The relaxed atmosphere is further enhanced by the selection of music, ranging from Portuguese to jazz and world music. A terrace is welcoming on pleasant evenings. The cuisine is traditional Portuguese, spicy though fortunately not always hot, made by chefs from the homeland. As can be expected, the selection of seafood and traditional dishes will satisfy even the most ardent Portuguese diner.
Gear up for American food and a fun time at this casual eatery located within the Montecasino in Fourways. The lively interiors sport an automobile theme and are decked up with posters and vintage car memorabilia. Brick-exposed walls and understated lighting give a comfy vibe to the space. Two large screens show popular live sporting events. When it's not game day, patrons like to hang out at the little outdoor section. The menu offers classic favorites including burgers and steaks to barbecued specialties. The burger selection is particularly impressive and offers delights such as the gourmet ostrich burger and Peri & Parmesan Burger. The lively space can accommodate groups with ease and is available for private events.
An upscale events venue during the weekdays and an eclectic nightclub during the weekends, Movida is an ideal place for all party hoppers. It is known for its rich ambiance that reflects sophistication through and through. The elegant furnishings, ornate decor and beautiful lighting fixtures make for a classy atmosphere. If you are looking out for a lovely venue for a hen party, your search ends here- they arrange for an excellent party, start to finish with cocktails, light snacks, excellent music and accessories, making it a memorable party for the bride-to-be! Many elite corporate functions are held here as well. Corporate biggies those by the likes of Cosmopolitan, Samsung, Loreal, Renault, IBM and Microsoft have held their functions here in the past. Weekends are a crazy time here- cabaret shows, musical concerts and DJ nights make up the entertaining schedule at Movida. Their dance floor is always buzzing with party animals. Garnered with lavish accolades, Movida has been listed as one of the top 18 design inspired clubs by the prestigious Black Book Magazine, New York. Note: On weekends, entry only for women 22 years and above, and for men 24 year and above.
Frontier Beer Co. is a popular brewery and taproom located in premises of The Blades hotel. They prepare quality craft beers and host tasting sessions on regular basis. The Karma Citra IPA is a popular brew which has received from the locals as well as tourists. Their other brews are Sophiatown, Like a Boss and Rye the Beloved Country. The brewery also supplies their beers for a lot of events and also sometimes beer tasting events of their own.
At this charming Manor, which has been converted to a cooking school and eatery, cookery students offer their talents and dishes to guests. Under supervision, the students offer a five course table d'hote menu. Larger functions are also accommodated alfresco, under a marquee. Chef Sidney Cousins creates an elegant South African flavored dining experience with a different table d'hote menu each week. There is vegetarian blazon from Chaine de Rotisseurs, waterblommetjie soup with biltong garnish, Scottish salmon with black pasta, Chinese cabbage, sun dried tomato sauce and dill pesto and hazelnut and chocolate cake. To accompany this, there is a well-balanced and reasonably priced wine list.
The Blue Room is a modern restaurant and bar which is an ideal place to go if you love some good live music while you are dining. The place serves delicious delicacies like meat grills, mixed grill platters and a variety of combo meals which will help fill your bellies while you devour their extensive cocktails and spirits selection. The indoor area is cozy and is furnished in modern decor with black colored furnishings giving it a very sleek and finished look. They play new live music on the weekends and hence the place is usually jam-packed with people.
Spending your evening at Priva will make you feel like one of the A-listers, that is if you already aren't one. The place serves delicious food and cocktails and is especially known for their exquisite Pork Belly. The lounge offers a temperature controlled walk-in wine cellar where you can choose your own wine or ask for recommendations based on your food choice. They also conjure up fun cocktails which definitely succeed in making your evening even more exciting. The place is furnished with posh modern furnishings and with a beautiful cigar lounge, a balcony, and a few private dining rooms.
If you looking for a relaxed lunch and beer on a hot summer day or a fun evening with friends, Carbon Bistro is the perfect place to go to. They offer an extensive menu of delicacies, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. However, the specialty of the place lies in their meat preparations, mainly the Carbon Wagyu Steak and the Wagyu Fillet. The bistro boasts of their very impressive gin bar which is known to be offering one of the biggest varieties of gin in Gauteng from all over the world, including Scotland's Hendrick's and Spain's Gin Mare. The interiors of the bistro are furnished with modern decor and wooden furnishings which give the place an upbeat and welcoming vibe.