With no signage above the door to proclaim its existence, Great Dane bar is a hidden gem in Johannesburg. With quaint decor which is more about placement than items such as a DJ box made out of an old suitcase and dart-boards scattered over the walls. Saturdays find the place full of people grooving along to the tracks of a DJ. Along with zippy drinks, the bar also serves quite a few food items of which the delicious hotdogs are the most popular.
Hashi offers diners a unique dining experience combining Latin spices and flavors with Japanese cuisine and technique to create a creative twist on the usual sushi and sashimi options. With a wide variety of options, the contemporary cafe and restaurant caters to a diverse range of diners offering something for every palate. Vegetarians can also choose from a selection of interesting variations like the vegetable tempura with cream cheese, strawberry and spring onion and Hashi sauce, Wakame salad with wakame and more. Its elegantly decorated interiors are complemented with warm hospitality and ensure a pleasant experience while you dine here.
Sway to some well-curated live music gigs and dig on some delicious burgers and pizzas at Rumours Lounge, a hip venue in the heart of Johannesburg. Found in the city's Weltevredenpark, this laid-back spot offers cozy lounge-style seating areas and an excellent choice of alcoholic drinks to its guests. The stage is graced by a number of established as well as emerging South African musicians and indie bands who specialize in genres like contemporary, metal, jazz and rock 'n' roll. Large TV screens play live sporting action, inviting all sports buffs to watch their favorite personalities in a relaxed setting.
Perched atop the breezy terrace of The Main Change boutique, Living Room has been spreading oodles of cheer with its convivial, forest-inspired setting. This eco-sensitive cafe is decorated with well-manicured shrubs and plants of various sizes, while one also gets to see a few chirpy fowls flutter from one branch to another. The cozy hammocks invite health-conscious eaters to sip on freshly juiced smoothies and fruit shakes. Live music gigs held at this eco-friendly venue are an easy draw for indie music lovers, while one simply admires the efforts of Tiakaya Designs, the brains behind this concept cafe.
Some soothing tunes, ultra-hip decor complete with brightly lit chandeliers and wooden and leather seating booths welcome guests at The Office, an airy tapas spot in the heart of Johannesburg. Custom-designed high stools and some typical office mementos augment the hip ambiance which makes it a popular haunt with the after-work, pub-hopping crowd. Office offers an eclectic menu of toothsome tapas servings, refreshing cocktails and contemporary fare. Expect to beguile your taste buds with some fiery chicken tandoori, African-style tapas, calamari tubes stuffed garlic and lemon and succulent seafood sashimi. For desserts, The Office appeases with the heavenly chocolate pudding and decadent pastries.