Guidebook for Sandton

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Guidebook for Sandton

Food Scene

“Voted the best Bakery & Deli in Johannesburg for 19 years! Fournos is famous for the freshest bread, delicious bakers delights, fine deli cuisine and mouth watering specialities. The first Fournos store was opened in 1989 as a corner bakery in Rosebank, shortly after a second store was opened in Dunkeld. Today there are 12 stores throughout Jozi and Pretoria -– so you won’t have to go far to find a Fournos near you. Through consistent quality and friendliness, we’ve been voted best bakery for 19 years as well as deli in Joburg and Pretoria! ”
8 locals recommend
Fournos Benmore Gardens
11th Street
8 locals recommend
“Voted the best Bakery & Deli in Johannesburg for 19 years! Fournos is famous for the freshest bread, delicious bakers delights, fine deli cuisine and mouth watering specialities. The first Fournos store was opened in 1989 as a corner bakery in Rosebank, shortly after a second store was opened in Dunkeld. Today there are 12 stores throughout Jozi and Pretoria -– so you won’t have to go far to find a Fournos near you. Through consistent quality and friendliness, we’ve been voted best bakery for 19 years as well as deli in Joburg and Pretoria! ”
“Located in the Michelangelo Towers Sandton, it has become a benchmark in urban-chic dining. Specializing in international cuisine, our sensational menu includes impeccably prepared meat, fish and poultry dishes. An elegantly decorated restaurant, with spacious smoking section, allows guests to dine indulgently while our balcony offers panoramic vistas of the Sandton CBD skyline.
7 locals recommend
Pigalle - Sandton
Maude Street
7 locals recommend
“Located in the Michelangelo Towers Sandton, it has become a benchmark in urban-chic dining. Specializing in international cuisine, our sensational menu includes impeccably prepared meat, fish and poultry dishes. An elegantly decorated restaurant, with spacious smoking section, allows guests to dine indulgently while our balcony offers panoramic vistas of the Sandton CBD skyline.
“Signature Restaurant boasts an exquisite menu, with a local and international wine menu for even the most discerning palate. Time intended to be spent with family, friends or colleagues celebrating life; birthdays, business deals or enjoying a romantic night out. Floor to ceiling windows frame a panoramic view and sets the scene for magnificent sunsets and of course Signature cocktails. Great restaurants are a blend of sophisticated cooking, imaginative ideas and respect for ingredients. Signature is more than this. It's an experience that reminds you why some restaurants deserve to be revered.
24 locals recommend
Signature Restaurant
Rivonia Road
24 locals recommend
“Signature Restaurant boasts an exquisite menu, with a local and international wine menu for even the most discerning palate. Time intended to be spent with family, friends or colleagues celebrating life; birthdays, business deals or enjoying a romantic night out. Floor to ceiling windows frame a panoramic view and sets the scene for magnificent sunsets and of course Signature cocktails. Great restaurants are a blend of sophisticated cooking, imaginative ideas and respect for ingredients. Signature is more than this. It's an experience that reminds you why some restaurants deserve to be revered.
For nearly three decades, Pappas on the Square has provided a cultural dining experience. It all started with the unveiling of Pappas in Kelvin in October 1987, by founder Athos Pappas, who saw the need for a family friendly Mediterranean offering, with a leaning towards home-style Cypriot and Greek cuisine. Pappas was the first restaurant to serve the popular steak on a hot rock. Not afraid to adapt to the trends and shifting times, Pappas moved four times over the last 20 years, before settling in Sandton, the business hub of Africa, in 1997.
Pappas On The Square
Maude Street
For nearly three decades, Pappas on the Square has provided a cultural dining experience. It all started with the unveiling of Pappas in Kelvin in October 1987, by founder Athos Pappas, who saw the need for a family friendly Mediterranean offering, with a leaning towards home-style Cypriot and Greek cuisine. Pappas was the first restaurant to serve the popular steak on a hot rock. Not afraid to adapt to the trends and shifting times, Pappas moved four times over the last 20 years, before settling in Sandton, the business hub of Africa, in 1997.
Nice chicken meal
Nando's Benmore Gardens
Nice chicken meal

Drinks & Nightlife

Trendy, elegant, and memorable – dining at our Sandton Sun restaurant offers guests the opportunity to experience fine dining, a relaxed atmosphere and superbly attentive service. Whether dining at the San Restaurant, relaxing at the San Deck, or sipping cocktails at the San Bar, there is definitely something to suit every taste. In addition to family meals and restaurant specialty dishes, we also cater to groups who wish to book for business meetings, special occasions, and events.
21 locals recommend
San Deck, Bar & Restaurant
Alice Lane
21 locals recommend
Trendy, elegant, and memorable – dining at our Sandton Sun restaurant offers guests the opportunity to experience fine dining, a relaxed atmosphere and superbly attentive service. Whether dining at the San Restaurant, relaxing at the San Deck, or sipping cocktails at the San Bar, there is definitely something to suit every taste. In addition to family meals and restaurant specialty dishes, we also cater to groups who wish to book for business meetings, special occasions, and events.
News Cafe offers and facilitates a premium entertainment experience for its aspirational customer base by efficiently serving world class food offerings and premier beverage choices in an atmosphere that is contemporary, vibrant and relevant. Over the past two decades, News Cafe has grown from a single store in Hatfield, established in 1995, to a multi-national house-hold name.
27 locals recommend
News Cafe
140 Fredman Dr
27 locals recommend
News Cafe offers and facilitates a premium entertainment experience for its aspirational customer base by efficiently serving world class food offerings and premier beverage choices in an atmosphere that is contemporary, vibrant and relevant. Over the past two decades, News Cafe has grown from a single store in Hatfield, established in 1995, to a multi-national house-hold name.
Nestled in the most glamorous square mile in Africa is Taboo, an institution, which over the past decade, has set the precedent for entertainment throughout the continent. With a unique and heady mix of glamour & luxury Taboo offers a discerning clientele an extravagant escape from the norm and a glittering stage upon which to shine! Taboo caters for an elite clientele by providing them with entertainment of the highest calibre. Experience the best in local & international DJs and artists whilst you enjoy the lavish & decadent interiors complimented by the breathtaking skylines of Sandton. With 2 levels and 4 distinctive spaces, Taboo is the esteemed clients perfect venue, for entertainment and corporate functions alike.
57 locals recommend
Taboo Night Club
24 Fredman Dr
57 locals recommend
Nestled in the most glamorous square mile in Africa is Taboo, an institution, which over the past decade, has set the precedent for entertainment throughout the continent. With a unique and heady mix of glamour & luxury Taboo offers a discerning clientele an extravagant escape from the norm and a glittering stage upon which to shine! Taboo caters for an elite clientele by providing them with entertainment of the highest calibre. Experience the best in local & international DJs and artists whilst you enjoy the lavish & decadent interiors complimented by the breathtaking skylines of Sandton. With 2 levels and 4 distinctive spaces, Taboo is the esteemed clients perfect venue, for entertainment and corporate functions alike.
This luxurious venue centrally located in the heart of Sandton's upmarket Wierda Valley. The Sands has the look and feel of a classic Las Vegas Hotel Bar. The Sands provides a venue for the city’s most glamorous socialites and trendsetters to frequent. We offer a chic location for the ultra hip to sip champagne while listening and dancing to the finest hip hop, house and afro pop.
24 locals recommend
The Sands
58 Wierda Rd E
24 locals recommend
This luxurious venue centrally located in the heart of Sandton's upmarket Wierda Valley. The Sands has the look and feel of a classic Las Vegas Hotel Bar. The Sands provides a venue for the city’s most glamorous socialites and trendsetters to frequent. We offer a chic location for the ultra hip to sip champagne while listening and dancing to the finest hip hop, house and afro pop.

Parks & Nature

Situated in the heart of one of the most popular northern suburbs of Sandton, Innesfree Farm provides tranquillity within the suburban Sandown infrastructure. It has superb landscaping and is easily accessible. The farm includes two beautiful dams. The facility is often used for motor shows, arts and culture exhibitions and is an excellent spot for picnics and outdoor shows. Portable barbecues are recommended
Innesfree Park
Katherine Street
Situated in the heart of one of the most popular northern suburbs of Sandton, Innesfree Farm provides tranquillity within the suburban Sandown infrastructure. It has superb landscaping and is easily accessible. The farm includes two beautiful dams. The facility is often used for motor shows, arts and culture exhibitions and is an excellent spot for picnics and outdoor shows. Portable barbecues are recommended
Sandton Central Park is a small, intimate park located in the heart of the financial district of Sandton. It occasionally hosts live music day festivals as well as other events. It has an amphitheater, sculptured garden beds, indigenous tress, solar powered lights and benches to sit on.
Sandton Central Park
5th Street
Sandton Central Park is a small, intimate park located in the heart of the financial district of Sandton. It occasionally hosts live music day festivals as well as other events. It has an amphitheater, sculptured garden beds, indigenous tress, solar powered lights and benches to sit on.

Shopping

“Imagine a place where the likes of Jenni Button and Louis Vuitton, Carrol Boyes and Apple showcase their very best ranges, a place where you can sip on the world’s finest coffee or enjoy a French croissant or a slice of local milk tart – all under one roof. If you can imagine it, then you’ve pictured Sandton City, one of Africa’s leading and most prestigious shopping centers. Sandton City offers an unparalleled shopping experience that combines the world’s most desirable brands with everyday leisure and entertainment. Situated in the prestigious Sandton Central Management District in Northern Johannesburg, Sandton City is conveniently located within walking distance of the Sandton Gautrain station and within easy access from highways and main roads within Sandton CBD. With close to 300 leading local and international retailers, Sandton City is a one-of-a-kind premier fashion and leisure destination. It’s an energetic hub of Afro-cosmopolitan glamour - international shopping with South African flair.
488 locals recommend
Sandton City Shopping Centre
83 Rivonia Rd
488 locals recommend
“Imagine a place where the likes of Jenni Button and Louis Vuitton, Carrol Boyes and Apple showcase their very best ranges, a place where you can sip on the world’s finest coffee or enjoy a French croissant or a slice of local milk tart – all under one roof. If you can imagine it, then you’ve pictured Sandton City, one of Africa’s leading and most prestigious shopping centers. Sandton City offers an unparalleled shopping experience that combines the world’s most desirable brands with everyday leisure and entertainment. Situated in the prestigious Sandton Central Management District in Northern Johannesburg, Sandton City is conveniently located within walking distance of the Sandton Gautrain station and within easy access from highways and main roads within Sandton CBD. With close to 300 leading local and international retailers, Sandton City is a one-of-a-kind premier fashion and leisure destination. It’s an energetic hub of Afro-cosmopolitan glamour - international shopping with South African flair.
The powerful magic of Africa is perfectly fused with the elegance and sophistication of Europe to create a world of shopping splendour at one of South Africa's leading shopping and entertainment complexes, Rosebank Mall in Johannesburg. Situated in one of the trendiest business nodes in the country, it is easily accessible from all major cities in Gauteng via the M1 freeway and offers a shopping and entertainment experience of world-class proportions, not only for local shoppers and fun seekers, but also for international visitors.
198 locals recommend
Rosebank Mall
15A Cradock Ave
198 locals recommend
The powerful magic of Africa is perfectly fused with the elegance and sophistication of Europe to create a world of shopping splendour at one of South Africa's leading shopping and entertainment complexes, Rosebank Mall in Johannesburg. Situated in one of the trendiest business nodes in the country, it is easily accessible from all major cities in Gauteng via the M1 freeway and offers a shopping and entertainment experience of world-class proportions, not only for local shoppers and fun seekers, but also for international visitors.

Essentials

9 locals recommend
Checkers Hyper Sandton
5th Street
9 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
Pick n Pay Benmore Centre
Elizabeth Avenue
8 locals recommend

Getting Around

67 locals recommend
AVIS Rent a Car - Sandton Gautrain
Rivonia Road
67 locals recommend
Hertz Rent a Car Sandton Eye
West Street
Sit back and relax, knowing that this is always our highest priority. Rest assured that the entire service adheres to the highest international standards – highly trained personnel and CCTV- & satellite monitoring technology assures your peace of mind. An integrated system means paying for all transport with one Gold Card. All areas respect the needs of passengers with disabilities. Buses currently provide connectivity to suburbs at Sandton, Rosebank, Midrand, Centurion, Pretoria, Hatfield & Rhodesfield Stations as well as car rental facilities at Sandton. Bank on our reliable timetable and never miss a flight – travel from Sandton to O.R. Tambo in only 12 minutes. Gautrain has a balanced approach in its fare policy, aimed at making its services accessible to most. It complements and integrates existing transport modes. Fares are typically lower than that of a private car for the same journey, but more expensive than those of mini-bus taxis, Metrobuses and the Metrorail.
126 locals recommend
Sandton Station
126 locals recommend
Sit back and relax, knowing that this is always our highest priority. Rest assured that the entire service adheres to the highest international standards – highly trained personnel and CCTV- & satellite monitoring technology assures your peace of mind. An integrated system means paying for all transport with one Gold Card. All areas respect the needs of passengers with disabilities. Buses currently provide connectivity to suburbs at Sandton, Rosebank, Midrand, Centurion, Pretoria, Hatfield & Rhodesfield Stations as well as car rental facilities at Sandton. Bank on our reliable timetable and never miss a flight – travel from Sandton to O.R. Tambo in only 12 minutes. Gautrain has a balanced approach in its fare policy, aimed at making its services accessible to most. It complements and integrates existing transport modes. Fares are typically lower than that of a private car for the same journey, but more expensive than those of mini-bus taxis, Metrobuses and the Metrorail.

Entertainment & Activities

Ster-Kinekor Sandton
Sandton Drive
294 locals recommend
Gold Reef City Theme Park
294 locals recommend
Montecasino is the premier entertainment destination in Gauteng. Located in Fourways in north Johannesburg, our award-winning complex has been voted Best Casino, Best Entertainment Complex, Best Cinema Complex and Best place to take out-of-towners. ENTERTAINMENT Captivating and memorable entertainment can be found at Montecasino through thrilling gaming in the casino, unforgettable events and fun family entertainment. THEATRE Montecasino presents world-class, award-winning shows. From side-splitting comedy to live concerts from highly-acclaimed artists, award winning musicals such as Annie, as well as classic theatre shows, find out what's on our show stopping line-up at the Teatro and at the Pieter Toerien Theatre. EVENTS At Montecasino, not only are we home to some of Johannesburg’s most popular events, we also offer great value with a choice of fantastic packages, deals and special offers. BIRD GARDENS Get back to nature and experience the magic of our Bird Gardens. DINING From take-out to fine dining, Montecasino has over 40 restaurant options from which to choose. Whatever you feel like, we have something to tempt your tastebuds and satisfy your hunger. FAMILY There's an array of fun kids activities and great family entertainment at Montecasino. Spend some quality time together at one of Johannesburg’s most exciting fun-filled destinations. Make your choice from our Tsogo Sun hotels in and around Montecasino. Each hotel has a character of their own: opulent, contemporary, eclectic. Experience them for yourself and make your reservation today at some of Johannesburg’s best hotels.
456 locals recommend
Montecasino
Montecasino Boulevard
456 locals recommend
Montecasino is the premier entertainment destination in Gauteng. Located in Fourways in north Johannesburg, our award-winning complex has been voted Best Casino, Best Entertainment Complex, Best Cinema Complex and Best place to take out-of-towners. ENTERTAINMENT Captivating and memorable entertainment can be found at Montecasino through thrilling gaming in the casino, unforgettable events and fun family entertainment. THEATRE Montecasino presents world-class, award-winning shows. From side-splitting comedy to live concerts from highly-acclaimed artists, award winning musicals such as Annie, as well as classic theatre shows, find out what's on our show stopping line-up at the Teatro and at the Pieter Toerien Theatre. EVENTS At Montecasino, not only are we home to some of Johannesburg’s most popular events, we also offer great value with a choice of fantastic packages, deals and special offers. BIRD GARDENS Get back to nature and experience the magic of our Bird Gardens. DINING From take-out to fine dining, Montecasino has over 40 restaurant options from which to choose. Whatever you feel like, we have something to tempt your tastebuds and satisfy your hunger. FAMILY There's an array of fun kids activities and great family entertainment at Montecasino. Spend some quality time together at one of Johannesburg’s most exciting fun-filled destinations. Make your choice from our Tsogo Sun hotels in and around Montecasino. Each hotel has a character of their own: opulent, contemporary, eclectic. Experience them for yourself and make your reservation today at some of Johannesburg’s best hotels.