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When the temperature drops, don’t hybernate. Try one of these chill spots

Take a pick from our selection...

Darkie Café

Darkie Café, located at the Urban Hip Ashanti Hotel in downtown Joburg, is a new generation restaurant that reflects the new wave affluence of South Africa. Bejeweled with shiny mosaics décor, opulent chandeliers and white colour schemes, it’s a great place for that late meeting or long overdue sundowner after an eventful day. Their eclectic menu offers great African and European cuisine from morogo and mogudu to lamb shanks and prawns in a tangy lemon curry.
Contact: 011-492-1556

Katzy’s

Katzy’s, situated in The Firs Shopping Centre in sophisticated Rosebank, is a great place to drink fine whisky and smoke the best cigars while listening to the soothing sounds of live jazz. There are more than 100 different whiskys, cognacs and bourbons from which to choose. Katzy’s offers a relaxed experience ideal for after work drinks, with resident bands performing five nights a week.
Contact: 011 880 3945

La Lunar

Situated in the heart of the northern suburbs, La Lunar is soon to be Joburgs latest hotspot. One of the main highlights is the Peroni bar, the first official bar in the country dedicated to the pioneers of Italian perfection and custom designed for the launch of Peroni’s Blue Ribbon concept. With its plush interiors, modern contemporary décor and three bars, La Lunar is ideal for sundowner sessions. All this is complemented by a variety of music and top guest DJ’s on the decks, spinning the latest R ‘n B, hip hop and house jams.
Contact: 071 105 6960

The Library Bar

The Library Bar at the Melrose Arch Hotel is the ideal place for a late-night nightcap. Sink into the inviting leather couches and sip on a whiskey or cognac while enjoying one of the Library’s many classic novels. Light meals are also on offer if you are in the mood for a midnight snack.
Contact: 011 214 6666

Daruma Sushi and Tempura Bar

The whisky bar and cigar lounge at Daruma Sushi and Tempura Bar at the Hyde Park Hotel offers its patrons a welcoming environment with a great view from the look-out lounge and pool deck. It’s a relaxed, modern setting with a top class whisky and cigar collection. Eastern cuisine is also on offer.
Contact: 011 341-8080

Radium Beer Hall

You will have a unique experience at this heritage bar, which was established in 1929 originally as a tearoom. It used to double up as a shebeen for black patrons who were not allowed to drink “white man’s booze” and soon became a community pub and a legend. It is still popular today, especially among tourists and is perfect during winter for its warm and cozy ambience brimming with history (its walls are covered with historical memorabilia). It has a Portuguese style restaurant and offers live jazz performances four nights a week.
Call 011 728 3866

Circle Bar

A popular spot for yuppies or those looking for a late night fun out, sundowners or pre-dinner drinks, the Circle Bar has a variety of wines on offer, comfy seating and its ambience is vibrant and full of energy you will be shaking off the winter chill in no time. At the Plaza Crowne Rosebank, Call 0861 174 7444

Cantare Supper Club

For a really entertaining evening, why not visit Cantare (Montecasino) offering classic wines, international and local from the restaurant’s cellar. You can enjoy your drinks with a meal watching a musical or stage performance. You can also be picked up in a limousine to make it a truly memorable night out.
Call 011 511 0505

And for something different

Why not enjoy an evening of wine tasting at Winesense situated in trendy Melrose Arch. This unique concept allows you to taste any selection of wines using state-of-the-art equipment. Not only is it an educational experience with expert staff to guide you, the store also boasts menus that complement wines of choice wine and fun events with top chefs and winemakers. It is not just for connoisseurs but everyone who loves their wine will have an enjoyable experience.
Visit www.winesense.co.za

Milounge

Liquidchefs, known for their fantastically innovative cocktails, have opened up a swinging bar and cocktail lounge in the trendy Blubird shopping centre. Spend an evening on the deck sipping on some of their handiwork while you tuck into one of the platters whipped up by next door restaurant Vintage Fresh. Make sure you try their bar (called Mibar) in Rosebank too.
Call 011 440 5500

@ Monte Wine bar & Restaurant

@Monte has the coolest wine-on-tap system that can churn out a selection of 56 different bottles of wine. It’s up to you to decide if you want a premium wine by the glass or your favourite flavor to accompany each course of your delicious meal. It has interesting nooks and crannies for all kinds of celebrations with covered outside seating with Tuscan-style ambience and private dining areas overlooking the piazza with its musical fountain.
Call 011 510 7471