Sandton In Your Pocket Issue 1

Sandton Central Sandton Surrounds

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City Lodge Hotel BryanstonGolf 122Club rooms set amid landscaped gardensQA-4,Hotel Cnr Main Rd Shopping and Peter Pl, Bryanston, +27 11 706 7800, clhg.com Shopping Grocery shopping Hospital City Lodge Hotel Sandton, Katherine Street Tranquil 159-room business hotelQD-6, Cnr Katherine St and Grayston Dr, Sandown, tel. +27 11 444 5300, clhg.com Grocery shopping Park City Lodge Hotel Sandton,Market Morningside Comfortable and convenient 160-room hotel QC-5, Cnr Hill and Rivonia Rds, Morningside, tel. +27 11 884 9500, clhg.com Park Gautrain station Co-working Courtyard Hotel Sandton Charming Sandton Central oasis with 69 rooms QC-6, 130 Rivonia Rd, Sandton Central, tel. +27 11 884 5500, clhg.com Gautrain station Garden Court Sandton City Affordable and centrally located 444-room hotel QC-6, Cnr

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Banchan family-run Korean restaurantQC-6, Cnr 10th and Elizabeth Sts, CountryAuthentic Club Parkmore, tel. +27 72 913 3269, banchan.co.za BistroGolf Dolce Club Vita Elegant Italian bistroQC-5, The Regent, 21 West Rd South, Morningside, tel. 011 581 0232, bistrodolcevita.co.za Hospital The Bull Run Upmarket steakhouse and barQC-6, Protea Hotel Balalaika, 20 Maude St, Sandton Central, tel. +27 11 884 1400, thebullrun.co.za Market The Course Contemporary bar and restaurantQC-6, Cnr Rivonia Rd and West St, Sandton Central, tel. +27 10 442 5967, thecourse.co.za Co-working Jasmine Halal fine dining and a deliciously inventive mocktail menuQC-6, The Marc, cnr

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West and Maude Sts, Sandton Central, tel. +27 11 269 7000, tsogosun.com Intercontinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers Five-star hotel with 231 rooms QC-6, Cnr Museum 5th and Maude Sts, Sandton Central, +27 11 461 9744, tsogosun.com Road Lodge Rivonia Budget-friendly 92-room hotelQC-3, Cnr 10th Ave and Rivonia Rd, Hotel Rivonia, tel. +27 11 803 5220, clhg.com Sandton Sun 326 luxurious rooms in Sandton Central QC-6, Cnr 5th St Shopping and Alice Ln, Sandton Central, tel. +27 11 780 5000, tsogosun.com Grocery shopping Town Lodge Sandton, Grayston Drive 213-room hotel close to key Sandton attractions QC-5Activities Cnr Grayston Dr and Webber Rd, Sandton Central, tel. +27 11 784 8850, clhg.com

A morning City Sightseeing shuttle bus (first stop 08:45) runs between major Sandton Central hotels and Rosebank. At Rosebank catch the open-top, hopon hop-off bus. The Green Tour from Rosebank (one hour non-stop) goes to Constitution Hill from where you can join the City Tour (two hours non-stop) which makes a loop of the City Centre and the Apartheid Museum. Shuttle buses return to Sandton from Rosebank at 16:10, 17:20 and 18:20.QView route maps and book tickets online at citysightseeing.co.za/johannesburg, tel. +27 86 173 3287. Buses leave every 30 mins. Tickets from R190. Kids under 5 ride free.

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You’ll know Sandton Central by its profusion of gleaming towers, traffic and more traffic, swanky stores and top hotels.

In a short space of time Sandton Central has remade itself into a global business capital. Just 50 years ago what is now the Sandton Central Business District was little more than rolling farmland dotted with tea houses and a polo club. Nowadays it is South Africa's economic hub and the location for many of Africa's biggest company's headquarters.

Sandton is not all business however. A shopping mecca with the city’s biggest mall, there’s also a huge selection of restaurants and bars, a direct Gautrain rail link to OR Tambo International Airport and plenty of upmarket hotels from which to choose. The huge interlinked Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square malls form the district’s unofficial centre with the Nelson Mandela statue on the square being one of the biggest tourist drawcards.

To the north lies the vast, tree-filled Sandton suburbs.The closest suburb to Sandton Central is Parkmore known for its eclectic selection of friendly restaurants along 11th Street. Slightly further afield are the leafy suburbs of Morningside with its upmarket shopping centres and Bryanston, home to Joburg's longest-established market. Rivonia is known for its large Chinese community and Liliesleaf, an award-winning heritage site and museum, while Kramerville is Joburg's centre of interior décor and design. Ten kilometres directly north of Sandton Central are the sprawling suburbs of Sunninghill, Lonehill and Fourways. The flashy Montecasino Casino and Entertainment Centre with its 24-hour casino, plus theatres, comedy club, bowling alley, cinema and dozens of restaurants and bars is a major nightlife destination.

A study in contrasts, 6km directly east of Sandton Central and linked via the Marlboro Gautrain station is Alexandra (or Alex as locals call it). Established in 1904 this is Joburg’s oldest township and one of South Africa's most densely populated suburbs. Alexandra is best visited with a local guide.

Most major hotels have a complementary shuttle bus service transferring guests to the mall, Gautrain station or Sandton Convention Centre.

Taxis, Tuk Tuks & Uber

Meter taxi cabs are not to be confused with South African 'taxis', the ubiquitous commuter minibuses. Uber and Bolt are popular taxi apps. Confirm pickup location with the driver, or call Zebra Cabs (tel. +27 86 110 5105, zebracabs. co.za). Sandton Central also has its own tuk tuk fleet (find them parked on West Street) and a dedicated pick-up point, the My Sandton City Stop on 5th Street.

Crime And Safety

Safety in any major city is about common sense, information and awareness and Joburg is no exception. Pay attention to your surroundings, be mindful of your belongings and be wary of opportunistic ‘phone snatchers’ who are known to grab phones from people using them on the street.

Gautrain

The Gautrain (pronounced ‘How-train’) rapid rail service links Joburg, Pretoria and O.R. Tambo International Airport via two lines. To use the Gautrain buy a Gold Card at the station. Load it with a minimum of R30.

The Sandton Gautrain station opens at 04:35 and closes at 21:35. From Sandton you can travel directly by Gautrain to O.R. Tambo International Airport. The last train to O.R. Tambo leaves Sandton at 21:04, the first at 04:50. Each Gautrain station is served by a Gautrain bus network linking to nearby suburbs (Gautrain buses run on weekdays only). For Rivonia take the S3 via Rivonia Rd, for Montecasino the S5, for Randburg the S4 via Republic Rd and for Gallo Manor the S2 via Katherine St. On weekends from 08:15– 19:30 a Midi-Bus shuttle leaves Sandton station for Montecasino (and vice versa) every 45mins. Tickets cost R10 and can be bought at the station.

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Golf Club Golf Club Hotel ShoppingShopping Country Club Hotel Country Club Rivonia Rd and Maude St, Sandton Central, tel. +27 10 226 9160 Attraction Activities Activities Museum Restaurant Museum Restaurant Milk Restaurant Bar Fun indoor and outdoor café-barQB-5, Sandton Sports Club, 11 Holt St, Jozi Restaurant X Shopping Fun adventure sports park all Hospital agesQB-2, Cnr Main Grocery shopping Grocery shopping Hospital Shopping Golf Clubfor Golf Rd Club and Sloane St, Museum Parkmore, tel. +27 87 701 2002, milkbar.co.za Hotel Bryanston, tel. +27 Hotel jozix.co.za Country Club2358, Country Club 82 456 Ribs & Burgers Great value casual diningQC-6, The Marc, cnr Rivonia Rd and Maude St, Country Club ParkAn Park Market Market Sally Mustang uber coolHospital tattoo studioQD-5, Cr, Eastgate Ext 4 Grocery shopping Grocery shopping11 Charles Hospital Hotel Sandton Central, tel. +27 10 534 6292; A-3, Nicolway Bryanston, Cnr William Nicol Dr and Shopping Country Club Golf Club Shopping Golf Club (Kramerville), tel. +27 11 555 8718, sallymustang.co Golf Club Link Rd, Bryanston, tel. +27 10 100 3010, ribsandburgers.com/za Wedgewood Gautrain Gautrain station station Co-working Co-working Park Market Market Shopping GolfPark Club Grocery shopping Hospital Hospital Thief Intimate contemporary bistro and boutique wine barQC-5, 110 Victoria Ave, Grocery shopping Hospitaltel. +27 11 783 1570, thiefrestaurant.co.za Parkmore, Gautrain station Co-working Gautrain station Gautrain Bus Co-working Grocery shopping Hospital Gautrain Entrance Route Park Market Market Urban Moyo Contemporary pan-African cuisineQC-6, 24 Central, 6 Gwen Ln, Sandton Park Market S2 Gautrain Bus Route S3 Gautrain Bus Route Central, tel. +27 11 326 5523, urbanmoyo.co.za Park Market Gautrain station Gautrain station Co-working Co-working Sandton – Gallo Manor Sandton – Rivonia Co-working Co-Working

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Workshop 17 Chic co-working office space with 200 hotdesks available on a pay-per-day basis plus meeting rooms and a great caféQC-6, 138 West St, Sandton Central, tel. +27 10 599 0322, workshop17.co.za/sandton Sandton Convention Centre (SCC) Joburg’s leading conference centreQC-6, 161 Maude St, Sandton Central, tel. +27 11 779 0000, tsogosun.com SLOW in the City Five star co-working space providing top-notch business services with a choice of high-tech meeting rooms, hot desks and an on-site executive chefQC-6, Cnr Rivonia Rd and West St, Sandton Central, tel. +27 87 057 7482, slowinthecity.co.za

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An entrance to the pedestrian-friendly Alice Lane Precinct

SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP Sandton is Joburg’s shopping capital, with the biggest and glitziest shopping malls where you can pick up everything, from chic international designer labels to quirky South African souvenirs. You won’t find a bigger selection of international designer stores and luxurious jewellery retailers anywhere in the country. For the very best handmade African crafts, visit the excellent Bryanston Market.

SANDTON BY NIGHT Sandton isn’t all work. Once the sun goes down, head to a bar or club and wind down for the evening. Great cocktails and stylish wine bars, rooftop venues, fancy nightclubs, theatres, casinos and live music, Sandton has plenty of nightlife.

SUNDOWNERS WITH A VIEW Sandton Central’s distinctive skyline makes it a great sundowner destination.

Enjoy one of Joburg’s famously impressive sunsets with a view over the Sandton sprawl from the San Deck rooftop at Sandton Sun hotel or from the terrace at Alice Lane Precinct. For an eyeful of greenery head to Truffles on the Park at Mushroom Farm Park.

REMEMBER THE RIVONIA TRIAL AT LILIESLEAF Liliesleaf farm in Rivonia was the secret headquarters of the anti-apartheid movement in the early 1960s. This is where Nelson Mandela helped found Umkhonto we Sizwe (the Spear of the Nation), the ANC's armed wing, and he and his comrades would later be sentenced to life in prison for their activities at the farm in the 1964 Rivonia Trial. Now an excellent museum, spend an afternoon learning about the fascinating history of the Rivonia Trial here.

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DINING OUT Sandton's suburbs house a rich pick of restaurants and there’s a world of choice when it comes to cuisines. From contemporary African dishes, to classic steakhouses, Italian trattorias and classy bistros, South African street food to halal fine dining, you'll find something for every taste.

SANDTON PARK LIFE Escape the concrete jungle and relax in one of Sandton’s many parks. In the heart of the Sandton Central business district Mushroom Farm Park is a popular city hideaway. Further north, the Sandton Field and Study Centre has a lovely café while the Fourways Farmers Market presents a taste of the countryside.

SNAP A SELFIE WITH NELSON MANDELA On Nelson Mandela Square snap a selfie with one of the biggest and most famous statues of Nelson Mandela.

TAKE A TOUR OF ALEXANDRA Take a tour with a local guide of Joburg’s oldest township Alexandra (or ‘Alex’) to learn about its unique history and culture. Although a fraction of the size of South Africa's most famous township, Soweto, Alex’s character makes up for what it lacks in scale.

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Luxury labels abound at Sandton City's Diamond Walk

Bryanston Market is a great stop for natural and organic products

Bryanston Market

MARKET  Joburg’s original family outdoor market offers a superb range of delicious food stalls, natural and organic products and high-quality handmade crafts.

QB-2, 40 Culross Rd, Bryanston, tel. +27 11 706 3671, bryanstonorganicmarket.co. za. Open Thu and Sat 09:00–15:00.

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Amatuli Artefacts GIFTS & SOUVENIRS  Suppliers of unique and original African objets d’art, with everything from beads and basketry to hand-painted barbershop signs.QD-5, 6 Desmond St, Kramerville, tel. +27 11 440 5065, amatuli.co.za. Open 08:30–17:30, Sat 09:00– 15:00, Sun 10:00–15:00.

SPORT & OUTDOORS  MARKET  Cape Union Mart A chilled, family-friendly Sunday lunch spot in a rustic setting with live folk The best stop for camping essentials, safari and hiking clothing.QC-6, The bands and lots of tasty food stalls. QA-1, Earth Outdoor Living Nursery, cnr Marc, 129 Rivonia Rd, Sandton Central, tel. + 27 10 005 6376, capeunionmart.co.za.

William Nicol Dr and Montecasino Blvd, Fourways, tel. +27 11 465 0877, ffmarket. Open Open 09:00–19:00, Sat 09:00–15:00, Sun 09:00–14:00. co.za. Every Sun 09:00–16:00. Pop-up café Fri 15:30–22:30.

Diamond Walk at Sandton City LUXURY SHOPPING MALL  Lilliesleaf MUSEUM & HERITAGE SITE  Glittering arcade where you can shop at the flagship stores of international Excellent in-depth museum offering insights into the story of the 1963 Rivo- luxury labels such as Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton and Gucci.QC-6, nia trial and the struggle against apartheid. QC-2, 7 George Ave, Rivonia, tel. +27 Entrance via Sandton City or Sandton Sun Hotel, Sandton Central, tel. +27 11 217 11 803 7882, liliesleaf.co.za. Open 08:30–17:00, Sat, Sun 09:00–16:00. Admission 6000, sandtoncity.com. Open 09:00–20:00, Sun 09:00–18:00.

R110 (includes a guided tour), discounts for kids, students, pensioners.

Exclusive Books Sandton City BOOKSHOP  Montecasino Bird Gardens WILDLIFE  Sandton’s biggest bookshop also stocks a great selection of local South AfSuper attraction for all ages with hundreds of bird species, from domestic rican fiction and non-fiction and has a good coffee shop. QC-6, Sandton City, to exotic, plus spectacular birds of prey.QA-1, Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Sandton Central, tel. +27 11 883 1010, exclusivebooks.co.za. Open 09:00–22:00, Dr and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways, tel. +27 11 511 1864, tsogosun.com. Open 08:30– Sun, Mon 09:00–21:00, Fri, Sat 09:00–23:00.

17:00. Admission R70, kids, pensioners R45.

Hamleys Sandton City TOY SHOP  Nelson Mandela Statue STATUE  A super fun toy shop with plenty of interactive entertainment for the kids inThe six-metre tall bronze statue of Nelson Mandela has been a popular photo cluding a slide, a carousel and miniature train ride through the mall. QC-6, opportunity for visitors to Joburg ever since it was erected in 2004. QC-6, Sandton City (lower level), Sandton Central, tel. +27 11 883 2267, hamleys.co.za.

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LUXURY SHOPPING  Off Nelson Mandela Square, this is the place to shop for show-stopping wedding, cocktail and evening wear by local designers.QC-6, 2 Maude St, Sandton Central, legacyretail.co.za. Open 09:30–18:00, Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 10:00–15:00.

Melvill and Moon

LUXURY ACCESSORIES  Luxurious hand-stitched leather and canvas safari accessories including beautiful bird book covers.QD-5, 4 Desmond St, Kramerville, tel. +27 11 262 5030, melvillandmoon.com. Open 09:00–17:00, Sat 09:00–13:00. Closed Sun.

Nelson Mandela Square

SHOPPING MALL  Upmarket mall with plenty of high street and high-end fashion and jewellery shops and an open piazza flanked by restaurants and bars. The gigantic bronze statue of Mandela in the square makes this a popular tourist stop.

QC-6, 135 West St, Sandton Central, tel. +27 11 217 6000, nelsonmandelasquare. co.za. Open 09:00–20:00, Sun 09:00–18:00

Presidential Shirts

FASHION ibilty Makers of the original hand-printed and brightly coloured silk shirts, known as the 'Madiba Shirt', made popular by Nelson Mandela in the late 1990s.QC6, Nelson Mandela Square, entrance on Maude and West Sts, Sandton Central, tel. +27 11 784 2394, presidential.co.za.

Sandton City

SHOPPING MALL  Joburg’s biggest mall with hundreds of high street shops, supermarkets, department stores, a cinema multiplex, cafés and a busy food court.QC-6, Cnr Sandton Dr and Rivonia Rd, Sandton Central, tel. +27 11 217 6000, sandtoncity.com.

Open 09:00–20:00, Sun 09:00–18:00.

Skoobs Theatre of Books

BOOKSHOP  Fun bookshop with a regular events programme and lots of quirky features including a coffee shop, champagne bar, fish tanks and a baby grand piano.

QA-1, Montecasino Casino and Entertainment Complex, Fourways, tel. +27 11 513 2800, skoobs.co.za. Open 10:00–23:00, Fri, Sat 10:00–24:00.

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SHOPPING MALL  Sandton Central’s newest mall has a great selection of boutiques, hip restaurants and cafés, a handy supermarket, pharmacy and the excellent value Food Lover’s Eatery foodhall.QC-6, Cnr Maude St and Rivonia Rd, Sandton Central, themarc.co.za. Open 09:00–19:00, Sat 09:00–15:00, Sun 09:00–14:00.

True Story

GIFTS & SOUVENIRS  This beautiful shop supports the work of the Nelson Mandela Foundation and sells a fantastic range of Mandela-themed souvenirs, as well as books and unique South African crafts.QC-6, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton Central.

Open 09:00–20:00, Sun 09:00–18:00.

Via La Moda

LUXURY ACCESSORIES  Visit the showroom and workshop, or buy Via La Moda’s luxurious handstitched leather handbags at Wolmans Luggage at Nelson Mandela Square.

Q19 Banfield Rd, Roodepoort, tel. +27 11 477 8008, vialamoda.com. Open 09:00– 17:00, Fri 09:00–16:00, Sat 09:00–13:00, Sun by appointment only.

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SPORTS  Heaven for sneaker freaks with lots of limited-range exclusive items from favourite brands such as Converse, Nike, Adidas, Puma and Reebok.QC-6, Sandton City, Sandton Central. Open 09:00–20:00, Sun 09:00–18:00.

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Restaurants, Cafés & Nightlife Banchan

KOREAN  A family-run Korean restaurant that also serves authentic Korean barbecue.

QC-6, Cnr 10th St and Elizabeth St, Parkmore, tel. +27 72 913 3269, banchan.co.za.

Open 11:30–14:00 and 17:00–21:00, Sat 11:30–21:00. Closed Sun.

The Big Mouth SUSHI & SEAFOOD  Slick seafood restaurant that opens out onto the square boasting an extensive sushi menu with a creative twist.QC-6, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton Central, tel. +27 63 293 8869, thebigmouth.co.za. Open 12:00–23:00, Sun 12:00–22:00.

Bistro Dolce Vita

ITALIAN  Enjoy a menu of Italian classics, excellent homemade pasta, and other Mediterranean-style dishes.QC-5, The Regent, 21 West Rd South, Morningside, tel. +27 11 581 0232, bistrodolcevita.co.za. Open 07:00–20:30, Fri 07:00–16:00, Sat, Sun 08:00–14:30.

The Bull Run STEAKHOUSE  Classy steakhouse with an in-house butchery. The eye-catching Dollar Bar serves a fine selection of wines and cocktails.QC-6, Protea Hotel Balalaika, 20 Maude St, Sandton Central, tel. +27 11 884 1400, thebullrun.co.za. Open 11:00–22:30.

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BISTRO & BAR  Chic restaurant and bar next to the Gautrain Station with a contemporary menu and top-notch cocktails.QC-6, Cnr Rivonia Rd and West St, Sandton Central, tel. +27 10 442 5967, thecourse.co.za. Open 10:00–22:00. Closed Sun.

INDIAN TAKEAWAY  Flavoursome Indian takeaway famous for its bunny chow (a hollowed-out bread loaf filled with curry).QC-6, Gautrain Station, Cnr Rivonia Rd and West St, Sandton Central, tel. +27 84 603 2466. Open 11:00–17:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

Lexy's Healthy Food Eatery

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CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN  A plush restaurant and bar that is home to Belgian-Burundian chef Coco Reinarhz’s innovative global African cuisine, complemented by an extensive wine list, Champagne and craft rum cocktails.QC-5, 3 Lower Rd, Morningside, tel. +27 10 594 5336, epicurerestaurant.co.za. Open 11:00–23:00, Sun 11:00–17:00. ­

VEGETARIAN  San Deck ROOFTOP BARC ‘Eat More Plants’ is the motto of this popular vegetarian café with a thoroughly Expansive rooftop bar with good local craft beers and spirits, a fire pit, comfy M eco-conscious ethos.QC-6, 24 Central, 6 Gwen Ln, Sandton Central, tel. +27 83 300 hanging chairs and sundowner DJ sets.QC-6, Sandton Sun Hotel, Cnr Alice Ln and TheCourse_PrintAdvert_SIYP_YearEndCatering_20190826.indd 2 2019/08/26 1210, lexiseatery.com. Open 07:30–21:30, Fri, Sat 09:00–21:30, Sun 09:00–14:30. ­ 5th St, Sandton Central, tel. +27 11 780 5086, sandtonsun.com.

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Y CAFÉ BAR  Friendly retro-African café-bar with a spacious terrace and TVs screening the biggest sporting events, plus a monthly family-friendly Sundays on the Lawn picnic event with live music.QB-5, Sandton Sports Club, 11 Holt St, Parkmore, tel. +27 87 701 2002, milkbar.co.za. Open 07:30–22:30.

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HALAL RESTAURANT  This fully halal restaurant serves fine dining dishes inspired by Asian and North African cuisines, such as Malaysian prawn curry and the popular Moroccan lamb tagine.QC-6, The Marc, 129 Rivonia Rd, Sandton Central, tel. +27 10 226 9160.

Open 11:30–21:30, Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00, Sun 11:30–20:00.

Sally Mustang

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 Watch comedy and South African theatre premieres here. Enjoy the classical music Friday Lunch Hour Concerts weekly at 13:00.QC-6, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton Central, tel. +27 82 553 5901, theatreonthesquare.co.za.

Golf SPORT accessibility Joburg is a golfer's paradise and within a 10km radius of Sandton there are 15 courses. Nearby favourites include The Wanderers, Parkview, Woodmead and Bryanston Country Club. For last minute bookings try lastminutegolf.co.za.

Jozi X

SPORT accessibility Jozi X offers loads of physical fun for fans of extreme adventures. There's mountain boarding, a slackline park, big wheel trike drifting, a parkour gymnasium and the star attraction, an extreme wipeout courseQB-2, Cnr Main Rd and Sloane St, Bryanston, tel. +27 82 456 2358, jozix.co.za. Open 10:00–17:00.

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Montecasino CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT  Tuscan-themed entertainment complex with dozens of restaurants and bars plus theatres, cinemas and a bowling alley.QA-1, Cnr William Nicol Dr and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways, tel. +27 11 510 7000, montecasino.co.za.

Mushroom Farm Park

PARK  This small park with a running path and outdoor gym also houses a cool restaurant.QC-6, Daisy St, off Rivonia Rd, Sandton Central. Open 08:00–18:00.

FINE DININGCM Renowned for its excellent seafood, upmarket Signature restaurant has MY floor to ceiling windows, showcasing a panoramic view.QC-4, Morningside Shopping Centre, Cnr Rivonia Rd and Outspan Rd, Morningside, tel. +27 11 884 8888, CY signaturerestaurant.co.za. Open 12:00–24:00, Sun 12:00-16:00.

ITALIAN  Nikos Coalgrill GREEK  Smart New York loft-style contemporary Italian restaurant and bar with a vibrant A good al fresco lunchtime bet for tasty and filling Greek fare, including great atmosphere and utterly cosmopolitan crowd.QA-3, Posthouse Link Centre, Cnr souvlaki.QC-6, Cnr 5th St and Alice Ln, Sandton Central, tel. +27 11 883 0938, Main Rd and Posthouse St, Bryanston, tel. +27 10 591 4333, gemellirestaurant.co.za. nikosgreek.co.za. Open 11:30–21:30, Sun 11:30–20:00. ­ Open 12:00–22:00, Sun–Tue 12:00–21:30 (kitchen closed 15:30–17:30). ­ Ribs and Burgers BURGER BAR  Hard Rock Café BAR & GRILL  Juicy burgers and lip-smacking ribs are the order of the day at this excellent Part of the international chain, this classic all-American bar and grill screens all value casual eatery. Also at Nicolway, Bryanston.QC-6, The Marc, 129 Rivonia Rd, the biggest sports events and has a regular programme of live music events. Sandton Central, tel. +27 10 534 6292; A-3, Nicolway Bryanston, Cnr William Nicol Dr QC-6, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton Central, tel. +27 11 784 3144, hardrock.com. and Wedgewood Link Rd, Bryanston, tel. +27 10 100 3010, ribsandburgers.com/za.

Open 11:30–24:00. ­ Open 11:00–22:00, Mon–Wed 11:00–21:00.

Saint Pazzo Italiano

ITALIAN  ​​​​​​ Surely one of the world’s most impressive-looking pizza restaurants! A knockout space for those who favour Champagne with their order, this is also a popular Saturday night hotspot.QC-6, The Marc, 129 Rivonia Rd, Sandton Central, tel. +27 10 594 5888, saint.restaurant. Open 12:00–22:00. ­

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TATTOO PARLOUR  Get a unique souvenir from your South African holiday at this uber cool tattoo studio.QD-5, 11 Charles Cr, Eastgate Ext 4 (Kramerville), tel. +27 11 555 8718, 13:43 sallymustang.co. Open 10:00–18:00. Closed Sun, Mon.

Sandton Field and Study Centre

PARK  A great park with lots of jungle gyms, a pretty stream and the River Café (open 09:00–17:00, closed Mon).QB-5, Cnr Louise Ave and 14th St, Parkmore.

Taboo

NIGHTCLUB  Swanky nightclub with chic deck and lounge areas.QC-6, 24 Central, 6 Gwen Ln, Sandton Central, tel. +27 11 783 2200, taboo.co.za. Open Fri, Sat 22:00–04:00.

About Us Sandton In Your Pocket mini-guide is published by In Your Pocket City Guides (Pty) Ltd, the licensed publisher of Johannesburg In Your Pocket, a print and digital guide to Johannesburg. Address and contact information: Perch, 37 Bath Ave, Rosebank 2196, tel. +27 11 268 1490. Copyright notice: Text, maps and photos are copyright In Your Pocket City Guides (Pty) Ltd or credited as supplied. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form, except as brief extracts for the purposes of review, without written permission from the publisher (© 2019). The brand name In Your Pocket is used under licence from UAB In Your Pocket.

Cover photo: Courtesy of The Bull Run bar and restaurant.

Publication date: September 2019 Look out for our Rosebank In Your Pocket and Johannesburg City Centre & Melville In Your Pocket mini-guides, at neighbourhood hotels and at the Rosebank and Park Station Gautrain stations.

Guided Tours Alexandra tours

GUIDED TOURS  Just 6.9km² and with more than 200,000 residents, Joburg’s oldest township couldn’t be more of a contrast to Sandton Central's glittering skyscrapers just 6km away. Explore Alex’s unique history on a guided tour. Recommended guides include Maboneng Township Arts Experience (tel. +27 21 824 1773, maboneng.com), Tour 2.0 (tel. +27 12 770 3608, tour2-0.com) and The Hub Presents (tel +27 71 671 1227, thehubpresents.co.za).

Dlala Nje

GUIDED TOURS  This innovative company offers memorable walking and food tours and experiences of the inner-city neighbourhoods of Hillbrow and Yeoville. You’ll get awe-inspiring views of the city from the 52nd floor of the iconic Ponte City building where tours start.QTel. +27 67 082 8168, dlalanje.org.

Lebo’s Soweto

GUIDED TOURS  Make the most of a Soweto visit with Lebo’s Soweto Backpackers who offer bicycle, tuk tuk and walking tours and other fun experiences such as cooking classes and storytelling evenings. Tours end with traditional fare at their delightful garden restaurant.QTel. +27 11 936 3444, sowetobackpackers.com.

Microadventure Tours

GUIDED TOURS  Join cycling and heritage enthusiast Kennedy Tembo on a unique coffee cycling or walking tour, a city nightlife experience, urban adventures in the City Centre, high tea at a heritage landmark, or to explore the Cradle of Humankind. QTel. +27 83 772 4678, microadventuretours.co.za.

CMY

FINE DINING & WINE BAR  ​​​​​​A low key, intimate and supremely classy little bistro with its own wine bar K upstairs promising more than 30 local wines by the glass.QC-6, 110 Victoria Ave, Parkmore, tel. +27 11 783 1570, thiefrestaurant.co.za. Open 12:00–23:00 (wine bar open from 16:00). Closed Sun. ­

Urban Moyo

CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN  Stylish contemporary African restaurant that brings together exciting flavours from across the continent plus an excellent selection of cocktails.QC-6, 24 Central, 6 Gwen Ln, Sandton Central, tel. +27 11 326 5523, urbanmoyo.co.za. Open 12:00–22:00, Fri 12:00–23:00, Sat 15:00–23:00. Closed Sun. ­ STEAKHOUSE  Historic steakhouse with a refined and genteel atmosphere and cosy décor that's redolent of a grand safari lodge.QB-3/4, Hobart Grove, 88 Hobart Rd, Bryanston, tel. +27 11 880 2470 or ​+27 11 463 8558, wombles.co.za. Open 12:00– 14:30 and 18:00–21:30, Sat 18:00–21:30 Closed Sun.

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