Hg2 : The Hedonist

A Hedonist’s guide to…

Johannesburg

HotelsBoutique

2nd Avenue Houghton Estate
A beautiful boutique bolthole in the heart of Houghton beloved by celebrities and UN Secretary Generals alike.

Things to doSpas

Mangwanani
A perfect mix between the western spa and traditional techniques.

HotelsBusiness

Faircity Quatermain
An English country house with a South African twist, perfect for the upmarket business traveller.

SightsArt Gallery

Everard Read Gallery
Housing much of the country's finest art, The Everard Read Gallery offers culture vultures canvases galore.

CafesDeli

Red Mango
Health freaks come for their fix of yoghurts, smoothies and juices at Red Mango, though more filling sandwiches are on offer for those craving carbs.

CafesCoffee Shop

Vida E
Starbucks comes to South Africa without the steep prices. Don't forget to tip.

RestaurantsSouth African

The Attic

Things to doCharters & Rentals

Naturelink Aviation
Private jets for rent, all of which are ready and waiting to be used for whatever your fancy.

HotelsBoutique

Ten Bompas Hotel
Free mini-bar. Need we say more? Not really, other than this is a beautiful boutique hotel that carefully balances style with comfort for truly stunning results.

ClubsStrip Club

The Grand
With dinner included in the entrance fee, this chic strip club is more class than crass.

Things to doGolf

Glendower Golf Club
One of the country's top golf courses.

Things to doGreat Outdoors

Bill Harrop’s Balloon Safaris
Cast your eyes over the South African landscape in these hot air balloons.

RestaurantsSouth African

Moyo
Offering an authentic 'African' dining experience, Moyo is significantly more stylish than you might expect for a venue hinged around a gimmick.

HotelsBoutique

The Saxon
The World's Leading Boutique Hotel - everything you could ask for... and more.

Things to doTours

Mainstreetwalks
Guided walks of Johannesburg with a culturally immersed bent.

SightsPerforming Arts

Joburg Civic Theatre
This theatre hosts all types of shows, including musicals, ballets and comedies. Varied, to say the least.

BarsPub

Radium Beerhall
Jo'burg with a John Wayne gait, The Radium Beerhall is a real 'slap my thigh' good-time kinda place...

BarsPub

The Jolly Rodger
Not for those who are simply looking for time to chill; it's loud and it's wild...

SightsArt Gallery

Wits Art Museum
9,000-piece African art collection in a shiny new building on the Wits campus.

RestaurantsComfort Food

Angies
Comfort food classics served up on piled-high plates in a warm and intimate setting.

SightsLandmarks & Monuments

Constitution Hill
Constitution Hill is the site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, and stunning architecture makes it quite the sight to behold.

Things to doExtreme Sports

GoVertical
Offering adventure tours in some of Jo'burg's exciting natural surroundings.

HotelsBoutique

Fairlawns
A tranquil retreat that offers its guests both a luxurious and personal experience.

CafesBakery

Moemas Postma
Ladies-and-ladies that lunch love to do so at Moemas Postma, a five-table café-cum-bakery that proves once and for all that size really doesn't matter.

SightsLandmarks & Monuments

Lesedi Village
Showcasing South Africa's traditional cultures and tribes, Lesedi Cultural Village is an educational experience to say the least.

ClubsBar

Rose Boys
Take a walk on the wild side at Rose Boys, described by its owner as a nice little hole in the wall.

HotelsBoutique

The Peech
A boutique hotel with a distinct African feel to it.

Things to doTours

Soweto Rhubuluza
Perfect for those who want to booze accompanied with a small dose of culture.

SightsPerforming Arts

Barnyard Theatres
Enjoy all types of entertainment at Barnyard whilst tucking into a picnic or having a few drinks. Preferably both.

SightsInside

Cinema Nouveau
Local films aren't ignored in this cinema chain, which fosters South African film and plays host to occasional film festivals.

CafesBistro

Bella
Freshly-made sandwiches and pies are the order of the day in this gourmet take on a casual café.

RestaurantsFusion

Mosaic
Recently declared the best restaurant in South Africa, it's not hard to see why getting a reservation of Mosaic is notoriously difficult.

HotelsDesign

Melrose Arch
One of the best boutique hotels in Johannesburg, Melrose Arch is part of a new breed of well-designed, chic hotels that get away from ubiquitous chains

RestaurantsSouth African

Roots
A blast from the fashion past, perhaps. But, really, who wouldn't love a little beaver on their clothes.

RestaurantsThai

Wang Thai
Just because you're not in Thailand it doesn't mean you don't occasional fancy fabulous Thai fare, which is where Wang Thai steps in to satisfy one's cravings of the Asian persuasion.

BarsHotel Bar

Polo Bar
Los Angeles meets aristocracy at The Polo Bar, where one can mix business with pleasure and keep their dignity intact...

ShopsMalls & Department Stores

Morningside Shopping Centre
The Morningside Shopping Centre is a new development offering a more personal shopping experience for customers with beautiful bespoke boutiques...

SightsMuseum

Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum looks back on South Africa's apartheid past; a must-see.

Things to doAdventure Parks

Jo’burg Zoo
It's a jungle out there - and in the pens at Jo'burg Zoo, home to a wonderful selection of animals from all over the world.

HotelsClassic

Palazzo Montecasino
More of an entertainment village than a hotel, but still manages to retain a laid-back vibe.
1 2 3

Sign up for our newsletter

We'd love to keep you up-to-date with what's really going on around the world, from the hottest new restaurants and mind-blowingly beautiful hotels, to thumping underground clubs and world-class art galleries. Sign up to learn more - we promise you it'll be worth it...

X

Follow Us