1 Fox

A reimagined mining-era precinct at 1 Fox Street used as an events, markets and entertainment venue in the heart of the Johannesburg CBD.

1 Fox St, Ferreiras Dorp, Johannesburg, 2048

44 Main St

A historic Main Street address in the old mining district of the inner city, close to the 1 Fox Precinct.

44 Main St, Ferreiras Dorp, Johannesburg, 2048

44 STANLEY

A leafy boutique precinct of independent shops, restaurants and studios set inside a collection of restored 1930s industrial buildings in Milpark.

44 Stanley Ave, Milpark, Johannesburg, 2092

Absa Money Museum

A small museum inside the Absa Towers that traces the history of money in South Africa through an extensive coin, note and artefact collection.

Barclays Towers West, 15 Troye St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001

Absa Tower

A landmark corporate skyscraper in the Johannesburg CBD housing Absa's former head office.

Absa Tower, Johannesburg, 2094

African Penthouses

Boutique inner-city apartment lodgings with rooftop terraces and sweeping views over downtown Johannesburg.

36 Harrison St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2000

And Club

Underground electronic music club in Newtown with a legendary sound system, best known for its Friday TOYTOY nights.

39 Gwigwi Mrwebi St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113

Art of the Continent

Shop at Victoria Yards selling handcrafted art, decor and curios sourced from across the African continent.

Victoria Yards, 16 Viljoen St, Lorentzville, Johannesburg, 2094

ARTIVIST

Braamfontein restaurant, bar and creative space combining art exhibitions with food, craft beer and a basement live-music venue.

7 Reserve St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017

Arts on Main

The creative hub of the Maboneng Precinct, a former industrial warehouse now hosting art galleries, design studios, shops and a Sunday market.

264 Fox St, Maboneng, Johannesburg, 2043

Asisebenze Art Atelier

Inner-city building converted into artist studios and a gallery where resident visual artists live, work and exhibit under one roof.

28 Plein St, Johannesburg, 2001

Asisebenze Art Gallery

Contemporary art gallery in Marshalltown showcasing work by emerging South African artists, with a focus on street art and social commentary.

34 Loveday St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001

August House

A landmark art building in Doornfontein hosting dozens of artist studios and periodic open-studio exhibitions.

76 End St, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2028

The Beach

A rooftop bar in Braamfontein kitted out with real sand, palm trees and deck chairs for urban beach-club vibes and city views.

70 Juta St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000

Bertrand Café

Parisian-inspired café, bar and event space set in a converted 1920s residential building in Maboneng, with multiple themed rooms and live music.

296 Fox St, Jeppestown, Johannesburg, 2043

The Bioscope Independent Cinema

Beloved independent art-house cinema at 44 Stanley screening South African films, international indies and rarities, with a small café and shop.

44 Stanley Ave, Milpark, Johannesburg, 2092

Boys of Soweto Braamfontein

A local streetwear fashion label with a flagship clothing store on Juta Street in Braamfontein.

68 Juta St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001

Bridge Books

Independent bookstore housed in the historic Rand Club building with a strong selection of books by African and African-American authors.

89 Helen Joseph St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001

Carfax

Long-running live music and events venue in Newtown inside a converted industrial warehouse.

39 Gwigwi Mrwebi St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113

Carlton Centre

A 50-storey skyscraper that was once the tallest building in Africa, home to the Top of Africa observation deck and an underground shopping mall.

150 Commissioner St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2000

The Centre for the Less Good Idea

Interdisciplinary arts incubator in Maboneng founded by artist William Kentridge to develop experimental, collaborative creative work.

264 Fox St, Maboneng, Johannesburg, 2094

Chancellor House

Historic building that housed the law offices of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo in the 1950s, now a small museum to their struggle-era work.

Fox St, Ferreiras Dorp, Johannesburg, 2001

City Council of Johannesburg

The Metropolitan Centre in Braamfontein, home to the offices of the City of Johannesburg municipal government.

Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017

Club Am

Intimate underground nightclub located within the Carfax venue in Newtown, known for niche electronic music parties.

39 Gwigwi Mrwebi St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113

Collectors Treasury

Eight-storey second-hand bookshop reportedly holding over two million books, claimed to be the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.

244 Commissioner St, City and Suburban, Johannesburg, 2001

Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct

A former fort and prison complex that now houses South Africa's Constitutional Court and a major museum dedicated to human rights and the country's democratic history.

11 Kotze St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

Popular backpacker hostel in the heart of the Maboneng Precinct offering dorms, private rooms and a lively bar.

302 Fox St, Maboneng, Johannesburg, 2094

DAVID KRUT WORKSHOP

Contemporary printmaking studio and gallery at Arts on Main where visitors can watch master printers at work and buy affordable limited-edition art.

264 Fox St, Maboneng, Johannesburg, 2094

David Tlale Studio

Flagship studio of acclaimed South African couturier David Tlale on the 4th floor of the historic Rand Club building.

33 Loveday St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2107

Delaney Studio Victoria Yards

Working studio and shop of artist James Delaney, whose sculptures also animate The Wilds nature reserve.

Victoria Yards, 16 Viljoen St, Lorentzville, Johannesburg, 2193

Dibuka Francophone Multimedia Library / Dibukafé

Francophone multimedia library and café in Braamfontein offering books, events and a welcoming creative space.

70 Juta St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017

DlalaNje.

Social enterprise running guided tours and sundowners on the 51st floor of the iconic circular Ponte City tower in Hillbrow.

1 Lily Ave, Berea, Johannesburg, 2198

Dosa Hut

Popular South Indian restaurant in Fordsburg famous for its crispy, authentically-prepared dosas and filter coffee.

48 Central Rd, Fordsburg, Johannesburg, 2092

Downtown Music Hub

Inner-city creative hub offering recording, rehearsal and mastering facilities to support local musicians.

62 Goud St, City and Suburban, Johannesburg, 2094

DRILL HALL

Heritage-listed 1904 military drill hall in Hillbrow, site of the 1956 Treason Trial, now a community arts and memory space.

16 Twist St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2000

Eland sculpture

A 7.5-metre bronze sculpture of an eland by artist Clive van den Berg, commissioned in 2007 and a landmark at the Jan Smuts Avenue entrance to the city.

Jan Smuts Ave, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017

Ellis House Art Building

Large industrial building in Bertrams housing artist studios, an exhibition gallery and a ground-floor coffee shop.

23 Voorhout St, Bertrams, Johannesburg, 2094

Ellis Park Swimming Pool

Olympic-size public swimming pool in the Ellis Park sports precinct with additional children's, diving and training pools.

North Lane & Erlan St, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2001

Ellis Park Tennis Stadium

Tennis stadium in the Ellis Park sports precinct, historically a major venue for South African tennis.

New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2094

Emirates Airline Park

Historic rugby stadium (the original Ellis Park) that hosted the 1995 Rugby World Cup final and is now home of the Lions.

S Park Ln, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2094

Enoch Sontonga Memorial Park

Memorial park within Braamfontein Cemetery honouring Enoch Sontonga, composer of the African anthem 'Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika'.

Braamfontein Cemetery, Johannesburg, 2000

Ernest Oppenheimer Park

Small public park in the CBD named after mining magnate Sir Ernest Oppenheimer, a quiet green pocket in the city centre.

Johannesburg, 2000

Fama Delicatessen Products

Artisan delicatessen at Victoria Yards specialising in locally cured salamis, chorizo and Serrano-style ham, with a small café and tastings.

Victoria Yards, 16 Viljoen St, Lorentzville, Johannesburg, 2094

Ferreira Mine Stope

A preserved original gold-mine stope from the 1880s located below the Standard Bank building, showing Johannesburg's mining origins.

17 Simmonds St, Selby, Johannesburg, 2107

Floyd Avenue Apparel

Independent Braamfontein clothing brand studio and store located at the Transwerke precinct.

Transwerke, Sam Hancock St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000

FNB BankCity

The First National Bank head-office precinct in the CBD, a notable piece of inner-city corporate architecture.

Johannesburg, 2001

Fordsburg Square

The bustling commercial heart of Fordsburg, with markets, South Asian and Middle Eastern eateries, spice shops and an evening food bazaar.

202 Albertina Sisulu Rd, Fordsburg, Johannesburg, 2033

The Forge

Braamfontein arts and events space combining a bookshop, coffee shop, recording studio and listening room.

87 De Korte St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017

Gandhi Square Precinct

Restored public square in the CBD named after Mahatma Gandhi, who practised law at nearby Chancellor House in the early 1900s.

New St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001

Gautrain Park Station

Central Johannesburg terminus of the Gautrain rapid-rail system, linking the CBD to Sandton, Pretoria and OR Tambo International Airport.

123 Eloff St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000

Grayscale Store and Gallery

Braamfontein supplier of spray paint, art materials and graffiti supplies, with a small attached gallery showcasing local street artists.

33 De Korte St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000

Home of the Bean

Specialty coffee shop at Arts on Main in Maboneng, known for its coffee, red-cappuccino and relaxed warehouse atmosphere.

Arts on Main, 264 Fox St, Maboneng, Johannesburg, 2043

Indwe Park

A secure, privately maintained inner-city park owned by Liberty, featuring public sculptures and open lawns with views of the CBD.

2 Jan Smuts Ave, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001

Joburg Theatre

The city's flagship municipal theatre, hosting ballet, opera, musicals and pantomime on three performance stages.

163 Civic Blvd, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001

Johannesburg City Hall Complex (1912-14)

Edwardian Baroque civic building completed in 1914, one of the grandest heritage structures in the CBD.

Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000

Johannesburg City Library

Beautifully restored 1935 library on Beyers Naudé Square housing Johannesburg's main public collection.

Albertina Sisulu Rd & Pixley Ka Isaka Seme St, Johannesburg, 2000

Johannesburg High Court

Historic High Court building in the CBD handling superior court matters for the Gauteng Local Division.

Pritchard St & Kruis St, Johannesburg, 2001

Johannesburg Stadium

Multi-purpose stadium in Doornfontein historically used for soccer and athletics events.

124 Van Beek St, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2094

Jozi Gold Brewing Company

Braamfontein craft-beer brewery and pub serving its own brews alongside live South African alternative music.

81 De Korte St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017

Kwa Mai Mai Traditional Market

Historic Zulu traditional market near the CBD selling traditional medicines (muti), crafts, beadwork and homestyle food.

14 Berea Rd, City and Suburban, Johannesburg, 2094

Little Addis Cafe

Authentic Ethiopian café at 44 Stanley serving generous injera platters of stews, lentils and vegetables, with a second branch in Maboneng.

41 Stanley Ave, Milpark, Johannesburg, 2092

Living Artists Emporium (LAE)

Gallery near Ellis Park representing a broad stable of South African artists with affordable works and a focus on emerging talent.

Ellis Park Tennis Club, Miller St, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2094

Living Room Jozi

Rooftop bar, garden and DJ venue on top of the Main Change building in Maboneng, with lush planting and panoramic views of downtown.

5th Floor, Main Change Building, 20 Kruger St, Maboneng, Johannesburg, 2094

Maharishi Invincibility Institute

Educational institution in the inner city offering tertiary courses that incorporate Transcendental Meditation into the curriculum.

9 Ntemi Piliso St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2107

Mantsho

Flagship store of the acclaimed South African fashion house Mantsho, founded by designer Palesa Mokubung, at Victoria Yards.

Victoria Yards, 14A Viljoen St, Lorentzville, Johannesburg, 2094

Market Photo Workshop

Influential photography school and gallery in Newtown that has trained many of South Africa's leading documentary photographers since 1989.

138 Lilian Ngoyi St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2001

The Market Theatre

Legendary theatre founded in 1976 that played a pivotal role in anti-apartheid protest drama and remains a premier South African performing-arts venue.

138 Lilian Ngoyi St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2001

Mary Fitzgerald Square

Large public square in Newtown named after South Africa's first female trade unionist, used for concerts, festivals and outdoor events.

120 Lilian Ngoyi St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113

Mining District

The historic core of Johannesburg's mining industry, with heritage artefacts and old mining-house facades along Fox and Main streets.

Fox St & Ferreira St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001

Museum Africa

Major cultural-history museum in Newtown covering South African history, Johannesburg firsts, a geology wing and a hip-hop exhibit.

121 Lilian Ngoyi St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2033

Nelson Mandela Bridge

Iconic 284-metre cable-stayed bridge opened in 2003 linking Braamfontein and Newtown, a symbol of post-apartheid Johannesburg.

Nelson Mandela Bridge, Johannesburg, 2017

Netcare Milpark Hospital

Major private hospital in Parktown known for its cardiac, neurosurgery and trauma units.

9 Guild Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193

Newtown Junction Mall

Modern shopping mall in Newtown combining retail, restaurants, a cinema and safe underground parking next to the Market Theatre precinct.

100 Carr St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113

Olives and Plates Wits Club and Conference

Restaurant and conference venue set in leafy gardens on the Wits University campus, popular for Sunday brunch and private functions.

7 Yale Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193

Oriental Plaza

Large Fordsburg bazaar of over 350 shops famous for fabrics, ethnic clothing, spices, jewellery and bargain shopping.

38-60 Lilian Ngoyi St, Fordsburg, Johannesburg, 2092

Origins Centre, Wits University

Museum at Wits University devoted to the origins of humankind, with a major collection of South African San rock art and pre-historic artefacts.

Yale Rd & 1 Enoch Sontonga Ave, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000

Park Station

Johannesburg's main train and long-distance bus terminus, a transport hub serving commuters, intercity buses and regional rail.

96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000

Platō Coffee - Stanley

Specialty coffee roastery and café at 44 Stanley, regarded as one of Johannesburg's top spots for cortados and single-origin beans.

39 Stanley Ave, Milpark, Johannesburg, 2001

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Parktonian All-Suite

All-suite hotel in Braamfontein forming part of Marriott's Protea Hotels brand, popular for extended stays and business travellers.

116 Juta St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017

Pulp Paperworks

Artisan stationery brand making handcrafted notebooks, journals and paper products, with outlets at Victoria Yards and 44 Stanley.

Victoria Yards, 16 Viljoen St, Lorentzville, Johannesburg, 2094

Rand Club

Historic members' club founded in 1887 by Cecil John Rhodes, with grand Edwardian interiors, a restaurant, bar and public tours.

33 Loveday St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2107

Rashid Cassim Sports

Long-established Fordsburg sports retailer known for a wide range of sporting apparel, footwear and school gear at competitive prices.

33 Central Rd, Fordsburg, Johannesburg, 2092

Reef Hotel

Tourist-class city-centre hotel in Marshalltown with a rooftop bar overlooking the Johannesburg skyline and guided inner-city walking tours.

58 Anderson St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001

Schwarma Syrian Rose

Fordsburg Syrian eatery known for authentic shawarmas, mixed grills, fresh juices and house-made laffa bread.

208 Albertina Sisulu Rd, Fordsburg, Johannesburg, 2092

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre

Southern Africa's largest interactive science centre, with hands-on exhibits, a live science show and school-holiday programmes.

Corner of Miriam Makeba and Helen Joseph St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2001

Shalimar Delights®️

Famous Fordsburg sweet shop specialising in Pakistani and Indian mithai, including three varieties of halwa, burfi and savoury snacks.

228 Albertina Sisulu Rd, Fordsburg, Johannesburg, 2092

Skinner

Specialty studio-store at the Victoria Yards creative precinct in Lorentzville.

Victoria Yards, 16 Viljoen St, Lorentzville, Johannesburg, 2094

Stages - The Theatre Restaurant

Restaurant and bar at the Joburg Theatre offering pre- and post-show dining with a relaxed, theatre-going atmosphere.

163 Civic Blvd, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017

Standard Bank Gallery

Corporate art gallery at Standard Bank's Marshalltown headquarters, known for curated exhibitions of major South African artists.

44 Frederick Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2107

Stylegod Pieces (Project Inflamed)

Independent streetwear studio at Arts on Main specialising in custom one-off pieces and small-batch fashion.

Arts on Main, 264 Fox St, Maboneng, Johannesburg, 2043

Swallows Inn Chinese Restaurant

Long-established Cantonese restaurant in Johannesburg's original Chinatown, serving authentic dim sum and Cantonese dishes for decades.

Ferreiras Dorp, Johannesburg, 2001

swank jozi

Independent South African streetwear brand store on Juta Street in Braamfontein.

70 Juta St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001

The Test Bakery

Artisan bakery near 44 Stanley known for croissants, sourdough, Russian honey cake and Mediterranean breakfasts.

5 Quince St, Braamfontein Werf, Johannesburg, 2092

TOYTOY

Iconic monthly underground techno and electronic dance party held in Newtown, renowned across South Africa for its sound and crowd.

39 Gwigwi Mrwebi St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113

The Troyeville Hotel

Bohemian inner-east pub, restaurant and live-music venue, a local institution close to the Ellis Park stadium.

1403 Albertina Sisulu Rd, Troyeville, Johannesburg, 2139

Troy’s Cafe

Tiny specialty coffee shop in the Art Deco Aegis Building opposite the Rand Club, with pavement tables and pastel de nata.

34 Loveday St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001

Tshepo Jeans

South African denim brand founded by Tshepo Mohlala, crafting premium locally-made jeans, tees and accessories.

Cnr Jan Smuts Ave & 6th Rd, Hyde Park, Johannesburg, 2196

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Premier South African research university (Wits) founded in 1922, with a leafy Braamfontein campus and landmark academic buildings.

1 Jan Smuts Ave, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017

Untitled Basement

Intimate basement live-music venue beneath ARTIVIST in Braamfontein, known for jazz, acoustic and singer-songwriter performances.

7 Reserve St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017

Victoria Yards

Urban renewal precinct of artist studios, craft workshops, galleries, restaurants and urban gardens, with a monthly First Sunday open-studios event.

16 Viljoen St, Lorentzville, Johannesburg, 2094

Water For The Future NPC WFTF HUB

Environmental non-profit based at Victoria Yards working to rehabilitate the Jukskei River and its source in the inner city.

The Green Business College, Victoria Yards, 14A Viljoen St, Lorentzville, Johannesburg, 2094

Weed Lovers Market Marshalltown

Cannabis-friendly social club, market and eatery in the inner city catering to Johannesburg's growing cannabis community.

7 Loveday St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2011

The Wilds - East Wilds

The eastern half of The Wilds nature reserve, with hiking trails, mosaic artworks and panoramic viewpoints over Hillbrow and Berea.

Houghton Dr, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 1682

The Wilds Nature Reserve

Inner-city 16-hectare nature reserve in Houghton transformed by artist James Delaney into an outdoor art park with indigenous plants and sculptures.

Houghton Dr, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198

Wits Anglo American Digital Dome

State-of-the-art digital planetarium at Wits University offering immersive shows about astronomy, Earth and African scientific heritage.

Wits East Campus, Yale Rd, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001

Wits Art Museum

Free-entry university art museum (WAM) holding one of the most significant collections of historical and contemporary African art on the continent.

Cnr Jorissen & Bertha St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017

Wits Chris Seabrooke Music Hall

Acoustically superb small concert hall at Wits University opened in 2022, ideal for classical and chamber music performances.

Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017

Wits Theatre Complex

Wits University's performing-arts complex featuring multiple auditoria hosting student drama, music and professional productions.

24 Station St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000

Wits University Donald Gordon Medical Centre - Theatre

Academic teaching hospital in Parktown affiliated with Wits University, specialising in complex surgery, transplants and advanced care.

21 Eton Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193