Sun City Resort

Sun City Resort has a unique heartbeat and an African rhythm of its own and is unlike any other resort destination in the world. There are four world-class hotels including the magnificent Palace of the Lost City that glitters like a jewel beneath the African sun, brilliant in its rain forest surroundings and luxurious in its detail and design.

Theatre

Johannesburg is a cultural visitor’s delight with a myriad of different theatres and live shows to choose from. Children are well catered for in this area too, with numerous children’s shows available, especially in the school holidays.

Casinos

There are a number of Casinos within easy driving distance for guests staying in Johannesburg. Gold Reef City Casino, Carnival City, Emperors Palace, Marula Sun and The Carousel Casino are just some of the casinos visitors can relax at.

@115

@ 115 plays deep house and drum 'n bass. Last Saturday of every month is live band night. This club has been rated the best for deep house grooves. If you are in the mood for heavy partying you've got the right address.

Address: 115 Anderson Street
Hours: Fridays 10pm to 6am
Tel: 076 217 5476

Back o' the Moon

Gold Reef City Casino
Get the pulse racing with some gaming in the casino. Chill out afterwards by taking in some smooth contemporary and traditional jazz at the Back o' the Moon Restaurant.

Tel: 011 496 1423
Open: Tuesdays - Saturdays from 12pm to 2:30pm and 6pm to 10:30pm, Sundays from 12pm to 2:30pm and 6pm to 10:30pm

Back2Basix

The club hosts evenings with local musicians and rock groups such as Freshlyground, Tamara Dey and others.

Address: Cnr Perth and Lancaster roads, Westdene
Hours: Mondays to Sundays 10am till late
Tel: 011 726 6857

Bassline

An Afro-jazz club, Bassline is a live events club that also hosts kwaito and hip hop artists.

Address: 10 Henry Nxumalo Street, Newtown
Tel: 011 838 9145
Open: Mondays to Fridays 9am to 5pm

The Blues Room

The Blues Room has earned itself a reputation as a top-class live music venue, and has been voted the best jazz and blues venue in Johannesburg for four years in a row. It's an American-style club with a superb sound system and is frequented by local and international artists five nights a week. The Blues Room also offers a varied and tasty menu.

Address: Village Walk, cnr Rivonia and Maud St, Sandton
Tel: 011 784 5527
Open: Tuesdays - Saturdays from 4:30pm in the bars, from 7pm in the restaurant till late

Cool Runnings

This reggae bar and eatery epitomises Rastafarian culture. Wooden outdoor tables and floors, grass roofs and the Jamaican colours of red, green and yellow transport you to another world. Enjoy an exotic cocktail or shooter and some time out with your friends. Light meals are available. Cool Runnings is also a venue for live comedy on Sundays from 8pm. Rates are less for students. More info on comedy performances: www.johnvlismas.com or tel: 011 482 4786.

Address: 27 4th Ave, Melville
Tel: 011 482 4786
Open: every day, 12pm till late

DJ's Bar Lounge

Eat affordable African dishes whilst you listen to live music played on request. Call before you go to find who is playing.

Address: 1198 Ngculu St, Orlando East, Soweto
Tel: 011 935 7460
Open: Mondays-Sundays from 10am to 2am

Horror Café

Music: Reggae, Afro-jazz, African beats
The combination of these very different sounds results in a unique experience at this theme café. Tuesdays are poetry nights, Wednesdays stand-up comedy, and music the other nights.

Address: 15 Miriam Makeba Street, Newtown
Tel: 011 838 6560 or 082 850 9887
Open: Tuesdays to Saturdays midday till late, Sundays 3pm till late

The Radium Beer Hall

Established in 1929, this is a great venue for a wide variety of food and live music, situated not far from Grant Avenue in Norwood, an area packed with happening restaurants and bars. It was once a favoured hangout of celebrated South African author Herman Charles Bosman. The walls are covered in memorabilia, adding to the ambience of the Radium. The first Sunday of the month, the Fat Sound, an 18-piece jazz band plays. Booking is essential.

Website: www.theradium.co.za
Address: 282 Louis Botha Ave, Orange Grove
Tel: 011 728 3866
Open: Mondays - Saturdays 10am - 12am

The Red Room

The Red Room has been around since 2003 and every Saturday night they play alternative classics, past and future, with their regular DJs Tyron and Ashton.

Address: Cnr Juice Street and Beyers Naude Drive, Honeydew
Hours: Saturdays 9pm till late
Tel: 011 463 8901

Katzy's at the Grillhouse

The 'who's who' hang out at this trendy venue in Rosebank, though it's really open to everyone. Situated at The Firs mall, Katzy's is the perfect place for that pre-dinner cocktail or post-dinner cigar. There's the popular Grillhouse opposite, where many of the early diners are often headed.

Katzy's specialises in whiskeys, cognacs and cigars. It is based on two piano bars in the US - Jillys in Chicago, once owned by Frank Sinatra, and Don't Tell Mama's piano bar on the Upper West Side in New York. Katzy's plays soft music, classical music and there is a blues band.

Address: The Firs, Oxford Road, Rosebank
Open: Mondays-Saturdays from 5pm till late
Tel: 011 447 5162/011 880 3945

Kippies Jazz Club

Entertainment starts at 9pm, with a restaurant and bar.
Entertainment: Kippies is a jazz club, featuring Afro, Caribbean, American and Latin jazz

Address: Corner Quinn and Carr Street, Newtown
Tel: 011 836 1805
E-mail: info@kippies.co.za
Open: Thursday to Saturday from 6pm

Tanz Café

Tanz Café is a combination of a European and Argentinian dance café. A seasonal menu is on offer and there is also a comfortable bar to relax at if you prefer to watch others doing the dancing. Look out for the live music and cabaret evenings.

Address: The River Road, cnr Bryanston Drive, Riverside (Entrance on The River Road)
Tel: 011 463 3128/ 5937
Open: Mondays-Saturdays 9am till late

Café Vogue

Music: R&B and hip hop on Thursdays and fusion on Fridays on two dance floors featuring regular DJs Bionic, Chivaz and Blaze.

If you are into urban culture, especially R&B, then there's no where else to be on Thursday nights.

Address: Corner Ninth and Wessels Road, Rivonia
Tel: 011 234 9515
Dress: smart casual, no jeans or sportswear

Carfax

Music: depends on event, mainly funk house
Carfax is an institution, boasting possibly the most progressive arts scene in Johannesburg. It is the showcase for upcoming and established music, fine art, theatre, dance and other variations falling under the category of "arts". A venue for those into alternative things.

Address: 39 Pim Street, Newtown
Tel: 011 834 9187
E-mail: carfax@mweb.co.za
Open: Weekdays 9pm to, Fridays/Saturdays 9:30pm till late

Monsoon Lagoon

Wednesday nights are dedicated to the ladies, R&B nights are on Saturdays, featuring DJ Sebastian and other guest DJs.

Address: Caesar's Palace, 64 Jones Road, Kempton Park
Tel: 011 928 1280
Open: Tuesdays to Saturdays 9pm till late
Music: Depends on the night
Dress: fashionably smart

Nite Fever

On Fridays and Saturdays you get free drinks between 8pm and 10pm. This club carries an age restriction of 23 for men and 22 for women.

Address: Waterford Shopping Centre, corner Witkoppen and Douglas, Fourways
Tel: 083 456 9955
Open: Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Music: commercial dance, 80s music
Dress: Smart Casual

The Backroom

This hip bar-lounge-restaurant creates its ambience with an African jazz theme. Patrons are eased into the velvety armchairs and sofas that face the large flat-screen TV. The smart casual dress code makes it an exclusive hangout and it is distinctly aimed at the classy 30-something. And the black and silver bar adds to its hip ambiance. For jazz lovers, there are live performances once a month by upcoming groups and by the big names as well.

Address: Shop 20, Pimville Square, Pimville, Soweto
Telephone: 011 938 9388
Open: Tuesday and Wednesday 12-midnight; Thursday-Sunday 12-2am

The Rock

Truly rocks on the weekend nights when many party goers come in from the city. There's an in house DJ but live music can be arranged on request.

Address: 1987 Vundla St, Rockville, Soweto
Tel: 011 986 8182
Open: Weekdays from 9pm to 11pm, weekends from 9pm to 2am
Music: House, Kwaito, Jazz

Roxy's Rhythm Bar

Wednesdays are student nights, which means drinks on the house. On most nights live bands perform.

Address: 20 Main Road, Melville Tel: 011 726 6019
E-mail: roxy@acenet.co.za
Open: Mondays to Saturdays: 8pm till late
Music: deep funk, classic, garage, hip-hop, drum 'n bass, live (varies according to night).

Saints

A massive and stylish venue.

On both days it's R&B with a mix of laid back house grooves too.

Address: Rivonia Boulevard, Rivonia.
Tel: 011 803 0093
Open: Fridays and Saturdays Music: R&B and house

Tempos

Tempos is both a nightspot and a place for family days out. Saturdays feature the Battle of the Bands starting at 6pm. On Sundays enjoy the sounds of big band music.

Address: Hans Strydom Drive, Randburg
Tel: 011 708 3498
Open: Tuesdays-Thursdays from 10am to 6pm or 7pm. Weekends closes at 8pm or 9pm
Music: varies, mostly live events

The Lounge

A very upmarket strip club-cum-sushi bar. On Saturdays the entrance fee starts at only 99c at 5pm, increases to R75 at 7pm but after 10pm it takes R250 to get in so make sure you plan your schedule.

Address: 100 Albertyn Road, Weirda Valley, Sandton
Tel: 011 784 0519
E-mail: ward@lounge.co.za
Open: Mondays to Saturdays 12pm to early morning.

Who Zoo

Most Yfm theme parties are held here. There are two dance floors and it's air-conditioned.

Address: cnr Atkins and Alexander roads, Midrand
Tel: 083 283 4916
Open: Fridays and Saturdays 9pm till late
Music: Rave and funky house on Fridays, R&B, hip-hop and
commercial house on Saturdays.

Heartlands

At this venue they play cutting edge house music with DJs from London and some of the best in South Africa. Saturdays are theme parties with dancers and DJ Surge and other guests on the turntables.

Address: Cnr Juta and Henri Street, Braamfontein
Tel: 011 339 3330 / 011 339 3335
Open: Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Loading Zone

The club plays different genres of music from hip-hop, jazz, house to pop, rock ?n roll and ballads. Every now and then you can enjoy strip parties, theme nights and drag shows.

Address: 440 Louis Botha Avenue, Highlands North
Tel: 011 485 5989
Hours: Mondays to Sundays 12pm till late

Rec Room

This club specialises in steam baths such as jacuzzi and sonar. Different music channels are always on.

Address: Hans Strijdom Drive, Phoenix Centre, Randburg
Tel: 011 792 1288
Hours: Mondays to Fridays and Sundays 12pm to 1am, Saturdays 12pm to 7am

The Men Factory

The club plays different types of music from rock 'n roll, ballads and house, with DJ Super C. Every first Friday of the month is leather night. The video lounge offers music from different music channels. Only men allowed.

Address: 6 6 th Street, Doornfontein
Tel: 083 965 2227
Hours: Mondays to Sundays 12pm to 7am

Destiny

Destiny plays rave, house and R&B music, invites DJs every now and then and has theme parties every Saturday.

Address: 38 Market Street, Boksburg
Tel: 072 267 5308
Hours: Mondays to Sundays 7pm till late

Simply Blue

Simply Blue hosts theme nights once a week and plays house, rock ?n roll and rave music.

Address: 40 De Korte Street, Braamfontein
Tel: 072 478 4921
Hours: Mondays to Sundays 12pm till late