Top pick1. Sin+Tax
Bar · Roads
Rated 4.6 out of 5736 reviews
Corner of Bolton &, Jan Smuts Ave, Roads, Johannesburg, 2193
Best bars in Johannesburg, South Africa
10 places, ranked by rating and number of reviews. How we rank
- Places listed
- 10
- Average rating
- 4.4
- Reviews counted
- 9,995
- Open on Sundays
- 8
2. Smoking Kills
Cocktail bar · Melville · Dogs allowed
Rated 4.6 out of 5446 reviews78a Avenue, 4th Ave, Melville, Johannesburg, 2092
4. Shakers Cocktail Bar
Cocktail bar · Jeppestown
Rated 4.3 out of 52,163 reviews300 Commissioner St, Jeppestown, Johannesburg, 2043
5. The Radium Beerhall
Bar & grill · Orange Grove · Long-standing bar &
Rated 4.3 out of 51,151 reviews282 Louis Botha Ave, Orange Grove, Johannesburg, 2192
6. Jo'Anna Melt Bar
Bar · Melville · Dogs allowed
Rated 4.3 out of 5602 reviews7 7th St, Melville, Johannesburg, 2109
7. The Majestic Bar
Pub
Rated 4.3 out of 594 reviews2, HIS Majesty, Joubert St, Johannesburg CBD, Johannesburg, 2001
8. Six Cocktail Bar
Cocktail bar · Melville · Dogs allowed
Rated 4.2 out of 52,690 reviews90 3rd Ave, Melville, Johannesburg, 2092
9. Kitchener's
Bar · Braamfontein · Happening hangout in
Rated 4.2 out of 51,463 reviews71 Juta St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017
10. Ratz Bar Melville
Cocktail bar · Melville
Rated 4.2 out of 5461 reviews9 7th St, Melville, Johannesburg, 2092
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What are the best bars in Johannesburg, South Africa?
Based on ratings weighted by the number of reviews, the top-rated bars in Johannesburg, South Africa are Sin+Tax (4.6 stars from 736 reviews) and Smoking Kills (4.6 stars from 446 reviews).
Which bars in Johannesburg, South Africa are open on Sunday?
8 of 10 list Sunday opening hours, including Smoking Kills (1 pm–2 am) and Obscura (12 pm–12 am). Hours can change, so call ahead.
How are these bars ranked?
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