Johannesburg Nightlife, South Africa

Johannesburg is not just a city that elevates business scales, but it is also inclined musically and has introduced new culture in dancing and movements. When you’re dazed after a tour or a trip from different places in the city, try to savor the colorful lights when nightfall comes. Drink the juicy delights of nightlife in Johannesburg with exotic cocktails and groovy music. If you plan to go out for a taste of freedom from the day’s tiring mood, check out these nightspots that will surely perk you up. 

Hot Spot Nightclubs includes @115, this club has live band performing every night every last Saturday of the month. It’s famous for its unique drum ‘n bass deep house music that will set you into a party mode for the rest of the night. To go to club @115, remember this address, 115 Anderson Street or call the number 076-217-5476 for reservations and club hours on Fridays are from 10pm to six in the wee hours of the morning.

There are also hot bars around the city, one is The Back o' the Moon, the so-called Gold Reef City Casino and for reservations, you can dial this number immediately, 011-496-1423. The bar is open from 12pm to 2:30pm from.

Luckily, if you’re the type who likes Sunday night partying, they have the same opening hours as they have from Tuesday to Saturday. You can choose from some casino games and chill out with the club’s combination of traditional and smooth jazz music located at the stylish Back o’ the Moon Resto. Another one is Back2Basix. This slick bar hosts local musicians every night. They also feature rock groups namely Freshlyground band, the hardcore Tamara Dey and a lot more performing every night and every day. The bar opens at ten in the morning until late in the night. Check out this club, which is located at Lancaster and Cnr Perth roads at Westdene. To catch a seat, you should be early.

The Bassline Bar at 10 Henry Nxumalo Street in Newtown is another good place. The bar opens at 9am and closes at 5pm from Monday to Friday every week. You will enjoy the Afro-jazz beat of the club especially if you’re into reggae tunes and dancing. It features live performances of hip-hop and kwaito by lively artists.

The Blues Room bar is located at Maud St. in Sandton and Cnr Rivonia, Village Walk. Opening bar time from Tuesdays to Saturdays is 4:30pm and the restaurant opens at 7pm and stays opened until late. It is a top-class venue for live music and considered to be the best blues and jazz bar for four consecutive years. Check out Cool Runnings that is opened from 12pm until the wee hours every day. It is one of the reggae bars that host Rastafarian culture and serves exotic cocktails. For a lighter mood, this bar has comedy nights starting at 8pm and gives low rates or discounts to students. DJ's Bar Lounge is serving African dishes at affordable prices and you can request and enjoy your favorite music live. It is opened from Monday to Sunday from 10am to 2am.

These are some of the few clubs in Johannesburg which you can choose from and spend the evening chilling out or partying loudly with your friends. 

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