Catz Pajamas
Catch a bite and stay the entire night…or morning. The Catz Pajamas, a 24 hour bistro, welcomes visitors to stay, listen to music, and chill out in the iron balcony of an old building. The unique African cuisine it entices guest with includes wrap (Haloumi and avo; haloumi, avocado, roasted aubergine, mushrooms, cream cheese, and sweet Thai chili), salads, fish (Salmon martini; smoked salmon, served with rocket, caper salsa, anchovies, garlic, and olive oil), meat (T-Bone; pan friend with lemon peppercorns and garlic, served with fries, and an avocado and herb salad). Very cool.
Catz Pajamas
12 Main Road, Melville, Randburg
Gauteng 2092, South Africa
www.catzpyjamas.co.za
Roxy Rhythm Bar
Roxy Rhythm Bar has been open for the last 19 years, and it just keeps getting better. Spend the night away in a hip and exciting atmosphere. The DJ booth is a suspended helicopter, and the music is played through a massive sound system. Play pool, ping ball, and listen to a local band play on weekends. Monday nights are for students. Special events include the Uncovered Battle of the Bands Semi’s and Finals’, the Underground House Movement, and Sat Nights @ Rascasse (featuring RnB and House).
Roxy Rhythm Bar
20 Main Road
Melville, Randburg
Gauteng 2092
Johannesburg, South Africa
Ph. 011 72 66 019
www.clubroxy.co.za
Xai Xai Lounge
7th Street, Johannesburg, South Africa
Pronounced Shy Shy and named after the Mozambique resort north of Maputo so beloved of South Africans, this comfy and casual bar offers a good selection of drinks and African and Portuguese dishes. Owners Karla Krischker and Chris du Plessis have done a great job of fully creating this innovative concept.
The eclectic mix of guests range from local artists, intellectuals, bohemians, locals, and backpackers. Specials include the Xai-Xai Basket with 2 chicken wings and chips, 4 prawn cakes, and 2 queen prawns for around R59 ($8.00). Cocktails average around R25 ($3.50). Remember that if you have a group over 6 people it�s necessary to book ahead.
Xai Xai Lounge
www.melvillecentral.com/restaurants.html#XaiXaiLounge
Radium Beer Hall
The Radium Beer Hall is the oldest, and totally kicking, bar in Johannesburg. The d’cor is reminiscent of pre-war soccer team and jazz loving beatnicks, adding to the charm and delight found inside. Live music is always present, and you can call ahead to see who’s playing that particular day.
The menu is awesome with specials on Tuesdays, with half priced pizza. Starters include Foccaccia, Chicken Giblits, and Oysters. Salads include the Vegetarian Platter, Calamari Salad, and Greek Salad for 4. Seafood is prepared fresh in the Portuguese or Mozambique traditional styles. Fish dishes include Sole, Prawns in Beer, LM Prawns, Yellow Tail, Dorado, Kabeljou, and Calamari Steaks. Meats, pasta, and poultry abound and are carefully prepared. There are around 15 pizza types offered and the desserts featuring Wildberry Cheesecake and Lemon Merengue are sensational.
Radium Beer Hall
282 Louis Botha Avenue
Orange Grove, Johannesburg
Gauteng 2192, South Africa
Ph. 011 728 3866
www.theradium.co.za
Monsoon Lagoon
Monsoon Lagoon is night club based on the philosophy that entertainment is equal to visuals and music. It’s been running since 2000, bringing pounding dance music, and even flame-blowing barmen, it’s surely to become the ultimate clubbing experience. Snow falls, bubbles float around, and a hurricane mist surrounds you and your friends. Professional dancers perform every night, while massive screen project images from previous shows and parties.
Open Wednesdays from 8:00 PM (lades free from 8-9:00 PM), with a cover charge of R40 for ladies ($6.00) and R50 for gents ($7.00). Thursdays are open from 9:00, with a cover charge of R40 for ladies ($4.00) and R50 for gents ($7.00). Fridays are open from 9:00 PM and cover charge is R50 ($7.00) for both ladies and gents. Saturdays are open from 9:00 PM and cover charge is R70 ($9.50) for everybody. Dress code is ‘fashionably smart’ and guys aren’t allowed in with vests, torn or faded jeans, or sneakers.
Monsoon Lagoon at Emperor’s Palace
64 Jones Road
Kempton Park South Africa
Ph. +27 11 928 1000
www.monsoonlagoon.co.za