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 Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:33 am Post subject: NIGHTLIFE IN SOUTH AFRICA / SOUTH AFRICA NIGHTLIFE GUIDE |
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NIGHTLIFE IN SOUTH AFRICA
GENERAL
Cinemas show a variety of international films. In the large cities, there are regular plays, operas and symphony concerts. The local music scene is thriving, and there is a unique South African ‘township’ jazz style, exponents of which can be seen in all large cities. There are a number of nightclubs and discos open until late. The large hotels usually have live music or cabaret.
Living it up in South Africa can take many forms. Most are covered by the word 'Jol', derived from the fluid Cape dialect known as Gamtaal, which can refer to anything from a nice picnic to an all-night rave. South African 'Jollers' head out seven days a week in cities, restraining themselves mainly to weekends in country towns, approaching their chosen pleasures with a certain dedication, inclusive and cheerful.
In the cities such as Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elizabeth there is no limit to the possibilities for celebrating a special occasion.
Perhaps the most logical place to start an evening celebration will be one of the countless 'Action Bars' that you'll find in most city centres and suburbs. There's no need to be scared of their title, as the nearest you'll generally find to action inside will be screen showing live games of golf from around the world, perhaps with a bit of car racing thrown in. Rave's and some hectic clubbing experiences can be found in almost all the major cities, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth.
South Africa's cosmopolitan population equally, diverse in their tastes for music have resulted in a wide variety of club styles in any given town. Sway your hips to sultry r&b or jump around in a crazed frenzy to rock and ska. Relax after a tough day in the sun, having a sundowner on one of the decks of the club and bars in South Africa.
CAPE TOWN
Cafe Caprice
37 Victoria Road,
Camps Bay,
Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 438 8315
Opium
6 Dixon Street,
De Waterkant,
Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 425 4010
Website: www.opium.co.za
169 On Long
169 Long Street,
Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 261 107
Rhodes House
60 Queen Victoria Street,
Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 424 8844
Website: www.rhodeshouse.com
Purgatory
8b Dixon Street,
Green Point,
Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 421 7464
Website: www.purgatory.co.za
The Fez
38 Hout Street,
Greenmarket Square,
Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 423 1456
Website: www.fez.co.za
Galaxy
College Road,
Rylands Estate,
Athlone,
Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 637 9132
Joburg
218 Long Street,
Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 422 0142
Lamed
Glen Country Club,
Victoria Road,
Clifton,
Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 438 5600
Website: www.lamed.co.za
Gallery
84 Sir Lowry Road,
Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 461 9649
Website: www.thegalleryonline.co.za
JOHANNESBURG
Moyo
Shop 5 Melrose Square,
Melrose Arch,
Johannesburg
Tel: +27 11 684 1477
Website: www.moyo.co.za
The Bassline
7 Seventh Street,
Melville,
Johannesburg
Tel: +27 11 482 6915
Website: www.basslinejazzclub.co.za
Katsy's
The Firs,
Oxford Road Rosebank,
Johannesburg
Tel: +27 11 880 3945
Website: www.thegrillhouse.co.za/katzys.html
Carfax
39 Pim Street,
Newtown,
Johannesburg
Tel: +27 11 834 9187
Monaco
349 Rivonia Boulevard,
Rivonia,
Johannesburg
Tel: +27 11 784 5527
Shoukara
Rivonia Junction Centre,
Rivonia,
Johannesburg
Tel: +27 11 807 3483
Website: www.shoukara.co.za
Su Da Da
12 Fredman Drive,
Sandton,
Johannesburg
Tel: +27 11 884 1980
Sutra
Wild Waters Complex,
Margaret Street,
Boksburg,
Johannesburg
Tel: +27 11 823 5714
Who's Zoo
Cnr Atkins & Alexander Road,
Midrand,
Johannesburg
Tel: +27 83 283 4916
PORT ELIZABETH
9 Yards
Donkin Street,
Central,
Port Elizabeth
Tel: +27 41 392 9822
Website: www.9yards.co.za
Sovereign
Da Gama Road,
Jefferys Bay
Tel: +27 42 293 2311
Website: www.sovereignsportscafe.co.za
Tapas
Brooke's Pavillion,
Beach Road,
Humewood
Tel: +27 41 584 0660
Website: www.tapas.co.za
Toby Joe's
Brooke's Pavillion,
Beach Road,
Humewood
Tel: +27 41 584 0082
DURBAN
330
330 Point Road,
Durban
Tel: +27 31 337 7172
Website: www.330.co.za
Tiger Tiger
15 Mitchell Cresent,
Greyville,
Durban
Website: www.tigertiger.co.za/dbn/
Burn
112 Umbilo Road,
Durban
Tel: +27 82 325 9746
Website: www.burn.co.za
Skyy Bar
25 Silver Ave,
Morningside,
Durban
Tel: +27 31 337 8479
The Reform Club
198A Florida Road,
Morningside,
Durban
Tel: +27 31 303 1802
Tilt
11 Walnut Road,
Durban
Tel: +27 31 306 9356
Home
Cnr Windermere & Innes Roads,
Morningside,
Durban
Tel: +27 31 303 3692 |
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