Live-Work Art Studio Guidebook
Arts/Culture/History
Art cinema with interesting and rare South African and African films
41 abantu bendawo batusa
The Bioscope Independent Cinema, Johannesburg
44 Stanley AvenueArt cinema with interesting and rare South African and African films
Some of the very best art with rotating exhibitions, nearby Keys Art Mile and numerous other galleries in walking distance, night activites as part of First Thursdays
47 abantu bendawo batusa
Goodman Gallery
163 Jan Smuts AveSome of the very best art with rotating exhibitions, nearby Keys Art Mile and numerous other galleries in walking distance, night activites as part of First Thursdays
Great day-trip, formally a prision, now a cultural heritage complex housing the South African Constitutional Court
193 abantu bendawo batusa
Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
11 Kotze StGreat day-trip, formally a prision, now a cultural heritage complex housing the South African Constitutional Court
Great day-trip to understand the history of apartheid, and Johannesburg, a good introduction
391 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Museum we-Apartheid
Great day-trip to understand the history of apartheid, and Johannesburg, a good introduction
Art exhibitions and events, such as the Underline Show
19 abantu bendawo batusa
Museum of African Design
Art exhibitions and events, such as the Underline Show
Food scene
Troyeville Hotel
1403 Albertina Sisulu RdGreat and affordable food
Market on Main
264 Fox StWonderful food market, Sunday 10am-3pm
Refill your own 2l growler with 1/5 of their unique craft beers.
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Mad Giant Brewery
1 Fox StRefill your own 2l growler with 1/5 of their unique craft beers.
Pata Pata
286 Fox StClose by popular restaurant and bar
A finely made selection of gin, distilled right opposite your window! Pop over for a tasting
Time Anchor Distillery
16 Dartfield RoadA finely made selection of gin, distilled right opposite your window! Pop over for a tasting
Parks & Nature
Great place for a walk, around the historic zoo lake, enjoy dinner at Moyo in the park, after a sunset stroll
159 abantu bendawo batusa
Zoo Lake
Great place for a walk, around the historic zoo lake, enjoy dinner at Moyo in the park, after a sunset stroll
Essentials
Nearby and walkable in the day, a short uber back with bags is recommended, less than 5-mins by car
Superspar - Bertrams
Albertina Sisulu RoadNearby and walkable in the day, a short uber back with bags is recommended, less than 5-mins by car
Getting Around
Link to Gautrain to Rosebank, Sandton, Pretoria or OR Tambo International Airport. Off peak specials on the Gautrain are way cheaper
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Isteshini yePark
96 Rissik StLink to Gautrain to Rosebank, Sandton, Pretoria or OR Tambo International Airport. Off peak specials on the Gautrain are way cheaper
Rea Vaya BRT bus link. Closest stop opposite Artisanal Lofts, 260 Market Street. Closest station, corner Commissioner and Delvers Street
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Johannesburg Art Gallery station
Twist StreetRea Vaya BRT bus link. Closest stop opposite Artisanal Lofts, 260 Market Street. Closest station, corner Commissioner and Delvers Street
Nightlife
Kitcheners Carvery Bar
71 Juta StElectronic music, great DJs
The Tennis Club
Miller StreetCool parties