Rustenburg nightlife – bars, pubs & Sun City
Posted on 05. May, 2010 by admin in Rustenburg
Options for nightlife in Rustenburg are basic at best with only a few establishment in town suitable for travelling football fans and tourists. The most atmosphere can be found within the Rustenburg bars around the bus station but some dodgy goings on have been reported there so keep your wits about you. Much safer are the pubs in Rustenburg centre such as on Hyestek Street or Beyers Naudè Drive. However, if you a desperate to let your hair down and party all night the only real option is to drive to Sun City where there are countless bars with better service and ambience than Rustenburg pubs. (more…)
Polokwane pubs & bars – Pietersburg nightlife
Posted on 04. May, 2010 by admin in Polokwane
Polokwane is a rural city where most people rise early and work late. This means Polokwane nightlife is never going to set the world alight and visitors should content themselves with a few drinks at dinnertime and concentrate on exploring the glorious South African bush instead. However, Johnny Foreigner has uncovered a few Polokwane pubs where travellers can whet their whistle in comfort. However, most of these double up as restaurants and are not the most atmospheric, so any serious drinkers are advised to take themselves to the Meropa Sun Casino where there are numerous bars, pubs and restaurants all under the same roof. (more…)
Nightlife in Nelspruit – pubs, bars, clubs
Posted on 03. May, 2010 by admin in Nelspruit
Nelspruit is a city on the rise with the spanking new Mbombela Stadium indicative of the fresh spirit the city has acquired since South Africa was awarded the 2010 World Cup. After matches there are a few Nelspruit nightlife spots worth looking into and most tend to do above average grub as well. Most Nelspruit pubs and bars will have televisions showing all of the live games so you will never have to miss a second of the action to get your fix of ice cold Castle lager. Popular bars in Nelspruit and the surrounding area are Café Matrix, Utopia, Lumber Jacks and Equador but our below list contains some top quality establishments known only to locals. (more…)
Tshwane nightlife – Pretoria bars, pubs & clubs
Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by admin in Pretoria
If you feel like letting your hair down and having a night out in Pretoria, there’s plenty to keep you up until dawn. Whether you’re after a night sipping cocktails in an elegant lounge or an evening shooting shots on a packed dance floor, nightlife in Pretoria is varied enough to let you do it all and more. The lively suburb of Hatfield, particularly Hatfield Square is one of the best spots for bars and clubs in Pretoria, and locals and visitors flock here every night of the week. There are also many great live music venues in Pretoria with everything from jazz to heavy metal on offer. Other places to go out in Pretoria include the city’s trendy malls and the surrounding neighbourhoods. Check out JF’s guide to nightlife in Pretoria. (more…)
Bloemfontein nightlife – bars, pubs & clubs
Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by admin in Bloemfontein
If you’ve been used to partying in Johannesburg and Cape Town, you may find Bloemfontein nightlife a little low key. The scene here isn’t particularly chic or hip, but there are plenty of places to let your hair down and sink a few. Clubs in Bloemfontein don’t really exist in the traditional sense, but there is a smattering of lively Bloemfontein bars and pubs to keep those who need it well watered. There’s even a couple of dance floors in town and a friendly and fun gar scene. Check out JF’s guide to Bloemfontein nightlife. (more…)
Port Elizabeth nightlife, pubs & bar guide
Posted on 11. Apr, 2010 by admin in Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth is often described as ‘sleepy’ and is not always revered for its nightlife. There is, however, plenty going on behind the laid-back facade here and a good night out in Port Elizabeth is not too hard to come by. Nightlife in Port Elizabeth is fairly subdued during the week, but make no mistake, both the locals and visitors make up for it come the weekend. Check of JF’s guide to the best nights out in Port Elizabeth. (more…)
Durban bars, pubs & nightlife
Posted on 25. Mar, 2010 by admin in Durban
Nightlife in Durban is varied and fun with all kinds of places to let down your hair in the evening. There are laid-back bars in Durban for serious drinkers in the city plus great live music venues, clubs and chic pubs. Where you head out in the city to boogle your socks off, find intelligent conversation or just be seen, the clubs, pubs and bars in Durban will never let you down. And there are many sports bars where one can watch the latest football, rugby or cricket matches and sink a few beers with likeminded fans. So there’s no need to sit around moping whilst in town, get out there and enjoy the best of Durban nightlife with Johnny Foreigner. Check out JF’s guide to the best Durban nights out. (more…)
