Top 5 most luxurious bars in Johannesburg

When the clock strikes 5 pm where do the trendiest of Joburgers head for their post-work drink fix? There’s certainly no shortage of watering hole options in this city, but there are a select few bars which offer a space to unwind in real style. Read on to discover the best of the best luxury bars on offer.

1. Sin & Taxes

Get a taste of vintage luxury by stepping inside this speakeasy joint in Rosebank. You’ll be led down a dark and dingy alleyway and shown to a nondescript door. Through that door lies a tiny bar with just a few intimate tables, and one very extensive cocktail menu. The cozy establishment is dark and dangerous (in that the cocktails are punchy), but it’s easily Joburg’s best speakeasy bar.

2. San Deck at Sandton Sun Hotel

The San Deck terrace is the perfect luxury spot to enjoy a fruity cocktail in the middle of Africa’s richest square mile – Sandton. Take a seat on a bean bag next to…