Johannesburg, South Africa
Best bars in Johannesburg
14 places, ranked by traveler reviews. Where Johannesburg actually drinks, rooftops, speakeasies and neighborhood favorites, ranked by reviews.
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What is the best-known of the bars in Johannesburg?
The 11th Floor Restaurant is the most reviewed, with 8,168 traveler reviews and a 4.8 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Johannesburg's bars is worth going out of your way for?
Sin+Tax rates highest at 4.6 out of 5 across 731 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
How is this list of bars ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.