The Best Pubs in Johannesburg
6 pubs in Johannesburg ranked by our editors.
Johannesburg pubs span heritage British pubs from the colonial era and a strong South African craft beer scene. The local breweries — Devil s Peak, SAB, Birkenhead — produce widely respected beers.
The pubs cluster in Sandton, Rosebank, and Melville.
Order a Castle Lager (the local heritage), a Devil s Peak IPA, or a Springbok lager.
The 6 best pubs in Johannesburg
The Brazen Head
Heritage Irish pub with reliable Guinness and live music. Open daily.
The Griffin
Heritage British pub with cask ales and pub food. Open daily.
Smokehouse and Grill
BBQ pub with around 30 rotating South African craft taps. Open daily.
Mad Giant Brewery
Microbrewery and taproom for one of Johannesburg s leading craft breweries. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
The Foundry Cafe
Casual cafe-pub with a serious craft beer focus. Open daily.
Den Anker Pub
Belgian beer specialist with around 80 Belgian beers. Open daily.
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