The Best Whiskey Bars in Johannesburg
6 whiskey bars in Johannesburg ranked by our editors.
Johannesburg whiskey bars champion South African distilleries — Three Ships, Bains, James Sedgwick — alongside the global classics.
The bars cluster in Sandton and Rosebank.
Order a Three Ships South African single malt, a Scottish single malt, or a bourbon.
The 6 best whiskey bars in Johannesburg
Sin and Tax
Speakeasy cocktail bar with a serious whisky program. Reserve.
The Marabi Club
Speakeasy with cocktails and a serious whisky list. Reserve.
Mootee Bar
Modern cocktail bar with a serious whisky program. Open daily.
Maslow Hotel Lounge
Hotel cocktail bar with a deep whisky list. Open daily.
Black Box Whiskey
Whisky specialist bar with around 250 whiskies. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
The Brazen Head Whisky Bar
Heritage Irish pub with a serious whisky list. Around 150 whiskies. Open daily.
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