The Best Wine Bars in Johannesburg
6 wine bars in Johannesburg ranked by our editors.
Johannesburg wine bars champion South African producers — Stellenbosch, Walker Bay, Swartland — with European backups. The proximity to the Cape Winelands makes the local lists exceptional.
The bars cluster in Rosebank, Sandton, and Maboneng. Most run 200 to 400 bottle lists with deep South African focus.
Order a Stellenbosch red, a Swartland Chenin Blanc, or any small producer your bartender recommends.
The 6 best wine bars in Johannesburg
The Great Eastern Food Bar
Asian restaurant with a serious natural wine list. Reserve.
Marble
Steakhouse with a deep South African wine list. The view is excellent. Reserve.
Cube Tasting Kitchen
Tasting menu restaurant with a serious wine pairing programme. Reserve.
Wolves
Casual restaurant and bar with a tight European wine list. Open daily.
The Pantry on Nicol
Wine merchant with an attached bar. The list runs to 300 bottles. Open daily.
Yamato Sushi
Sushi restaurant with a serious sake and wine programme. Reserve.
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