What is a Bar?
A counter at which food or especially alcoholic beverages are served. We sat at the bar while we waited for a table. : a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food are served
Best Bar In South Africa
Alto234 / JOHANNESBURG
With a name derived from the Latin word for height (Alto), and how tall it stands in meters (234), it is no big surprise that Alto234 offers some truly amazing 360-degree views over Johannesburg and its surroundings.
This is Africa’s highest urban bar and one of the most exclusive places found in South Africa. Especially to enjoy bites and drinks with a view.
Found on the 57th floor of the fabulous hotel The Leonardo, the modernly minimalist rooftop mixes interior and outdoor seating, as well as lounge suite spaces and dining areas.
Open daily for a variety of experiences, you can sip fun signature cocktails to daytime views during the ‘Afternoon Experience’, or enjoy something from the Moët Mini Machine and some luxury tapas to a glittering display during the ‘Night Light Experience’. For a mix of both, there is also a ‘Sunset Experience’.
The Siloo Rooftop Bar / CAPE TOWN
Located on top of the luxurious Silo Hotel, Silo Rooftop Bar offers some of the best waterfront views of Cape Town, as well as one of the best bar services in town.
Up here, you can find a fantastic infinity pool that blends spectacularly with the bar’s awe-worthy brutalist style and gives visitors the perfect place to relax and have fun during South Africa’s hot summers.
Open daily, weather allowing, The Silo Rooftop Bar serves fresh Oysters, pulled pork sandwiches, and healthy snacks, and even features a tempura bar.
Drink-wise, expect to find premium spirits, fantastic signature cocktails, and a long list of South African wines, making it an ideal destination for group gatherings and afternoon drinks.
While the rooftop pool is open only to hotel guests, the rooftop bar is available to all; however, reservations are a must, so make sure to give The Silo a call before visiting.
Baptiste Rooftop / CAPE TOWN
A phenomenal and exclusive rooftop bar located in Camps Bay, Baptiste Rooftop is known for its jaw-dropping views, gorgeous infinity pool, relaxing ambiance, and dedicated staff.
This rooftop venue boasts some of the best ocean and mountain views in the entire city, as well as one of the most unique spots for sunbathing, turning a visit to this rooftop bar into an experience worth having.
Up here you can enjoy delicious cocktails, premium world spirits, and a small but tasty snack menu that pairs wonderfully with the bar’s signature drinks.
Its location on top of the Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa also ensures exclusivity, and quality, making it a fantastic choice for those looking to drink in style.
If you’re walking down the picturesque Camps Bay strip on your next visit to Cape Town, a quick trip to Baptiste Rooftop is a must.
Does South Africa have nightlife?
South Africa has a vibrant nightlife and all the major cities offer something different. From beach bar clubs, such as Cafe Caprice or Deco Dance in Seapoint, Cape Town to rooftop nightcaps at San Deck in Sandton – South Africa has it all!
Where is the most drinking place in South Africa?
Cape Town has been dubbed the “drinking capital” of the country, with a study by the Department of Health found that more than 50 percent of its people consume alcohol – and that a third of this group abuse it.
Is South Africa an alcoholic country?
Adults in South Africa consume more alcohol than adults in most other countries. Previous research has shown this comes with high rates of fetal alcohol syndrome and is a driver of the country’s leading causes of death: sexually transmitted infections and interpersonal violence.