LIVING IN JOBURG

Best art gallery: Arts on Main

Arts on Main is quite unlike any other art space in the city – in fact, it’s like an immersion in a world of creativity. That’s because you’ll find a number of the country’s leading artists working right here, including Mary Sibande, William Kentridge, Kim Lieberman and Michael Subotzky. Artsonmain.co.za

Best B&B: B&B on Buckingham

This charming B&B’s location can’t be beat. Just minutes from Rosebank, Hyde Park and Sandton, it’s ideal for business and pleasure travellers. Hidden garden nooks and beautiful rooms, along with conveniences like in-room work stations, Netflix, tea and coffee stations complete the package. Some rooms even boast wheelchair access and their own kitchens. Bnb-on-buckingham.co.za

Best boutique hotel: 54 on Bath

There’s so much to love about this intimate hotel, from the location in the heart of Rosebank, to the extensive facilities – pool, fitness centre, 24-hour business centre) and, perhaps most of all, it’s fabulous dining options, including gourmet dinners and high tea. The Perrier-Jouet Champagne Bar is an extra special feature. Southernsun.com/54onbath

Best local car accessories dealer: Autostyle Motorsport

Love your car? Then you’ll love shopping at Autostyle Motorsport. Whether you’re looking to boost your ride’s sound, find parts or simply fit tyres, the store stocks the world’s best brands. Autostyle.co.za

Best local car dealership: Eagle Ford

Eagle Ford has been building its reputation for reliability since 1983, helping car owners find the best deals on both new and used vehicles. Check out the range of cars, SUVs, and commercial vehicles. Eagleford.co.za

Best cinema complex: Movies @ Montecasino

With 10 cinema screens, you can be sure that you’ll find the right show for movie night, from the latest superhero caper, edge-of-your-seat thrillers to good family fun. Montecasinomovies.tsogosun.com

Best conference centre, Best country club: Country Club Johannesburg 

It’s the setting that makes this country club so spectacular, with 14 hectares of rolling gardens casting a very special atmosphere. The facilities are excellent, too, with codes including the latest crazes like pickleball and Padel. Conferencing here is a treat, with a several different meeting rooms available to cater for gatherings of different sizes. Thecountryclub.co.za

Best craft market: Prison Break Market

Browse a range of unique crafts, from bespoke jewellery to handwoven swings, leather handbags, homeware, stained glass and crochet. Watching the artisans at work on their beautiful pieces is part of the experience. Prisonbreakmarket.co.za

Best dry cleaner: Levingers

Apart from dry cleaning services, Levingers will clean your wedding dress, care for your duvet, linen and rugs, repair your leather shoes and mend your clothes – essentially ensuring everything in your life is well maintained and looks its best. Levingers.co.za

Best estate: Eagle Canyon Golf and Lifestyle Estate

Family living at its best. This tranquil estate is made for creating memories, with 13 parks and play areas for the kids, beautiful restaurants, a stunning setting and conveniences like a spa, salon and fitness centre. Eaglecanyongolfestate.co.za

Best estate agency: Pam Golding Properties

SA’s most awarded real estate group is all about providing an intensely personalised service that makes buying or selling your home, finding the perfect industrial or commercial space or securing your rental a pain-free matter. Pamgolding.co.za

Best expo: Decorex

If it’s new and trending in décor, or established and reliable, you’ll find it at Decorex. Bringing together the leaders of South Africa’s design world, the expo presents a wealth of resources, from colour experts to cooking experiences, to help you beautify your world. Decorex.co.za/joberg

Best golf course: Eagle Canyon Golf Club

This beautiful Links course offers an exciting challenge for beginners and old hands alike. Great view from the Clubhouse too. Eaglecanyongolfestate.co.za

Best gym: Virgin Active

Virgin is all about helping you be your very best. That means not only providing the latest equipment and trending classes to help you up your fitness, but also offering services from personal trainers, swimming coaches and wellness professionals like biokineticists, dieticians, chiros and physios. Virginactive.co.za

Best interior design/decorator: Blacksmith Interior Design

Blacksmith Interior Design works hard to bring every aspect of your project to life, from conceptualisation to procuring the items required to add that finishing touch. Black-smith.co.za

Best landscaper: Country Life Gardens

More than just a garden, Country Life Gardens views your outdoor area as a retreat from life’s challenges. The company ensures it looks its best with services ranging from landscaping to clean-up and tree-felling, and is always on hand to provide advice. Countrylifegardens.co.za

Best local hotel: Blueberry Hill Hotel

Well equipped for business travellers, with in-room workstations, a business centre and conference rooms, a shuttle and a dry cleaning service. Also a highly acclaimed Oko Restaurant, chill-out pool and fitness centre. Blueberryhillhotel.co.za

Best local radio personality: Simon Parkinson

Parky’s irresistible sense of humour and great taste in music has Joburgers tuning into his breakfast show to start the day the right way. Hot1027.co.za

Best local radio show: Hot 1027 Breakfast

Put Parky together with Bunny and Simon, and sparks fly! Their banter is a great way to start the day, and with insightful news and weather thrown in, you have all the ingredients for a wonderful show. Hot1027.co.za

Best local radio station Hot 1027 

The reason so many Joburgers love Hot 1027? It’s simple, really. The best old skool music is brought to us by the voices we grew up with, making for a listening experience that mixes nostalgia with a happy vibe. Hot1027.co.za

Best must-hire venue for private functions: Blueberry Hill Hotel Rooftop

Hotel rooftop Sweeping views over the city make this an unforgettable setting for any event. Throw in efficient, professional service, and you have the perfect venue for networking with colleagues or chilling with friends. Blueberryhillhotel.co.za

Best place to play Padel: Indoor Padel Revolution

How fantastic to have a venue that lets you play whether that Joburg sun is beating down or there’s a Highveld thundershower hurling hail. The complex also boasts a restaurant, pro shop and kids’ entertainment, making it an excellent outing for the family. Indoorpadelrevolution.com

Best place to take out-of-towners: Montecasino

The wow factor of its Italian architecture aside, our 24-hour playground has so much to keep visitors entertained. Apart from the obvious draw card of the casino, there are myriad restaurants to choose from, outstanding theatrical productions, and great offerings for kids, like the Montecasino Bird Park. Montecasino.co.za

Best place to watch the big game: Montecasino Boktown

When you can’t get to the stadium, Boktown is definitely the next best thing! Get there early so you can soak up the electric atmosphere, then take advantage of the food and drink specials, competitions and DJ entertainment. There’s plenty to keep the kids busy, too. Montecasino.co.za

Best sports club/venue: Pirates Sports Club

Gauteng’s oldest sports club continues to be its best, thanks to its well maintained facilities supporting seven sporting codes (including bowls, cricket, hockey, road running, rugby, squash and tennis) and convenient location. It’s a great place to relax with a drink, too. Piratesclub.co.za

Best theatre :The Teatro at Montecasino

With its unmistakable air of glamour and drama, comfortable seating and excellent views of the stage from any angle, it’s small wonder this space plays host to some of the largest, most popular productions in Johannesburg.  Montecasino.co.za

Best weekend getaway (less than four hours away): Sun City

Sun City neatly solves the age old conundrum for South African holidaymakers – should we do the bush or head for a beach? – by providing both. Cool down at the Valley of the Waves after you’ve been Big Five game viewing in Pilanesberg National Park – and then take advantage of the many other entertainment options on offer, from chancing Lady Luck at the casino to taking a swing on the golf greens. No wonder this destination wins year after year. Always a hot favourite with the whole family! Suninternational.com/sun-city

Best wellness centre: Asher Spa and Hair, Eagle Canyon Golf and Lifestyle Estate

Elevate every aspect of your wellness with an impressively comprehensive range of treatments. Here, you can not only get your glow back with manis, pedis, massages and facials, but also top up your tan, turn back the clock with facial rejuvenation and injectables, or boost your wellbeing with ozone therapy. The spa even caters for moms-to-be and little ladies, and has an onsite hair salon, too. Asherspa.co.za

Best yoga, pilates, martial arts studio: Our Movement Studio

Our Movement Studio doesn’t just want you to work up a sweat. Rather, it wants you to find your ultimate way to wellness through the joy of movement. Classes are all about having fun in a safe space, with modalities like rebounding, Nia, yoga and bungee fit. Omstudio.co.za

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