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Nightlife in Sandton

7 curated bars, nightlife and social spots in Sandton, Gauteng — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.

Out & About SA lists 7 bars, nightlife and social spots in Sandton, in the Johannesburg. They span Rooftop & Sundowner, Cocktail Bar and Nightclub. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Gauteng nightlife/social guide.

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Rooftop & Sundowner

Johannesburg

Africa's highest sky bar on the 57th floor of The Leonardo in Sandown, with panoramic views and a champagne vending…

Nook

Cocktail Bar

Johannesburg

Intimate cocktail bar on Gwen Lane in Sandown serving craft cocktails

Saint

Cocktail Bar

Johannesburg

Glamorous David Higgs/Marble-group restaurant and cocktail bar at The Marc known for its lively late-night DJ-driven…

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Sir James van der Merwe

Cocktail Bar

Johannesburg

Stylish hidden cocktail bar at Katy's Palace in the Kramerville design district known for craft cocktails and a…

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Taboo Night Club

Nightclub

Johannesburg

Long-running upmarket nightclub on Gwen Lane playing house and commercial dance music with bottle-service tables

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The Baron

Craft Beer & Pub

Johannesburg

Established English-style pub and grill in Sandown pouring draught beers and hosting sports-and-social evenings

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Zioux

Cocktail Bar

Johannesburg

Glamorous Marble-group cocktail bar and restaurant at The Marc known for theatrical drinks and a buzzy evening scene

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