Spending time with friends and family at 1 of these rooftop bars in South Africa will make you feel on top of the world as you drink in the sunset views, along with your beverage of choice. more

The Star of the West, Kimberley's oldest pub, lies within sight of the city's famous Big Hole, a perfect location for a tavern that grew out of the same diamond rush that put the city on the map. more

Performing at Tanz Café is a rite of passage for many South African musicians. This live music venue in Johannesburg features an exciting range of artists working in different genres. It's best known for its rock, blues and folk artists and has consistently been voted the city's favourite live music venue. more

The Dubliner Irish pub in Cape Town makes for a great night out. With live music, slots and gaming, a great kitchen and a wide range of local and imported beverages, this Cape Town live music venue is a happening hot spot in the Mother City. more

Tings an' Times in Pretoria offers a live South African music experience with a twist. This mid-sized venue is styled along Jamaican lines, with an excellent menu, and regularly features top class performances from South Africa's best bands and musicians. more

The Sophiatown Bar Lounge is inspired by the multicultural Johannesburg suburb from which it takes its name. Historically, Sophiatown was a hive of creativity and political activism. In the first half of the 20th century, it produced some of South Africa’s most famous jazz musicians. Today, this Newtown jazz venue celebrates their legacy. more

Located opposite the Market Theatre Complex and, the Mary Fitzgerald Square, Niki’s Oasis is a Johannesburg jazz venue that is committed to the development of young South African jazz artists. Along with its live music, the venue serves up traditional South African food, in a relaxed and welcoming environment. more

The Radium Beer Hall was once an illicit speakeasy, selling alcohol on the sly. These days, however, it is among the most popular pubs in the country and a vivid introduction to Johannesburg's nightlife and music scene. more

The Perseverance Tavern in Cape Town has been going strong for over 100 years and seems likely to continue for another century or two thanks to its old-world charm. Built in 1808, this tavern in Cape Town is a refreshing historical attraction. more

In South Africa pubs and sports bars can be found anywhere and everywhere, in the remotest of towns and the busiest of cities. Though each cater for specific needs and tastes, one thing they all have in common is the ice-cold South African beer they serve more

If you are in the Free State, stop in at the legendary Mystic Boer, Bloemfontein, a favourite South African pub. Here you can grab a beer, shoot a few rounds of pool and listen to some of the best South Africa’s alternative bands. more

The Khuwana Tavern may have started out as a run-down Pretoria shebeen but it has since been transformed in to a lively pub that retains its original laidback atmosphere and draws customers from all over Pretoria and beyond. more