The Best Whiskey Bars in Johannesburg

Johannesburg whiskey bars champion South African distilleries — Three Ships, Bains, James Sedgwick — alongside the global classics.

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Sin and Tax
Maboneng · $$$

Speakeasy cocktail bar with a serious whisky program. Reserve.
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The Marabi Club
Sandton · $$$

Speakeasy with cocktails and a serious whisky list. Reserve.
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Mootee Bar
Sandton · $$$

Modern cocktail bar with a serious whisky program. Open daily.
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Maslow Hotel Lounge
Rosebank · $$$

Hotel cocktail bar with a deep whisky list. Open daily.
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Black Box Whiskey
Fourways · $$$

Whisky specialist bar with around 250 whiskies. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
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The Brazen Head Whisky Bar
$$

Heritage Irish pub with a serious whisky list. Around 150 whiskies. Open daily.
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