We currently hold 10,940 bars on record across South Africa, covering all nine provinces. The largest concentrations are in Gauteng (3,479), Western Cape (1,821) and KwaZulu-Natal (1,184). Well-covered towns and suburbs include Cape Town, Johannesburg and Tshwane. We have a contact number for 79% of these entries and a website for 32%, so most can be checked before you travel. We hold no ratings, review scores or prices, so we do not rank these entries and this page is not a league table.
Top Rooftop Bars Options Near You
Showing 20 of 10,940 places we have on record in South Africa.
- The Leopard BarThe Twelve Apostles Hotel And Spa, Victoria Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27214379029 / Website / Directions
- Hard Rock Cafe163 5th St, Sandton, Gauteng+27117843144 / Website / Directions
- Wyoming SpurShop 8, The Pavilion Mall, Sealy St, Bredasdorp, Western Cape+27284242475 / Website / Directions
- IncognitoThe Alphen Boutique Hotel, Alphen Dr, Cape Town, Western Cape+27217956300 / Website / Directions
- The Ghibli Bar & Pool Terrace22 Riebeek St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27214674000 / Website / Directions
- The Dark Horse145 Kloof St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27214220825 / Website / Directions
- Beer Box186 Olifantsfontein Rd, Midrand, Gauteng+27100062235 / Website / Directions
- Stones Claremont85 Main Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27648452950 / Website / Directions
- Waxy O'Connors SunningdaleShop 108/109, Sunningdale Shopping Centre, 1 Village Way, Sunningdale, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal+27315629275 / Website / Directions
- The House of Machines84 Shortmarket St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27214261400 / Website / Directions
- Alto23475 Maude St, Sandton, Gauteng+27875360051 / Website / Directions
- Murphy's Law Bar & GrillCnr malibongwe and, Kapital St, Randburg, Gauteng+27730828451 / Website / Directions
- The Athletic Club & Social35 Buitengracht St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27840875566 / Website / Directions
- Pakalolo Table ViewBeach Blvd, Blouberg, Western Cape+27874700481 / Website / Directions
- The Striped Horse12 York Rd, Muizenberg, Western Cape+27636615713 / Website / Directions
- Barrel and Blues32 Andrew Whyte St, Swellendam, Western Cape+27799784872 / Website / Directions
- Ground Zero Bar and Restaurant120 Stella Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal+27748204004 / Website / Directions
- The George Umhlanga15A, Lighthouse Mall, Chartwell Dr, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal+27634094612 / Directions
- Archer Bar & Eatery42 The High Street, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, Gauteng+27104954200 / Website / Directions
- Tipples OnrusUnit 3, Onrus Trading Post, Onrusrivier, Western Cape+27283164357 / Website / Directions
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We hold 10,940 matching entries in total. The list above shows the most complete records first, meaning those with a contact number and a street address, so you have something you can act on straight away.
How to Compare Nearby Options
This page covers best rooftop bars across South Africa, drawing on 10,940 recorded entries in 1256 towns and suburbs. Use the list above to find something close to you, then confirm the details directly.
What to Look For
- Check it is reachable. 79% of these entries carry a phone number. Ring before you travel, especially outside weekday business hours.
- Check the address, not just the name. 90% have a street address recorded. Chains often keep an old branch on the map after it has moved.
- Know who you are dealing with. Recognisable operators in this category include An Post, Checkers and bp. Independents sit alongside them and are often cheaper, but you will need to do your own checking on credentials.
- Confirm anything that costs money in writing. Get a quote or a reference number before work starts or before you pay a deposit.
Pricing, Availability and Practical Factors
This page covers best rooftop bars across South Africa, drawing on 10,940 recorded entries in 1256 towns and suburbs. Use the list above to find something close to you, then confirm the details directly.
Find and Contact Nearby Options
Every listing above shows whatever contact detail we hold for that entry. Where we have a number you can tap it to dial; where we have a website you can open the operator’s own page; and the directions link opens that exact set of coordinates in your maps app so you are navigating to the recorded position rather than a name search.
If a number rings unanswered, try the website before assuming the place has closed. Small South African operators frequently change numbers when they move networks, and the mapping data can lag that change by months.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many best rooftop bars are listed on this page?
We hold 10,940 matching entries for South Africa and show the most complete of them above, prioritising those with a contact number and a street address.
Do you publish opening hours?
No. Our source data carries no verified trading hours, so we do not publish any. Phone the listing or check the operator’s own site before travelling.
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