NearMe lists 4,771 bars across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (1,397), Western Cape (691) and KwaZulu-Natal (442). 78% of these entries include a phone number and 22% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 4,771 places we have on record in South Africa.
- Grand Slam Sports DinerCnr Elm &, Sycamore Dr, Edenvale, Gauteng+27 11 454 3700 / Website / Directions
- Vista Bar & LoungeOne&Only Cape Town, 0C Dock Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 431 5888 / Website / Directions
- The Leopard BarThe Twelve Apostles Hotel And Spa, Victoria Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 437 9029 / Website / Directions
- Hard Rock Cafe163 5th St, Sandton, Gauteng+27 11 784 3144 / Website / Directions
- Wyoming SpurShop 8, The Pavilion Mall, Sealy St, Bredasdorp, Western Cape+27 28 424 2475 / Website / Directions
- IncognitoThe Alphen Boutique Hotel, Alphen Dr, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 795 6300 / Website / Directions
- The Ghibli Bar & Pool Terrace22 Riebeek St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 467 4000 / Website / Directions
- The Panorama BarSouthern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, 63 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal031 362 1300 / Website / Directions
- The Dark Horse145 Kloof St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 422 0825 / Website / Directions
- Beer Box186 Olifantsfontein Rd, Midrand, Gauteng+27 10 006 2235 / Website / Directions
- Cause Effect Cocktail KitchenThe Rocket Shed, 280 Dock Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 879 0855 / Website / Directions
- Cubana Tableview12 Beach Blvd, Blouberg, Western Cape+27 21 557 7320 / Website / Directions
- Charlie's Brewhouse1 Marina Centre, Port Owen Dr, Velddrif, Western Cape+27 76 038 3632 / Website / Directions
- Stones Claremont85 Main Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 64 845 2950 / Website / Directions
- Shaker Mobile Bar & Events235 Bree St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 422 1574 / Website / Directions
- Waxy O'Connors SunningdaleShop 108/109, Sunningdale Shopping Centre, 1 Village Way, Sunningdale, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 562 9275 / Website / Directions
- Traders Time SquareAramist Ave, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 63 904 6991 / Website / Directions
- Cappello Cape Town204 Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 010 9736 / Website / Directions
- The House of Machines84 Shortmarket St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 426 1400 / Website / Directions
- Alto23475 Maude St, Sandton, Gauteng+27 87 536 0051 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The bars we hold are spread across 935 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Cape Town (246), Johannesburg (193), Soweto (113), Tshwane (109), Gqeberha (107) and Durban (98).
Bars by province
How the 4,771 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | 1,397 | Johannesburg (191), Soweto (113) and Tshwane (109) |
| Western Cape | 691 | Cape Town (242), Stellenbosch (29) and George (23) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 442 | Durban (94), Pietermaritzburg (26) and Phoenix (14) |
| Eastern Cape | 400 | Gqeberha (107), East London (37) and Ibhayi (26) |
| North West | 303 | Rustenburg (50), Klerksdorp (31) and Potchefstroom (19) |
| Limpopo | 290 | Polokwane (29), Capricorn District Municipality (14) and Thabazimbi (11) |
| Mpumalanga | 272 | Mbombela (30), eMalahleni (28) and Middelburg (15) |
| Free State | 261 | Bloemfontein (64), Kroonstad (14) and Matjhabeng (13) |
| Northern Cape | 104 | Kimberley (20), Kuruman (8) and Upington (7) |
611 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 4,771 entries, 78% list a phone number, 22% a website and 89% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
More specific searches
- Cape Town 407
- Sandton 58
- Pretoria 170
- Stellenbosch 31
- Durban 153
Frequently asked questions
How many bars does NearMe list?
We have 4,771 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (1,397).
Which towns have the most bars?
In our listings, Cape Town (246), Johannesburg (193) and Soweto (113) have the most entries.
How many bars are there in Gauteng?
We have 1,397 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Johannesburg (191), Soweto (113) and Tshwane (109).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.