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Greenside, Johannesburg
Greenside, which lies just off the busy Barry Hertzog Avenue on the other side from Emmarentia Dam, is a trendy, albeit residential suburb of the city. It is rife with restaurants and described as having a caf� culture of note. That said, you also need to know where to find it, as the pulse of Greenside lies scattered over both Greenway and Gleneagles Roads.
Restauranteurs open up in Greenside to test their mettle. If you make a name for yourself here, then you're almost assured of moving on up to one of the other parts of Johannesburg, like Parktown, where you can make more money. As a result, there is an ever-changing series of restaurants here and just about the only solid, unchanging aspect of the retail neighbourhood is Woolworths, which stocks a fair amount of organic food.
Whilst the rest of Greenside lies sedately, its upmarket homes in tree-lined avenues, some of its roads in need of the odd workover, this part of Greenside hums. Although accommodation in Johannesburg's suburbs extols the virtues of the Botanical Gardens, leafy Jacaranda-lined roads and easy access to other neighbourhoods like Rosebank, Hyde Park, and Parktown, any number and any variety of restaurants jostle for attention � from Italian, Greek, Portuguese through to Sushi. Add to that the odd mosaic shop, printers and bicycle shop, and you will get the general picture.
Granted, Friday nights and weekends can get a little busy here, and parking becomes something of a nightmare, but there is a general vibe that makes it worth it. And a stay here makes getting to other vibey areas, like Melville and the centre of Johannesburg, relatively easy too. It is a good base to have, if Houghton or Killarney are on your agenda and it forms a 'gateway' to the northern suburbs.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Guest House
Acre of Africa Guest House
Acre of Africa is a small hotel in Johannesburg offering comfortable accommodation in Boksburg. Each room has air-conditioning, a mini fridge, a ...
Self Catering
Ellipse Waterfall 31002
Ellipse Waterfall 31002 in Midrand provides the comforts of a homely environment paired together with the services and facilities of a hotel. Thi...
Self Catering
Splice Apartment 23
Splice Apartment 23 is located in the quiet leafy suburbs of Killarney, giving you the most spectacular view of Johannesburg. The apartment offer...
Self Catering
El Ridge A7
El Ridge A7 offers affordable and luxurious self catering accommodation in Boksburg. We are ideally situated just off the N12 highway, just 6.9km...
Guest House / Self Catering
B&B on Buckingham
Located in the up-market suburb of Craighall Park, Buckingham fills a unique niche in Johannesburg's accommodation offering. Occupying a mid 20th...
Self Catering
Illovo Mews 219
Illovo Mews 219 is a contemporary studio apartment offering comfortable accommodation in Illovo. The apartment is ideal for a couple or a corpora...
Guest House
Borisimos Guesthouse Alberton
Borisimos offers accommodation in Alberton, Johannesburg, in a tranquil living environment for the discerning guest. You will experience true Sou...
Self Catering
Illovo Mews 110
Illovo Mews 110 offers Sandton self catering accommodation in a studio apartment located in Illovo. The apartment is perfect for a coupe or a cor...
Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering
Silverstone Guest House
Silverstone Guest house caters for the more discerning business person or traveller, seeking stylish accommodation, but at affordable rates. We s...
Things to do in the area
Farm Stalls & Markets
Real Jozi Food Market
The finest food market in https://www.sa-venues.com/accommodation/johannesburg.php, you will find a wide variety of high quality produce and food...
Caf�s & Eateries
Spiceburg Restaurant
Spiceburg Restaurant is situated on Gleneagles Road road in the trendy, bustling suburb of Greenside. With the verandah covered, guests can enjoy...
Caf�s & Eateries
The Greenside Caf�
Nestled in the heart of Greenside, the Greenside Caf� is a vegetarian and vegan haven. The food is prepared with integrity, love and mindfulness ...
Sports & Leisure
Beaconsfield Bowling Club
Lawn bowls is an ever-growing sport, and invites players of all ages to enjoy sunshine, fresh air and a healthy dose of challenge as they test th...
Art Galleries
Goodman Gallery
Vist the Goodman Gallery. Thirty two years ago the Goodman Gallery opened to encourage contemporary South African artists to exhibit, despite apa...
Family Entertainment
Linden Market
If you�re after sampling the glitz, glamour, shopping, and breath-taking landscapes of South Africa, you�ve probably booked your accommodation in...
Noteworthy attractions
Golf Courses
Crown Mines Golf Club
South Africa is famous for its gold, and Crown Mines Golf Club is built in genuine mining country, just a few kilometres southeast of central Joh...
Golf Courses
Observatory Golf Club
Observatory Golf Course is one of the less well known Johannesburg courses, but just as good as many of its more famous neighbors. A sophisticate...
Golf Courses
Randpark Golf Club
With two very distinct but different golf courses, Randpark offers golfers of varying ability an unforgettable experience on two of the finest an...
Golf Courses
Royal Johannesburg Golf Club
The World Atlas of Golf, which lists the great courses and how they are played, features just two South African clubs on its hallowed pages. One ...
Airports
OR Tambo International Airport
Formerly officially known as Johannesburg International Airport, the OR Tambo International Airport is a large airport near the city of Johannesb...
Landmarks
East Rand Flea Market
Just outside Johannesburg in Boksburg, the East Rand Flea Market lies right next to the East Rand Mall, and as a result, is open just about all w...
Shopping
East Rand Mall
The popular East Rand Mall takes full advantage of the prime position of this area and offers a variety of restaurants, boutiques, chain stores a...
Museums
Absa Money Museum
Home to the largest collection of money used in South Africa�s past in the world, Absa Money Museum lies in downtown Johannesburg on Troye Street...
Landmarks
Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum is the story of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Beginning in 1948, the white elected National Party governme...
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