Guidebook for Pretoria
Food Scene
Lovely food and delicious coffee!
A vibrant and inspired menu with delicious meals as well as café style eats and baked delights.
This Tasha's has a standard menu and an additional menu that is inspired by the Middle East.
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Woolworths Food Menlyn Maine
Lovely food and delicious coffee!
A vibrant and inspired menu with delicious meals as well as café style eats and baked delights.
This Tasha's has a standard menu and an additional menu that is inspired by the Middle East.
Go here for anything Italian, there is even a little Italian Supermarket if you fancy taking the cheese or handmade pasta with you.
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Old Town Italy Menlyn Maine
210 Amarand AveGo here for anything Italian, there is even a little Italian Supermarket if you fancy taking the cheese or handmade pasta with you.
Be sure to visit this lovely little spot in Olympus. It is nestled in the trees and bakes the most decadent cheesecakes and chocolate-iest brownies.
If you're in the mood for a gourmet sandwich, they have a smoked chicken and grilled mango combo that is a feast for the taste buds.
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Blos Cafe
Leander RoadBe sure to visit this lovely little spot in Olympus. It is nestled in the trees and bakes the most decadent cheesecakes and chocolate-iest brownies.
If you're in the mood for a gourmet sandwich, they have a smoked chicken and grilled mango combo that is a feast for the taste buds.
Are you an early riser?
Pitch up at the Boeremark at 05:30 on a Saturday morning for great local food (Melkkos, Krokette, Pannekoek), delicious coffee and heaps of fresh produce, flowers, honey and baked goods.
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Pretoria Bauernmarkt
665 Moreleta StAre you an early riser?
Pitch up at the Boeremark at 05:30 on a Saturday morning for great local food (Melkkos, Krokette, Pannekoek), delicious coffee and heaps of fresh produce, flowers, honey and baked goods.
Drinks & Nightlife
High end champagne bar and restaurant.
Roof-top vibes for the win! Sip on signature cocktails and enjoy the nighttime views of Menlyn Maine.
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Altitude Bar - Time Square
209 Aramist AveHigh end champagne bar and restaurant.
Roof-top vibes for the win! Sip on signature cocktails and enjoy the nighttime views of Menlyn Maine.
Sightseeing
Go and take a picture with Nelson Mandela overlooking the Pretoria CBD.
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Union Buildings
Go and take a picture with Nelson Mandela overlooking the Pretoria CBD.
Shopping
Menlyn has almost 500 shops ranging from big international brands to smaller local shops.
There are a lot of great restaurants and a cinema for nights when you just want to get out for a bit.
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Menlyn
Menlyn has almost 500 shops ranging from big international brands to smaller local shops.
There are a lot of great restaurants and a cinema for nights when you just want to get out for a bit.
Entertainment & Activities
012 Central hosts numerous events over weekends, please follow them on social media for all the details.
Whether it is historical walks through the city or Market @ the Sheds on the last Saturday of the month, there is always something going on.
Be sure to make use of Uber to get there, it is very safe and the drivers know the city well.
If you plan on driving yourself, there is ample secure parking. Be sure to familiarise yourself with the map or use a trustworthy GPS.
012Central
61 Snowdrop Street012 Central hosts numerous events over weekends, please follow them on social media for all the details.
Whether it is historical walks through the city or Market @ the Sheds on the last Saturday of the month, there is always something going on.
Be sure to make use of Uber to get there, it is very safe and the drivers know the city well.
If you plan on driving yourself, there is ample secure parking. Be sure to familiarise yourself with the map or use a trustworthy GPS.
Getting Around
You can catch the Gautrain bus at January Masilela drive - please feel free to ask us for directions, it is 3 minutes away from our house.
The bus will take you to the Hatfield Gautrain station and from there you have easy access to all the stations and the shops around them. You can also use the service to get to the Airport.
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Gautrain Hatfield Station
You can catch the Gautrain bus at January Masilela drive - please feel free to ask us for directions, it is 3 minutes away from our house.
The bus will take you to the Hatfield Gautrain station and from there you have easy access to all the stations and the shops around them. You can also use the service to get to the Airport.