Guidebook for Midrand
Food Scene
Cesco Carlswald
139 Seventh RdPortuguese food, nice vibe, quiz nights
The Harvard Cafe
New RoadGood food, drinks, restaurant by the airport
Doppio Zero Blue Hills
African View DriveGreat coffee and good food
Foghound Interactive Coffee Company
24 Richards DrAwesome coffee in a cone, good breakfast. Only open on week days
Drinks & Nightlife
The Local
Value for money and televisions for live sports games
Essentials
Very convenient and close by for groceries with a pharmacy, restaurants, liquor store and a variety of other shops.
10 locals recommend
Blue Hills Shopping Centre
Very convenient and close by for groceries with a pharmacy, restaurants, liquor store and a variety of other shops.
Parks & Nature
Check out their website for open times. Nice for fresh food and craft beer, chilling at the market on some Sundays. Hiking/walking trails and acro-branching. Pet friendly
Riversands Farm Village with Sunday Market
Rose RoadCheck out their website for open times. Nice for fresh food and craft beer, chilling at the market on some Sundays. Hiking/walking trails and acro-branching. Pet friendly
Reserve area with a few restaurants (try 33 on High Street), market days, exhibitions, hiking and running trails (Parkrun). Beautiful area
34 locals recommend
Modderfontein Reserve
Off Ardeer RdReserve area with a few restaurants (try 33 on High Street), market days, exhibitions, hiking and running trails (Parkrun). Beautiful area
Entertainment & Activities
Indoor rock climbing gym with yoga and shop. A few kilometers away, but good for rainy days when outdoor climbing is not possible.
7 locals recommend
CityROCK Johannesburg - Indoor Climbing Gym
46 Fourth Ave SIndoor rock climbing gym with yoga and shop. A few kilometers away, but good for rainy days when outdoor climbing is not possible.
The Ice Rink
Marie RoadWake boarding, knee boarding, aqua park with inflatable obstacles, SUP (stand up paddling), food, music, barbecue areas and a great vibe. Check out their website for opening times and costs.
StokeCity WakePark
Wake boarding, knee boarding, aqua park with inflatable obstacles, SUP (stand up paddling), food, music, barbecue areas and a great vibe. Check out their website for opening times and costs.
Shopping
Mall of Africa
Big mall for almost all kinds of shopping that you need or want
Getting Around
Midrand Station
It is a few kilometers away but Gautrain bus service close by
Budget - Grand Central Airport
New RoadCar rental services available. Flight charter services available