SPOTLIGHT
ON:
 Joburg
Bar
It's rather ironic that
perhaps the best place to reflect Cape Town's diversity and vibrancy is
called Joburg. Asked who comes to Joburg, manager Simon Smith shrugs and
says, "Anything and anyone from 18 to 75." Walking into the bar, take the
time to admire the photographs along the wall - each year a different
photographer's work is showcased - then look at installation of old mine
props above. Look up at the ceiling and you'll see a magnificent silver
three dimensional rendering of the Joburg skyline. And at the back of the
bar you'll see a giant nude of Bart Simpson proudly displaying his
unmentionables.
 Joburg
consists of three main areas. The rectangular front area is a comfy,
traditional pub, sporting a long dark wood bar on the left, with
comfortable seating along the wall on the right. A small stage at the back
is home to dj's Off Switch, Boogieman, Charl, Trouble and Honey-B, who
play an eclectic range of music during the week, while live bands perform
over the weekends.
 Heading
to the back of the bar you can either go straight to the pool table area -
be sure to keep your sunglasses ready for the brightly coloured settee in
the corner - or turn left to the second bar area, which runs parallel to
the first. Here you will find a more intimate, rustic bar with bare brick
walls, bar stools, tables and wood sculptures.
Joburg is open Mondays to
Thursday from 5:00pm, Fridays from 4:00pm, Saturdays from 2:00pm and
Sundays from 7:00pm. A door charge is only enforced on Sundays and ranges
from R20 to R40, depending on the musicians playing. For more info call
(021) 422 0142.
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