Bedford Gardens, Johannesburg: Things to Do

Johannesburg's established eastern suburb, a mix of apartment towers and leafy streets beside Bedfordview. Eastgate and Bedford Centre dominate shopping, while the slopes toward Gillooly's Farm and skyline views west make this a practical residential base on the ridge between the inner city and the OR Tambo corridor.

Bailey's BedfordviewLive Music
The IvyCocktail Bar
Geldhof Chocolates DouglasdaleChocolate Shop

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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in Bedford Gardens

Geldhof Chocolates Douglasdale
★ 4.8 · 126
Chocolate Shop
Mon–Thu
8:30 AM – 5 PM
Fri
8:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat
8:30 AM – 5 PM
Sun
8:30 AM – 3 PM
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Adventist Book Centre NCSA
Bookstore
Mon–Thu
8:30 AM – 4 PM
Fri
8 AM – 1 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Where to eat & drink in Bedford Gardens

Bailey's Bedfordview
★ 4.4 · 1.6k
Live Music
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Thu
3 PM – 11 PM
Fri
2 PM – 2 AM
Sat
12 PM – 2 AM
Sun
12 PM – 9 PM
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The Ivy
★ 4.4 · 1.8k
Cocktail Bar· R 300–900 per person
Mon–Wed
8 AM – 5 PM
Thu
8 AM – 10 PM
Fri
8 AM – 12 AM
Sat
8 AM – 12 AM
Sun
8 AM – 10 PM
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tashas Bedfordview
★ 4.4 · 2.6k
Café & Bakery· R 200–300
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat
7 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
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The Fat Ginger
★ 4.3 · 1.3k
Gastropub· R 100–500
Mon
11 AM – 10 PM
Tue–Wed
11 AM – 11:30 PM
Thu–Fri
11 AM – 2 AM
Sat
11 AM – 2 AM
Sun
11 AM – 10 PM
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Yamitsuki Sushi Teppanyaki Dim sum Bar
★ 4.6 · 2.5k
Sushi· R 200–800
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat
11 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun
11 AM – 8:30 PM
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AKTI Mediterranean Bedford
★ 4.5 · 1.8k
Restaurant· R 200–700
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 9:30 PM
Fri
11 AM – 10 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 8:30 PM
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Pigalle Restaurant Bedfordview
★ 4.5 · 1.3k
Restaurant· R 300-700
Mon–Fri
12 PM – 10 PM
Sat
12 PM – 10 PM
Sun
12 PM – 3 PM
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Bennigan's Grillhouse & Bar Bedfordview
★ 4.5 · 1.3k
Restaurant· R 200–300
Chain eatery serving burgers & other classic American pub fare in a low-key setting.
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sat
11:30 AM – 9 PM
Sun
11:30 AM – 8 PM
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Café BilliBi Bedford Crossing
★ 4.8 · 311
Restaurant· R 100–200
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 5 PM
Sat
7 AM – 5 PM
Sun
7 AM – 4 PM
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Sass Cafe
★ 4.6 · 761
Restaurant· R 200–400
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 10:30 PM
Sat
7 AM – 10:30 PM
Sun
7 AM – 8:30 PM
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Lupa Osteria Bedfordview
★ 4.5 · 1.1k
Italian· R 200-300
Mon–Fri
11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sat
11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11:30 AM – 9 PM
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Bembom Bedfordview
★ 4.4 · 1.3k
Café & Bakery· R 100–200
Every day
7 AM – 5 PM
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Fireroom Bedfordview
★ 4.5 · 3.7k
Family Restaurant· $$
Every day
11 AM – 10 PM
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Salsa Mexican Grill Bedford Square
★ 4.4 · 1.7k
Mexican· R 200–800
Every day
11 AM – 10 PM
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