Things to Do in Parkview, Johannesburg

Parkview overlooks Zoo Lake and is home to historic architecture, with all streets named after Irish counties. The Alliance Française is located here, and the Johannesburg Zoo is just across Jan Smuts Avenue.

Love BooksBookstore
Croft & coCoffee Shop
Clyde on 4th Antiques MelvilleAntique Market

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Top things to do in Parkview

Love Books
★ 4.8 · 195
Bookstore
Buzzy indie bookshop with unique titles, including children's selections, plus a quaint atmosphere.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 5 PM
Sat
9 AM – 4 PM
Sun
9 AM – 2 PM
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Clyde on 4th Antiques Melville
★ 4.7 · 104
Antique Market
Mon–Tue
9 AM – 3 PM
Wed–Fri
8:30 AM – 4 PM
Sat
8:30 AM – 1 PM
Sun
Closed
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Bookdealers of Melville
★ 4.5 · 191
Bookstore
A group of bookshops in Johannesburg, South Africa, selling collectable, new, and second-hand books for book lovers and bibliophiles.
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Where to eat & drink in Parkview

Croft & co
★ 4.6 · 992
Coffee Shop· R 100–200
An indoor-outdoor restaurant with a co-working section, known for breakfast, coffee, burgers, croissants, and shakshuka.
Mon–Thu
6 AM – 5 PM
Fri
6 AM – 8 PM
Sat
6 AM – 2:30 PM
Sun
6 AM – 12 PM
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Jo'Anna Melt Bar
★ 4.3 · 599
Bar· R 100–200
A multiracial bar known for its karaoke nights on Thursdays, quiz nights on Wednesdays, and Sunday events with drum and bass music.
Mon
12 PM – 11:30 PM
Tue–Fri
12 PM – 2 AM
Sat
12 PM – 2 AM
Sun
12 PM – 11:30 PM
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Smoking Kills
★ 4.6 · 442
Cocktail Bar· R 300–400
An intimate bar and music venue known for its diverse underground music, creative cocktails, and welcoming atmosphere for LGBTQ+ guests.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
4 PM – 2 AM
Fri
2 PM – 2 AM
Sat
1 PM – 2 AM
Sun
1 PM – 2 AM
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Karaoke Kong
★ 4.5 · 598
Cocktail Bar· R 200–300
A vibrant and colorful karaoke venue in Melville known for its stage layout, comfortable booths, food platters, and cocktails.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Thu
4 PM – 12 AM
Fri
3 PM – 2 AM
Sat
3 PM – 2 AM
Sun
3 PM – 12 AM
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Blind Tiger Café
★ 4.5 · 638
Restaurant· R 100–200
A cafe and restaurant with a spacious garden area, known for its drinks, snacks, burgers, calamari, and live music.
Mon
Closed
Tue
12 PM – 11 PM
Wed–Fri
12 PM – 12 AM
Sat
11 AM – 12 AM
Sun
11 AM – 6 PM
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Trabella Pizzeria Parkview
★ 4.6 · 296
Restaurant· R 100–400
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Spilt Milk
★ 4.3 · 639
Restaurant
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