Rosebank is the ideal location to celebrate your heritage this weekend. Not only are there many picnic venues with braai areas but an abundance of restaurants.
Let’s begin with the Jack Rose (JR) as your departure point. Within a 5km radius there’s Rosebank Mall, The Zone and The Firs. In the same precinct lies the Rosebank Gautrain Station enabling easy access to Sandton to the north and the CBD to the south. Zoo Lake provides the perfect setting for the family picnic plus it has its own braai area.
Heritage dining
By choosing the JR to lay your head, you have the opportunity to experience the peace of the suburbs as well as the buzz of the city. In addition, The Rosebud Restaurant at the hotel’s entrance, offers a variety of dishes which include pap.
Venturing to Rosebank Mall, The Zone and The Firs you are guaranteed to find a restaurant to celebrate your heritage. For instance:
- Calisto’s – Portuguese
- Simply Asia & My Diners – Eastern Fusion
- Mythos – Greek
- Chipas & MamaSamba – Mexican
- Yalla! – Turkish
- Opera (Rosebank Mall) – Italian
- Coco Safar – French
- Momo XO – Japanese
- Lotus – Chinese (160 Jan Smuts – a block away from the JR)
- La Parada – Spanish Tapas
This is but some, there is so much more on offer.
Heritage events in Johannesburg
There is a plethora of events occurring in Jozi this weekend:
- DSTV Delicious Festival at Kyalami. Tickets available from Ticketmaster . This International Food and Music Festival takes place from 23 – 24 September 2023. This “has become an iconic event, renowned for its fusion of world-class cuisine and electrifying performances by both local and international artists”.
- Comic Con Africa, “South Africa’s Pop Culture and Gaming Festival” is being hosted at Nasrec. Book your ticket. “A grand celebration of everything geeky from comics and gaming to movies and television.”
- Melville Koppies Heritage Day Hike and Melville Heritage Day Market take place this Sunday (24 September). For more info on these events and more click here.
- For more ideas such as free entrance to Constitution Hill or road-running, visit inyourpocket.com.
Heritage extended weekend
As Heritage Day 2023 falls on a Sunday, we will be treated to an additional Public Holiday on Monday. Make the most of the opportunity and treat yourselves to a night or two away without the worry of drinking and driving. Included in the price is a freshly prepared buffet breakfast for two. Reserve your room at the JR today! For the best prices call Reception on +27108240876.