The Cosmopolitan

Johannesburg


Standing out against the more modern warehouse conversions in Maboneng is this former pub dating from 1902. The handsome whitewashed building now hosts a number of businesses, while to the rear is a lovely sculpture garden overlooked by an impressive giant mural of Jan van Riebeeck by Gaia and Freddy Sam.

Here you'll find the art gallery Hazard, teahouse Yswara and fine-dining restaurant Sphere Monk.


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1. Hazard

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