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44 Stanley

44 Stanley Avenue, Johannesburg, South Africa
Ranked #3 of 13 shopping in Johannesburg
4.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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- Apr 28, 2012
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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18 reviews 18 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

the unusual surroundings in the heart of johannesburg- surrounded by universities & colleges, student villages, trendy Melville, a hospital, a hotel, nearby access to the highways all make for a superbly located oasis. quaint shops, artsy dealers of yesteryear home wear, top quality coffee shops and restaurants all give you a feel of an out of jhb experience. Although parking... More

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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21 reviews 21 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

Eat under olive trees in courtyards. Drink fair trade coffee at Bean There. Shop for 70s furniture More

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30 reviews 30 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012
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The other reviews are correct. This is a tranquil and pleasant little commercial hub. Slightly hipster, but not terribly so. Recommended if you consider shopping and a meal to be a good day out. Beware of the surrounding parking situation... it's as if there's a buzz of dodginess all around this place, which the owners can only curb on their... More

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London, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012
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44 Stanley is a network of former warehouses in an unprepossessing suburb on the outskirts of Joburg's CBD, containing a warren of shops and offices connected by shady open courtyards planted with olive trees. There are art and sculpture galleries, a bakery selling delicious sourdough, a couple of antiques stores, a hairdresser, nightclub, quirky secondhand bookshop... Plus numerous little shops... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

44 Stanley is in a gentrified complex of old industrial buildings - all the shops and restaurants are a little alternative and appear to be independently run by their owners. There are no chain stores or big brands in the complex and it seems to attract hipsters and creative types. There is an art gallery, hand made African toy store,... More

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