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Arts on Main

284 Reviews

#7 of 157 things to do in Johannesburg

Sights & Landmarks, Points of Interest & Landmarks

Fox St, Johannesburg | Cnr Berea Rd, Johannesburg 2094, South Africa

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“Well Worth a Visit”

Came here on a walking tour by CurioCity, came back the next day for the Sunday market. In the new... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

CARLYE P

Portland, Oregon

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“Great Way to Spend the Day”

I've enjoyed Arts of Main a number of times. A great place to take guests when they are in town... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Scott H

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4.5 284 reviews

Excellent53%
Very good38%
Average8%
Poor0%
Terrible1%

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“food market”(10 reviews)

“sunday morning”(11 reviews)

“lots of food options”(3 reviews)

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Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

As featured in Jozi definitely a heart of gold

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Fox St, Johannesburg | Cnr Berea Rd, Johannesburg 2094, South Africa

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Sharonwaddington

Midrand, South Africa

547

Reviewed 3 days ago

Sunday Delight

A catacomb of gastronomic delights. Craft deli foods, up-cycled, recycled everything from clothing to ornaments and toys. A fun, relaxed place to spend a Sunday.

Date of experience: March 2018

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CARLYE P

Portland, Oregon

8026

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Well Worth a Visit

Came here on a walking tour by CurioCity, came back the next day for the Sunday market. In the new arty district of Jozi, but both times I came here my Uber drivers were wary of the area. Fab place, one of many hoping to...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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Scott H

274

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great Way to Spend the Day

I've enjoyed Arts of Main a number of times. A great place to take guests when they are in town. Browse around and then enjoy a good meal either at Arts on Main or in the neighborhood.

Date of experience: May 2018

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Corestarme

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Reviewed November 4, 2018

Cultural Melting Pot

Vibrant, interesting gathering of eclectic South African and other African cultures. Visit Artists' studios and galleries. Market with the usual stuff but also hidden gems of amazing crafting.Great food- my fave is the Ethiopian fare...yum!. Fab place to take overseas guests.

Date of experience: August 2018

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johnandmichelleb

Johannesburg, South Africa

174

Reviewed October 10, 2018

Hidden Gem in the heart of the city!

Right in the heart of Jozi city is this vibrant little space where art and food create the perfect vibe on a lazy Sunday. Music, arts, international foods and interesting people find their way here. Salsa dancing on the rooftop happens too. A must visit.

Date of experience: October 2018

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JNinSA

546

Reviewed September 9, 2018

MUST do!

Visiting Maboneng on a Sunday to experience the vibe people think Joburg lost. It is a great place to stroll along the streetmarket and get some great food at Arts on Main. If you are up for dancing or just chilling visit one of rooftops...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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HannahE1213

121

Reviewed September 2, 2018

Incredible day out for the artsy person

Arts on main offers a wide variety of food and drink which will make your tastebuds explode! The food is great, the vibe is great and there is something for everyone at this spot.

Date of experience: June 2018

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moeketsis857

Maseru, Lesotho

305

Reviewed August 8, 2018

Explosion of tastes

a very great place to spend chilled Sunday afternoons with friends or family. this place has a great buzzing community.

Date of experience: August 2018

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Naomi G

Gauteng, South Africa

Reviewed August 6, 2018

Good vibe and good food

We visited Arts on Main with family from KZN. It was a first for all and we loved it. We had lunch at The Canteen, The food was excellent - sauce served with main meals a little disappointing, the sauces tasted like it was the...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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tonykJ9442AM

Johannesburg/Gaborone

216

Reviewed August 5, 2018

A place to relax, let your hair down

A place to enjoy the diferent cuisines of the African continent, relax enjoy music and the different arts offered by the the African people, quite a enjoyable place for the whole family

Date of experience: May 2018

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Smileymelly70

Is this a good place to go during the week namely. Wednesday

August 29, 2017|

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No, the market is there on Sundays.

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I usually do not write trip reports, but I felt that Johannesburg doesn't get the due it deserves and is a gem in the rough for tourism. Plus I really enjoyed my visit! A big thanks to all of the Destination Experts on this forum who know the city so well and work so hard to provide info. Landed at JNB and made it through customs and immigration in a few minutes. After hitting the ATM made my way over to the Gautrain to head over to Rosebank where I was staying. Could not have been...More

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Well, thank you very much for your input, and kind words about my city. I am so pleased you enjoyed your (too short) time in Johannesburg Johannesburg consistently gets such a bad rep. mostly from people who have never been here, or people who left 20 or 30 years ago, and have never been back. Please spread the word, and, when you come back again, as I know you will, you will enjoy it just as much. Try to come in late October early November. You will not believe how beautiful it is here,...More

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