Why You Need To Visit 44 Stanley

Escape the rush of the city, and wind down with some delicious foods and a unique shopping experience at 44 Stanley. This destination has become a popular hangout, offering a wide selection of restaurants, boutique stores, and even a unique cinema experience. Here's why you need to visit 44 Stanley within the Braamfontein Werf.

Lovely Independent Restaurants at 44 Stanley

Whether you're looking for a scrumptious breakfast or delightful cocktails at the end of a long day, 44 Stanley has just the restaurant or café for you to enjoy. They have a handful of delightful options for you to choose from.

We highly recommend stopping by Salvation Café for a rich and aromatic caffeine fix, a hearty brekkie, a gourmet burger, or even their popular Caribbean Flapjack Stack. It's on our top pancake delights in the city! You can also grab a coffee on the go at Bean There Coffee Company, offering the best in organic African coffee.

A few other must-visits includes Beijing Opera offering delightful small plates that celebrate the diversity of Asian flavours. Indulge in delicate dumplings, bao buns, hearty noodle soups, refreshing cocktails and more. Next is Forest Gelato, the perfect spot if you're looking for handmade fresh and seasonal ice creams, gelato, sorbets, granitas and other frozen treats. Also, La Pergola gives you an authentic taste of Northern Italian cuisine.

44 Stanley Is Home To The Bioscope

Ever been to The Bioscope Independent Cinema? Well, now that they have settled in their new home of 44 Stanley, it's the perfect opportunity to pay them a visit. The cinema offers limited space, meaning you can enjoy an exclusive and intimate movie viewing experience. They also have a little gift shop selling an assortment of trinkets and mementos, including movie posters, cinema-themed Funko Pops, movie-themed t-shirts and more.

The Bioscope also hosts a variety of movie screening nights and events, so be sure to visit their Facebook page to keep up to date with their latest offerings, movie, and events.

A Unique Shopping Experience

44 Stanley not only offers exciting dining and entertainment destinations within its shady and green courtyards, but it also boasts a selection of carefully-curated, bespoke stores. Here, you can shop a variety of fashion and accessories, homeware and gifts, art and design, and so much more.

For fashion and accessories, stop by Lunar – one of the precincts original tenants – showcasing a range of ladies wear, interesting trinkets, art, accessories, footwear, soaps and more. Ifuku offers an eclectic mix of denim and rugged wear, aimed at an individual style. And Lucky Fish, selling high end and bargain items, ranging from one-off silk dresses to bright plastic utility carry bags.

Spruce up your home with Mungo's innovative themes and fresh contemporary designs. They offer a wide range of homeware products, woven from natural fibres on antique and repurposed looms. And for a pamper, Bed Bath Body offers body care and homeware products. Stop by their sensory table, where you can explore their fragrances and get a feel for each product. And also for beautiful gift ideas, Storm Ceramics is just the place if you're looking for something unique.

44 Stanley Is A Little Bit Of Joburg History

Other than all of the unique finds and hidden gems, 44 Stanley is also a time capsule of Joburg Past. All of their stores and cafes can be found within what was once a series of industrial 1930s buildings. This definitely makes this destination a unique Johannesburg space to explore and even take a few stunning selfies.

What's more, is they also host a couple of events from time to time. If you want to stay informed on these happenings, be sure to like and follow 44 Stanley on their social media platforms. You can find the links below!