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Great Dane
5 De Beer St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
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Vu
Review №1

Love the vibe. The food and cocktails are actually very good. Get there early to avoid getting stuck at the door or bar.

Kh
Review №2

This place is such a vibe. Good music and awesome people.

Lu
Review №3

Simply awesome - trendy, welcoming, buzzing with great music and drinks deals.My friend and I stumbled upon this bar and met his local friend for an evening session. The place was packed with hip young locals relaxing to an excellent soundtrack of classic hip-hop and R&B, as well as some modern EDM and house mixed in too. There were 2 for 1 deals on cocktails until 1900, which we certainly took advantage of! It was an awesome place to relax and soak in the local scene. The rear terrace is the place to be, but seating is limited so arrive early to get an area. The food menu also looked very appetising.

We
Review №4

This place is home to me, the vibe is everything, its Queer friendly, great music and affordable alcohol.

An
Review №5

🍻🍹 Nice hang out point 👌🏾

Ka
Review №6

A proper vibe enjoyed my self

Al
Review №7

Sound is terribly engineered and too overcrowded, no hubbly renting even... disappointing

St
Review №8

The Great Dane is a very chilled spot in the heart of braamfontein which is a predominantly student/young professional area. The think most amazing about Great Dane is the open chilled area at the back where u can relax or go dance inside

An
Review №9

Most wonderful place to chill out

ro
Review №10

Great place to have a fun night out with friends , the staff there is extremely friendly they make you feel like family

Ti
Review №11

One of the only places in JHB where you can come alone and leave with new friends

We
Review №12

Yasas Im addicted now

Te
Review №13

Visited the place at night and it was fun, the music that was being played was fantastic and the outside area provided a nice breathe of fresh air after dancing and the atmosphere was very vibrant.This is a bar I recommend going to if you looking for to go to a club without the whole club type environment

TH
Review №14

The manager here is the best

bo
Review №15

Great vibe and the Dj was doing the most. Some great old skool tracks. Overall it was fun.

Ow
Review №16

Lovely bar, the floor is made out of thousands upon thousands 5c coins which is quite the look. Bar staff is consistent, respectful and fast. The events that are done there tend to be some of the best in the city (here I cite Sunday Roast)

te
Review №17

Very nice

tr
Review №18

Awesome place.Drinks are reasonably priced. The music depends on which DJ is playing.However there is an indoor and outdoor area so thats enjoyableAlso if you look closely the floor has 5cent coins decorating the entire dance floor. Its awesome and detailed!

Dz
Review №19

It too much I love it

Ba
Review №20

Great food and experience

Sa
Review №21

My first time there the waiters are super friendly but management should have a plan for the lounge are for bad weathers like today..as when the rain started everyone flocked inside umbrellas could have helped and water proof seats as the leather seats soaked in the rain

Bo
Review №22

A great vibe! I went for the Sunday Roast on the 1st of September. The food is delicious and aesthetically pleasing. There were loads of drinks to choose from. My only complaint is one of their security guards. He was rude to me and wouldnt let me get BACK in even though I had the stamp on my wrist. He kept saying we must pay R50 to get back in.

Th
Review №23

Never ever ever in your life of partying go to this place, they have no clear policy, I went out to go buy a pack of ciggerettes when I got back I was told I need to pay an entrance fee?! It went as far as cops being called all because I wanted my stuff inside this place so I can leave because there was no ways I was paying yet I spent most of my afternoon and money there... This is another good spot for a sports bet or brothel..

Nk
Review №24

Very crammed but a great vibe

si
Review №25

Really great vibe. Nice location. Good service.Can get really packed too

Jo
Review №26

Very good on a Friday

th
Review №27

Overcrowded facility but excellent atmosphere. Ideal for students and backpackers. Good music, tequila and friends

Ka
Review №28

Beautiful vibe. Very cosmopolitan. Young people of all races and sexual orientations. A very great space for chilled drinks with friends.

Sa
Review №29

Perfect place to chill, dance the night away. Music is absolutely great, the vibe is absolutely enticing. Go experience it 👏👏

br
Review №30

I have been going since they opened in 2012. Consistently busy, especially Saturdays. If you want have a great time, this is the place. Friendly, liberal and fun.

Hl
Review №31

This is one of the most inclusive spaces in Braam, inexpensive and great space to be in. Being here with a couple of friends on a warm Saturday afternoon is always a jol. I would recommend spending afternoons here for safety reasons. Overall this place is really awesome.

Ke
Review №32

Nice place to party with friends! Lol not with family 🤣🤣🤣😂let me also highlight that theyve got food 🥘 so dont worry you dont have to eat at home before you go there! I wish i could share a video of the vibe with you guys

Sa
Review №33

Had an overall amazing experience! The venue pulls in a relatively young crowd. The place did get tightly packed after a few hours of being there and the wait to get served at the bar is quite tiring. But overall, its a lovely venue to let loose!!

Th
Review №34

Great place to be on a thursday, especially on such days

Nk
Review №35

The service at bar is quick, they make great cocktails and their beers are cold. The crowd is diverse and interesting. The music is on point and is great quality. It gets very crowded during rainy whether as a portion of the venue is outside. Do bring cash in case you have to entrance , for example on a Friday night, as there is no speed point at the door but the bar does take cards.

Tu
Review №36

Although its small, its a great place to get your groove on and it has terrific specials on weekdays.

Ma
Review №37

Great Dane is my home away from home. Despite only playing Hip Hop for 1 hour on Saturdays. They should have a hip hop only day. I love Great Dane but please play more hip hop.

th
Review №38

I would come again

Ph
Review №39

Wide rang of drinks, the vibe is on point and the music is good. Its a cozy spot with an outdoor standing section which is cool, the only downside is the lack of seating

Tu
Review №40

A cool bar with great people and music. Awesome cocktail specials on Thursdays.

I
Review №41

Very Lively

Na
Review №42

Gosh so many memories of this place ! Its cozy during the afternoons ( on weekend), but at like 5/6pm it gets uncomfortably full, you have no other choice but to leave. Other than that, its an amazing place. I feel so nostalgic right now

Jo
Review №43

Nice bar. Sells in house pizza at affordable prices and the pizza is a wow. Great service. Also has 8 ball pool area.

Po
Review №44

Cool place to hang out and dance to some cool music. Club vibes, a lot of students too. It gets a bit packed up on weekends, I feel they need more room to operate.

Pa
Review №45

Awesome place to be on a Saturday night. The music is amazing hey. Wow!! The vibe. The crowd. Its just a great place.

ve
Review №46

The vibe the people the culture 👑🌴top notch

MM
Review №47

Nice place to hang out

TU
Review №48

My favorite spot to be....

Ka
Review №49

I throughly enjoyed myself

To
Review №50

Heart of Braam culture, always busy on Saturday afternoons and evenings. Come with an open mind because there are plenty of wild and wonderful characters. Its a a bit small in terms of floor space but the intermate vibe allows for good chats and promote meeting new people

Ad
Review №51

Awesome place to have some Saturday drinks. Nice outside area with loads of vintage light cover hanging everywhere. The inside floor is made of 5cents coins, very cool spot.

Co
Review №52

Always overcrowded, I mean sardine can type of compression with body pressed against body. Cant get a drink easily. Great place to get high off the weed cloud even if youre not smoking. If these dont discourage you, there are good djs and a fabulous party vibe. Visited several times and not yet captivated by the spirit of the venue.

Te
Review №53

Great Vibes!

S'
Review №54

Had a great time but I really miss Harry and Dorothy 😐

Ja
Review №55

Not enough sits, no variety for snack platters . Dj is great though really enjoyed his line up

Jo
Review №56

If you want to have fun and dance. That the place to go in braamfontein

Si
Review №57

If you are in Braamfontein and you want to have a good time. This is the spot!Crazy energy

NI
Review №58

The club is quite good with nice music. However, expect to get harassed by meter taxi drivers while you wait for your Uber outside. Have some spare cash ready to bribe your way out of a sticky situation.

Si
Review №59

Its a great place, good music and very viby. Best place for students especially only issue is they made me pay the entrance fee R50 and 15 minutes later they were closing

Le
Review №60

Would rate the place a 5/5 if they did something about all the pickpockets.Really hard to enjoy when you constantly have to be checking for your belongings

Re
Review №61

Great place,no parking. Its very hard to find parking around the area especially late. Youth attraction place

Nz
Review №62

Wow

Ba
Review №63

The people bring the place to life. The venue is too small. Actually it is ridiculously small when considering how popular it is. Needs more proper sitting areas.

Mo
Review №64

Music, drinking and a good vibe. We have pay an entrance fee after 8 pm

si
Review №65

Exciting vibe..awesome Djs

kg
Review №66

The best place to be, the vibe, delicious foodGreat people great music 👍 great Dane is awesome

Af
Review №67

Such a great place to have drinks with friends on Saturday afternoon, dance all night on Thursdays evening and meet new people at any day of the week.They do have a great selection of gourmet boerwors rolls but mostly a vibe for the drinks and the great music.

Wi
Review №68

My Great Dane experience wasnt bad. I just wish they played some music I could twerk to and have some girly fun. Overall drinks were affordable and I did not get harassed by guys.

Le
Review №69

Alcohol slightly pricey. On busy nights entrance fee required. Great food. Personally enjoy it during the day

An
Review №70

Very Cool place to hang with friends and have drinks. Braamfontein is a student town so prepared to partying with alot of young people

Su
Review №71

Best spot for a mid-week turn up! They play the best music of all the clubs in Braam! Always a great time!

Sa
Review №72

Its a nice place with good music and vibe

Pa
Review №73

Great intimate space, great music, good place to hangout with good company after a long hectic day😎💃

No
Review №74

Whenever Im at Great Dane I feel Amazing I leave that place being at my happiest😊

si
Review №75

Nice place. Can get a bit too packed. But great energy

Si
Review №76

The vibes are lit

Ch
Review №77

Great place for a crazy night outIt is always a vibeJust wish the venue was a bit bigger

Be
Review №78

Great food and excellent service. Definitely worth it when you want a decent meal

Th
Review №79

Gets a bit too crowded but has nice music and a good vibe

Ny
Review №80

Great music. Great vibe. Bouncers keep it safe for everyone.

Ro
Review №81

Cant stop telling people about the vibe here especially that unique floor made out of coins, artistically beautiful

Na
Review №82

Always the best place to get a great cocktail with good music.

Gc
Review №83

Drinks and food were amazing. They have a special on for cocktails on Fridays

Kh
Review №84

Best vibe Ive had in a while.

Ti
Review №85

Cool

Se
Review №86

Great Vibe captures the essence of Braamfontein by night.

Si
Review №87

Great vibe with beautiful girls prancing all around. Controlled access

Te
Review №88

Over packed on a Saturday night but a beautiful vibe and beautiful music

Ra
Review №89

Great place, great vibe. Awesome to spend a Saturday at with friends

Mo
Review №90

The best place to be if you are young and fabulous. Great Music. The best crowd in Joburg. The vibe ia unmatched. Truly somewhere you go to have your heart overflowing with love

Ny
Review №91

It was too crowded. Lack of space to move around. They played nice music though.

Ka
Review №92

Great vibe but the area is too tiny and some resident djs cant play good music.

Be
Review №93

Great place in the afternoon. It gets packed at night. Can get very uncomfortable.

Ro
Review №94

Always a good night out at Great Dance! Their drinks are reasonably priced, their staff is always very friendly and they make the best hotdogs in town, especially when youre looking to soak up the alcohol at 3am!

Nk
Review №95

I had the snack basket...damn it was so amazing👐🏼😍

Ja
Review №96

I had the Snack Basket and it was SO DISGUSTINGLY salty and the fries tasted like they were made with old oil.Great Dane needs to invest in good chefs.

Re
Review №97

Good place to party any time of the years

Ja
Review №98

Cool vibe. Excellent food. Great for a few drinks

Dr
Review №99

Best Place to be on a Saturday in Joburg! The people, the vibe, the drinks, the food. Everything about it is just so enjoyable

Re
Review №100

Lovely

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  • Address:5 De Beer St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
  • Site:https://www.facebook.com/greatdanebar
  • Phone:+27 11 403 1136
Categories
  • Bar
Working hours
  • Monday:12–11PM
  • Tuesday:12–11PM
  • Wednesday:12–11PM
  • Thursday:12–11PM
  • Friday:12–11PM
  • Saturday:12–11PM
  • Sunday:12–11PM
Service options
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Great cocktails:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
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