Picture mouth-watering cocktails served on astroturf, guest djs playing great music and a false bookshelf that opens to reveal a hidden, “secret” restaurant called The Dining Room. This is Aficionado, the oh-so-luxurious Pop-up Bar.
If you still haven’t made your way to Aficionado, don’t worry – by popular demand they’ve decided to keep their doors open until December 13. Make sure you book a table at The Dining Room or pop in for a cocktail. We recommend The Tart – it has a meringue-like topping which you drink the cocktail through. We know, right!
TIP: For a free pass (no matter how long the queue is), make sure you register online and book in advance at Aficionadobar.co.za. Those who choose not to register will, of course, always be welcome, but may be charged a R50 entrance fee and put on the waiting list. There is no entrance fee into The Dining Room restaurant, but you do need to book online in advance.
See you there!
Address: Cnr of Rivonia and West streets, Sandton. (Entrance is next door to the Radisson Concierge on Rivonia.)
Operating hours:
Wednesday and Thursday 5.30pm – 2am
Friday 4pm – 2am
Saturday 6pm – 2am
Dress code: Smart casual, but this spot is luxury personified so dress accordingly, folks.