Johannesburg · updated 2026
The best natural wine bars in Johannesburg.
These are the top 9 natural wine bars in Johannesburg right now, ranked by rating and community signal from the 9+ venues isitfunky maps in the city. Every listing is independent — no venue can pay for a placement on this list.
- 1
Melville Wine Social
Melville
Bohemian wine bar on 7th Street Melville. Weekly winemaker pop-ups, live jazz, and a volunteer-run community garden.
4.5★195 reviews
- 2
Maboneng Vino
Maboneng
Arts-district wine bar in a converted warehouse. Swartland naturals, Joburg street food, and weekend DJ sets.
4.4★230 reviews
- 3
44 Stanley Wines
44 Stanley
Wine bar in the beloved 44 Stanley precinct. Artisanal markets on weekends paired with Old Vine Project pours.
4.3★150 reviews
- 4
Newtown Natural
Newtown
Cultural-precinct wine bar near Market Theatre. Post-show glasses of funky Swartland reds and Elgin cool-climate whites.
4.3★105 reviews
- 5
Rosebank Reserve
Rosebank
Upmarket wine bar in Rosebank's dining quarter. Vertical tastings of Cape naturals and imported Burgundy.
4.2★160 reviews
- 6
Braamfontein Bottle
Braamfontein
Gritty, buzzy wine bar in the student district. Affordable glasses of Cinsault and Pinotage with bunny chow.
4.1★175 reviews
- 7
Linden Cellar
Linden
Neighborhood cellar bar in quiet Linden. Deep bin-end list, cheese boards, and a loyal locals-only crowd.
4.1★75 reviews
- 8
Parkhurst Pour
Parkhurst
Leafy-suburb wine bar on 4th Avenue. Family-friendly weekend lunches with Cape Chenin and wood-fired flatbreads.
4.0★220 reviews
- 9
The Blend
Sandton
Sophisticated wine lounge in Sandton. South African field blends, Cape Bordeaux-style naturals, and tasting dinners.
4.0★130 reviews
Ranking: public rating, then review volume, across venues isitfunky maps as natural-wine spots in Johannesburg — venues with fewer than 20 reviews are held back until there's enough signal to rank them honestly. Spot an error or a missing bar? Tell us.