
Olive Bar
Sandhurst, Johannesburg
Bar in Johannesburg, South Africa
Why go
Olive Bar is a practical Sandhurst choice when location and ease matter more than published cocktail credentials or a confirmed price range. First-timers should use it for a convenient drink around 36 Saxon Rd, then decide after the first round whether the value works for the night.
About Olive Bar
Olive Bar is a Johannesburg venue with limited public detail. The practical note is a smart casual dress code, so plan for a polished but not overly formal visit. Beyond that, avoid assuming a specific menu, drinks program, price range, seating setup, awards, or service format unless you have checked directly with the venue.
Use it as a Johannesburg option when the basics fit
For first-time planning, confirm details with Olive Bar before building an evening around it. A cuisine, signature cocktail list, seating capacity, hours, or published price signal are not established, so the safest approach is to confirm the details that matter to your plan before going.
For wider planning, keep Our full Johannesburg bars guide, Our full Johannesburg restaurants guide, Our full Johannesburg hotels guide, Our full Johannesburg wineries guide, Our full Johannesburg experiences guide open before committing the whole evening.
If specifics matter, compare before settling in
Because details are thin, it is useful to check current information directly before choosing Olive Bar for a specific occasion. If the brief is a broader Johannesburg plan, compare it with other options such as Mr. Pants Wine Bar, Piano Lounge, Poison Ivy, San Deck, Bar & Restaurant, The Griffin, Gastropub, depending on what kind of night you want.
Quick reference: choose Olive Bar when a Johannesburg venue with a smart casual dress code fits the plan; compare first if menu transparency, awards, seating, hours, or a known spend range are deciding factors.
Planning details
- Location
- 36 Saxon Rd, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, 2196 (off the main Terrace)
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated and charming, with an intimate, relaxed bar setting that opens onto a terrace and frames warm African sunsets.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Planning details
Location
36 Saxon Rd, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, 2196 (off the main Terrace) · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Piano Lounge, Notable alternative
- San Deck, Bar & Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Mr. Pants Wine Bar, Notable alternative
- The Griffin, Gastropub, Notable alternative
- Poison Ivy, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Olive Bar compares in Johannesburg
Olive Bar is the safer pick when Sandhurst convenience is the main requirement. Piano Lounge is the better cross-shop if the brief is a more defined lounge-style evening, while Mr. Pants Wine Bar makes more sense for drinkers who want the night anchored around wine rather than a general bar stop.
For atmosphere over certainty on spend, San Deck, Bar & Restaurant is the broader occasion play, especially when the group wants a bigger setting attached to food and drinks. The Griffin, Gastropub is a better fit for a casual food-and-drink plan, while Poison Ivy is the sharper alternative if the night needs more bar energy.
Booking difficulty looks easier here than at venues people target for a specific scene, but the trade-off is less public detail on price and format. Choose Olive Bar for a low-friction Sandhurst round; choose one of the peers when the group needs a clearer identity before committing.
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Compare Olive Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Bar | Johannesburg | No published awards |
| Piano Lounge | Johannesburg | No published awards |
| San Deck, Bar & Restaurant | Sandton | No published awards |
| Mr. Pants Wine Bar | Johannesburg | No published awards |
| The Griffin; Gastropub | Sandton | No published awards |
| Poison Ivy | Johannesburg | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Olive Bar good for groups?
Is Olive Bar good for a date?
Olive Bar may work if you want a Johannesburg venue with a smart casual dress code, but specific atmosphere, seating, menu details. If those points matter, confirm them directly before booking.
What's the crowd like at Olive Bar?
Plan around the smart casual dress code, check current venue information if atmosphere is important to your visit.
Is the food good at Olive Bar?
Food details, including cuisine, dishes, chef information, or menu format. Do not treat Olive Bar as a food-first choice unless you have checked the current offering directly with the venue.















