Winebar by Father Coffee
Sandown, Johannesburg
Bar in Johannesburg, South Africa
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Price
$10–20per person
Why go
Choose Winebar by Father Coffee when the priority is a wine-led stop in Kramerville rather than a cocktail-heavy night out. Star Wine List recognition in 2026 gives the drinks program credibility, and the fit is strongest for small groups who want a focused glass or bottle before moving on elsewhere in Johannesburg.
About Winebar by Father Coffee
For a Johannesburg visit, Winebar by Father Coffee is a casual venue with a casual dress code. The schedule runs from 10 AM to 5 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, and from 10 AM to 9 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The standout recognition is Star Wine List in 2026.
A casual Johannesburg choice with clear hours
Choose Winebar by Father Coffee when the brief is direct: a casual Johannesburg stop with later hours on Thursday through Saturday.
If the goal is to build a broader night around it, use the city guides rather than forcing one venue to do every job: the Johannesburg bars guide, the Johannesburg restaurants guide, the Johannesburg hotels guide, the Johannesburg wineries guide, and the Johannesburg experiences guide are the better planning layer.
Who should pick this over a broader bar crawl
Choose Winebar by Father Coffee when the group wants a casual Johannesburg stop and can work within the hours. Skip it if the plan depends on late-night service after 9 PM, a specific food menu, or a specific service format.
For other comparison points, consider venues such as Muse Champagne Room, Olive Bar, Piano Lounge, Poison Ivy, or San Deck, Bar & Restaurant depending on the kind of Johannesburg outing you are planning. Winebar by Father Coffee's strongest fit is narrower: casual dress, Johannesburg location, set hours, and Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 10 AM–5 PM · Tuesday: 10 AM–5 PM
- Location
- 19 Dartfield Rd, Kramerville, Johannesburg, 2031, South Africa
- Website
- winebar.shop
- Phone
- +27 74 151 5051
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Winebar by Father Coffee leans into a stripped-back Scandi aesthetic: pale woods, clean sightlines and a minimalist approach that feels more Copenhagen than Gauteng. The wine side is deliberately unshowy, occupying the left half of the existing footprint and sustaining the coffee bar’s quiet, product-first ethos. That spatial integration keeps the room from feeling performative or overly formal; instead it reads as a thoughtful, design-forward neighbourhood spot. The overall impression is calm and considered, a low-key place to linger where the architecture and list are the main attractions rather than theatrical service or loud atmospherics.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood wine bar built for lingering: afternoons that stretch past noon and relaxed early evenings. Because the space extends the coffee bar’s all-day program into wine service, it suits people looking to move seamlessly from a daytime coffee to a casual evening pour. The format favors small groups or pairs who want a low-pressure setting to taste by the glass and linger over conversation rather than formal tasting rituals. Its quiet location and modest scale make it a good choice for relaxed catch-ups and low-key social time.
Ordering Tips
The wine list is presented without ceremony: the bar sits firmly in the pour-and-linger camp rather than the high-concept tasting format. Expect straightforward by-the-glass options and an uncomplicated approach to service that lets the list do the talking. Because the wine side is spatially integrated with the coffee counter, it’s easy to drop in after a daytime coffee and stay for a simple glass or two. If you prefer informal, product-focused drinking over structured flights, this is the kind of place that encourages that approach.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, airy, and dreamy warehouse-style space with minimalist industrial design.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
Signature Pours
espresso martini
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 19 Dartfield Rd, Kramerville, Johannesburg, 2031, South Africa
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- Tuesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- Thursday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–5 PM
Location
19 Dartfield Rd, Kramerville, Johannesburg, 2031, South Africa · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the plan needs more energy or a broader drinks brief, start with Poison Ivy. For a more celebratory room with a champagne angle, choose Muse Champagne Room instead.
Bar context
How Winebar by Father Coffee compares in Johannesburg
Pick Winebar by Father Coffee when wine is the reason for the outing. Against Poison Ivy and Muse Champagne Room, it reads as the more list-led choice rather than a broader nightlife play. If the group is split between wine and cocktails, Poison Ivy is likely the safer all-rounder; if champagne is the brief, Muse Champagne Room is the more pointed cross-shop.
San Deck, Bar & Restaurant is the better pick for a bigger, scene-forward outing, while Winebar by Father Coffee is stronger for a smaller group that wants conversation and a clearer drinks focus. Olive Bar and Piano Lounge are better alternatives when ambiance matters more than wine depth.
For value, the smarter move is to match the venue to the plan: choose Winebar by Father Coffee for a compact wine stop, San Deck for a more expansive night, Muse Champagne Room for a celebratory drinks brief, and Piano Lounge when a softer lounge setting is the priority.
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Compare Winebar by Father Coffee
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Winebar by Father Coffee | Johannesburg | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| Poison Ivy | Johannesburg | No published awards |
| Muse Champagne Room | Johannesburg | No published awards |
| San Deck, Bar & Restaurant | Sandton | No published awards |
| Olive Bar | Johannesburg | No published awards |
| Piano Lounge | Johannesburg | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Winebar by Father Coffee open late?
Winebar by Father Coffee is open until 9 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, it closes at 5 PM, so it is not a late-night option every day in Johannesburg.
What's the best time to go to Winebar by Father Coffee?
Thursday through Saturday offer the latest hours, with closing at 9 PM. Monday through Wednesday and Sunday are daytime-to-early-evening visits, with hours from 10 AM to 5 PM.
What is Winebar by Father Coffee known for?
Winebar by Father Coffee is a casual Johannesburg venue with Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
