The 6 best clubs in Johannesburg, ranked: And Club, Truth, Carfax, Club A.M., OKIO and Booth, with hours, entry prices in rand, age rules and how to get home safely.
The best clubs in Johannesburg sit in a few pockets: four venues share one street in Newtown, Truth is in Midrand, and OKIO and Booth are in Sandton. There is no single closing time. National norms allow night clubs to trade from 18:00 to 06:00 where by-laws do not say otherwise, And Club lists Friday TOYTOY from 21:00 to 06:00, and Melville bars close at about 02:00. This list ranks six clubs by sound, crowd, door, late hours and value, using listings checked in October 2026.
Looking for the whole city? See the Johannesburg nightlife guide for bars, areas, prices and transport. The basics first: the legal minimum for alcohol is 18, the Gautrain stops at about 21:30, and the UK government advises against walking around after dark.
Facts checked on 22 October 2026. Line-ups, prices, sold-out status and transport plans change, so confirm on the organiser page before you go.
And Club takes first place for sound and door. DJ Mag's 2024 profile gives a capacity of 600, a Void rig indoors and a vintage Meyer system in the garden, and ranked it 98th in its Top 100 Clubs poll. TOYTOY runs on Fridays, listed from 21:00 to 06:00 at R100 to R150, and Sub Sequence on 10 October cost R150 to R250. Phones stay off. Skip it if you want to film the night.
Truth is the biggest production on the list. Its history starts in 1999, it has five dance floors, and it has hosted Paul van Dyk and Richie Hawtin. A June 2026 listing gives Friday 20:00 to 03:00 and Saturday 20:00 to 06:00. Halloween on 31 October is R250 to R300, and 27 Years of Truth on 28 November is R150. The club is in Midrand, so arrange the ride home before you go.
Carfax has the longest history on Gwigwi Mrwebi Street. It opened in 1995, closed in 2013 and relaunched in 2014, and the surrounding cobbled streets close for festivals. Time Out calls it a late-night third place where the party continues after bars close. Hours and prices depend on the event, so check its Facebook page first.
Club A.M. is the value pick: UMGQIBELO on 3 October 2026 had Quicket tiers of R80 and R140, and the night ran from 22:00 until morning with gqom and alternative dance. The Get Down on 16 December 2025 was listed 21+, so read the age limit on each event page.
OKIO is the dressier option. A June 2026 listing gives Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 21:00 to 04:00, and In Your Pocket says access is tiered, with tables and VIP suites sold with bottle service. It lists house, Afro house, R&B and hip-hop.
Booth is listed from 22:00 to 04:00 from Monday to Saturday, with amapiano, R&B and Afrobeats and a Booth On A Tuesday night. A July 2024 article says it has hosted Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido. Its door rules and prices could not be verified.
It depends on the venue. And Club, OKIO and Booth are listed to 04:00 in some listings, TOYTOY is listed to 06:00, and Melville bars such as Ratz and Six Cocktail Bar close at 02:00. Time Out says the Newtown clubs are busiest between about 02:00 and 07:00.
The legal minimum for alcohol is 18, and anyone who looks under 18 can be asked for an ID document, passport or driver's licence. A guest who refuses is treated as a minor and asked to leave. Individual promoters can set a higher limit.
Book Uber or Bolt through the app and wait inside until the car arrives. The UK government advises checking the registration and driver ID, and avoiding walking to or from Gautrain stations after dark. The Gautrain itself stops at about 21:30. For bars, areas and prices, read the Johannesburg nightlife guide.
Time Out: partying in Johannesburg, In Your Pocket: where to go dancing, DJ Mag: And Club, Techno Airlines: And Club, Truth Night Club, What's On in Joburg: nightlife venues, UK FCDO: South Africa safety and security and Liquor Act regulations: age verification.
And Club in Newtown ranks first here for its Void rig, its 600 capacity and its Friday TOYTOY night. Truth in Midrand is the pick for a larger, multi-floor night.
Club A.M.'s UMGQIBELO was R80 and R140, TOYTOY at And Club was R100 to R150, and Truth's Halloween night is R250 to R300. Carfax, OKIO and Booth do not publish a cover charge.
Yes, in Newtown, where TOYTOY is listed to 06:00 and Time Out describes the clubs as busiest from about 02:00 to 07:00.
The UK government reports a high crime rate and advises against walking around after dark, so book a ride-hailing car door to door and keep valuables out of sight.
