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Alto234

Sky bar on the 57th floor of The Leonardo

Alto234

Sky bar on the 57th floor of The Leonardo

Bar
rooftop bar
Sandown, Sandton
South Africa
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Sandton sky bar 234 m up in The Leonardo with timed afternoon, sunset and night sessions, the last ending at 22:00, and champagne and tapas.

Alto234 is on the 57th floor of The Leonardo hotel, 234 metres up, and The Rooftop Guide calls it Africa's highest urban bar. It opened in September 2021 and has 360-degree views, with seven indoor and outdoor areas that include lounge suites, dining areas and fire pits. The bar's site sells three timed experiences: Afternoon from 12:00 to 16:00, Sunset from 16:00 to 19:00 and Night Lights from 20:30 to 22:00, which pairs light tapas with premium champagne. Booking is through the website, and the venue lists +27 87 536 0000.

The Rooftop Guide, which is undated, lists an entrance fee of R390 including a glass of Moët & Chandon, a smart casual dress code and tapas from the hotel's AURUM restaurant, plus a machine where tokens are exchanged for champagne. The bar's own page does not state a fee, a dress code or a minimum age, so confirm them when booking. The last session ends at 22:00, so this is a start to the evening rather than a late-night stop. Not for you if you want a dance floor.

Known for

Capacity
Entry
R390
Reported by The Rooftop Guide (undated) as an entrance fee including a glass of Moët & Chandon; the bar's own page does not state a fee
Age
Not stated
The bar does not publish a minimum age; South African regulations set 18 as the minimum for alcohol
Payment
Cloakroom
Peak
Sunset session, 16:00–19:00
Worth knowing

Booking is through the website; the bar's page lists no door policy. The Rooftop Guide gives smart casual (undated).

What you'll hear

Lounge, tapas, champagne

Plan your night

Guest list

Reservations

Dress code

Drinks and food

Happy hour

Drink prices

Price level

Outdoor and smoking

Getting in

  • Book a session on the website: the bar sells Afternoon, Sunset and Night Lights experiences.
  • The last session, Night Lights, runs 20:30 to 22:00 on the bar's site.
  • Dress smart casual, according to The Rooftop Guide (undated).
  • Contact altoinfo@alto234.co.za or +27 87 536 0000 with questions on fees and ages.

History

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Opening hours
Monday
12:00–22:00
Tuesday
12:00–22:00
Wednesday
12:00–22:00
Thursday
12:00–22:00
Friday
12:00–22:00
Saturday
12:00–22:00
Sunday
12:00–22:00
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City
Johannesburg
Area
Sandown, Sandton
Type
Bar

Price level

Opened

Address
57th Floor, The Leonardo, 75 Maude Street, Sandown, Sandton 2031
Getting there
At 75 Maude Street in Sandown, Sandton, in The Leonardo. The Gautrain has a Sandton station but stops at about 21:30; book Uber or Bolt for the ride back.
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