A night out at 44 Stanley

19 Jun 2024

Comedy fun at Bioscope Sundays. Photo: Supplied.

La Pergola at 44 Stanley. Photo: Supplied.

Paint your canvas at Artwave Studio. Photo: Artwave Studio via Instagram.

One of our favourite Joburg attractions, most people know 44 Stanley as a place you need to visit by day, starting with a coffee at Bean There or a delicious breakfast at Salvation Café. Then leaving plenty of time to browse the stores for art, clothing, ceramics, houseplants, fresh flowers, and other delights. But we’ve discovered another side to 44 Stanley Ave – nightlife.

Banditz Bicycle Club preparing to ride. Photo: Banditz Bicycle Club via Instagram.

ARTWAVE STUDIO

Become an artist at ArtWave Studio with wine and canvases awaiting your artistic flair every First Thursday from 18:00.
ArtWave Studio is open Sat and Sun from 10:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 18:00.

BANDITZ BICYCLE CLUB

Banditz Bicycle Club has moved from Braamfontein and found a new home at 44 Stanley. The Cycle Boutique at 44 Stanley hosts Banditz Bicycle Club's Homies Night Ride every Thu at 18:00. Bring your friends to this fun, social ride where you can also try different coffee spots after sweating the week off.
Cycle Boutique is open Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat from 09:00 – 17:00; Sun 09:00 –14:00; Closed Mon.

THE BIOSCOPE

From Wed – Sun, The Bioscope is open well into the evening. Film festivals, indie classics, cult favourites, and great local movies find their way to the screen here, while Sun nights are reserved for comedy performances and feature live stand-up acts. So kick back, laugh, cry, and enjoy. The Bioscope also hires out the venue for events, has even hosted weddings and marriage proposals in the cinema, and has a cool movie book and merch store featuring co-founder Russell Grant’s Limited Edish illustrated T-shirt and hoodie range.
The Bioscope is open Mon – Tue 10:00 – 16:00; Wed – Sun and public holidays 10:00 – 22:00.

CYCLE BOUTIQUE

A cool cycling store that offers advice and repairs. Cycle Boutique is the place to visit to get your bike in tip-top shape at the workshop, hire a bicycle, or purchase a new set of wheels, biking accessories, or apparel. It's also The Banditz Bicycle Club HQ. On weekends join Girls on Bikes who set out from the store.
Cycle Boutique is open Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat from 09:00 – 17:00; Sun 09:00 – 14:00; Closed Mon.

LA PERGOLA

Celebrating northern Italian cuisine, La Pergola is a warm-hearted and welcoming establishment that spills out into the pretty courtyard, and is the place to visit for homemade pasta and gourmet sourdough crust pizza.
La Pergola is open Tue – Fri from 11:00 – 22:00; Sat 09:00 – 22:00; Sun and public holidays 09:00 – 18:00.

SAINT GERMAIN

Saint Germain is a charming, French-inspired café offering a delightful selection of light bistro meals, including beef baguettes and croissants into the evening. Bookings are advised.
Saint Germain is open Mon – Sun from 09:00 – 21:00.

Check out our full feature on what 44 Stanley has to offer here