Vicky Bain’s chocolate shop at 44 Stanley is a revelation, even for the most devoted chocolate fan. Bain got her training in Belgium and now has built a much-admired Joburg brand known for cooking up all sorts of delicious hand-crafted beauties using only the finest ingredients. Bain likes to experiment with flavours and you can choose from chocolate treats in a variety of unusual and unique flavours such as basil and lime, fresh mint, and 'salty tango' (a combination of dark chocolate, salted caramel and macadamia nuts).

With seven varieties of hot chocolate to choose from (you get to mix your own into a mug of steamed milk) and a cosy room in which to sample them, this is an excellent winter destination.