A Streetbar Named Desire

One word to sum up our visit here.. Seamless.

This venue has an ultra modern hipster, laid back vibe with great tunes in the evenings and city views and is well-suited to a more mature Johannesburg crowd, which I like..

Service: 5/5

Food: 5/5
Kicking off our afternoon in Parkwood with some delicious bar snacks to share: Flatbread; Cannellini bean dip with roast red pepper, walnut & chilli pesto; & my favourite fried artichoke hearts with roasted garlic & za’atar aioli. Healthy, moreish and the perfect compliment to some zesty cocktails! Next up on our delicious journey through Streetbar's tapas menu is their cured trout tartare with pickled onions, tarragon & pistachio nuts. Zesty, healthy, tasty and already a firm favourite that I would return for! Our next selection of tapas has something for the seafood and meat lovers: Charred bok choy with tamarind, chilli, lime & fish sauce, Pork belly slow cooked with orange & star anise, Harissa marinated sirloin with preserved lemon chimichurri, and Iraqi spiced chicken breast with garlic, almond & parsley relish & chicken crackling. Did I mention that A Streetbar Named Desire makes the most mouthwatering, melt-in-your-mouth Spanish Chorizo croquettes with Manchego cheese & paprika sour cream? If you are wanting something spicy and decadent, the combination of Manchego cheese and paprika sour cream is incredible! It's difficult not to lick the plate! Last but not least, our notable favourites (from one of the most extensive Vegetarian tapas selections that I've seen to date anywhere in Johannesburg) that I recommend: Courgette fritters with cucumber yoghurt dipping sauce, Cherry tomatoes with wasabi mascarpone & pine nuts, Spiced chickpeas with crispy pita, yoghurt, brown butter & vinaigrette, & Butternut with ginger roasted tomatoes, cardamom & lime yoghurt. What an absolute feast for the tastebuds whether you are a Vegetarian or not! 

Ambiance at their sundowner session: 5/5

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Probably one of my favorite places for a drink after dinner. Music isn't too intense and there's a nice variety of drinks and snacks.

Great place to get a drink but the deck can get a bit too wild and crowded. All in all, great experience.

I have no idea why this place has 3.7 reviews when it’s the best place in Johannesburg thus far and I’ve lived in Johburg for 35 years. The staff were welcoming, the vibe was great and the food was phenomenal. I would say this place is Johburg at its best. Don’t be put off by the location either because being on Jan smuts avenue you have an awesome view of the street and you get a true feel for Johburg. My husband and I were nestled in a corner with a heater while still being a part of the vibe and it was a perfect night. Thanks guys

We went to A Streetbar for a drink on my birthday and ended up ordering dish after dish. I have not had food so incredible, tasty and moreish in a very long time. The Iraqi Chicken is so soft and juicey I was convinced it was pork. The mussels were superb and so were the chorizo croquettes, mushroom boureka and pork skewers. You can't go wrong.