Know your Jozi markets
JOBURG - City Buzz is giving you a breakdown of your favourite markets, so you’ll know which to explore next.
The Johannesburg northern suburbs can sometimes be a confusing place, with hundreds of places to visit, tonnes to do and see, and so much to explore.
Check out this comprehensive list of your favourite markets and see what each market has to offer:
Neighbourgoods Market
If you’re looking to visit this market, what you can expect is a multi-layer sensory explosion.
The first floor of the market is filled with food, drinks and desserts from around the world.
On the open floor you will find a band playing their original music for the masses – something not to be missed.
Finally, you will find hand-crafted clothing and accessories. This market is a mash-up of everything Joburg loves and is open on Saturdays.
Fourways Farmers Market
This market is all about food and more food and is open on Sundays.
While there are one or two clothing or art stalls here, what you’re really going for is the food.
Singing chefs, local and international food and dessert that will set you reeling are the focus.
The market is set up in authentic farmer style – decorated with hay bales and tree stumps for seating.
If you want delicious food, this is the spot ,and they also have live bands each week.
Bryanston Organic Market
This is a market for those concerned with organic produce and is open every Saturday.
It is filled with stalls that sell specially-grown vegetables, hand-crafted and homemade cheeses, in addition to a number of vegan products.
It also sells hand-crafted jewellery, clothing and ceramics.
Market on Main
Situated on Fox Street and open on Sundays, this market is all about food and art.
Foodies from across the province flock to this market to taste what is has to offer, but also to view the art of local artists in the art scene.
Not quite cheese and crackers, but what the chefs produce here is sure to go with any emotion evoked by the art pieces on display and for sale.
Details: www.neighbourgoodsmarket.co.za; www.ffmarket.co.za; www.bryanstonorganicmarket.co.za; marketonmain.co.za
