An unforgettable experience that seamlessly blends the past and the present
Lords Bar has undergone a breathtaking transformation, retaining its illustrious heritage while embracing timeless elegance.
![Basetsaba Sikhakhane. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/08/IMG_5395_98571-e1692346231860.jpg)
Influencers and media people had a great afternoon at the launch of the Lords Bar.
An all-new Lords Bar has emerged after extensive R2 m renovations; proudly celebrating its 74-year-long legacy.
![Claudia Nkosi, Aaliya Adam, Thandewile Mkhabela, Anita Nkonki, and Kgomotso Mnyila mingle at the launch. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/08/IMG_5451_75923-e1692345919838-520x332.jpg)
Originally established in the 1950s as a countryside tearoom providing a cherished stopover between Joburg and Pretoria. The Protea Hotel by Marriott Hotel Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, home to Lords Bar, has a history that predates the flashy skyscrapers of Sandton’s business district.
According to Natalie Botha, General Manager of the Protea Hotel by Marriott, the bar stands as a testament to the history of Sandton, having been one of the area’s first bars and pioneering the concept of a ladies’ bar, in a time when such establishments were rare. It sits on a piece of land that once housed a unique tearoom, welcoming travellers to Sandton for trade.
![Seafood plates did their rounds on the floor. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/08/IMG_5476_53829-e1692345972460-520x338.jpg)
“With the completion of the comprehensive renovation, Lords Bar has been reimagined to offer an ambience that is both classic and contemporary, captivating guests from the moment they step inside.”
She added that their goal was to breathe new life into Lords Bar while preserving its historical significance.
![Tshepang Tsepo Seotjie relaxes at the launch. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/08/IMG_5373_73236-e1692346056835-252x400.jpg)
![Gabriel 'The Sax G' Baptist entertains guests with his saxophone. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/08/IMG_5340_07828-e1692346084247-303x400.jpg)
![Khwezi Ngcobo. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/08/IMG_5423_56814-e1692346107643-304x400.jpg)
![Natalie Botha and Chef Kabelo Molosiwa at the event. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/08/IMG_5370_35261-e1692346123479-449x400.jpg)
![Vanessa Chilimanzi and Sibongiseni Ndlovu. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/08/IMG_5432_72254-e1692346143120-493x400.jpg)
![Trent Hall makes a margarita. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/08/IMG_5335_14120-e1692346160704-475x400.jpg)
![Thembelihle Mpetela and Thando Hadebe. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/08/IMG_5443_74488-e1692346176779-489x400.jpg)
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