IF you haven't burnt up all your energy during the day exploring the city, Johannesburg offers a range of happening nightclubs and cocktail bars with live music and DJs spinning beats. Here is a selection, from hardcore dance spots to more laidback venues.

Nightclubs

Black Orchid
Northlands Deco Park, Newmarket Road, Northriding
Tel: 011 462 5602/082 879 4907
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Website: www.blackorchid.co.za
It hosts a VIP lounge and three dance floors on three different levels, each playing different music by respected DJs.

Sophiatown
1 Central Place, Corner of Jeppe and Henry Nxumalo Streets, Newtown
Tel: 011 836 5999
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Website: www.sophiatownbarlounge.co.za
The Sophiatown lounge bar is culturally themed bar and is based on the old days of the Sophiatown suburb, offering jazz on Wednesday nights and a variety of live jazz bands and artists on Saturdays.