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Rhodes University

Rhodes student guide

Places to hang out

Stay safe: check a place before you go, and if you can, avoid new places alone.

Read recent reviews, ask other students, and confirm the address, opening hours and the area. If possible, avoid going to new places alone, especially at night. We know that is not always an option, so if you do go alone: tell someone where you are and when you expect to be back, use e-hailing after dark, and keep to busy, well-lit places. We list places for information. A listing is not a guarantee that a place or area is safe.

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Limited-edition beers, open 12:00 to 19:00 daily (2019).

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Pizza restaurants; the Highlander also hosts shows and art exhibitions.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Rat and Parrot

address not given

Favourite of students and older locals, with an upstairs veranda for dancing.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Champs Action Bar

Scott's Avenue

Pool tables, big-screen sport, DJs, bands and karaoke; a student favourite in 2017.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Olde65 (Oldies)

New Street

Named a legendary spot drawing sport and entertainment crowds.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

The Bridge

Jarvis Street

Youthful atmosphere and amapiano.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Popular gathering spot for celebrations.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Mandisa (kwaMandisa)

township, street not given

Braai meat and classic and contemporary sounds.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Slipstream

address not given

Live music venue with pool tables (2019 festival guide).

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

37 on New

New Street

Techno club with DJs (2019 festival guide).

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Friar Tuck's

address not given

House and EDM club open late (2019 festival guide).

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Pepper Grove Mall

African Street

Local mall named in a Rhodes student guide as a place to get boxes; Revelations is inside.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

The Kaif

Campus, outside the library by the quad

Students gather daily between classes.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Weights facility, group fitness, indoor cycling and personal training.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

SSS Top Bar

Makhanda

Bar near the Makhanda campus. Rated 4.1 from 264 Google reviews. Check opening hours and prices before you go.

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VarsityStart team · 11 hours ago

Gym near the Makhanda campus. Rated 4.3 from 73 Google reviews. Check opening hours and prices before you go.

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VarsityStart team · 11 hours ago

Bar & Grill near the Makhanda campus. Rated 4.4 from 72 Google reviews. Check opening hours and prices before you go.

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VarsityStart team · 11 hours ago

Pub near the Makhanda campus. Rated 4.4 from 70 Google reviews. Check opening hours and prices before you go.

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VarsityStart team · 11 hours ago

Gym near the Makhanda campus. Rated 4.4 from 56 Google reviews. Check opening hours and prices before you go.

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VarsityStart team · 11 hours ago

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