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University of Pretoria

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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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The traditional student hangout and party place, being redeveloped as a new precinct with shops, restaurants and coffee shops.

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VarsityStart team · 17 hours ago

Campus bars: Springbok Bar for budget students, and Oom Gert's known for generous shareable plates of chips.

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VarsityStart team · 17 hours ago

Market @ The Sheds

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Monthly market on the last Saturday of the month, 11:00 to 20:00. Many Pretoria activities are free or cheap.

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VarsityStart team · 17 hours ago

Student-friendly bar and eatery with burgers, wings and loaded fries.

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VarsityStart team · 15 hours ago

Blue Room

Arcadia Street, Hatfield

Late-night bar and kitchen, reportedly open until 04:00.

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VarsityStart team · 15 hours ago

Weekend market on Ridge Road, reported as open Saturday and Sunday 09:00 to 16:00.

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VarsityStart team · 15 hours ago

Aandklas

Hatfield

Student pub on the corner of Prospect and Hilda St with rock music, karaoke on Thursdays, quiz on Wednesdays and open-mic on Sundays (as reported in 2020).

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

One of Hatfield's oldest bars on Burnett St, known in 2020 for a Castle Draught buy-one-get-one special.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Cocktail bar on Burnett St that offered half-price burgers and wings Tuesday to Sunday 12:00 to 15:00 in 2020. Confirm current specials.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Bar in Hatfield Plaza at the corner of Hilda and Burnett St with a cocktail menu, drink specials and Friday DJs (as reported in 2020).

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Bar at the end of The Strip on Lynwood Rd with weekend live gigs and Sunday acoustic afternoons (as reported in 2020).

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Pool bar just past The Strip on Lynwood Rd, known for affordable bucket specials (as reported in 2020).

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Jukes Bar

Hatfield

Bar on The Strip with an outdoor area, bingo on Tuesdays and quiz night on Wednesdays (as reported in 2020).

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Mystic Bull

Hatfield (Duncan Yard)

Bar in Duncan Yard on Prospect St with a daily happy hour 17:00 to 19:00, rock music and dancing (as reported in 2020).

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Coffee shop in Loftus Park Shopping Mall recommended by student media for reliable Wi-Fi, comfortable chairs and charging ports (2023).

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Julie Bean

Hatfield

Cafe recommended by student media in 2023 for group study, with large tables and a cosy atmosphere; coffee described as slightly overpriced.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

UP Student Centre eateries

UP Hatfield campus

Campus food hub with Coffee Buzz, Piazza, Torpedoes and Lucky Bread Company for snacks, wraps, coffee and pastries (as reported in 2020).

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Merensky Library

UP Hatfield campus

Main campus library with study desks, air conditioning and campus Wi-Fi, recommended by student media as a study spot (2020).

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Carlton Cafe

Menlo Park

Quiet cafe for breakfast, lunch and coffee with good wifi, reviewed as a place to get work done; busy at weekends when a nearby market runs.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Magnolia Dell

Bailey`s Muckleneuk

Park near the Hatfield campus. Rated 4.2 from 2825 Google reviews. Check opening hours and prices before you go.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Gym near the Hatfield campus. Rated 4.4 from 640 Google reviews. Check opening hours and prices before you go.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Bar & Grill near the Hillcrest campus. Rated 4.2 from 199 Google reviews. Check opening hours and prices before you go.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Bar near the Hillcrest campus. Rated 4.1 from 178 Google reviews. Check opening hours and prices before you go.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Bar near the Hillcrest campus. Rated 4.1 from 95 Google reviews. Check opening hours and prices before you go.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Gym near the Hillcrest campus. Rated 4.8 from 79 Google reviews. Check opening hours and prices before you go.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Sports Club near the Hillcrest campus. Rated 4.7 from 69 Google reviews. Check opening hours and prices before you go.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

Bar near the Hillcrest campus. Rated 4.2 from 44 Google reviews. Check opening hours and prices before you go.

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VarsityStart team · 12 hours ago

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