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Thanks to an influx of young people who come here to study or pursue sporting dreams, having fun is a way of life in this town. And the coffee shop culture is big. Take your pick of breakfast venues – whether in a shopping centre like the Brooklyn Mall or in the Hatfield area, and settle down with a newspaper so you can track the live acts in town. Local singers perform here all the time, as do controversial bands, actors and stand-up comedians.
Night owls will take a real shine to this city. The club scene is such that people often travel from Johannesburg to Pretoria to party. Try Club Explosion on the corner of Esselen and Grief Streets, or Zeplin’s with its industrial-edge look. For a more informal, laid-back vibe, hit Tings ‘n Times. As for bars, head for Hatfield and explore Burnett Street, which is lined on both sides with a variety of places, such as News Café, the Cuban Café and Jambalaya. Particularly popular is Cool Runnings, which favours a Jamaican theme.
The State Theatre is one of Pretoria’s most popular institutions. Built in the Japanese style with an open-air plaza, it houses five theatres where ballets, dramas, operas and classical concerts are performed regularly. Smaller theatres like the Breytenbach showcase modern, cutting-edge works.
As for live performances around town, take your pick between bands, singers, cabaret acts, ethnic choirs, dancers and drummers. So pack your party clothes and peruse the local newspaper for details.
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