Sankayi Restaurant & Lounge

301 reviews

Green Park Corner Lower Road corner, W Rd S, Morningside, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa

www.sankayi.com

+27627745273

About

Sankayi Restaurant & Lounge is a Lounge located at Green Park Corner Lower Road corner, W Rd S, Morningside, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa. It has received 301 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 stars.

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Hours

Monday2PM-3AM
Tuesday2PM-4AM
Wednesday2PM-4AM
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday2-11PM
Sunday2-11PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Sankayi Restaurant & Lounge: Green Park Corner Lower Road corner, W Rd S, Morningside, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa

  • Sankayi Restaurant & Lounge has 4.3 stars from 301 reviews

  • Lounge

  • "My two friends and I one of whom was visiting from the USA were harassed by the staff"

    "At 00:00 the club vibe officially started, before that there was an All white Salsa event in the restaurant"

    "My friends and I had an amazing time, loved the food, atmosphere and music"

    "There was an event so I'm not quite sure the service is below standard I left before my drinks even arrived starting with a water to feel the vibe"

    "The lady at the entrance didn't know how to use a card machine "

Reviews

  • Tabisa Yeni

My two friends and I one of whom was visiting from the USA were harassed by the staff. The bouncer instructed that we be strip searched in a dark corner away from the cameras because his friend's phone went missing while we were on the dance floor. The manager claimed to be sorry that he saw all of this happen but he never instructed it. My question is why would you allow it to happen if you knew that we knew nothing about it. I felt and still feel so violated, traumatised and sick to my stomach. My friend brought me to this place to celebrate my birthday for crying out loud.

  • Gcina Panyana

At 00:00 the club vibe officially started, before that there was an All white Salsa event in the restaurant. It was a little frustrating to have to wait for the event to end as we had been told the club started at 10:00. Once we came back for the club the vibe was great the music was good. The food was really nice and made the overall experience of drinking real good. Friendly staff and Management handled our party rather well.
Price per person
R 500+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Chicken Wings

  • Eva Ramoloto

My friends and I had an amazing time, loved the food, atmosphere and music. The place is beautiful, comfortable and safe. The reason I did not give a 5, is due to the lady who was serving us, she needs more training on how to manage her tables, we had to look for us to order main course, she advised that is no menu for drinks but dont offer all the drinks. The menu drinks needs to be worked on. The price of a hubbly is bit too much, I mean we had to pay r650 just for two flavours...that's too much. We are used paying between 120 and 170.

  • gi Å

There was an event so I'm not quite sure the service is below standard I left before my drinks even arrived starting with a water to feel the vibe. Hurt my feelings it was overly crowded kids bumping up on my hair because the tables were stacked on top of each other ....Beautiful Beautiful venue but just not what I expected.

  • Pamela Takaendisa

The lady at the entrance didn't know how to use a card machine .... the waitress was ... rather... ill informed ... telling us there is no such thing as a drinks menu ... rudely so ... to which we promptly left and went elsewhere ... anyway we did return later... and the music was good. Average experience... good music.

  • Chantal chelliah

such a cool spot. Nice and chilled... The dj that night was really good the vibe here is always awesome... the music is our taste.. the crowd is always a vibe too the place to come after your evening out is done.. the proper way to end off an evening in jozi
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Tony Murwira

This is a great place to hang out, and it's very safe. I will definitely spend more time here
Price per person
R 500+
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking

  • percy percy

Beautiful ambience, spacious sitting, horrible service
Price per person
R 500+
Food: 2
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Paid parking lot, Free street parking

  • Emeka Ezenduka

DJ throws down pretty well at this club, mix of South-African House/hip-hop, Nigerian hip-hop and a good mix of American hip-hop. The interior isn't as glam and the crowd is racially diverse and mature.

  • Tebogo Mohohlo

It seems the place is meant to be for exclusive clientele with pockets deep enough not to cough when you see the bill. With all that, still a cool place to chill at. Beautiful, is all I can say.

  • NOMHLE NHLAPHO

The city is generally empty in December. You want might to miss a specialty club on such days. It's extra empty. Other than that, the place is beautiful. The staff is nice and the music is good.

  • Marius Kouvahe

Awesome place! There are regular salsa and kizomba classes. Always fun and entertaining nights. Easy to access with a large parking area. Definitely recommended if you're into afro Latin music

  • Naledi Thothela

The service is outstanding, the place is beautiful with an amazing dance floor, not to mention the food. If you're looking to have fun and meet new people, it's definitely the place to go.

  • Laurie Less

Ok so so... want full... needed a great experience. Good music good food bit we need to support them to get back to pre covid levels. Exclent service and great booze prices.

  • Rae-Dene Jagwa

It's a bit expensive. And the service is a bit slow. BUT everything was so tasty. Cocktails were delicious. Went on a very slow night so can't comment on the club vibe.

  • Francis Eugene Lebon

A multicultural club, they play the music you like from where you are coming from you don't need to demand but it just flows , you will dance till the sunrise

  • Monica Vaithilingum

Up market, good security, reasonable music ,DJ Emmanuel was great! Surprisingly quiet for a Friday night, perhaps the night was too young when we left .

  • Setjeka Chueu

Fun space, felt like a melting pot of African cultures. Met people from Kenya and Cameroon. Seemed like everyone was having an awesome time

  • Riccardo Battaini

In reality I was satisfied abiut the service. I didn't order food so the experience was not complete. But it is a nice and warm location.

  • Victoria Zimba

Secure affordable parking, a fabulous new location and a big, lovely dance floor... The food and beverage prices are 100% justified

  • Nolizwe Sonkosi

Sankayi was awesome as always!Great service, music and cleanliness …

  • Hjordis M

Great African music played with a none stop electric dance floor vibe, good energies all round and friendly staff.

  • Nancy Drew

Lovely place to be at. Enjoyed my little sister birthday
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • sinalo ALUNAMDA

It is good to us ( taxify business) it help me a lot with long trips . i love it and customers they behave.

  • Claude Ken

World class music and service, the only place in Johannesburg that offers top of the range African music!

  • Sharon Renfurm

One of the best places to chill ..if you want to enjoy African songs this is the best place to be …

  • Mel Mosime

Nice vibe, great service and even better music selection. A club everyone goes to after club hopping.

  • Josiane Kamariza - Kaninda

New venue, smaller compare to the previous venue but very convivial, beautiful music and classy

  • Tal Schipper

Sandton best hidden secret! The best and the only African music venue, highly recommended.

  • Kentse Racoco

Standard has dropped, service wasn't great. Waitress wasn't giving attention to our table.

  • Abongile Nyukwana

It's good place to be from Thursday night up to Sunday as well. I love it Congolese club.

  • kingdom principles

Thoroughly enjoyed it, if you hv not been please do yourself a favor visit this Lounge.

  • Emmanuel Adu-Awuku

Vibes start popping off at 10pm so this is where you go to shutdown your night …

  • Tatiana

Omg I had so much fun, meet great people, the music was lit and anyone can relate.

  • Natalie Moloi

Great vibes, plays African music from all of Africa. Has Hooka rentals available.

  • Régina Épiphanie

If you want a night full of good vibes and good music? This the place to go

  • Nick Jabulani Mgijima

Great place to club. Bouncers not so friendly and apply rules selectively

  • Kekeletso Khena

It's beautiful, well put together. The music and the crowd was phenomenal

  • Asmah Marijani

It has class people and the DJ plays nice music almost from all nations.

  • Silindile Mphande

Good dance music. Mostly African beats. More for a mature 30+ audience.

  • Mulamuleli Tshitangano

Very intimate place, to club with friends...the music caters for all

  • Lucien da Silva

Plays great Latin music on Thursdays and an amazing dance floor

  • Vivian Moyana

Great place to hang around if you love African music and crowd

  • Emihle Gcwabe

A sweet spot to enjoy a really good time with your friends

  • Rutendo Kandeya

Love the vibe, the new venue is smaller. Love the music

  • Natalia Riveros Anzola

Greaaaat music. Great dancing. Better to go on Fridays

  • Manthodi Seritili

Coolest place to chill,good music,perfect atmosphere.

  • Ndimi Bodika

New place for Sankai, had a good time, great rumba.

  • Anaid Amayi

Awesome night spot work great ambience and music

  • jotham nyathi

It's a nice and and beautiful place chill

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