These spots offer the finest cognacs, champagnes and Cuban cigars in the lap of luxuryTHE GRAND
A world-class adult revue and supper club, The Grand is the picture of contemporary cool, but also has some fun, quirky touches like the men’s restrooms which have novelty urinals shaped like red-lipsticked mouths. There’s a delicious buffet (included in the entrance fee) which has a wide variety of food styles (continental, fusion, Mediterranean, African, South African, Asian, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Thai and Middle Eastern) and great sushi. Bar wise, everything is on offer – the menu ranges from the budget conscious to the finest imports such as millionaire’s cognac, the Rémy Martin Louis XIII Black Pearl. The VIP section has rows of Taittinger and Beluga caviar, Mozambican king prawns, crayfish tails and more from which to pick and choose. And of course, some super-skilled dancers.
Address: Corner Rivonia Road and 11th Avenue, Rivonia, Johannesburg.
Telephone: 011 234 9593 (after 12pm)
Website: http://thegrandrivonia.co.za

THE LIBRARY BAR
If you prefer a more refined ambience and no flesh on show, The Library Bar, situated in the five-star Melrose Arch Hotel, is the place to see and be seen. It has an old-world appeal – you’ll feel like you just stepped into the Sherlock Holmes movie. Recline on the leather sofas and sip on a whiskey while you read one of the great authors whose books line the shelves. Expect a selection of champagne, a host of imported beers, a large menu of cocktails and a noteworthy cigar collection. Bar menu available and open 24 hours.
Address: Melrose Arch Hotel, 1 Melrose Square, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg.
Telephone: 011 214 6666

MAVERICKS
Three glamorous levels of sensual entertainment and 100 dancers make this Cape Town’s top gentlemen’s club. If you’re looking for tacky, this isn’t the place. On the ground level, you’ll find plush leather chairs and the main bar nearby. On the next level, there’s the VIP lounge, which has private booths with opulent red velvet curtains. The third level is the sumptuous Platinum VIP Lounge, where luxury knows no bounds. It has a private bar, the third "cage" stage and private lap dance booths. There’s an extensive food menu and the bar stocks the best champagnes, whiskeys, cognacs, brandies and wines and offers a large selection of shooters. The humidor is stocked with a wide array of Cuban cigars.
Address: 68 Barrack Street, Cape Town
Telephone: 021 461 9988
Website: http://www.mavericks.co.za