Skyline Dining, West Side Views: The Rooftop Grill and Bar is Roodepoort’s Cosy New Favourite

Warm comfort food, sweeping skyline views, and a date night special that won’t break the bank – this west-side rooftop is raising the bar, literally.

While Joburg’s skyline usually gets its spotlight from Sandton or Braamfontein, there’s a new rooftop drawing the city’s attention westward. Perched atop the Raceworx Complex in Wilgespruit, The Rooftop Grill and Bar is fast becoming Roodepoort’s go-to for easygoing elegance with a view.

Part neighbourhood gem, part elevated hideaway, the space is airy, unfussy, and refreshingly accessible – whether you’re there for date night or just chasing sunsets with a cappuccino in hand.

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Midweek Magic: R700 Date Night Done Right

In a city where midweek dinners can feel like more effort than they’re worth, Rooftop Grill and Bar has found a sweet spot: a four-course set menu for two people every Tuesday at just R700.

The menu changes often, but the experience remains consistent – an affordable, intimate dinner that feels like a spoil, not a splurge. It’s become a staple for couples, besties, and even parents stealing a moment away from the chaos.

Winter Warmers in the Sky

As the chill sets in, so does the appetite for comfort. That’s where their seasonal Winter pot pies come in – freshly made, golden, and flaky, they’ve quietly become one of the rooftop’s most talked-about offerings. There’s no fixed menu for these – just ask what’s available on the day, and you’ll be served something warm, hearty, and undeniably satisfying.

Add in that rooftop breeze and a slow Jozi sunset? It’s giving comfort meets class.

Image 1: Facebook/The Rooftop Grill and Bar at Raceworx

The View from the West

Joburg’s rooftop culture has long lived in the city centre. But with spots like Rooftop Grill and Bar emerging in the West Rand, that’s starting to change. Locals from Roodepoort, Honeydew, and beyond now have a high-up hangout of their own – no M1 required.

With warm service, ambient lighting and panoramic views stretching across the west, it’s a space that brings a new kind of skyline energy to a quieter part of town.

“A hidden gem with real views and real value,” one guest wrote on Instagram.
“Our new favourite spot for winter date nights,” said another.

Need to Know

• Where: The Rooftop Grill and Bar, Raceworx Complex, Hendrik Potgieter & Zandvliet Road, Wilgespruit, Roodepoort, 1724

• Specials:

  • Tuesday: Four-course set menu for two – R700

  • Winter Pot Pies: Ask your server about the daily special

• Bookings & Updates: Instagram | Facebook

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Source: Instagram/@rooftopgrillandbar, Facebook/The Rooftop Grill and Bar at Raceworx

Featured Image: Facebook/The Rooftop Grill and Bar at Raceworx