Food and music bar Bad Manors, started out by entrepreneur and property developer Chris Van Den Berg in a grand old manor in 2023, has now made its home at Illovo Muse after a year in Parkhurst. The new venue brings its signature mix of elegance and playful rebellion along for the ride.

Think lush greenery hanging from the ceiling, vintage mansion-style touches, and a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf in a library area that doubles as a dancefloor – where you can actually borrow a book, because why not keep the "proper vs. improper" theme going?

Whether you're tucking into chicken wings or Bad Manors' signature burger in the courtyard, sipping a Drunken Horse Gin cocktail, or tearing up the dance floor, this spot is all about good times with a hint of cheek. Musically, you can expect everything from speed garage to house, Afro-tech, and more. Plus, they're the proud home of Detention Radio’s Night School, where fresh new DJs take over the decks every first Thursday of the month.

So, whether you’re here for the beats, the books, or the burgers, just mind your manors (manners) – or don't.

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Find Bad Manors at 198 Oxford road, Illovo Muse, Illovo, Johannesburg.