The Troyeville Hotel Johannesburg is one of the city’s most storied and beloved heritage hospitality destinations — a Johannesburg original first licensed in 1939 at 1403 Albertina Sisulu Road (corner Wilhemeina Street), Troyeville, that has been serving award-winning Portuguese food for decades and has evolved through a stunning renovation into a multi-layered destination of food, drink, live music, private events, and boutique accommodation. Described by the Heritage Portal as “a Johannesburg original”, The Troyeville Hotel Johannesburg sits at the intersection of the city’s working-class Portuguese immigrant heritage and its contemporary creative east Johannesburg identity — a rare venue that is simultaneously historic and vibrantly current.

Following a major renovation and ownership change in 2021, The Troyeville Hotel Johannesburg has been transformed while keeping the soul that generations of patrons have always loved — now offering a Portuguese bakery, a celebrated rooftop bar, a Sunday live music series, a banqueting hall, and the same award-winning Portuguese cuisine that made the Troyeville famous.

A 1939 Heritage Building in Johannesburg’s Creative East

The Troyeville Hotel’s building dates to 1939 — a time when Troyeville, Lorentzville, and the surrounding inner-east Johannesburg suburbs were home to a vibrant Portuguese community whose culinary traditions became part of the neighbourhood’s identity. The hotel’s walls are adorned with photographs and paintings by local artists, giving even returning guests a sense of discovery and connection to the creative community that has always called this precinct home.

The hotel sits within easy reach of some of Johannesburg’s most celebrated destinations — Victoria Yards (10 minutes), Maboneng Precinct (12 minutes), Ellis Park Stadium (0.9km), and David Webster Park — making it a natural base for visitors exploring the city’s creative east.

The Spaces — Multiple Venues for Every Occasion

Casa Das Natas — Ground Floor Portuguese Bakery

The former Flamingo Room (once famous for its shocking-pink flamingo mural) has been transformed into Casa Das Natas — The Troyeville’s Portuguese bakery and coffee shop:

• Freshly made pasteis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts) baked in-house daily
• Coffee, pastries, and Portuguese-inspired baked goods
• A morning and daytime destination for the neighbourhood

The Restaurant & Sports Bar

• Open Monday–Sunday 11:00–22:00
• Award-winning Portuguese cuisine — decades in the making
• Blackboard specials inspired by the market and seasonal ingredients
• Specialities: calamari, chorizo, mussels, giant prawns, peri-peri chicken, garlic and chilli steak
• Sticky toffee pudding for dessert — a guest favourite
• Vegetarian-friendly menu
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner service
• Sports bar with pool table for relaxed viewing days

The Pizza, Gin & Wine Garden

• A relaxed outdoor space for casual dining and drinks
• Open Monday–Sunday 11:00–22:00

The Glass Room and Deck

• A unique, light-filled event and dining space at The Troyeville
• Ideal for private gatherings and intimate events

Sunset 1403 Rooftop Bar

The formerly unused rooftop has been transformed into a spectacular Sunset 1403 Rooftop Bar — named after The Troyeville’s address at 1403 Albertina Sisulu Road:

• Open: Friday–Sunday (no entrance fee)
• Private hire: Available Monday–Thursday for exclusive events
• Unbeatable views of the Johannesburg city skyline — particularly spectacular at golden hour
• Central bar serving drinks and Portuguese-style food
• One of Johannesburg’s most atmospheric rooftop destinations

The Hangout — Sunday Rooftop Music Series

• The Troyeville’s acclaimed rooftop live music series
• Every Sunday — a go-to destination for Johannesburg’s live music lovers
• Fun weekly line-up with delicious drinks and Portuguese-style food
• An east Johannesburg institution for the creative community

Troyeville Banqueting Hall

The former long-stay floor has been transformed into The Troyeville’s dedicated private events space:

• Capacity: Up to 150 people
• Ideal for private parties, corporate functions, conferences, and milestone celebrations
• Available for weddings, birthdays, year-end functions, and product launches

Boutique Accommodation — 5 Rooms

The Troyeville Hotel Johannesburg offers 5 boutique rooms — each decorated with local artist artwork and featuring:

• Air-conditioning and soundproof windows
• Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
• Tea and coffee-making facilities
• Balcony or patio
• Free Wi-Fi
• City views
• Local artist photographs and paintings on the walls — giving each room its own personality

Location & Accessibility

• Address: 1403 Albertina Sisulu Road (Corner Wilhemeina Street), Troyeville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2094
• Phone: +27 11 402 7709 | Mobile: 079 612 0125
• Email: info@thetroyeville.co.za
• Website: thetroyeville.co.za
• Ellis Park Stadium: 0.9km
• Johannesburg CBD: 25-minute walk
• Victoria Yards: 10 minutes
• Maboneng Precinct: 12 minutes
• OR Tambo International Airport: Approximately 25km
• Gautrain: Park Station Gautrain nearby — short drive or Uber
• Parking: Free off-street guarded parking (enter via the lane alongside Portugal Fisheries; main entrance for drop-off and pick-up only)

Practical Details

• First licensed: 1939
• Renovated: 2020–2021
• Rooms: 5 boutique
• Banqueting Hall: 150 guests
• Restaurant/Sports Bar/Pizza Garden hours: Mon–Sun 11:00–22:00
• Sunset 1403 Rooftop Bar: Fri–Sun (free entry); Mon–Thu private hire
• The Hangout: Every Sunday (live music)
• Casa Das Natas: Ground floor bakery — pasteis de nata and coffee
• Best for: Portuguese dining, live music Sundays, rooftop sunset drinks, private functions, boutique stays, corporate events, wedding receptions, birthday celebrations, creative industry gatherings

For reservations and private function enquiries, visit the official Troyeville Hotel website.

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