Zoo Lake Bowls Club

"Founded in 1934, the Zoo Lake Bowls Club is a true Jo'burg institution. The clubhouse is a popular hangout for soccer fans, broadcasting games on a large projection screen, and the beer and pub grub are tasty and cheap."
-Heather Mason / Lonely Planet

This historic sports club has long been a mainstay for regular fans of South African and European league football. In 2017 the club reopened under new management and is slowly rebuilding a dedicated base of sports fans.

The barn-like main bar area has a huge projector screen and there are other smaller TVs dotted around the club meaning you're never far from the action.