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Montecasino is located in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa offering a variety of entertainment, dining options, hotels and events. It is the hub of entertainment in Johannesburg offering casino gaming and family fun activities. You can catch the latest blockbuster movies at any one of the 15 movie cinemas in Montecasino or simply visit the Bird Gardens to have a look at various bird species and other mammals found in South Africa and around the world.

Monte Casino is surrounded with three hotels from Tsogo Sun Holding (Southern Sun Montecasino, SunSquare Monte Casino and Palazzo) all offering a variety of modern amenities that include high-speed internet, facilities for the disabled, bars & restaurants, meeting rooms and so much more. For instance, the Southern Sun Montecasino hotel boasts 194 guestrooms offering modern in-room and hotel amenities that include deep soaking bathtub, designated smoking areas, terrace, meeting rooms, phone, satellite TV channels, etc.

The meeting rooms at Montecasino cater for small to large groups offering versatile rooms equipped with modern A/V facilities. The largest meeting room is the Montecasino grand ballroom that can accommodate up to 1,000 delegates.

If you need time to laugh your lungs out, you can visit the two theatres (Teatro & Pieter Toerien) that showcase a variety of stand-up comedians as well as hosting live music shows.

For gamblers, Montecasino offers a casino that sits on a floor area of 278,871sq/ft offering 1860 gaming machines and 70 table games. The gaming machines include a mix of video slots, video poker and 100 progressive jackpot slots. Playing the Cash & Cars progressive slot can get you driving away with a Mercedes-Benz A200 and R10,000 cash.  Players can also enjoy playing a variety of table games that include Roulette, Blackjack, Craps, Baccarat and Poker.

The casino also runs a variety of tournaments and weekly promotions as part of livening up the gaming environment and the spirit of winning.

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Poker at Montecasino

Montecasino Poker Room

Montecasino runs daily NL Texas Hold'em cash games offering stakes of R10/20 and R25/50. Higher stakes are available on request.

Weekly tournaments are held every Mondays and Wednesdays with registration starting at 5:00pm and tournament running at 7:30pm.  Weekend tournaments are held only on Sunday with registration starting at 4:00pm and tournament running at 6:00pm.

The weekly tournaments attract buy-ins of R1,500 while the weekend tournament attracts a buy-in of R3,000.

Dining & Restaurants

Flamingo Café

• Serving: Cafe/Variety, Snacks, Salads, Sandwiches, Burgers

Flamingo Café is a restaurant located at the Bird Gardens serving a selection of light meals, snacks, milkshakes and other tasty foods to keep you recharged. Guests will enjoy their meals in comfort seating overlooking the Flamingo pond.

The restaurant can accommodate up to 90 diners and you can book the venue for your kid’s event. The restaurant is open daily from 8:30 till 5:00pm during weekdays and 8:30am till 6:00pm on weekends.

3SIXTY° Liquid Lounge

• Serving: Vegetarian, Alcoholic Drinks, Cocktails, Steak, Desserts, Wine, Salads, Appetizers, Champagne

The 3SIXTY° Lounge serves the best meals with a combination of premium cocktails. It is a popular lounge in Johannesburg that features a full-service bar serving shooters, cognac, cocktails, cigar and food. The venue also hosts a variety of live entertainment options for its guest.

All guests have access to free Wi-fi in 3SIXTY° Lounge.

The lounge specializes in serving lunch, dinner, drinks and cocktails. Doors open daily from Monday through thirsday at 3:00pm till 12:00am and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from 12:00pm till late.

Cantare Dinner and Dance

• Serving: Vegetarian, Alcoholic Drinks, Cocktails, Tapas, Steak, Desserts, Grilled , Salads, Appetizers

Cantare Dinner and Dance is a hot night spot for guests who enjoying clubbing. The club offers a unique night life experience offering superb lighting and high-end sound system with DJs playing various jams to liven up the intimate environment.

The venue is ideal for hosting birthday parties, bachelorette parties or any other parties. It offers a bottle service menu serving a variety of beverages, tapas and mouthwatering foods.

Cobblestone Pub

• Serving: Vegetarian, Grilled , Alcoholic Drinks, Cocktails, Appetizers, Salads, Wine, Small Plate Appetizers, Burgers

Cobblestone Pub is an Irish Pub that specializes in serving great food with a combination of shooters and cocktails. It serves a variety of starters, platters, salads, burgers, beef and much more. The drinks menu includes a variety of cocktails, shooters, draught on tap, wine and other beverages.

You can hire the venue for corporate events or year-end functions. The venue is open daily from 10:00am till late.

Barcelos Flame Grilled Chicken

• Serving: Desserts, Portuguese, Grilled , Salads, Chicken Wings, Burgers, Breakfast

Barcelos Flame Grilled Chicken is a Portuguese dining restaurant that mainly specializes in serving flame grilled Portuguese style chicken. It also serves breakfast, burgers, family packs, kid’s meals salads and desserts.

Billy G Buffet Restaurant

• Serving: Desserts, Ice Cream, Buffet, Pasta Specialties, Bread and Pastries, Cocktails, Vegetarian, Wine, Salads, Appetizers

Billy G Buffet Restaurant is the perfect restaurant for a family buffet in a pleasant atmosphere. Its buffet menu includes cold and hot starters, seafood, vegetarian dishes, casserole dishes, pasta specialties, desserts and much more.

Kids below the age of 6 will eat free.

The restaurant is open for buffet lunch at 12:00pm till 3:00pm and Buffet diner from 6:00pm till 10:00pm.

Gourmet Garage

• Serving: Steak, Ice Cream, Gourmet Burgers, Frozen Drinks, Grilled , Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Vegetarian, Salads

The Gourmet Garage is a grill house serving a variety of grills, burgers and steak. Its menu features a variety of mouthwatering burgers that include Gourmet burgers, chicken burgers, beef burgers and veggie burgers. It also serves steak, ribs and chicken as well as desserts.

Coffee Shops at Montecasino

• Serving: Breakfast, Coffee, Snacks, Bread and Pastries

Montecasino offers two coffee shops – Fego Caffe & Seattle Coffee Company all serving refreshing coffee with a combination of fresh and delicious cakes. It’s the perfect place to grab an early breakfast with its door opening daily from 7:00am.

The coffee shops also serve a variety of snacks and light meals to keep you going for the day.

Fast Food at Montecasino

• Serving: Steak, Grilled , Fresh Squeezed Juices, Frozen Yogurt, Salads, Chicken Wings

Montecasino is surrounded with a variety of fast food outlets offering quick meals, ice cream treats, flame grilled Portuguese chicken, frozen yoghurt and much more. The fast food restaurants available include KFC, Steers, Wakeberry, Wimpy, Milky Lane, Baglios Cafeteria, Anat Falafel, and Senhor Calistos.

Montecasino Venues & Hotspots

Wine at Montecasino

Wine at Montecasino is a venue that showcases a variety of the finest wines found in South Africa. Guests will get to have a taste of different wines as well as understanding the art of tasting wines.

Meetings & Events

Montecasino offers a variety of meeting rooms suitable for hosting business meetings, events, private functions, concerts, wedding reception or any other gatherings. The meeting rooms cater for small to large groups with its executive boardroom accommodating up to 16 delegates.

For larger functions, the Montecasino grand ballroom can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. Its conference room can accommodate up to 100 delegates and offers modern A/V facilities that include projector, screen projector, high-speed internet and so much more.

Movies at Montecasino

If you need to catch the latest blockbuster movies, you can visit any one of Montecasino movie theatres that showcase a variety of latest blockbuster movies in 3D or 2D.  It showcases a variety of movies catering for all ages.

Montecasino offers 15 movie theatres and two lounges - the II Grande Lounge and Prive Lounge for an intimate movie experience.

Theatre at Montecasino

Montecasino offers two theatres (Teatro and Pieter Toerien) for live entertainment such as stand-up comedy, live music shows and many other events.

For upcoming events at the theatres, you can check with Montecasino’s theatre calendar.

Bird Gardens at Montecasino

The Bird Gardens at Montecasino is a perfect venue for a family outing with the gardens showcasing a variety of wildlife that includes birds, reptiles, mammals and many others species from around the world.

Here you will come across more than 60 various species of birds that include Nicobar pigeons, reptiles, scarlet ibises and others.

Family Entertainment

Montecasino offers a selection of family entertainment options to choose from. Your family can enjoy dining at various restaurants at Montecasino that serve a variety of mouthwatering foods as well as a selection of fast food outlets serving a variety of snacks and light meals.

For family gaming activities, you can visit the Ten Pin Bowling venue to learn or practice your bowling skills while having fun with your family and friends.

Montecasino also offers a crèche with professional childminders that will look after your kids.

The Piazza at Montecasino

The Piazza features the Bell tower offering a superb outdoor living for guests and the venue is popular for hosting a variety of shows, festivals, open air banquets, and many other outdoor gatherings.

Parker's Comedy

Parker's Comedy is known as Johannesburg’s number one spot for live comedy shows showcasing a variety of reputable comedians with the former comedian, Trevor Noah who now hosts The Daily Show on Comedy Central.

The venue can accommodate up to 280 seated guests.

Vintage Varga Bar

Vintage Varga Bar features a full-service bar serving a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages ranging from cocktails, shooters to soft drinks. It is an ideal venue for hosting birthday parties and upmarket bachelorette parties.

Jacaranda FM Radio Station

The Jacaranda FM broadcasts live from Montecasino studio every weeknight from 7:00pm and weekends from 4:00pm.

The Senate

The Senate Hair Salon is the perfect place to get a new hairstyle as well as make-up and manicure. It offers a professional team of expert stylists that will meet all your beauty needs and it offers a complete bridal beauty service for your memorable wedding.