Our favourite malls in the Berea? It’s definitely the Musgrave Centre and The Station Drive Precinct… And we have plenty of reasons why!
Musgrave Centre
What’s not to love? This trendy enclave is centrally located, modern, convenient and easily accessible – and offers more than 120 upmarket stores to boot. Ranging from grocery stores to supermarkets, fashion outlets, home and lifestyle stores, various boutiques and electronics shops, the centre offers everything you need, and more. Other specialty outlets include curio, gift and novelty stores; eyewear and optometrists; books and stationery; and hair care, health and beauty. In terms of entertainment, all the latest blockbusters and releases are just waiting to be seen at the spacious Ster-Kinekor cinema section. Added to that, a wide range of restaurants ensure that visitors can take some time out in-between all the shopping and there’s something to please just about every palate…
- Fast food and takeaway options include: Debonairs, KFC and Steers/Fishaways.
- Restaurants and coffee shops include: Circus Circus, Kauai, Mugg & Bean, Mustang Spur, Nandos, Panarottis, The Welcome Chair Coffee Shop and Wimpy.
- Confectionaries include: Freddos Ice Cream, La Boutique Du Chocolat, Marcels Frozen Yoghurt and Sweets From Heaven.
Station Drive Precinct, Morningside
Hip, happening, cool, trendy… There are just not enough adjectives to sing the praises of this quirky precinct that follows in the footsteps of similar enclaves in Cape Town (such as the Woodstock Foundry) and Johannesburg. Station Drive has transformed a formerly run-down part of town into an art complex of note and here, you’ll find everything from enticing coffee shops, leather craft outlets, bespoke clothing boutiques to photography studios – and even a distillery and brewpub. The Sunday morning market is not to be missed and on First Thursdays, there’s a hive of activity and events plenty of excellent nibbles and drinks to enjoy. This collaborative precinct is just the ticket for small, independent creative companies and the former clothing factory here has been revamped to now house a range of artisanal workshops/studios and co-working spaces and offices. The result? An atmosphere brimming with creativity and hope – making it a joy to visit.
