{"id":19424,"date":"2026-03-08T12:52:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T10:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=19424"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:45:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:45:39","slug":"a-drink-special-for-every-occasion-at-protea-hotel-balalaika-sandton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/a-drink-special-for-every-occasion-at-protea-hotel-balalaika-sandton\/","title":{"rendered":"A Drink Special for Every Occasion at Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>At Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, there\u2019s no need to wait for the weekend to celebrate.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Whether it\u2019s a midweek wind-down, a client catch-up, a romantic toast or a well-earned after-work reward, there\u2019s a drink <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/specials\/\">special<\/a> perfectly matched to the moment.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>With offerings across The Bull Run, Lords Bar, and Destination Lounge, the hotel has curated a line-up of specials that make every day of the week feel like an occasion.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Wine Wednesdays \u2013 Midweek, Perfectly Poured<\/h3>\n<p>Wednesdays are for unwinding. Guests can enjoy 15% off selected wines by the glass, including crisp Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc, smooth Durbanville Hills Merlot and the delightfully refreshing De Krans Moscato Ros\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>Whether the preference is a bold red after a long meeting or a chilled white shared with friends, Wine Wednesdays turn an ordinary midweek evening into something worth lingering over.<\/p>\n<h3>His &amp; Hers \u2013 The Perfect Pair<\/h3>\n<p>Throughout February, romance takes centre stage with the \u201cHis &amp; Hers\u201d cocktail pairing special. For just R150, couples (or friends who simply enjoy a good toast) can sip on two classic cocktails crafted for togetherness.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s ideal for date nights, anniversaries, or simply celebrating the month of love in style. Elegant, playful and perfectly balanced \u2014 just like a great pairing should be.<\/p>\n<h3>Whiskey Thursdays \u2013 Smooth Moves into the Weekend<\/h3>\n<p>Thursdays call for something bold. With 10% off Jameson Whiskey, guests can raise a glass to triple-distilled smoothness layered with subtle vanilla and spice.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the kind of offer that makes easing into the weekend feel effortless. One sip, and suddenly Friday feels closer.<\/p>\n<h3>The Perfect Daytime Escape<\/h3>\n<p>From 11am to 5pm, Lords Bar invites guests to buy two draughts and enjoy one on the house. It\u2019s the ultimate lunch-break upgrade, perfect for casual business chats, relaxed catch-ups, or an after-meeting wind-down.<\/p>\n<p>Because sometimes the best conversations happen over a perfectly poured pint.<\/p>\n<p>Polished yet welcoming, sophisticated yet relaxed, the hotel\u2019s bars and lounges offer an atmosphere where every occasion feels intentional. Whether guests arrive in suits straight from the office or dressed for a night out, they\u2019ll find a space that suits the mood.<\/p>\n<p>From midweek indulgences to pre-weekend celebrations, there\u2019s always a reason to raise a glass at Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton.\u00a0<strong>Cheers to that.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u21d2\u00a0Maude Street, Sandown, Sandton<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"xtqikln x78zum5 x1y1aw1k xwib8y2\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"xkh2ocl x1iyjqo2 x1iorvi4 xjkvuk6\" role=\"listitem\"><span class=\"x6s0dn4 x17zd0t2 x3nfvp2\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\" dir=\"auto\">011 322 5000<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"xkh2ocl x1iyjqo2 x1iorvi4 xjkvuk6\" role=\"listitem\">reservations@balalaika.co.za<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, there\u2019s no need to wait for the weekend to celebrate. Whether it\u2019s a midweek wind-down, a client catch-up, a romantic toast or a well-earned after-work reward, there\u2019s a drink special perfectly matched to the moment. With offerings across The Bull Run, Lords Bar, and Destination Lounge, the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19427,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[191],"class_list":["post-19424","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-specials","tag-happy-hour-specials-johannesburg-restaurants-bars"],"wps_subtitle":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19424","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19424"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19424\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19428,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19424\/revisions\/19428"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19427"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19424"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19424"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19424"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}