Nando’s Barlow Park

Sandton, there’s a new kid on the block, and it’s about to make your taste buds do an amapiano dance challenge. Yes, you guessed it right: another Nando’s has flapped its wings and landed right in the heart of Barlow Park, and trust us, it’s going to hotspot all the 9-5rs in the neighbourhood.

Picture this: you stroll into the new, vibrant, and beautifully designed Barlow Park lifestyle precinct, and what catches your eye? None other than Nando’s, standing tall and proud like a beacon of flavour. But step inside, and oh boy, you’re in for a treat.

First things first, let’s talk about the ambience. Just like their food and advertising, Nando’s doesn’t do bland designs. It’s all about bold colours, quirky décor, and art that’ll make your Instagram feed jealous. Celebrating South African culture with slick signage and furniture, every corner of this restaurant is a feast for the eyes.

And speaking of feasts, let’s talk about the real star of the show: the food. We’re talking flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken that’s been marinated and then grilled to perfection, juicy and succulent, with just the right kick of PERi-PERi flavour. Whether you enjoy that “bring me a fire extinguisher ” kind of hot or prefer to play it mild, Nando’s has got you covered.

But we should not forget the impact that Nando’s has beyond the plate. With its commitment to supporting local artists and designers, Nando’s is firing up every restaurant with curated local creative talent.

For example, the amazing lights in Barlow Park – the Hay Pendants, woven from ilala palm, and the Smiley Lights, made from steel and beads – are created by @mashtdesignstudio, founded byTash Mjo, the inaugural Nando’s Hot Young Designer winner.

As you walk through Nando’s Barlow Park, you’ll also see that one of the artists whose work is beautifully displayed here, is MeshackShakes Tembani.

@shakestembaniuses a deliberate stylised technique of bold, flat colour, graphic edges and minimalistic tone to create his masterpieces. And, if you get yourself to Nando’s Barlow Park, you can see some his works for yourself, including an amazing lenticular piece (an artwork that’s created in a way that you see something different when you look at it from different sides).​

Nando’s Barlow Park also features a large installation ofCreative Blockartworks from the Nando’s art collection. The entire Nando’s collection boasts over 26,000 contemporary art pieces around the world, and some of Shakes’ artwork is displayed in Nando’s restaurants all the way in the United Kingdom. So, when you’re tucking into your meal, know that you’re not just indulging your taste buds – you’re supporting a brand that is committed to changing lives, one bite at a time.

There you have it, Sandton. Nando’s Barlow Park is here, and it’s ready to shake things up in Barlow Park. So, grab your fam or the mates you call fam, bring your appetite, and get ready for a flavour explosion like no other.