Hidden inside Emfuleni Golf Estate, The Iron feels like one of those places locals are quietly pleased to know about.

The restaurant describes its cuisine as a fusion menu focused on taste, quality and presentation, while the surrounding golf estate gives it a more sophisticated backdrop than your average Vaal restaurant.

There’s also the 19th Iron Bar, with cocktails, wine and views over the estate.

Recent reviews are mixed on the food, but consistently recognise the atmosphere and potential of the venue — so we’d put this one firmly in the “experience it yourself” category.