Our Experiences
Five pillars.
One destination.
Food, art, music and a reason to return. The Frankly Oscar Experience Collection is a set of evenings, afternoons and mornings that belong to this house, shaped with Pablo's Playground.
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The Experience Collection
- 01The Art of OccasionHigh end3 experiences
- 02In Good CompanyCorporate and business4 experiences
- 03Made of HereFood, art, fashion and culture7 experiences
- 04Our NeighbourhoodCommunity2 experiences
- 05Oscar x Pablo's HeartElectronic music3 experiences
The collection is being finalised. Experiences marked "In development" will open for booking as each one is confirmed.
01
High end
The Art of Occasion
Evenings worth making time for.
TicketedIn developmentJust Us, at Oscar's
An evening worth making time for.
A dedicated date night shaped around elegant South African dining, intimate lighting, thoughtful table settings and music that supports conversation. Selected editions add a paired tasting, an artist encounter or a short live performance. The menu changes, which is your excuse to come back.
- Guests
- 40 to 70 guests
- Rhythm
- Twice a month to begin
TicketedIn developmentUnattached at Oscar's
Good company. Open possibilities.
A sophisticated singles club where you can arrive on your own and feel comfortable from the first minute. Hosted introductions and curated tables lead into dinner, conversation and a relaxed social evening. Connections are allowed to develop naturally.
- Guests
- 50 to 90 guests
- Rhythm
- Monthly
On requestIn developmentYour Occasion, Frankly
Personal milestones, beautifully hosted.
Bespoke engagements, intimate weddings, milestone birthdays, anniversaries and private celebrations. Each one begins with your story and your priorities. We provide the setting and the hospitality. South African cuisine, flowers, performers and design give it a sense of place.
- Guests
- 20 to 110 dining, up to 160 cocktail
- Rhythm
- On demand
02
Corporate and business
In Good Company
Business, with a better backdrop.
TicketedIn developmentJozi, In Good Company
Meet the people moving the city forward.
A hosted business social connecting founders, professionals, creatives and community builders. Each edition centres on a Johannesburg story. A concise guest conversation leads into facilitated introductions, food and informal networking.
- Guests
- 50 to 100 guests
- Rhythm
- Monthly
On requestIn developmentOn Biz at Oscar's
Business, with a better backdrop.
Corporate hospitality for client dinners, launches, presentations, executive gatherings and team celebrations. Each booking combines the right food, technical production, entertainment, branding and coordination. The venue gives a business a distinctive way to host.
- Guests
- 20 to 110 seated, up to 160 cocktail
- Rhythm
- On demand
On requestIn developmentPrivate Masterclasses
Shared learning. Lasting connections.
Bookable sessions led by South African specialists, combining practical participation with hospitality. Cooking, tasting, floral design, visual art and other creative disciplines, shaped around your group, your time and your budget.
- Guests
- 12 to 40 guests
- Rhythm
- On demand
TicketedIn developmentA Night for Our Neighbours
An evening of distinction. A purpose close to home.
An annual black tie fundraising dinner in support of community outreach projects. Business leaders, patrons, sponsors and community representatives gather for elegant South African dining, live performances and purposeful storytelling, with a curated auction.
- Guests
- 80 to 110 seated
- Rhythm
- Annual
03
Food, art, fashion and culture
Made of Here
Rooted here. Open to the world.
TicketedIn developmentOur Table, Our Stories
South African stories, served.
A long table dinner led by a guest chef, restaurateur or food personality. Each edition explores a culinary story through South African ingredients, regional influences and personal memories. You hear from the chef, share the table and learn the thinking behind the menu.
- Guests
- 30 to 60 guests
- Rhythm
- Monthly
TicketedIn developmentThe Sound of Home
The records. The memories. The stories.
An intimate listening session where an artist, DJ or cultural figure shares the music that shaped their life. A host guides the conversation between selections. Quality sound and considered hospitality support close listening.
- Guests
- 25 to 50 guests
- Rhythm
- Monthly or every second month
TicketedIn developmentVoices at the Mansion
Close to the artist. Inside the performance.
Seated evenings of South African soul, jazz, acoustic music and spoken word. A carefully selected programme lets performers connect closely with the room. Sound, seating and service all support the performance.
- Guests
- 50 to 90 guests
- Rhythm
- Monthly
TicketedIn developmentPalette and Plate
Art you encounter. Food you remember.
Artist led encounters pairing visual art with food and conversation. An artist hosted dinner, an exhibition introduction or a practical creative session with a considered menu. You meet the work through the artist's own perspective.
- Guests
- 20 to 40 workshop, 30 to 60 dining
- Rhythm
- Monthly, rotating formats
TicketedIn developmentThe Jozi Edit
A considered collection of local expression.
A quarterly gathering of selected South African fashion, vinyl, photography, design and makers. Meet the creators, hear their stories and buy directly. Food and DJs turn a visit into a full afternoon.
- Guests
- 80 to 140 across the session
- Rhythm
- Quarterly
TicketedIn developmentFrankly, Funny
South African humour. Supper included.
A comedy supper with a confident host and a carefully selected line up of South African performers. Dinner first, then the show, with service planned around the sets. The room keeps you close to the comedy.
- Guests
- 60 to 100 seated
- Rhythm
- Monthly
TicketedIn developmentMeet the Maker
Discover the person behind the craft.
Small public sessions with chefs, artists, designers, florists and craftspeople. Learn a practical skill while hearing how the maker developed their work. Materials and hospitality included and, where it fits, something to take home.
- Guests
- 12 to 30 guests
- Rhythm
- Monthly, rotating disciplines
04
Community
Our Neighbourhood
The ridge belongs to the people who live under it.
TicketedIn developmentGood Morning, Northcliff
A local start to the day.
A neighbourhood walk or run that ends at Frankly Oscar for coffee, breakfast and conversation. Or skip the exercise and join for breakfast. A familiar gathering that grows through neighbourly connection.
- Guests
- 25 to 60 guests
- Rhythm
- Twice a month to begin
TicketedIn developmentOscar's Open House
An afternoon for the neighbourhood.
A recurring weekend afternoon with accessible South African food, art, light live entertainment and relaxed hospitality. Bring friends and family, meet the collaborators and get to know the house. Families welcome.
- Guests
- 60 to 120 guests
- Rhythm
- Monthly, Saturday or Sunday afternoon
05
Electronic music
Oscar x Pablo's Heart
The city below. The music beyond.
TicketedIn developmentFrankly, I'm Done
Close the laptop. Change the atmosphere.
Friday sundowners connecting after work food, conversation and curated music. Arrive straight from the office, settle in, and follow a gradual musical progression into the evening. A recognisable host and resident selectors make it feel like yours.
- Guests
- 60 to 120 guests
- Rhythm
- Fortnightly to begin
TicketedIn development90FT HIGH
The city below. The music beyond.
A progressive, melodic house and techno journey built around musical storytelling and the panoramic setting. Afternoon develops into evening with considered lighting, expressive production and selected filmed sets. Local artists set its identity.
- Guests
- 100 to 140 guests
- Rhythm
- Every eight to twelve weeks
TicketedIn developmentLifestyle with Groove
At Frankly Oscar.
A Sunday afternoon connecting deep and Afro house with contemporary South African hospitality, art, fashion and social connection. Dine, explore the collection, meet collaborators and move between conversation and dancing.
- Guests
- 90 to 140 guests
- Rhythm
- Monthly, Sunday afternoons
Food. Art. Music. A reason to return.