Cape Town Guidebook
Drinks & Nightlife
A number of fine drinks & nightlife destinations in vibrant Cape Town
The rooftop bar on the 11th Floor is amazing, beautiful cocktails and delicious chicken burgers among other tasty and budget-friendly meals.
Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore
29 Heerengracht StThe rooftop bar on the 11th Floor is amazing, beautiful cocktails and delicious chicken burgers among other tasty and budget-friendly meals.
Stellar eatery by day and exquisite dance venue by night, Shimmy Beach Club is one of the most well-known entertainment spots in Cape Town. On summer nights, it’s hard to rival the atmosphere of a Shimmy Beach Club party as DJs spin their beats while revellers jol in the sand. It’s not a beach club for nothing… Shimmy brings the beachfront to the dance floor! With two bars, an infinity pool, and private seating areas for VVIPs, there’s a little bit of magic to be found everywhere. Have a blast on the beach, lounge in the lap of luxury, or party until the sun comes up.
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Shimmy Beach Club
12 S Arm RdStellar eatery by day and exquisite dance venue by night, Shimmy Beach Club is one of the most well-known entertainment spots in Cape Town. On summer nights, it’s hard to rival the atmosphere of a Shimmy Beach Club party as DJs spin their beats while revellers jol in the sand. It’s not a beach club for nothing… Shimmy brings the beachfront to the dance floor! With two bars, an infinity pool, and private seating areas for VVIPs, there’s a little bit of magic to be found everywhere. Have a blast on the beach, lounge in the lap of luxury, or party until the sun comes up.
There are endless bars and nightclubs spread along Long Street in Cape Town that attract massive number especially on Friday evenings.
N.B! Please take extra precaution after dark regarding safety and security as there are unpleasant characters that tend to come out in Long Street and safety is a real concern.
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226 Long St
226 Long StreetThere are endless bars and nightclubs spread along Long Street in Cape Town that attract massive number especially on Friday evenings.
N.B! Please take extra precaution after dark regarding safety and security as there are unpleasant characters that tend to come out in Long Street and safety is a real concern.
12 Apostles Hotel & Spa
Victoria RoadGrand Africa Café & Beach
Granger Bay BoulevardCool contemporary late night bar with edgy bands and DJ sounds in cellar of 150-year-old building.
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Fiction Bar
226 Long StCool contemporary late night bar with edgy bands and DJ sounds in cellar of 150-year-old building.
Food Scene
Here are some of the finest destinations for foodies around scrumptious Cape Town
The Food Lovers Market has a host of freshly baked goods as well as all the food you could want, including ready made meals.
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Food Lover's Eatery Icon Building
Hans Strijdom AvenueThe Food Lovers Market has a host of freshly baked goods as well as all the food you could want, including ready made meals.
Absolutely amazing burgers and even better and more spectacular Milkshakes. "The Boss" burger is a must try, sticky ribs on top of a cheese infused beef patty...mmmm
The peppermint milkshake is also an absolute winner, warning...the regular is extremely large!
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Hudsons - The Burger Joint (Green Point)
Main RoadAbsolutely amazing burgers and even better and more spectacular Milkshakes. "The Boss" burger is a must try, sticky ribs on top of a cheese infused beef patty...mmmm
The peppermint milkshake is also an absolute winner, warning...the regular is extremely large!
The most lavish and beautiful places to visit in Cape Town ; the Leopard Bar has an incredible view and delicious burger sliders and milkshakes. There's also a breakfast buffet at "The Azure" restaurant on the lower level that is to die for!
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12 Apostles Hotel & Spa
Victoria RoadThe most lavish and beautiful places to visit in Cape Town ; the Leopard Bar has an incredible view and delicious burger sliders and milkshakes. There's also a breakfast buffet at "The Azure" restaurant on the lower level that is to die for!
Restaurant right on the beachfront, with the most delicious pizzas and amazing cocktails.
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Grand Africa Café & Beach
Granger Bay BoulevardRestaurant right on the beachfront, with the most delicious pizzas and amazing cocktails.
Absolutely impeccable location in beautiful Constantia and one of the most upmarket restaurants you'll find in the entire Cape Town!
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La Colombe Restaurant
Main RoadAbsolutely impeccable location in beautiful Constantia and one of the most upmarket restaurants you'll find in the entire Cape Town!
One of the most elegant restaurants in the entire Stellenbosch ; the entire complex is just magical! Note that booking is absolutely essential for place in one of the restaurants!
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Delaire Graff Estate
Helshoogte RoadOne of the most elegant restaurants in the entire Stellenbosch ; the entire complex is just magical! Note that booking is absolutely essential for place in one of the restaurants!
Jason Lilley’s insane doughssants are possibly his bakery’s most popular item, but he’s not known as Captain Bread for nothing. Though they get a little less love on the Jason Bakery Instagram feed than their OTT cousins, the breads are just as worth the trip as any croissant, éclair or pastel de nata. You can find everything from mosbolletjies to baguettes and Kaiser rolls, but I have to admit that the sourdough and rye is especially to die for. Grab a loaf or have one of the bakery’s sandwiches.
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Jason Bakery Green Point
83 Main RdJason Lilley’s insane doughssants are possibly his bakery’s most popular item, but he’s not known as Captain Bread for nothing. Though they get a little less love on the Jason Bakery Instagram feed than their OTT cousins, the breads are just as worth the trip as any croissant, éclair or pastel de nata. You can find everything from mosbolletjies to baguettes and Kaiser rolls, but I have to admit that the sourdough and rye is especially to die for. Grab a loaf or have one of the bakery’s sandwiches.
At TTK (as it’s known among insiders), your dinner starts in the Dark Room for an array of inventive tapas with innovative twists, and then moves to the Light Room, where you get to experience more of Luke’s bold, experimental and contemporary dishes.
Once you’ve eaten here, you’ll understand why it’s the only (South) African restaurant to be featured in the The World’s Best Restaurant Awards.
Good to know The waiting list is long, you’ll need to book well in advance.
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The Test Kitchen
375 Albert RdAt TTK (as it’s known among insiders), your dinner starts in the Dark Room for an array of inventive tapas with innovative twists, and then moves to the Light Room, where you get to experience more of Luke’s bold, experimental and contemporary dishes.
Once you’ve eaten here, you’ll understand why it’s the only (South) African restaurant to be featured in the The World’s Best Restaurant Awards.
Good to know The waiting list is long, you’ll need to book well in advance.
FYN’s menu (and decor) is African-inspired, with an overarching Japanese aesthetic, making for an utterly seductive (and delicious) combination of tastes, flavours, textures and styles.
The restaurant’s fast-paced innercity location informs the menu – a condensed five-course kaiseki–style experience – with some of the most original wine pairings, courtesy of Jennifer (who spent 17 years at La Colombe as sommelier and manager).
As for the setting, the restaurant perches on the fifth floor, boasting sky-high views of Table Mountain and Lion’s Head. The interiors are sophisticated, warm, up-to-the-minute, with the kitchen in the centre of the space.
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Fyn Restaurant
37 Parliament StFYN’s menu (and decor) is African-inspired, with an overarching Japanese aesthetic, making for an utterly seductive (and delicious) combination of tastes, flavours, textures and styles.
The restaurant’s fast-paced innercity location informs the menu – a condensed five-course kaiseki–style experience – with some of the most original wine pairings, courtesy of Jennifer (who spent 17 years at La Colombe as sommelier and manager).
As for the setting, the restaurant perches on the fifth floor, boasting sky-high views of Table Mountain and Lion’s Head. The interiors are sophisticated, warm, up-to-the-minute, with the kitchen in the centre of the space.
Owner Jacques Erasmus’ passion for travel is evident in the ever-changing, thoroughly modern and whimsical decor of this oasis in the CBD. The highly creative seasonal menu is bursting with options, one more delicious than the next. Whet your appetite with a freshly squeezed juice – we recommend the apple, celery, and ginger. Then, settle in for a comforting homemade potato rösti with lightly smoked trout, soft whipped herb cheese and a soft poached egg, or old-fashioned grilled farm-style sausage in a rich tomato “smoor” with buttered toast.
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Hemelhuijs
71 Waterkant StOwner Jacques Erasmus’ passion for travel is evident in the ever-changing, thoroughly modern and whimsical decor of this oasis in the CBD. The highly creative seasonal menu is bursting with options, one more delicious than the next. Whet your appetite with a freshly squeezed juice – we recommend the apple, celery, and ginger. Then, settle in for a comforting homemade potato rösti with lightly smoked trout, soft whipped herb cheese and a soft poached egg, or old-fashioned grilled farm-style sausage in a rich tomato “smoor” with buttered toast.
If it is meat you’re after, you need to look no further than Hussar Grill a restaurant chain famed for its meat dishes. The original Hussar Grill first opened its doors in Rondebosch but has since branched out into Green Point, Camps Bay, Constantia, Willowbridge, Paarl and Stellenbosch. The mains are all about the meat—although there are some fish and chicken dishes on offer—with some serious options like the carpetbagger, filet moutarde and more destined to fill your belly. There is also an extensive wine list to complement the meat and to ensure you don’t go thirsty.
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The Hussar Grill Mouille Point
163 Beach RoadIf it is meat you’re after, you need to look no further than Hussar Grill a restaurant chain famed for its meat dishes. The original Hussar Grill first opened its doors in Rondebosch but has since branched out into Green Point, Camps Bay, Constantia, Willowbridge, Paarl and Stellenbosch. The mains are all about the meat—although there are some fish and chicken dishes on offer—with some serious options like the carpetbagger, filet moutarde and more destined to fill your belly. There is also an extensive wine list to complement the meat and to ensure you don’t go thirsty.
Shopping
The iconic V & A Waterfront has an endless array of entertainment, attractions and amazing shopping stores with stunning views to boot!
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V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdThe iconic V & A Waterfront has an endless array of entertainment, attractions and amazing shopping stores with stunning views to boot!
Loads of essentials available - including a dry cleaners, Food Lovers market, various little restaurants/cafes
Icon Building
24 Hans Strijdom AveLoads of essentials available - including a dry cleaners, Food Lovers market, various little restaurants/cafes
One of the largest malls that the Western Cape has to offer - endless shopping right at your fingertips.
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Canal Walk Shopping Centre
490 Century BlvdOne of the largest malls that the Western Cape has to offer - endless shopping right at your fingertips.
Sightseeing
Beautiful hike all the way up Lions-head for stunning views of the entire Cape Town, Seapoint and Table mountain. Sunrise and sunset hikes are especially beautiful and memorable!
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Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadBeautiful hike all the way up Lions-head for stunning views of the entire Cape Town, Seapoint and Table mountain. Sunrise and sunset hikes are especially beautiful and memorable!
Take a stroll along the iconic and beautiful beach of Camps Bay, with endless restaurants and local delicacies right on the promenade
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Camps Bay Beach
Take a stroll along the iconic and beautiful beach of Camps Bay, with endless restaurants and local delicacies right on the promenade
The most beautiful park with large green open spaces, beautiful art decorations scattered throughout and an overall feeling of calm and serenity. The park really feels like a break-away from the hustling and bustling city! There's also a little restaurant in the park that serves all sorts of tasty meals and snacks!
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Green Point parkrun
Vlei RoadThe most beautiful park with large green open spaces, beautiful art decorations scattered throughout and an overall feeling of calm and serenity. The park really feels like a break-away from the hustling and bustling city! There's also a little restaurant in the park that serves all sorts of tasty meals and snacks!
One of the most beautiful beaches that Cape Town has to offer, stunning scenes! A sunset picnic is always memorable at Clifton, there is also a restaurant and bar called "The Bungalow" in close proximity to the beach for some sundowners.
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Clifton 1st
One of the most beautiful beaches that Cape Town has to offer, stunning scenes! A sunset picnic is always memorable at Clifton, there is also a restaurant and bar called "The Bungalow" in close proximity to the beach for some sundowners.
A complete tour with hop-on, hop-off at various iconic and interesting stops throughout the entire Cape Town, there is also a stop at the Waterfront close to the Aquariam where you can start the tour.
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City Sightseeing Bus Stop
69 Victoria RdA complete tour with hop-on, hop-off at various iconic and interesting stops throughout the entire Cape Town, there is also a stop at the Waterfront close to the Aquariam where you can start the tour.
The most beautiful harbour full of history and heritage. Stunning views the whole drive from Cape Town! There is an enormous sea lion in the harbour that performs tricks with one of the locals. There are also splendid fish and chips shops in the area
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Hout Bay Harbour
The most beautiful harbour full of history and heritage. Stunning views the whole drive from Cape Town! There is an enormous sea lion in the harbour that performs tricks with one of the locals. There are also splendid fish and chips shops in the area
Literally one of the most greatest scenery and food experience that you could ever hope to have. Absolutely amazing views right on the edge of the ocean with the waves practically breaking beneath you while enjoying an incredible 4 course meal over lunch. The menu changes constantly so you're always in for a delicious surprise!!
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Tintswalo Atlantic
Chapmans Peak DriveLiterally one of the most greatest scenery and food experience that you could ever hope to have. Absolutely amazing views right on the edge of the ocean with the waves practically breaking beneath you while enjoying an incredible 4 course meal over lunch. The menu changes constantly so you're always in for a delicious surprise!!
Take a flight with the #1 rated Tripadvisor helicopter operator and see the Mother City like never before! With various options available regarding trips its sure to be a winner!
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Cape Town Helicopters
36 E Pier RdTake a flight with the #1 rated Tripadvisor helicopter operator and see the Mother City like never before! With various options available regarding trips its sure to be a winner!
Parks & Nature
Signal Hill
Beautiful nature reserve with stunning views of Cape Town
Hike up Table Mountain or take the cable car to the unforgettable view and experience at the top ; there are numerous hiking paths available to reach the top, with Platteklip being the most common.
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Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadHike up Table Mountain or take the cable car to the unforgettable view and experience at the top ; there are numerous hiking paths available to reach the top, with Platteklip being the most common.
Absolutely gorgeous nature park with endless lush vegetation and large open spaces, there's also a number of restaurants and during summer-time there are regularly sunset concerns that allow for picnics and stunning views!
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveAbsolutely gorgeous nature park with endless lush vegetation and large open spaces, there's also a number of restaurants and during summer-time there are regularly sunset concerns that allow for picnics and stunning views!
Arts & Culture
Visit the stunning Zeitz MOCCA museum for a taste of the incredible art that Africa has to offer, there is also a fantastic bar and restaurant among various other attractions in the area
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Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art
South Arm RoadVisit the stunning Zeitz MOCCA museum for a taste of the incredible art that Africa has to offer, there is also a fantastic bar and restaurant among various other attractions in the area
Situated in the stunning Franschhoek with a rich history and even richer scenery is La Motte - one of the many museums and wonderful restaurants in the Franschhoek area.
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La Motte Wine Farm & Restaurant
R45Situated in the stunning Franschhoek with a rich history and even richer scenery is La Motte - one of the many museums and wonderful restaurants in the Franschhoek area.
Founded in 1825, the museum moved to its present location in the historic Company Gardens in 1897. The museum houses over one million specimens of scientific importance including tools that are around 120,000 years old. Highlights are the recorded whale calls and the dinosaur dioramas.
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University of Cape Town - Hiddingh Campus
Founded in 1825, the museum moved to its present location in the historic Company Gardens in 1897. The museum houses over one million specimens of scientific importance including tools that are around 120,000 years old. Highlights are the recorded whale calls and the dinosaur dioramas.
Entertainment & Activities
Amazing international "Broadway" style performances in a stunning state of the art venue, a must do for all of the live performance enthusiasts!
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Artscape Theatre Centre
Amazing international "Broadway" style performances in a stunning state of the art venue, a must do for all of the live performance enthusiasts!