Guidebook for Cape Town
Shopping
The V & A Waterfront in the historic heart of Cape Town’s working harbour is South Africa’s most-visited destination and it has everything: restaurants, bars, entertainment, high end retail shops, boat rides etc. Go to Willoughbys for the most amazing sushi.
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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
The V & A Waterfront in the historic heart of Cape Town’s working harbour is South Africa’s most-visited destination and it has everything: restaurants, bars, entertainment, high end retail shops, boat rides etc. Go to Willoughbys for the most amazing sushi.
Food Scene
Modern South African and Asian fusion. Popular for the all-week specials on sushi, dim sum & cocktails.
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Beluga Cape Town
70 Prestwich StModern South African and Asian fusion. Popular for the all-week specials on sushi, dim sum & cocktails.
The Test Kitchen has been SA’s Restaurant of the Year for two years in a row and they are fully booked for months in advance.
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The Test Kitchen
375 Albert RdThe Test Kitchen has been SA’s Restaurant of the Year for two years in a row and they are fully booked for months in advance.
It has been dubbed the coolest place to be in Cape Town and its success is based on innovative cuisine, served in a relaxed yet edgy environment in a part of Cape . For serious foodies. 375 Albert road.
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The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert Rd It has been dubbed the coolest place to be in Cape Town and its success is based on innovative cuisine, served in a relaxed yet edgy environment in a part of Cape . For serious foodies. 375 Albert road.
This laid-back, yet sophisticated restaurant is situated on the popular Clifton shore and provides unique experience when it comes to food, ambience and location. A world-class setting.
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This laid-back, yet sophisticated restaurant is situated on the popular Clifton shore and provides unique experience when it comes to food, ambience and location. A world-class setting.
Live acts and musicians as well as swing and house music played by the city’s finest DJs and bands, in an elegant yet cool setting. Parisian-inspired steakhouse / bar / lounge set in the historic Heritage Square in Cape Town
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HQ
100 Shortmarket StLive acts and musicians as well as swing and house music played by the city’s finest DJs and bands, in an elegant yet cool setting. Parisian-inspired steakhouse / bar / lounge set in the historic Heritage Square in Cape Town
One of my absolute favourites. Boasting a walk-in wine cellar, private dining room and bar, Il Leone offers a sophisticated atmosphere. A friendly buzz and excellent service. Generous helpings, good wine and friendly waiters.
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Il Leone Mastrantonio
22 Cobern StOne of my absolute favourites. Boasting a walk-in wine cellar, private dining room and bar, Il Leone offers a sophisticated atmosphere. A friendly buzz and excellent service. Generous helpings, good wine and friendly waiters.
Experience something beyond just a great cafe. Explore the
barista school, see them hand roll
their bagels, chat to the roaster
or chill out in their tea house or the roof top courtyard.
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Origin Coffee Roasting
28 Hudson StExperience something beyond just a great cafe. Explore the
barista school, see them hand roll
their bagels, chat to the roaster
or chill out in their tea house or the roof top courtyard.
This quaint, street-side cafe offers delicious homemade and healthy meals. No one should miss their scrumptious breakfasts and sandwiches. Open 7 days a week. Breakfast served 07h00 - 12h00,
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The Village Café
159 Waterkant StThis quaint, street-side cafe offers delicious homemade and healthy meals. No one should miss their scrumptious breakfasts and sandwiches. Open 7 days a week. Breakfast served 07h00 - 12h00,
Active Sushi
63 Buitengracht StBest quality sushi at the most affordable prices
Haiku Cape Town CBD
58 Burg StAsian food in a modern setting
Bukhara V&A Waterfront
261 Breakwater BlvdIndian cuisine.
Tapas Restaurant & Bar. Very popular spot. Great selection of wine and beer.
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La Parada Bree Street
107 Bree StTapas Restaurant & Bar. Very popular spot. Great selection of wine and beer.
LA PETITE TARTE
17 Dixon StA lovely French style side-walk cafe near the Cape Quarter.
Enjoy African cuisine while being entertained by African musicians.
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GOLD Restaurant
15 Bennett StEnjoy African cuisine while being entertained by African musicians.
Authentic Argentinian cuisine. Just around the corner of our apartment. One of my personal favourites.
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Don Armando
20 Cobern StAuthentic Argentinian cuisine. Just around the corner of our apartment. One of my personal favourites.
Beef Steaks & Grill House. Excellent value for money. The flaming Chateaubriand fillet steak is what they are know for.
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Cattle Baron De Waterkant
38 Chiappini StBeef Steaks & Grill House. Excellent value for money. The flaming Chateaubriand fillet steak is what they are know for.
Every Saturday morning until late afternoon. Get there early as it gets very busy really quickly.
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The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdEvery Saturday morning until late afternoon. Get there early as it gets very busy really quickly.
The Organic food market is located at Granger Bay, V&A Waterfront. (next to The Lookout event venue). Every Saturday from 09h00 – 14h00.
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Oranjezicht City Farm - Market
Granger Bay BoulevardThe Organic food market is located at Granger Bay, V&A Waterfront. (next to The Lookout event venue). Every Saturday from 09h00 – 14h00.
Cafe Manhattan
74 Waterkant StVibey venue foor burgers and a beer.
El Burro Greenpoint
79 Main RdMexican food!
Tamboers Winkel
3 De Lorentz StSmall eatery off Kloof street.
The Daily Deli
Small deli with delicious treats.
Fresh food on the go and half price sushi every afternoon after 3pm.
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Food Lover's Eatery Icon Building
Hans Strijdom AvenueFresh food on the go and half price sushi every afternoon after 3pm.
Fresh food on the go and half price sushi every afternoon after 3pm.
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Food Lover's Market
122 St Georges MallFresh food on the go and half price sushi every afternoon after 3pm.
From great coffee to innovative croissants and a range of great sandwiches for lunch, you can’t go wrong with a stop at Jason.
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Jason Bakery
185 Bree StFrom great coffee to innovative croissants and a range of great sandwiches for lunch, you can’t go wrong with a stop at Jason.
Clarke's Bar & Dining Room
133 Bree St133 Bree street. Hang with the cool kids.
The best "natural" ice cream in Cape Town. Be sure to try their peanut butter flavoured ice cream.
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The Creamery Café Mouille Point
2 Park RdThe best "natural" ice cream in Cape Town. Be sure to try their peanut butter flavoured ice cream.
A trendy spot serving meals like grilled rabbit, wild rocket soup and pulled pork sandwiches.
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Black Sheep Restaurant
104 Kloof StA trendy spot serving meals like grilled rabbit, wild rocket soup and pulled pork sandwiches.
Delicious pizzas that include exotic variations like smoked salmon with ‘caviar’ and cottage cheese.
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Piccolo Posticino Hout Bay
13 Beach CresDelicious pizzas that include exotic variations like smoked salmon with ‘caviar’ and cottage cheese.
A very popular spot in town, offering delicious bistro food with a Mediterranean and Moroccan influence.
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Kloof Street House
30 Kloof StA very popular spot in town, offering delicious bistro food with a Mediterranean and Moroccan influence.
Silver service lunch or dinner. Definitely ask to be seated outside if the weather allows for it.
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La Perla
281 Beach RdSilver service lunch or dinner. Definitely ask to be seated outside if the weather allows for it.
So much more than just amazing steak. Definitely the Best Steakhouse in Cape Town. Chef-owner Giorgio Nava has a farm in Nieu Bethesda, where an imported Romagnola bull sires Romagnola-Nguni crosses.
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Carne SA
70 Keerom StSo much more than just amazing steak. Definitely the Best Steakhouse in Cape Town. Chef-owner Giorgio Nava has a farm in Nieu Bethesda, where an imported Romagnola bull sires Romagnola-Nguni crosses.
Chef Liam Tomlin’s. The most delicious tapas style dishes. They don't accept any bookings so first come first served.
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Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
92 Bree StChef Liam Tomlin’s. The most delicious tapas style dishes. They don't accept any bookings so first come first served.
"I couldn’t get enough" of the brinjals topped with hummus and sesame seeds & Jenny’s spiced-to-perfection bobotie
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Yumcious - Green Point
27 Somerset Road"I couldn’t get enough" of the brinjals topped with hummus and sesame seeds & Jenny’s spiced-to-perfection bobotie
Italian cuisine. One of the only sunny spots on Bree Street, and a courtyard area in the back for more sheltered dining.
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Villa 47
47 Bree StItalian cuisine. One of the only sunny spots on Bree Street, and a courtyard area in the back for more sheltered dining.
Spectacular scenery paired with fine dining. An absolute must visit.
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Delaire Graff Estate
Helshoogte RoadSpectacular scenery paired with fine dining. An absolute must visit.
Essentials
100 shops in an extraordinary setting. Far more spectacular than that of an average mall. It also boasts a swish rooftop pool and bar. Cheap and plentiful parking.
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Cape Quarter Mall
27 Somerset Rd100 shops in an extraordinary setting. Far more spectacular than that of an average mall. It also boasts a swish rooftop pool and bar. Cheap and plentiful parking.
A slightly more upmarket supermarket where you can buy all your essentials.
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Sorbet Cape Quarter
27 Somerset RdA slightly more upmarket supermarket where you can buy all your essentials.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Grand Café was Cape Town's first beach café, It's a restaurant, bar and function venue. Set on a gorgeous private beach that overlooks Table Bay.
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Grand Africa Café & Beach
Granger Bay BoulevardThe Grand Café was Cape Town's first beach café, It's a restaurant, bar and function venue. Set on a gorgeous private beach that overlooks Table Bay.
Shimmy Beach Club is one of Cape Town’s premier ocean-front lifestyle venues fronting the harbour with its breathtaking backdrop of Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain.
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Shimmy Beach Club
12 S Arm RdShimmy Beach Club is one of Cape Town’s premier ocean-front lifestyle venues fronting the harbour with its breathtaking backdrop of Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain.
A very popular place to meet for drinks before going out clubbing
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Orphanage Cocktail Emporium
227 Bree StA very popular place to meet for drinks before going out clubbing
Era Night Club
71 Loop StreetSmall and intimate. One of Cape Town's newest night clubs
The Piano Bar
47 Napier StGreat spot to go to if you enjoy live music.
A great place to hang out and have drinks or a bite to eat. So much fun. 32 Loop street.
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The Village Idiot
32 Loop StA great place to hang out and have drinks or a bite to eat. So much fun. 32 Loop street.
Charango Barbacoa
114 Bree StJade Champagne Bar & Lounge
39 Main RdChic champagne bar and lounge
Playing only the best hits of the 70's, 80's and 90's music. A fun night out.
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DecoDance Night Club
66 Main RdPlaying only the best hits of the 70's, 80's and 90's music. A fun night out.
Enjoy beautiful views of Table Mountain while having a drink with friends.
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Sky Bar
49 Napier StEnjoy beautiful views of Table Mountain while having a drink with friends.
Part rooftop, part attic in the heart of the CBD. Cocktails, wine, craft beers and a delicious tapas menu.
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Tjing Tjing
165 Longmarket StPart rooftop, part attic in the heart of the CBD. Cocktails, wine, craft beers and a delicious tapas menu.
Mother's Ruin Gin Bar
219 Bree StreetA selection of gin from all around the world. A must...
Coco Nightclub
70 Loop StCool venue, nice music, good vibe.
The Gin Bar
64A Wale StreetI love the place and the vibe is great.
Arcade Cafe
152 Bree StEverything Else
Relax in the amazing Green Point Urban Park next to the Cape Town Stadium. With lawns, outdoor gym equipment and plenty of space for kids to play. It's the ideal picnic spot.
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Park Green Point
1 Fritz Sonnenberg RdRelax in the amazing Green Point Urban Park next to the Cape Town Stadium. With lawns, outdoor gym equipment and plenty of space for kids to play. It's the ideal picnic spot.
Entertainment & Activities
Akvarij Dva oceana
Dock RoadA world class aquarium at the V&A Waterfront
Tucked away on the roof terrace of the Cape Quarter building, the Batstone Pool Club is the perfect escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. If a view is what you’re looking for, you’re guaranteed to enjoy the majestic views of Table Mountain on the one side and Cape Town’s city skyline on the other.
The Batstone Pool
27 Somerset RdTucked away on the roof terrace of the Cape Quarter building, the Batstone Pool Club is the perfect escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. If a view is what you’re looking for, you’re guaranteed to enjoy the majestic views of Table Mountain on the one side and Cape Town’s city skyline on the other.
A superb yoga studio within 4 - 7 min walking distance from the apartment.
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Yoga Life
127 Waterkant StA superb yoga studio within 4 - 7 min walking distance from the apartment.
Sightseeing
Climb or take the cable way up to the top of Table Mountain to experience one of the most magnificent sights in the world.
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Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadClimb or take the cable way up to the top of Table Mountain to experience one of the most magnificent sights in the world.
St. George's Cathedral
5 Wale StOne of the oldest cathedrals in South Africa.
Voted as one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world.
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Chapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak DrVoted as one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world.