Essentials
This deli has all premium foods, mostly Italian. Superb café vibe, a local favourite for coffee, newspaper, banter and a sidewalk. They also have the best fresh flowers.
363 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Giovanni's Deliworld
103 Main RdThis deli has all premium foods, mostly Italian. Superb café vibe, a local favourite for coffee, newspaper, banter and a sidewalk. They also have the best fresh flowers.
Largest selection of South African Wine - walking distance and best prices around.
58 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
ULTRA Liquors
Largest selection of South African Wine - walking distance and best prices around.
Great quality grocery store. It's in walking distance and has everything you need for your home from home.
144 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Woolworths Green Point - Portside
Great quality grocery store. It's in walking distance and has everything you need for your home from home.
Food Scene
Authentic upstairs Mexican restaurant overlooking (the road and) Green Point Park. Great service, great food, great prices...and Cabrito Bar downstairs is great too. Hint - you'll hear The Pixies.
229 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
El Burro Greenpoint
79 Main RdAuthentic upstairs Mexican restaurant overlooking (the road and) Green Point Park. Great service, great food, great prices...and Cabrito Bar downstairs is great too. Hint - you'll hear The Pixies.
If you're in the Waterfront, go here - has some of the finest fish and sushi. Being indoors won't matter...
289 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Willoughby & Co
19 Dock RdIf you're in the Waterfront, go here - has some of the finest fish and sushi. Being indoors won't matter...
Mano's
39 Main RdGood restaurant walking distance busy & fun.
Cold beers, afternoons, street-side. Give it go if you're strolling up and down town. Good coffee and wines as well.
317 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Power & The Glory
13d Kloof Nek RdCold beers, afternoons, street-side. Give it go if you're strolling up and down town. Good coffee and wines as well.
A Cape Town classic in the beautiful little Kalk Bay village. Best little breakfasts / omelets / breads in the city. Pull in for brunch before meandering out to Cape Point.
261 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Olympia Cafe
134 Main RdA Cape Town classic in the beautiful little Kalk Bay village. Best little breakfasts / omelets / breads in the city. Pull in for brunch before meandering out to Cape Point.
An absolute gem - superb anti-pasta and Italian wines. Sitting inside an antique warehouse, it's a very special evening out.
62 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
True Italic
15 Bree StAn absolute gem - superb anti-pasta and Italian wines. Sitting inside an antique warehouse, it's a very special evening out.
Brilliant little spot for lunch. If you find yourself in town with a lust for some Ramen (or good food), this a great choice!
80 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Downtown Ramen Asian Restaurant
103 Harrington StreetBrilliant little spot for lunch. If you find yourself in town with a lust for some Ramen (or good food), this a great choice!
Great breakfast and lunch spot - exceptional food. Seriously.
338 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Jason Bakery
185 Bree StGreat breakfast and lunch spot - exceptional food. Seriously.
Upmarket, old school Italian, it's a Cape Town classic. Treat yourself to sundowners and a great meal overlooking the Promenade.
240 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
La Perla
281 Beach RdUpmarket, old school Italian, it's a Cape Town classic. Treat yourself to sundowners and a great meal overlooking the Promenade.
Possibly the best flatbread club sandwich I've ever eaten - perfect crispy streaky bacon, tender chicken soaked in their homemade peri-peri sauce. Honestly, do yourself a favour...
55 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Café Frank
160 Bree StPossibly the best flatbread club sandwich I've ever eaten - perfect crispy streaky bacon, tender chicken soaked in their homemade peri-peri sauce. Honestly, do yourself a favour...
I don't think I've ever driven out of Noordhoek without stopping in here. As a matter of principle I buy their beef and red wine pie. It's the real deal. Great atmosphere all weekend.
132 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Foodbarn Restaurant
Village LaneI don't think I've ever driven out of Noordhoek without stopping in here. As a matter of principle I buy their beef and red wine pie. It's the real deal. Great atmosphere all weekend.
Routinely rated one of the best coffee shops in the ENTIRE world! Full steampunk vibe and for that, it's quite unforgettable...
425 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Truth Coffee Roasting
36 Buitenkant StRoutinely rated one of the best coffee shops in the ENTIRE world! Full steampunk vibe and for that, it's quite unforgettable...
Best bagel in town, absolutely delicious - street food.
45 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Max Bagels
120 Bree StBest bagel in town, absolutely delicious - street food.
Celebrating Mediterranean & Asian cuisine across three vibrant and trendy floors
145 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Villa 47
47 Bree StCelebrating Mediterranean & Asian cuisine across three vibrant and trendy floors
Voted as one of the Top 50 restaurants in the world, Luke Dale-Robert’s signature restaurant offers an unrivalled gastronomic experience for passionate food lovers. Splash out on the iconic wine pairing.
259 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Test Kitchen
375 Albert RdVoted as one of the Top 50 restaurants in the world, Luke Dale-Robert’s signature restaurant offers an unrivalled gastronomic experience for passionate food lovers. Splash out on the iconic wine pairing.
The Stack is where you’ll find the city’s cool creatives enjoying brasserie style food and trendy cocktails in a super-stylish, double-decker venue, housed in the historic Leinster Hall.
76 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Stack
7 Weltevreden StThe Stack is where you’ll find the city’s cool creatives enjoying brasserie style food and trendy cocktails in a super-stylish, double-decker venue, housed in the historic Leinster Hall.
A casual Italian/French bistro that serves a wonderful mushroom risotto – it has a great al fresco space for long summer lunches and is cosy inside by the fireplaces in winter.
115 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Societi Bistro
50 Orange StA casual Italian/French bistro that serves a wonderful mushroom risotto – it has a great al fresco space for long summer lunches and is cosy inside by the fireplaces in winter.
Lamb and roast potato specialists! Greek, relaxed, authentic - good food, clinking glasses, hearty hums of conversation. Warm service, juicy meats, crispy roast potatoes. Say no more.
49 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Sloppy Sam
Lamb and roast potato specialists! Greek, relaxed, authentic - good food, clinking glasses, hearty hums of conversation. Warm service, juicy meats, crispy roast potatoes. Say no more.
This is a vibrant and contemporary dining experience for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the city centre.
121 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Shortmarket Club
199 Oxford RoadThis is a vibrant and contemporary dining experience for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the city centre.
This contemporary top floor restaurant serves exquisite tapas style food with wonderful views. Be sure to try out the Sunday Brunch.
312 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert RdThis contemporary top floor restaurant serves exquisite tapas style food with wonderful views. Be sure to try out the Sunday Brunch.
Push the boat out with signature dishes such as the Black Cod at this internationally acclaimed Peruvian/Japanese restaurant in One&Only Cape Town.
62 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Nobu
Dock RoadPush the boat out with signature dishes such as the Black Cod at this internationally acclaimed Peruvian/Japanese restaurant in One&Only Cape Town.
Fantastic chicken pie in the heart of the De Waterkant Village - quaint, delightful, your Mum would like it.
51 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
LA PETITE TARTE
17 Dixon StFantastic chicken pie in the heart of the De Waterkant Village - quaint, delightful, your Mum would like it.
Exquisitely plated contemporary cuisine at this stalwart of the Cape Town restaurant scene.
247 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
La Colombe Restaurant
Main RoadExquisitely plated contemporary cuisine at this stalwart of the Cape Town restaurant scene.
Fun, eclectic and quirky restaurant and bar with a lovely courtyard. Contemporary comfort food with a South African twist. Sunday jazz is a winner.
408 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Kloof Street House
30 Kloof StFun, eclectic and quirky restaurant and bar with a lovely courtyard. Contemporary comfort food with a South African twist. Sunday jazz is a winner.
Excellent selection of Thai, Chinese and other Asian food and reasonable prices. Wonderful atmosphere and lovely decor.Make sure you book if you’re heading there over the weekend. Excellent service. Think about sharing plates to taste most of what the menu offers.
130 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Kitima at the Kronendal
140 Main RoadExcellent selection of Thai, Chinese and other Asian food and reasonable prices. Wonderful atmosphere and lovely decor.Make sure you book if you’re heading there over the weekend. Excellent service. Think about sharing plates to taste most of what the menu offers.
Relaxed Italian restaurant that’s a favourite among locals. Try the Linguine Portofino.
173 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Il Leone Mastrantonio
22 Cobern StRelaxed Italian restaurant that’s a favourite among locals. Try the Linguine Portofino.
Excellent steak. Say no more. Best to book a table.
131 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Hussar Grill Mouille Point
163 Beach RoadExcellent steak. Say no more. Best to book a table.
Artisanal chocolate goodness. Need I say more?
113 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Honest Chocolate Cafe
64A Wale StArtisanal chocolate goodness. Need I say more?
A great option for seafood lovers in the bustling V&A Waterfront.
90 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Harbour House - V&A Waterfront
Dock RoadA great option for seafood lovers in the bustling V&A Waterfront.
Fine dining at the Cellars-Hohenort hotel, with an emphasis on interesting local ingredients. Dishes are exquisitely presented while the exceptional wine list focuses on the Constantia Valley.
72 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Greenhouse, Constantia
93 Brommersvlei RdFine dining at the Cellars-Hohenort hotel, with an emphasis on interesting local ingredients. Dishes are exquisitely presented while the exceptional wine list focuses on the Constantia Valley.
This deli has all premium foods, mostly Italian. Superb café vibe, a local favourite for coffee, newspaper, banter and a sidewalk. They also have the best fresh flowers.
363 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Giovanni's Deliworld
103 Main RdThis deli has all premium foods, mostly Italian. Superb café vibe, a local favourite for coffee, newspaper, banter and a sidewalk. They also have the best fresh flowers.
The food here is so good. I mean, seriously, it’s unbelievably good. Leaves me slack-jawed every single time. Curries, meats, salads, cookies, cheesecake on chocolate brownie. On the pricier side of lunchtime but you won’t regret it. Not a single bite.
49 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
General Store
22 Bree StThe food here is so good. I mean, seriously, it’s unbelievably good. Leaves me slack-jawed every single time. Curries, meats, salads, cookies, cheesecake on chocolate brownie. On the pricier side of lunchtime but you won’t regret it. Not a single bite.
Delicious, beautifully presented contemporary cuisine in a stylish, modern environment. Look out for the cheese room.
109 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Foxcroft
Delicious, beautifully presented contemporary cuisine in a stylish, modern environment. Look out for the cheese room.
I don't think I've ever driven out of Noordhoek without stopping in here. As a matter of principle I buy their beef and red wine pie. It's the real deal. Great atmosphere all weekend.
135 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Foodbarn Deli & Tapas Bar
Noordhoek Main Road I don't think I've ever driven out of Noordhoek without stopping in here. As a matter of principle I buy their beef and red wine pie. It's the real deal. Great atmosphere all weekend.
Don't think, just come spend an evening of simple delights in this little Argentinian gem. Breathtaking steak, radiant atmosphere & you’ll walk out heavier, happier and beaming from ear to ear!
73 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Don Armando
20 Cobern StDon't think, just come spend an evening of simple delights in this little Argentinian gem. Breathtaking steak, radiant atmosphere & you’ll walk out heavier, happier and beaming from ear to ear!
Exceptional modern tapas style dishes in a relaxed canteen on Heritage Square. You can’t book and the kitchen closes at 8pm so get there early.
235 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
92 Bree StExceptional modern tapas style dishes in a relaxed canteen on Heritage Square. You can’t book and the kitchen closes at 8pm so get there early.
A busy Peruvian bar and grill on the eternally trendy Bree Street. The menu is short and sweet and there’s a great wine list. Try a Pisco Sours and the Seared Tuna Tiradito.
80 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Charango Barbacoa
114 Bree StA busy Peruvian bar and grill on the eternally trendy Bree Street. The menu is short and sweet and there’s a great wine list. Try a Pisco Sours and the Seared Tuna Tiradito.
Relaxed tapas restaurant on Kloof Street with a great wine list. They also have a pizza oven and serve cauliflower base pizzas for the carb conscious.
66 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Chalk & Cork
51 Kloof StreetRelaxed tapas restaurant on Kloof Street with a great wine list. They also have a pizza oven and serve cauliflower base pizzas for the carb conscious.
Great steaks and an excellent wine list. Try the lamb ravioli to start and the T-Bone for two.
99 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Carne Kloof
153 Kloof StGreat steaks and an excellent wine list. Try the lamb ravioli to start and the T-Bone for two.
Contemporary bistro on Steenberg wine estate. Ideal for lunch and a wine tasting on a sunny day.
111 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Bistro Sixteen82
Steenberg RoadContemporary bistro on Steenberg wine estate. Ideal for lunch and a wine tasting on a sunny day.
A stalwart of the Cape Town fine dining scene and has a seriously impressive wine list.
90 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Aubergine Restaurant
39 Barnet StA stalwart of the Cape Town fine dining scene and has a seriously impressive wine list.
Great culinary experience below street level in the CBD, more of a carnivores spot.
27 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Riverine Rabbit
81 Church StreetGreat culinary experience below street level in the CBD, more of a carnivores spot.
The chefs warehouse at Beau Constantia has amazing food and stunning views - you can't go wrong!
64 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Chefs Warehouse At Beau Constantia
Constantia NeckThe chefs warehouse at Beau Constantia has amazing food and stunning views - you can't go wrong!
Shopping
Entertainment & Shopping Complex, I used to believe that the Waterfront was just for tourists. It is touristy but great care has been taken to attract locals. I highly recommend a day here.
1951 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdEntertainment & Shopping Complex, I used to believe that the Waterfront was just for tourists. It is touristy but great care has been taken to attract locals. I highly recommend a day here.
One of my favourite book shops in the world - I've spent so many long and blissful hours in those leather couches downstairs, drinking coffee, eating muffins... These guys 'n gals know their game.
123 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
the book lounge
71 Roeland StreetOne of my favourite book shops in the world - I've spent so many long and blissful hours in those leather couches downstairs, drinking coffee, eating muffins... These guys 'n gals know their game.
Hip new building - full of bicycles, leather, coffee, art, clothing, design, sandwiches, skateboards, cold beer...good times.
107 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Woodstock Exchange
Albert RoadHip new building - full of bicycles, leather, coffee, art, clothing, design, sandwiches, skateboards, cold beer...good times.
Interesting little new and 2nd-hand book store - amazing selection of coffee table books, off-beat novels, magazines...
34 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Bibliophilia Book Shop
76 Lower Main RoadInteresting little new and 2nd-hand book store - amazing selection of coffee table books, off-beat novels, magazines...
If markets are what you’re looking for, Cape Town makes it easy for you. It’s almost impossible to spend any time here and not end up at one. The Bay Harbour Market in Hout Bay is one of the better ones, a little more eclectic, a little less full of trendsters, lots of tasty food and interesting goodies, and it’s indoors, so it’s good for rainy day
379 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Bay Harbour Market
31 Harbour RdIf markets are what you’re looking for, Cape Town makes it easy for you. It’s almost impossible to spend any time here and not end up at one. The Bay Harbour Market in Hout Bay is one of the better ones, a little more eclectic, a little less full of trendsters, lots of tasty food and interesting goodies, and it’s indoors, so it’s good for rainy day
Browse and buy records at a store at the forefront of record collecting in Cape Town (yes, it’s the one from the movie).
39 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Mabu Vinyl
285 Long StBrowse and buy records at a store at the forefront of record collecting in Cape Town (yes, it’s the one from the movie).
Parks & Nature
Morning runs or walks through the Park and along the Promenade are an absolute joy.
417 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Il-Park tal-Green Point
1 Fritz Sonnenberg RdMorning runs or walks through the Park and along the Promenade are an absolute joy.
4th beach is the popular one, by a long shot. Younger crowd, lots of action.
387 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Clifton 4th Beach hotel
Fourth Beach Promenade4th beach is the popular one, by a long shot. Younger crowd, lots of action.
Clifton 3rd
3rd's very relaxed...also the 'gay' beach.
2nd beach is great too - mellow, lots of games and hanging out. Often some of the best bat 'n ball to be seen.
94 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Clifton 2nd Beach
2nd beach is great too - mellow, lots of games and hanging out. Often some of the best bat 'n ball to be seen.
The Famous Four - 1st beach is the quiet one, generally more space to throw frisbee, play bat 'n ball...
149 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Clifton 1st
The Famous Four - 1st beach is the quiet one, generally more space to throw frisbee, play bat 'n ball...
If you are into Hiking this is the most hiked trail in Cape Town. Parking is available on Signal Hill Road. There mountain attracts many hikers on full moon evenings - if you love hiking a must.
725 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadIf you are into Hiking this is the most hiked trail in Cape Town. Parking is available on Signal Hill Road. There mountain attracts many hikers on full moon evenings - if you love hiking a must.
This semi-secret little beach has a beautiful little rock pool to cool yourself down in...and cool yourself you will, the water in Cape Town ain't warm...
44 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Saunders' Rocks Beach
This semi-secret little beach has a beautiful little rock pool to cool yourself down in...and cool yourself you will, the water in Cape Town ain't warm...
It may be the easiest route to hike up Table Mountain - but don't be deceived, you'll need to be relatively fit.
79 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Platteklip Gorge
Platteklip GorgeIt may be the easiest route to hike up Table Mountain - but don't be deceived, you'll need to be relatively fit.
On an early sunny morning - the earlier the better - walking up here is one of the great joys of living in Cape Town. Truly spectacular and relatively easy to get up here from Constantia Nek.
37 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Constantia Nek Jeep Track
Constantia Nek Jeep TrackOn an early sunny morning - the earlier the better - walking up here is one of the great joys of living in Cape Town. Truly spectacular and relatively easy to get up here from Constantia Nek.
Unless you're a surfer, come here when the wind isn't blowing...and let this beach blow your mind! Vast, breathtaking and waves aplenty. One of my Top 3 Beaches of The World. Big call.
186 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Il-Plażża ta 'Noordhoek
Unless you're a surfer, come here when the wind isn't blowing...and let this beach blow your mind! Vast, breathtaking and waves aplenty. One of my Top 3 Beaches of The World. Big call.
Long, gentle drive out of town and a beautiful place to go for a walk on the beach. This name is quite literal, come at sunrise and a quiet mist hugs the hills. Coffee in Simonstown...sorted.
51 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Misty Cliffs
Long, gentle drive out of town and a beautiful place to go for a walk on the beach. This name is quite literal, come at sunrise and a quiet mist hugs the hills. Coffee in Simonstown...sorted.
Wonderful little beach for sunrise - loads of surfers, little kids to 'ou toppies', dogs everywhere, family vibes. If storms have washed up the kelp, can get a little messy...
76 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Long Beach
Wonderful little beach for sunrise - loads of surfers, little kids to 'ou toppies', dogs everywhere, family vibes. If storms have washed up the kelp, can get a little messy...
You have to! You've come all this way down, might as well look over the edge.
You'll be so glad you did.
859 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Cape Point
You have to! You've come all this way down, might as well look over the edge.
You'll be so glad you did.
On its day a sublime wave for surfing - and you can walk for miles and hardly see anyone, just long flat stretches of beach and a pounding sea.
34 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Derdesteen
DerdesteenOn its day a sublime wave for surfing - and you can walk for miles and hardly see anyone, just long flat stretches of beach and a pounding sea.
truly epic sunrise route to the top of Table Mountain – pretty gruelling and could take you up to four hours but it’s worth every breath!
46 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Skeleton Gorge / Nursery Ravine Hike
Nursery Ravinetruly epic sunrise route to the top of Table Mountain – pretty gruelling and could take you up to four hours but it’s worth every breath!
A must-see. It’s a gorgeous as well as informative outing spent admiring the local flora at the foot of Devil’s Peak. There’s an aerial walkway that offers a fresh perspective on the gardens, a restaurant, and, in summer, weekly live music that’s a real sunshine-y, picnic-y, lazy-hazy-day treat.
1765 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Il-Ġnien Nazzjonali Botaniċi Kirstenbosch
Rhodes DriveA must-see. It’s a gorgeous as well as informative outing spent admiring the local flora at the foot of Devil’s Peak. There’s an aerial walkway that offers a fresh perspective on the gardens, a restaurant, and, in summer, weekly live music that’s a real sunshine-y, picnic-y, lazy-hazy-day treat.
Sightseeing
The oldest operating lighthouse in South Africa. You can walk to it through the Green Point Park and then enjoy the Promenade. Also offers great views when looking down the Atlantic coast.
56 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Il-Fanal ta 'Green Point
100 Beach RdThe oldest operating lighthouse in South Africa. You can walk to it through the Green Point Park and then enjoy the Promenade. Also offers great views when looking down the Atlantic coast.
You haven't fully experienced Cape Town until you've driven the iconic Chapman's Peak. Pull over at the main viewpoint looking across Hout Bay, climb down the rocks to the little amphitheater...
409 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Drive ta 'Chapman's Peak
1 Chapmans Peak DrYou haven't fully experienced Cape Town until you've driven the iconic Chapman's Peak. Pull over at the main viewpoint looking across Hout Bay, climb down the rocks to the little amphitheater...
A morning jog or evening walk is very recommended. A very done thing among locals. Sunsets often are spectacular. Restaurants & Bars just over the road.
97 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Cape Town Promenade 1 station
A morning jog or evening walk is very recommended. A very done thing among locals. Sunsets often are spectacular. Restaurants & Bars just over the road.
Muizenberg has such a rich history, especially in South African surf culture. Gentle rolling waves make it perfect for beginners and great fun for longboarders. Post-surf pull into Knead bakery...
197 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Muizenberg
Muizenberg has such a rich history, especially in South African surf culture. Gentle rolling waves make it perfect for beginners and great fun for longboarders. Post-surf pull into Knead bakery...
Home to a Royal Naval Base that now belongs to the South African government. A quaint part of the peninsula, worth a stop on the way to Cape Point.
315 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Simon's Town Police Station
136 St George's StHome to a Royal Naval Base that now belongs to the South African government. A quaint part of the peninsula, worth a stop on the way to Cape Point.
Head up Wale Street into the neighbourhood that’s home to brightly coloured houses, steep cobbled streets and the delicious flavours of Cape Malay cooking. Stop in at the Bo-Kaap Museum, or take a cooking tour.
275 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Bo-Kaap
71 Wale StHead up Wale Street into the neighbourhood that’s home to brightly coloured houses, steep cobbled streets and the delicious flavours of Cape Malay cooking. Stop in at the Bo-Kaap Museum, or take a cooking tour.
Entertainment & Activities
Very popular with tourists and for good reason - it's too easy to get up and down the mountain. Breathtaking views, restaurant on top. Better is to hike up and take a one-way ticket down.
473 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway station
Pipe TrackVery popular with tourists and for good reason - it's too easy to get up and down the mountain. Breathtaking views, restaurant on top. Better is to hike up and take a one-way ticket down.
I've not done it but I've seen many people do it. Looks like loads of fun and offers a great view.
106 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Parapax Tandem Paragliding - Cape Town
Signal Hill RoadI've not done it but I've seen many people do it. Looks like loads of fun and offers a great view.
an old-school night at the bioscope, this is one of the few independent cinema houses in the country. It was opened by Princess Labia in May 1949 and shows artsy films at a fraction of the price of commercial mall-based cinemas. Plus you can bring the wine you bought at the bar into the movie house…
352 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Labia
68 Orange Stan old-school night at the bioscope, this is one of the few independent cinema houses in the country. It was opened by Princess Labia in May 1949 and shows artsy films at a fraction of the price of commercial mall-based cinemas. Plus you can bring the wine you bought at the bar into the movie house…
Strawberry picking! A lovely way to spend a few hours in the summer months (from October to December). There’s a restaurant and a bunch of wine farms nearby as well, so you can really pack in a day’s worth of ensuring you’re well fed and watered with tasty local victuals.
60 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Polkadraai Strawberry Farm
7603 Stellenbosch Arterial RoadStrawberry picking! A lovely way to spend a few hours in the summer months (from October to December). There’s a restaurant and a bunch of wine farms nearby as well, so you can really pack in a day’s worth of ensuring you’re well fed and watered with tasty local victuals.
If you’re looking to explore the winelands, this is pretty special way to do it. Really, the question is who doesn’t want to explore some of the best vineyards (Haute Cabrière, Dieu Donnè, Chamonix, Rickety Bridge and Grande Provence as well as the Huguenot Museum) on an 1890s-style, open-sided Brill Tram?
196 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Tram tal-Vini Franschhoek
Cabriere StreetIf you’re looking to explore the winelands, this is pretty special way to do it. Really, the question is who doesn’t want to explore some of the best vineyards (Haute Cabrière, Dieu Donnè, Chamonix, Rickety Bridge and Grande Provence as well as the Huguenot Museum) on an 1890s-style, open-sided Brill Tram?
Drinks & Nightlife
A fun evening out - guests love to have a bit of a party, so make it a long evening. Food is decent too.
143 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Duchess of Wisbeach
321 Wisbeach RdA fun evening out - guests love to have a bit of a party, so make it a long evening. Food is decent too.
One of, if not THE best whisky bar in Cape Town. Nestled in the Cape Grace Hotel amongst the yachts, it's upmarket but well worth the experience.
77 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Bascule Bar
West Quay RoadOne of, if not THE best whisky bar in Cape Town. Nestled in the Cape Grace Hotel amongst the yachts, it's upmarket but well worth the experience.
Such a rad bar and nightclub - most nights have DJ's playing funk, breaks, hip-hop and electro. The rooftop on warm evenings is a delight. It's been around for years, which is a rarity in the city...
92 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Waiting Room
273 Long StSuch a rad bar and nightclub - most nights have DJ's playing funk, breaks, hip-hop and electro. The rooftop on warm evenings is a delight. It's been around for years, which is a rarity in the city...
Another Cape Town stalwart - you'll hear some of the finest underground electronic music around. Very popular drum&bass nights on Thursdays and there's always something special over the weekends.
43 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Fiction Bar
226 Long StAnother Cape Town stalwart - you'll hear some of the finest underground electronic music around. Very popular drum&bass nights on Thursdays and there's always something special over the weekends.
Been around for years - well worth a stop if you're out in town. Timeless bar tops, huge balcony overlooking Long Street, good food, fun hangout.
49 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
SOUK
163 Long StBeen around for years - well worth a stop if you're out in town. Timeless bar tops, huge balcony overlooking Long Street, good food, fun hangout.
Can be a bar or a restaurant, whatever your flavour on the night - excellent food, cool decor and they have weekly live music nights. From the same family of the famous Blues restaurant in Camps Bay.
44 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Odyssey Gastropub
199 Bree StreetCan be a bar or a restaurant, whatever your flavour on the night - excellent food, cool decor and they have weekly live music nights. From the same family of the famous Blues restaurant in Camps Bay.
Cold beer, tasty tapas, late afternoon sun on your back, the sounds of people and the city all around you - one of my favoured watering holes. Very close to home too…nudge, nudge, wink, wink
189 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
La Parada Bree Street
107 Bree StCold beer, tasty tapas, late afternoon sun on your back, the sounds of people and the city all around you - one of my favoured watering holes. Very close to home too…nudge, nudge, wink, wink
As the name suggests, rooftop bar. Need I say more? Pull in for a night out, or part of your night out.
226 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Tjing Tjing
165 Longmarket StAs the name suggests, rooftop bar. Need I say more? Pull in for a night out, or part of your night out.
Legendary old pub, so much history, so many good memories, a much-loved watering hole for generations.
153 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Foresters Arms
52 Newlands AveLegendary old pub, so much history, so many good memories, a much-loved watering hole for generations.
Phenomenal Pepper Steak Pie. Breathtaking pie...with cold beers and big rugby games.
115 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Fireman's Arms
Mechau StreetPhenomenal Pepper Steak Pie. Breathtaking pie...with cold beers and big rugby games.
A craft beer house, with American-style food close to the CBD, in Salt River.
97 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Devils Peak Salt River Taproom
150 Cecil RdA craft beer house, with American-style food close to the CBD, in Salt River.
It’s hard to miss – the bright yellow building on Long Street. If you’re looking to embark on a night out, and like beer it’s a good starting point. There is a wide selection of local, international and micro-brewed beer, as well as yummy flammkuchen.
198 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
BEERHOUSE on Long
223 Long StIt’s hard to miss – the bright yellow building on Long Street. If you’re looking to embark on a night out, and like beer it’s a good starting point. There is a wide selection of local, international and micro-brewed beer, as well as yummy flammkuchen.
Owned by Anglo American, you could understand why it's described as "the absolute epitome of the grand South African wine farm..."
234 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Vergelegen Wine Estate
Lourensford RoadOwned by Anglo American, you could understand why it's described as "the absolute epitome of the grand South African wine farm..."
Described by some very well-heeled and well-travelled guests of mine as "far and away the highlight of our 6-week wine-enjoyment holiday" - on every measure, the Waterkloof restaurant is truly exquisite. Treat yourself.
99 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Waterkloof Wine Estate
Old Sir Lowry's Pass RoadDescribed by some very well-heeled and well-travelled guests of mine as "far and away the highlight of our 6-week wine-enjoyment holiday" - on every measure, the Waterkloof restaurant is truly exquisite. Treat yourself.
A bar, and website, that’s dedicated to sourcing honest, natural and sustainably-produced wines. The space is lovely, and their website offers a weekly curated case of mixed wines, making finding new, great wine easy.
91 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Publik Wine Bar
11d Kloof Nek RdA bar, and website, that’s dedicated to sourcing honest, natural and sustainably-produced wines. The space is lovely, and their website offers a weekly curated case of mixed wines, making finding new, great wine easy.
It seems a foolish exercise to try pick the exceptional wine farms from an extraordinary bunch...but Delaire deserves its place in the sun and clouds. A true 5-star experience.
122 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Delaire Graff Estate
Helshoogte RoadIt seems a foolish exercise to try pick the exceptional wine farms from an extraordinary bunch...but Delaire deserves its place in the sun and clouds. A true 5-star experience.
The Babel restaurant here is consistently described as one of the best in the entire Cape wine region - so while most stops in the region are a treat, this one shares that special uncrowded space at the top of it all.
191 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Babylonstoren Wine Estate
Klapmuts - Simondium RoadThe Babel restaurant here is consistently described as one of the best in the entire Cape wine region - so while most stops in the region are a treat, this one shares that special uncrowded space at the top of it all.
If the Hanging Gardens of Babylon was a bar, this would be that bar – the sheer volume of plant life alone is reason to spend many long hours in this place. Pair that with simple hearty food, great beer, (vinyl) DJ’s and live tunes Wednesday through Sunday, it’s a recreational highlight!
295 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Yours Truly
73 Kloof StIf the Hanging Gardens of Babylon was a bar, this would be that bar – the sheer volume of plant life alone is reason to spend many long hours in this place. Pair that with simple hearty food, great beer, (vinyl) DJ’s and live tunes Wednesday through Sunday, it’s a recreational highlight!
A little quirky, a little weird (the mascot is a big ol’ ostrich standing behind the bar) and lots of colourful atmosphere, The Village Idiot is one of the great new neighbourhood pubs of the CBD. Excellent selection of drinks and a beautifully twisted South African menu.
222 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Village Idiot
32 Loop StA little quirky, a little weird (the mascot is a big ol’ ostrich standing behind the bar) and lots of colourful atmosphere, The Village Idiot is one of the great new neighbourhood pubs of the CBD. Excellent selection of drinks and a beautifully twisted South African menu.
This spot reminds me of Amsterdam for some reason – dark, eccentric, cozy and simple but top-drawer burgers and pizza.
102 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Tiger's Milk - Long Street
44 Long StThis spot reminds me of Amsterdam for some reason – dark, eccentric, cozy and simple but top-drawer burgers and pizza.
A properly quirky bar and club great cocktails, sometimes live music, and DJs and lots of dancing. They are also supporters of the St Francis Children’s Home from whom the bar gets its name, a place for tom-foolery with a social conscience.
210 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Orphanage Cocktail Emporium
227 Bree StA properly quirky bar and club great cocktails, sometimes live music, and DJs and lots of dancing. They are also supporters of the St Francis Children’s Home from whom the bar gets its name, a place for tom-foolery with a social conscience.
With DJs in summer, it's a fantastic spot for Friday afternoon drinks. It'll set the mood for a fun weekend!
45 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Mondiall Kitchen & Bar
With DJs in summer, it's a fantastic spot for Friday afternoon drinks. It'll set the mood for a fun weekend!
Low light, low ceilings, gritty brickwork, vast and expensive whisky selection...certainly worth a stop if you're ambling about town or looking for something a little more intimate.
94 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Hank's Olde Irish
110 Bree StLow light, low ceilings, gritty brickwork, vast and expensive whisky selection...certainly worth a stop if you're ambling about town or looking for something a little more intimate.
Best gin bar in Cape Town - don't waste your time going to the 'other' one. This has class and quality bubbling right over!
255 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Gin Bar
64A Wale StreetBest gin bar in Cape Town - don't waste your time going to the 'other' one. This has class and quality bubbling right over!
Featured as one of Mixmag’s best clubs in the world, and has been described as ‘the best club in Africa’, pull into Era for some the finest underground electronic music around, on one of the finest sound systems around.
113 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Era Night Club
71 Loop StreetFeatured as one of Mixmag’s best clubs in the world, and has been described as ‘the best club in Africa’, pull into Era for some the finest underground electronic music around, on one of the finest sound systems around.
Tokyo Cocktail Bar, some of the best cocktails I've had the pleasure of tasting. Booking is essential.
46 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Commissary
86 Shortmarket StTokyo Cocktail Bar, some of the best cocktails I've had the pleasure of tasting. Booking is essential.
Fun Bar with great windows and view especially for sunset, cocktails are delicious.
67 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Silo Hotel
Fun Bar with great windows and view especially for sunset, cocktails are delicious.