Guidebook for Cape Town

Adriaan
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.
125 recommandé par les habitants
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
125 recommandé par les habitants
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.
158 recommandé par les habitants
Beluga Cape Town
70 Prestwich St
158 recommandé par les habitants
Modern 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.
259 recommandé par les habitants
The Test Kitchen
375 Albert Rd
259 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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.
312 recommandé par les habitants
The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert Rd
312 recommandé par les habitants
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
73 recommandé par les habitants
HQ
100 Shortmarket St
73 recommandé par les habitants
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
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.
173 recommandé par les habitants
Il Leone Mastrantonio
22 Cobern St
173 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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.
122 recommandé par les habitants
Origin Coffee Roasting
28 Hudson St
122 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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,
11 recommandé par les habitants
The Village Café
159 Waterkant St
11 recommandé par les habitants
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,
Best quality sushi at the most affordable prices
20 recommandé par les habitants
Active Sushi
63 Buitengracht St
20 recommandé par les habitants
Best quality sushi at the most affordable prices
Asian food in a modern setting
81 recommandé par les habitants
Haiku Cape Town CBD
58 Burg St
81 recommandé par les habitants
Asian food in a modern setting
Indian cuisine.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Bukhara V&A Waterfront
261 Breakwater Blvd
8 recommandé par les habitants
Indian cuisine.
Tapas Restaurant & Bar. Very popular spot. Great selection of wine and beer.
189 recommandé par les habitants
La Parada Bree Street
107 Bree St
189 recommandé par les habitants
Tapas Restaurant & Bar. Very popular spot. Great selection of wine and beer.
A lovely French style side-walk cafe near the Cape Quarter.
51 recommandé par les habitants
LA PETITE TARTE
17 Dixon St
51 recommandé par les habitants
A lovely French style side-walk cafe near the Cape Quarter.
Enjoy African cuisine while being entertained by African musicians.
63 recommandé par les habitants
GOLD Restaurant
15 Bennett St
63 recommandé par les habitants
Enjoy African cuisine while being entertained by African musicians.
Authentic Argentinian cuisine. Just around the corner of our apartment. One of my personal favourites.
73 recommandé par les habitants
Don Armando
20 Cobern St
73 recommandé par les habitants
Authentic 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.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Cattle Baron De Waterkant
38 Chiappini St
15 recommandé par les habitants
Beef 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.
619 recommandé par les habitants
The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert Rd
619 recommandé par les habitants
Every 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.
324 recommandé par les habitants
Oranjezicht City Farm - Market
Granger Bay Boulevard
324 recommandé par les habitants
The Organic food market is located at Granger Bay, V&A Waterfront. (next to The Lookout event venue). Every Saturday from 09h00 – 14h00.
Vibey venue foor burgers and a beer.
45 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Manhattan
74 Waterkant St
45 recommandé par les habitants
Vibey venue foor burgers and a beer.
Mexican food!
229 recommandé par les habitants
El Burro Greenpoint
79 Main Rd
229 recommandé par les habitants
Mexican food!
Small eatery off Kloof street.
69 recommandé par les habitants
Tamboers Winkel
3 De Lorentz St
69 recommandé par les habitants
Small eatery off Kloof street.
Small deli with delicious treats.
10 recommandé par les habitants
The Daily Deli
10 recommandé par les habitants
Small deli with delicious treats.
Fresh food on the go and half price sushi every afternoon after 3pm.
35 recommandé par les habitants
Food Lover's Eatery Icon Building
Hans Strijdom Avenue
35 recommandé par les habitants
Fresh 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.
64 recommandé par les habitants
Food Lover's Market
122 St Georges Mall
64 recommandé par les habitants
Fresh 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.
338 recommandé par les habitants
Jason Bakery
185 Bree St
338 recommandé par les habitants
From great coffee to innovative croissants and a range of great sandwiches for lunch, you can’t go wrong with a stop at Jason.
133 Bree street. Hang with the cool kids.
260 recommandé par les habitants
Clarke's Bar & Dining Room
133 Bree St
260 recommandé par les habitants
133 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.
61 recommandé par les habitants
The Creamery Café Mouille Point
2 Park Rd
61 recommandé par les habitants
The 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.
247 recommandé par les habitants
Black Sheep Restaurant
104 Kloof St
247 recommandé par les habitants
A 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.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Piccolo Posticino Hout Bay
13 Beach Cres
14 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious 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.
408 recommandé par les habitants
Kloof Street House
30 Kloof St
408 recommandé par les habitants
A 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.
240 recommandé par les habitants
La Perla
281 Beach Rd
240 recommandé par les habitants
Silver 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.
103 recommandé par les habitants
Carne SA
70 Keerom St
103 recommandé par les habitants
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.
Chef Liam Tomlin’s. The most delicious tapas style dishes. They don't accept any bookings so first come first served.
235 recommandé par les habitants
Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
92 Bree St
235 recommandé par les habitants
Chef 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
14 recommandé par les habitants
Yumcious - Green Point
27 Somerset Road
14 recommandé par les habitants
"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.
145 recommandé par les habitants
Villa 47
47 Bree St
145 recommandé par les habitants
Italian 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.
122 recommandé par les habitants
Delaire Graff Estate
Helshoogte Road
122 recommandé par les habitants
Spectacular 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.
203 recommandé par les habitants
Cape Quarter Mall
27 Somerset Rd
203 recommandé par les habitants
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.
A slightly more upmarket supermarket where you can buy all your essentials.
151 recommandé par les habitants
Sorbet Cape Quarter
27 Somerset Rd
151 recommandé par les habitants
A 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.
275 recommandé par les habitants
Grand Africa Café & Beach
Granger Bay Boulevard
275 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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.
139 recommandé par les habitants
Shimmy Beach Club
12 S Arm Rd
139 recommandé par les habitants
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.
A very popular place to meet for drinks before going out clubbing
210 recommandé par les habitants
Orphanage Cocktail Emporium
227 Bree St
210 recommandé par les habitants
A very popular place to meet for drinks before going out clubbing
Small and intimate. One of Cape Town's newest night clubs
113 recommandé par les habitants
Era Night Club
71 Loop Street
113 recommandé par les habitants
Small and intimate. One of Cape Town's newest night clubs
Great spot to go to if you enjoy live music.
99 recommandé par les habitants
The Piano Bar
47 Napier St
99 recommandé par les habitants
Great 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.
222 recommandé par les habitants
The Village Idiot
32 Loop St
222 recommandé par les habitants
A great place to hang out and have drinks or a bite to eat. So much fun. 32 Loop street.
80 recommandé par les habitants
Charango Barbacoa
114 Bree St
80 recommandé par les habitants
Chic champagne bar and lounge
24 recommandé par les habitants
Jade Champagne Bar & Lounge
39 Main Rd
24 recommandé par les habitants
Chic champagne bar and lounge
Playing only the best hits of the 70's, 80's and 90's music. A fun night out.
69 recommandé par les habitants
DecoDance Night Club
66 Main Rd
69 recommandé par les habitants
Playing 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.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Sky Bar
49 Napier St
24 recommandé par les habitants
Enjoy 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.
226 recommandé par les habitants
Tjing Tjing
165 Longmarket St
226 recommandé par les habitants
Part rooftop, part attic in the heart of the CBD. Cocktails, wine, craft beers and a delicious tapas menu.
A selection of gin from all around the world. A must...
54 recommandé par les habitants
Mother's Ruin Gin Bar
219 Bree Street
54 recommandé par les habitants
A selection of gin from all around the world. A must...
Cool venue, nice music, good vibe.
40 recommandé par les habitants
Coco Nightclub
70 Loop St
40 recommandé par les habitants
Cool venue, nice music, good vibe.
I love the place and the vibe is great.
255 recommandé par les habitants
The Gin Bar
64A Wale Street
255 recommandé par les habitants
I love the place and the vibe is great.
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Arcade Cafe
152 Bree St
93 recommandé par les habitants

Everything 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.
417 recommandé par les habitants
Green Point Park
1 Fritz Sonnenberg Rd
417 recommandé par les habitants
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.

Entertainment & Activities

A world class aquarium at the V&A Waterfront
419 recommandé par les habitants
Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock Road
419 recommandé par les habitants
A 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 Rd
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.
A superb yoga studio within 4 - 7 min walking distance from the apartment.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Yoga Life
127 Waterkant St
33 recommandé par les habitants
A 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.
1249 recommandé par les habitants
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg Road
1249 recommandé par les habitants
Climb or take the cable way up to the top of Table Mountain to experience one of the most magnificent sights in the world.
One of the oldest cathedrals in South Africa.
32 recommandé par les habitants
St. George's Cathedral
5 Wale St
32 recommandé par les habitants
One of the oldest cathedrals in South Africa.
Voted as one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world.
409 recommandé par les habitants
Chapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak Dr
409 recommandé par les habitants
Voted as one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world.