Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Food is consistently good. Excellent burgers, pizzas and salads. Lively on Friday and Saturday evening, quieter at lunchtime. I recommend the Margaritas.
51 locals recommend
The Woodstock Lounge
Food is consistently good. Excellent burgers, pizzas and salads. Lively on Friday and Saturday evening, quieter at lunchtime. I recommend the Margaritas.
It’s cheaper than The Test Kitchen (although still pricy), but the food will still blow your mind.
312 locals recommend
The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert RdIt’s cheaper than The Test Kitchen (although still pricy), but the food will still blow your mind.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very good live jazz in the former Crypt of St George’s Cathedral. Tuesday evenings are jamming sessions. Take your own alcohol, since they are not licensed yet. They serve food.
64 locals recommend
House of H
112 Loop StVery good live jazz in the former Crypt of St George’s Cathedral. Tuesday evenings are jamming sessions. Take your own alcohol, since they are not licensed yet. They serve food.
Parks & Nature
Close by and with spectacular views over the city, yet you are in the middle of a wild space.
1249 locals recommend
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadClose by and with spectacular views over the city, yet you are in the middle of a wild space.
On a hot day it’s the best place to walk, along cool wooded paths.
201 locals recommend
Newlands Forest
On a hot day it’s the best place to walk, along cool wooded paths.
Sightseeing
It’s one of the wonders of the world, and the cableway ride is truly spectacular.
950 locals recommend
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdIt’s one of the wonders of the world, and the cableway ride is truly spectacular.
Arts & Culture
The oldest - and last remaining independent cinema - in Cape Town. Often runs film festivals. Has a bar and outdoor courtyard where you can savour your drink.
352 locals recommend
The Labia
68 Orange StThe oldest - and last remaining independent cinema - in Cape Town. Often runs film festivals. Has a bar and outdoor courtyard where you can savour your drink.