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 locals recommend
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
125 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Beluga Cape Town
70 Prestwich St
158 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The Test Kitchen
375 Albert Rd
259 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert Rd
312 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
HQ
100 Shortmarket St
73 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Il Leone Mastrantonio
22 Cobern St
173 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Origin Coffee Roasting
28 Hudson St
122 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The Village Café
159 Waterkant St
11 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Active Sushi
63 Buitengracht St
20 locals recommend
Best quality sushi at the most affordable prices
Asian food in a modern setting
81 locals recommend
Haiku Cape Town CBD
58 Burg St
81 locals recommend
Asian food in a modern setting
Indian cuisine.
8 locals recommend
Bukhara V&A Waterfront
261 Breakwater Blvd
8 locals recommend
Indian cuisine.
Tapas Restaurant & Bar. Very popular spot. Great selection of wine and beer.
189 locals recommend
La Parada Bree Street
107 Bree St
189 locals recommend
Tapas Restaurant & Bar. Very popular spot. Great selection of wine and beer.
A lovely French style side-walk cafe near the Cape Quarter.
51 locals recommend
LA PETITE TARTE
17 Dixon St
51 locals recommend
A lovely French style side-walk cafe near the Cape Quarter.
Enjoy African cuisine while being entertained by African musicians.
63 locals recommend
GOLD Restaurant
15 Bennett St
63 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Don Armando
20 Cobern St
73 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Cattle Baron De Waterkant
38 Chiappini St
15 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert Rd
619 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Oranjezicht City Farm Market
Granger Bay Boulevard
324 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Cafe Manhattan
74 Waterkant St
45 locals recommend
Vibey venue foor burgers and a beer.
Mexican food!
229 locals recommend
El Burro Greenpoint
79 Main Rd
229 locals recommend
Mexican food!
Small eatery off Kloof street.
69 locals recommend
Tamboers Winkel
3 De Lorentz St
69 locals recommend
Small eatery off Kloof street.
Small deli with delicious treats.
10 locals recommend
The Daily Deli
10 locals recommend
Small deli with delicious treats.
Fresh food on the go and half price sushi every afternoon after 3pm.
35 locals recommend
Food Lover's Eatery Icon Building
Hans Strijdom Avenue
35 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Food Lover's Market
122 St Georges Mall
64 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Jason Bakery
185 Bree St
338 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Clarke's Bar & Dining Room
133 Bree St
260 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The Creamery Café Mouille Point
2 Park Rd
61 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Black Sheep Restaurant
104 Kloof St
247 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Piccolo Posticino Hout Bay
13 Beach Cres
14 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Kloof Street House
30 Kloof St
408 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
La Perla
281 Beach Rd
240 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Carne SA
70 Keerom St
103 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
92 Bree St
235 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Yumcious - Green Point
27 Somerset Road
14 locals recommend
"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 locals recommend
Villa 47
47 Bree St
145 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Delaire Graff Estate
Helshoogte Road
122 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Cape Quarter Mall
27 Somerset Rd
203 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Sorbet Cape Quarter
27 Somerset Rd
151 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Grand Africa Café & Beach
Granger Bay Boulevard
275 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Shimmy Beach Club
12 S Arm Rd
139 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Orphanage Cocktail Emporium
227 Bree St
210 locals recommend
A very popular place to meet for drinks before going out clubbing
Small and intimate. One of Cape Town's newest night clubs
113 locals recommend
Era Night Club
71 Loop Street
113 locals recommend
Small and intimate. One of Cape Town's newest night clubs
Great spot to go to if you enjoy live music.
99 locals recommend
The Piano Bar
47 Napier St
99 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The Village Idiot
32 Loop St
222 locals recommend
A great place to hang out and have drinks or a bite to eat. So much fun. 32 Loop street.
80 locals recommend
Charango Barbacoa
114 Bree St
80 locals recommend
Chic champagne bar and lounge
24 locals recommend
Jade Champagne Bar & Lounge
39 Main Rd
24 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
DecoDance Night Club
66 Main Rd
69 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Sky Bar
49 Napier St
24 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Tjing Tjing
165 Longmarket St
226 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Mother's Ruin Gin Bar
219 Bree Street
54 locals recommend
A selection of gin from all around the world. A must...
Cool venue, nice music, good vibe.
40 locals recommend
Coco Nightclub
70 Loop St
40 locals recommend
Cool venue, nice music, good vibe.
I love the place and the vibe is great.
255 locals recommend
The Gin Bar
64A Wale Street
255 locals recommend
I love the place and the vibe is great.
93 locals recommend
Arcade Cafe
152 Bree St
93 locals recommend

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 locals recommend
Green Point Park
1 Fritz Sonnenberg Rd
417 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock Road
419 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Yoga Life
127 Waterkant St
33 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg Road
1249 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
St. George's Cathedral
5 Wale St
32 locals recommend
One of the oldest cathedrals in South Africa.
Voted as one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world.
409 locals recommend
Chapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak Dr
409 locals recommend
Voted as one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world.