Guidebook for Cape Town
Food & Going Out
Your guide to the best restaurants, great cocktails & live music
Great food, magical ambience and atmosphere set in a Victorian style house and garden in the heart of Kloof street.
Lovely cosy library with a fireplace and soft leather couches for winter warmth and candlelit dinners.
Live Jazz on Sundays. Delicious cocktails to be enjoyed on balmy summer evenings in the plant-filled front garden.
Not to be missed.
408 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kloof Street House
30 Kloof StGreat food, magical ambience and atmosphere set in a Victorian style house and garden in the heart of Kloof street.
Lovely cosy library with a fireplace and soft leather couches for winter warmth and candlelit dinners.
Live Jazz on Sundays. Delicious cocktails to be enjoyed on balmy summer evenings in the plant-filled front garden.
Not to be missed.
World class chefs and tapas style food experience with great views over the Constantia vineyards
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chefs Warehouse At Beau Constantia
Constantia NeckWorld class chefs and tapas style food experience with great views over the Constantia vineyards
Great seafood restaurant with spectacular views of Kalk bay harbour and ocean.
270 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harbour House Kalk Bay
Main RoadGreat seafood restaurant with spectacular views of Kalk bay harbour and ocean.
World class chef Luke Dale Roberts restaurant , check out there Sunday brunches
312 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert RdWorld class chef Luke Dale Roberts restaurant , check out there Sunday brunches
Location ! Location is unreal. Great views of the waterfront and ocean. Lunch recommended .
275 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grand Africa Café & Beach
Granger Bay BoulevardLocation ! Location is unreal. Great views of the waterfront and ocean. Lunch recommended .
Best view of Camps Bay beach from this restaurant - breakfast and coffee recommended. Lovely little store with beautiful wares upstairs, too.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mantra Cafe
43 Victoria RdBest view of Camps Bay beach from this restaurant - breakfast and coffee recommended. Lovely little store with beautiful wares upstairs, too.
Wonderful experience. A definite must if you can! Incredible gardens to explore – where you can see the seasonal harvest incorporated into your meal. Fresh, delicious and beautifully plated. Accommodation and spa are wonderful too.
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Babylonstoren Wine Estate
Klapmuts - Simondium RoadWonderful experience. A definite must if you can! Incredible gardens to explore – where you can see the seasonal harvest incorporated into your meal. Fresh, delicious and beautifully plated. Accommodation and spa are wonderful too.
Great for lunch, sundowners and tapas. Lord Somerset's old hunting lodge and gardens - tucked away beneath Lions Head in the big Glen in Camps Bay
153 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lawns at the Roundhouse
Round House RoadGreat for lunch, sundowners and tapas. Lord Somerset's old hunting lodge and gardens - tucked away beneath Lions Head in the big Glen in Camps Bay
Great for breakfast, lunch, sundowners and spa treatments
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Camps Bay Retreat Boutique Hotel
7 Chilworth RoadGreat for breakfast, lunch, sundowners and spa treatments
Indian restaurant by legendary chef Liam Tomlin
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thali Restaurant
3 Park RdIndian restaurant by legendary chef Liam Tomlin
Chilled burger and pizza spot with great views on the camps bay strip
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tiger's Milk Camps Bay
33 Victoria RdChilled burger and pizza spot with great views on the camps bay strip
Great restaurant and cocktail lounge with late night DJs and live Jazz on a Tuesday and Sunday evenings. From food to cocktails to late nights under the skylight around the legendary olive tree inside. A must, indeed.
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Asoka Restaurant, Bar and Lounge
68 Kloof StGreat restaurant and cocktail lounge with late night DJs and live Jazz on a Tuesday and Sunday evenings. From food to cocktails to late nights under the skylight around the legendary olive tree inside. A must, indeed.
Deli style local favourite. Delicious take out and sit down for quick coffees and fresh croissants to die for.
363 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Giovanni's Deliworld
103 Main RdDeli style local favourite. Delicious take out and sit down for quick coffees and fresh croissants to die for.
An exceptional yet casual fine-dining experience. This modern eatery with its sleek open-plan kitchen is seemingly suspended, overlooking the lush Constantia wine valley.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chefs Warehouse At Beau Constantia
Constantia Neck An exceptional yet casual fine-dining experience. This modern eatery with its sleek open-plan kitchen is seemingly suspended, overlooking the lush Constantia wine valley.
Everything from the seating to the service and the food is world-class. Spectacular views. A must!
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chefs Warehouse at Tintswalo Atlantic
Everything from the seating to the service and the food is world-class. Spectacular views. A must!
A dazzling experience overlooking the Seapoint Promenade and a view of the Atlantic ocean.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grand Pavilion
277 Beach RoadA dazzling experience overlooking the Seapoint Promenade and a view of the Atlantic ocean.
Ramen being the new taste sensation about town - this is well worth a stop when you're looking for a bite in Sea Point. Great music, great service, delicious and beautifully presented food.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Three Wise Monkeys
77 Regent RdRamen being the new taste sensation about town - this is well worth a stop when you're looking for a bite in Sea Point. Great music, great service, delicious and beautifully presented food.
Delicately plated food that resemble fine works of art created with love and passion and the utmost attention to detail. Lovely atmosphere. Great service. A delicious treat.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Foxcroft
Delicately plated food that resemble fine works of art created with love and passion and the utmost attention to detail. Lovely atmosphere. Great service. A delicious treat.
A Cape Town classic in the beautiful little Kalk Bay village. Best little breakfasts / omelettes / breads in the city. Pull in for brunch before meandering out to Cape Point.
261 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Olympia Cafe
134 Main RdA Cape Town classic in the beautiful little Kalk Bay village. Best little breakfasts / omelettes / breads in the city. Pull in for brunch before meandering out to Cape Point.
A fun evening out - guests love to have a bit of a party, so make it a long evening. Food is decent too.
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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.
If you're in the Waterfront, go here - has some of the finest fish and sushi. Being indoors won't matter.
289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
The best sushi in Cape Town! Plus a world of other culinary delights...it's an intimate, beautifully designed space so a great choice for when you want to take someone special out to dinner.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kyoto Garden Japanese Restaurant
11 Kloof Nek RdThe best sushi in Cape Town! Plus a world of other culinary delights...it's an intimate, beautifully designed space so a great choice for when you want to take someone special out to dinner.
Seasonal ingredients and blackboard specials at modern Cape restaurant with Table Mountain view – Kloof Street.
247 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black Sheep Restaurant
104 Kloof StSeasonal ingredients and blackboard specials at modern Cape restaurant with Table Mountain view – Kloof Street.
Health-focused (but delicious) restaurant with an incredible vegan selection! Plant based heaven.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scheckter's RAW
98 Regent RdHealth-focused (but delicious) restaurant with an incredible vegan selection! Plant based heaven.
Delicious Gluten Free vegan pancakes. Many plant-based options here – a great place for breakfast, brunch or lunch!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lexi's Healthy Eatery
85A Regent RoadDelicious Gluten Free vegan pancakes. Many plant-based options here – a great place for breakfast, brunch or lunch!
Amazing breakfasts / brunch and dinner – particularly great Bloody Mary’s for the morning after a night on the town!
260 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clarke's Bar & Dining Room
133 Bree StAmazing breakfasts / brunch and dinner – particularly great Bloody Mary’s for the morning after a night on the town!
Late-night bar and a great place to do some work and have a great coffee and breakfast, too.
317 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Power & The Glory
13d Kloof Nek RdLate-night bar and a great place to do some work and have a great coffee and breakfast, too.
Thoughtful, beautifully designed interior. The menu matches the aesthetic.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Between Us
176 Bree StThoughtful, beautifully designed interior. The menu matches the aesthetic.
Origin Coffee Roasting
28 Hudson StSuperior coffee in the city!
Boasting stunning sea views, the market is covered by tents and pergolas, ensuring shelter from the elements. You’ll find fresh-from-the-patch veggies and herbs – it’s worth doing your weekly grocery shop here – as well as seasonal fruit, bread, cheese, organic dairy products, free-range eggs, raw honey, muesli, and ethically sourced meats. There is also a lifestyle section, selling an array of carefully curated clothing, décor, ceramics, vintage items, pet accessories, houseplants and farm-to-vase flowers.
324 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de Oranjezicht City Farm
Granger Bay BoulevardBoasting stunning sea views, the market is covered by tents and pergolas, ensuring shelter from the elements. You’ll find fresh-from-the-patch veggies and herbs – it’s worth doing your weekly grocery shop here – as well as seasonal fruit, bread, cheese, organic dairy products, free-range eggs, raw honey, muesli, and ethically sourced meats. There is also a lifestyle section, selling an array of carefully curated clothing, décor, ceramics, vintage items, pet accessories, houseplants and farm-to-vase flowers.
Owned by Anglo American, you could understand why it's described as "the absolute epitome of the grand South African wine farm..."
234 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bodega Vergelegen
Lourensford RoadOwned by Anglo American, you could understand why it's described as "the absolute epitome of the grand South African wine farm..."
Boutique hotel and winery Delaire Graff Estate is a jewel of South Africa's Winelands
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delaire Graff Estate
Helshoogte RoadBoutique hotel and winery Delaire Graff Estate is a jewel of South Africa's Winelands
The Table
Rustic mountainside restaurant with international menu, cool modern interior and terrace with views
185 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cape Point Vineyards
Silvermine RoadRustic mountainside restaurant with international menu, cool modern interior and terrace with views
The Vine Bistro
Lelie StreetBoschendal Wine Estate
La Motte Wine Farm & Restaurant
R45La Colombe Restaurant
Main RoadEike is nestled in an old historic building in the famous Dorp Street of Stellenbosch, also known as “Die Eikestad” – The Oak City. Eike celebrates traditional South-African cooking to it fullest by drawing inspiration from nostalgic food memories
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eike by Bertus Basson
50 Dorp StEike is nestled in an old historic building in the famous Dorp Street of Stellenbosch, also known as “Die Eikestad” – The Oak City. Eike celebrates traditional South-African cooking to it fullest by drawing inspiration from nostalgic food memories
Epice - derived from the French word Épice meaning spice - is an intimate fine dining restaurant located at Le Quartier Français, Franschhoek.
Serving an array of delectably curated dishes, the fine-dining restaurant features a flavour-packed menu inspired by the team’s culinary expedition to India, as well as memories of travels through Spain, Japan, Mexico, Denmark and the US.
Epice
Huguenot StreetEpice - derived from the French word Épice meaning spice - is an intimate fine dining restaurant located at Le Quartier Français, Franschhoek.
Serving an array of delectably curated dishes, the fine-dining restaurant features a flavour-packed menu inspired by the team’s culinary expedition to India, as well as memories of travels through Spain, Japan, Mexico, Denmark and the US.
Hacienda Coastal Mexican
great Mexican
ëlgr Restaurant
cool restaurant
Parks & Nature
Climb Lions Head for views of the Atlantic seaboard, Table mountain and the City of Cape Town. Great to go up on a full moon hike.
725 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadClimb Lions Head for views of the Atlantic seaboard, Table mountain and the City of Cape Town. Great to go up on a full moon hike.
Starting from the parking lot on Tafelberg Road, simply head south from the trailhead and follow the path as it meanders up multiple switchbacks.
Devils Peak hike start
Tafelberg RoadStarting from the parking lot on Tafelberg Road, simply head south from the trailhead and follow the path as it meanders up multiple switchbacks.
Kasteelspoort Hiking trail
KasteelspoortIndia Venster
Woody Ravine Trail
Nice shade to walk up in summer when its hot and the sun is out
Skeleton Gorge / Nursery Ravine Hike
Nursery RavineTranquillity Cracks
Inner city park with a great coffee and lunch spot - Company Gardens Cafe
602 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Company's Gardens
Inner city park with a great coffee and lunch spot - Company Gardens Cafe
Stunning garden - hosts the famous boomslang walkway and starting point for great hiking trials. Also hosts incredible open air concerts and open air cinema in the summer.
1765 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveStunning garden - hosts the famous boomslang walkway and starting point for great hiking trials. Also hosts incredible open air concerts and open air cinema in the summer.
Teleférico del Table Mountain
5821 Tafelberg RdCape Point
The two oceans meet at this point
Arts & Culture
Selection of food, craft beers and live music
619 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdSelection of food, craft beers and live music
Iconic Island and prison that held our first democratic elected president Nelson Mandela amongst others .
395 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Robben Island
Iconic Island and prison that held our first democratic elected president Nelson Mandela amongst others .
Bo-kaap
71 Wale StLocal Islamic culture
Shopping
shopping, markets, cinema and restaurants
377 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cape Town Waterfront 1 station
shopping, markets, cinema and restaurants
Essentials
Pick n Pay Camps Bay
Victoria RoadCamps Bay Continental Food Market
11 Totnes AveWoolworths Kloof Street
50 Kloof StSwift Dry Cleaners
92 Kloof StMediclinic Cape Town
21 Hof StWoolworths Camps Bay
87 Victoria RdQuality supermarket
Checkers Kloof Street
Weltevreden StreetLiquor store and supermarket
Getting Around
AVIS Rent a Car - Cape Town Downtown
46 Strand StEntertainment & Activities
Rent bikes and cycle down the promenade
407 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sea Point Promenade
Beach RoadRent bikes and cycle down the promenade
Great Gym in Cape Town
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Virgin Active Wembley Square Health Club
Great Gym in Cape Town
Best outdoor sea water pool in the country
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piscina del Sea Point Pavilion
Beach RoadBest outdoor sea water pool in the country
Oldest South African Rugby Stadium in the country , watch our local team the Stormers.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio de Rugby Newlands
ERF153664 Boundary RdOldest South African Rugby Stadium in the country , watch our local team the Stormers.
Clifton
Great beaches with no wind
Llandudno
Great beaches , surfing recommended
Hot Dog Yoga Studio
202 Main RdYoga is good for you
Leelawadee Thai spa
15 Kamp StThai massage and spa
Enmasse Massage
123 Hope StTraditional Thai massage and tea room
See the atlantic sea board from a different view
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parapax Tandem Paragliding - Cape Town
Signal Hill RoadSee the atlantic sea board from a different view
The Shala Yoga Studio
15 Wandel StYoga studio
Yoga classes in De Waterkant just a stone's throw from the centre of town
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yoga Life
127 Waterkant StYoga classes in De Waterkant just a stone's throw from the centre of town