Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Walking distance, this restaurant offers a relaxed vibe, pretty garden courtyard for sunny days.
Perfect for brunch.
219 locals recommend
Cafè Paradiso
110 Kloof StWalking distance, this restaurant offers a relaxed vibe, pretty garden courtyard for sunny days.
Perfect for brunch.
Arnolds Restaurant
60 Kloof St2 minutes walk away, delicious affordable breakfast spot
A short walk up Kloof Street...a good choice for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They serve healthy juices and tasty, fresh food
123 locals recommend
Manna Epicure
4 Kloof StA short walk up Kloof Street...a good choice for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They serve healthy juices and tasty, fresh food
The famous TRUTH coffee shop, if you are a coffee lover you have to check it out.
The slogan at Cape Town’s reigning roaster is “We do coffee properly.” Judging by the crowds that congregate in the funky steampunk-inspired space (think industrial-chic decor and retro typewriters, exercise bikes, and a pressed-tin bar) on the city’s east side, Truth more than lives up to its mantra — this is the city’s most popular coffee house. A strong flat white here will sort you out for the rest of the day.
425 locals recommend
Truth Coffee Roasting
36 Buitenkant StThe famous TRUTH coffee shop, if you are a coffee lover you have to check it out.
The slogan at Cape Town’s reigning roaster is “We do coffee properly.” Judging by the crowds that congregate in the funky steampunk-inspired space (think industrial-chic decor and retro typewriters, exercise bikes, and a pressed-tin bar) on the city’s east side, Truth more than lives up to its mantra — this is the city’s most popular coffee house. A strong flat white here will sort you out for the rest of the day.
Both times I've eaten here, it has been excellent. You can't book and it is very popular so arrive early.
Wondering where Cape Town’s chefs eat on their days off? Bree Street, the Central Business District’s recently anointed restaurant row, is a good start. There, celebrated chef Liam Tomlin’s eatery doubles as a culinary hangout for those who know a thing or two about food. Tomlin is a pro with his set menu of contemporary South African-fusion tapas.
235 locals recommend
Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
92 Bree StBoth times I've eaten here, it has been excellent. You can't book and it is very popular so arrive early.
Wondering where Cape Town’s chefs eat on their days off? Bree Street, the Central Business District’s recently anointed restaurant row, is a good start. There, celebrated chef Liam Tomlin’s eatery doubles as a culinary hangout for those who know a thing or two about food. Tomlin is a pro with his set menu of contemporary South African-fusion tapas.
Dapper Coffee Co. opened alongside new luxury sports car showroom, Club9. Together they offer a space where classic car enthusiasts and city dwellers can roll in for coffee, enjoy a laid-back lunch,
15 locals recommend
Dapper Coffee Co
Castle StreetDapper Coffee Co. opened alongside new luxury sports car showroom, Club9. Together they offer a space where classic car enthusiasts and city dwellers can roll in for coffee, enjoy a laid-back lunch,
IYO Burgers
103 Bree StreetDelicious burgers in a quirky environment.
Jason Bakery
185 Bree StFor the best croissants in town!
Excellent deli with delicious, fresh food. They also have a large selection of imported products.
363 locals recommend
Giovanni's Deliworld
103 Main RdExcellent deli with delicious, fresh food. They also have a large selection of imported products.
Selection of great restaurants and a palm tree lined white sandy beach makes this a very popular area with locals and tourists.
389 locals recommend
Camps Bay
Selection of great restaurants and a palm tree lined white sandy beach makes this a very popular area with locals and tourists.
Delicious fresh fish/calamari and chips. For the real local experience, choose the very casual, downstairs part of the restaurant. Enjoy beautiful view of Hout Bay beach and Chapmans peak.
77 locals recommend
Mariner's Wharf Harbourfront Emporium
Harbour RoadDelicious fresh fish/calamari and chips. For the real local experience, choose the very casual, downstairs part of the restaurant. Enjoy beautiful view of Hout Bay beach and Chapmans peak.
A short walk from the apartment, great quality food, ideal for a nice dinner out.
247 locals recommend
Black Sheep Restaurant
104 Kloof StA short walk from the apartment, great quality food, ideal for a nice dinner out.
Best ice cream in the area, enjoy a walk along the Sea Point promenade.
61 locals recommend
The Creamery Café Mouille Point
2 Park RdBest ice cream in the area, enjoy a walk along the Sea Point promenade.
Charango Barbacoa
114 Bree StShopping
Literally next door to the apartment. A grocery store for fresh food and any toiletries you may have forgotten to pack.
183 locals recommend
Checkers Kloof Street
Weltevreden StreetLiterally next door to the apartment. A grocery store for fresh food and any toiletries you may have forgotten to pack.
Fantastic selection of shops including international and local brands. Countless restaurants and other activities can be enjoyed at the Waterfront. Take a harbour boat trip or a sundowner boat trip along the coast.
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdFantastic selection of shops including international and local brands. Countless restaurants and other activities can be enjoyed at the Waterfront. Take a harbour boat trip or a sundowner boat trip along the coast.
The closest shopping centre to the apartment, you can find a wide selection of stores here including grocery stores, book shop and anything else you may need.
220 locals recommend
FNB Bank ATM Gardens Shopping Centre
22 Mill StreetThe closest shopping centre to the apartment, you can find a wide selection of stores here including grocery stores, book shop and anything else you may need.
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Essentials
Blooms Pharmacy
113 Kloof StPharmacy around the corner from the apartment
A short walk down Kloof Street, Woolies is like Marks & Spencer in the UK. A good selection of premium fresh and ready made food.
151 locals recommend
Woolworths Kloof Street
50 Kloof StA short walk down Kloof Street, Woolies is like Marks & Spencer in the UK. A good selection of premium fresh and ready made food.
Parks & Nature
Walking distance, a lovely place to wander through, enjoy the architecture of the museums in the area. A quiet spot to read and relax, also a cafe in the Gardens.
65 locals recommend
Company Gardens View
Walking distance, a lovely place to wander through, enjoy the architecture of the museums in the area. A quiet spot to read and relax, also a cafe in the Gardens.
Lions Head is a popular hiking trail. Panoramic views of the city and Atlantic seaboard, as you wind up to the top.
725 locals recommend
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadLions Head is a popular hiking trail. Panoramic views of the city and Atlantic seaboard, as you wind up to the top.
Table Mountain offers many walking trails and beautiful views. If you are limited with time you can catch the cable car up to the top.
1249 locals recommend
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadTable Mountain offers many walking trails and beautiful views. If you are limited with time you can catch the cable car up to the top.
A beautiful spot for sundowners or a picnic. A short drive from the apartment.
609 locals recommend
Signal Hill
A beautiful spot for sundowners or a picnic. A short drive from the apartment.
De Waal Park
Molteno RoadShort walk to the apartment, a pretty park to relax in.
Green Point Park
1 Fritz Sonnenberg RdA newly developed park close to the Cape Town stadium.
Cape Town's beautiful botanical gardens, you can catch the red bus here. If you are pressed for time you can pop in for a couple hours or easily spend the whole day here, exploring the large gardens. Make sure you do the Boomslang walk.
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveCape Town's beautiful botanical gardens, you can catch the red bus here. If you are pressed for time you can pop in for a couple hours or easily spend the whole day here, exploring the large gardens. Make sure you do the Boomslang walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tucked neatly behind Honest Chocolate Café in the armpit of the Commune 1 Gallery, this dedicated gin bar, is all about quality rather than quantity. The menu comprises only four cocktails, aimed at providing connoisseurs with some much needed organic healing. Cleverly named Head, Heart, Soul and Ambition, the gins are refreshing, tasty and deliciously subtle in flavour.
255 locals recommend
The Gin Bar
64A Wale StreetTucked neatly behind Honest Chocolate Café in the armpit of the Commune 1 Gallery, this dedicated gin bar, is all about quality rather than quantity. The menu comprises only four cocktails, aimed at providing connoisseurs with some much needed organic healing. Cleverly named Head, Heart, Soul and Ambition, the gins are refreshing, tasty and deliciously subtle in flavour.
Great for food and drinks.
This spot is always pumping. You can sneak in for a lunch but you might be hard-pressed to find a seat at sundown. Order tapas dishes like calamari and croquettes and sip your craft beer as you admire the décor and beautiful crowd.
189 locals recommend
La Parada Bree Street
107 Bree StGreat for food and drinks.
This spot is always pumping. You can sneak in for a lunch but you might be hard-pressed to find a seat at sundown. Order tapas dishes like calamari and croquettes and sip your craft beer as you admire the décor and beautiful crowd.
Publik Wine Bar
11d Kloof Nek RdVery cool wine bar
Arts & Culture
youngbloodafrica
72 Bree StA very cool space over 3 floors, exhibition changes regularly.
A colourful and fun area to explore, the museum is worth a visit to understand the rich history of the area.
226 locals recommend
Iziko Bo Kaap Museum
71 Wale StA colourful and fun area to explore, the museum is worth a visit to understand the rich history of the area.
The Fugard Theatre
Great selection of local and international shows.
District Six Museum
25A Buitenkant StEntertainment & Activities
An institution in the area, offering affordable movies (mostly arty). You can enjoy food and a glass of wine while you enjoy the movie.
352 locals recommend
The Labia
68 Orange StAn institution in the area, offering affordable movies (mostly arty). You can enjoy food and a glass of wine while you enjoy the movie.
One of the most beautiful public swimming pools in the world. Includes a 50m pool, along the Atlantic ocean
44 locals recommend
Cape Town Sea Point Pool 1 station
One of the most beautiful public swimming pools in the world. Includes a 50m pool, along the Atlantic ocean
To unwind after a day of sightseeing, pop in here for a thai or shiatsu massage.
8 locals recommend
Enmasse Massage
123 Hope StTo unwind after a day of sightseeing, pop in here for a thai or shiatsu massage.
Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock Road