Guidebook for Cape Town
Drinks & Nightlife
Woodstock Brewery
252 Albert RdHidden behind a chocolataire, a secret little spot with loads of character and a handful of gin cocktails to choose from.
255 locals recommend
The Gin Bar
64A Wale StreetHidden behind a chocolataire, a secret little spot with loads of character and a handful of gin cocktails to choose from.
This rooftop bar has incredible views of the mountain, Lionshead and the city - a real treat to watch the sun go down before heading into the city for whatever takes your fancy.
14 Stories Rooftop Bar
23 Buitengracht StThis rooftop bar has incredible views of the mountain, Lionshead and the city - a real treat to watch the sun go down before heading into the city for whatever takes your fancy.
This beach club is the spot Capetonian families flock to on hot summer days...kids play in the sand while parents drink cocktails and enjoy lunch...after the sun sets over the ocean this trendy Cape Town eatery turns into a party for adults.
275 locals recommend
Grand Africa Café & Beach
Granger Bay BoulevardThis beach club is the spot Capetonian families flock to on hot summer days...kids play in the sand while parents drink cocktails and enjoy lunch...after the sun sets over the ocean this trendy Cape Town eatery turns into a party for adults.
Situated just off Clifton 3rd, the Bungalow is where the trendiest and prettiest go to be seen. Eat, drink and people watch to your hearts content...a great place to pop into after you come off the beach.
206 locals recommend
The Bungalow
3 Victoria RdSituated just off Clifton 3rd, the Bungalow is where the trendiest and prettiest go to be seen. Eat, drink and people watch to your hearts content...a great place to pop into after you come off the beach.
Shimmy Beach Club
12 S Arm RdSightseeing
Museum
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdRhodes Memorial
Rhodes AvenueWalk up Lion's Head, but be sure to do it early in the morning in Summer - it get's super busy. The walk is a workout but the views shouldn't be missed!
725 locals recommend
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadWalk up Lion's Head, but be sure to do it early in the morning in Summer - it get's super busy. The walk is a workout but the views shouldn't be missed!
Our favourite spot for champagne sundowners. The sunsets are incredible and the vibe amazing, as Capetonians and visitors alike gather on the hill to watch the sun go down on another day.
609 locals recommend
Signal Hill
Our favourite spot for champagne sundowners. The sunsets are incredible and the vibe amazing, as Capetonians and visitors alike gather on the hill to watch the sun go down on another day.
This is one we're sure is on your list already. The views going up and on the top are incredible! You can either take the cableway OR if you're a hiker there are wonderful hikes up the mountain...search Platteklip Gorge, Skeleton Gorge and India Venster to learn more. There are also great guides who can take you up if you'd prefer - search them on google.
439 locals recommend
Table Mountain (Nature Reserve)
This is one we're sure is on your list already. The views going up and on the top are incredible! You can either take the cableway OR if you're a hiker there are wonderful hikes up the mountain...search Platteklip Gorge, Skeleton Gorge and India Venster to learn more. There are also great guides who can take you up if you'd prefer - search them on google.
Arguably the most beautiful drive in Cape Town...pop into Cape Point Vineyards for a picnic and a glass of wine...
409 locals recommend
Chapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak DrArguably the most beautiful drive in Cape Town...pop into Cape Point Vineyards for a picnic and a glass of wine...
My favourite ocean drive in the Western Cape, this is one you'll need to make a day out of. Get up early and drive out to Gordon's Bay...Clarence Drive starts outside of Gordon Bay and you should finish up around Pringle Bay. Stop and have an ice cream or some lunch and while away the afternoon on Moonlight Bay...just down a dirt road and a beautiful way to spend an afternoon.
9 locals recommend
Clarence Drive
Clarence DriveMy favourite ocean drive in the Western Cape, this is one you'll need to make a day out of. Get up early and drive out to Gordon's Bay...Clarence Drive starts outside of Gordon Bay and you should finish up around Pringle Bay. Stop and have an ice cream or some lunch and while away the afternoon on Moonlight Bay...just down a dirt road and a beautiful way to spend an afternoon.
Shopping
Cape Town Waterfront 1 station
Food Scene
The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdOne of the Top 100 restaurants in the world and an experience you'll never forget!
259 locals recommend
The Test Kitchen
375 Albert RdOne of the Top 100 restaurants in the world and an experience you'll never forget!
The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert RdTapas to die for with incredible views!
Great little street for cafes and coffee shops and a host of great little restaurants
Roodebloem Road
Roodebloem RoadGreat little street for cafes and coffee shops and a host of great little restaurants
Just a short walk to the top of the road, this is a great local gem! Pop in for breakfast and coffee that won't disappoint!
42 locals recommend
Field Office
34 Salisbury StJust a short walk to the top of the road, this is a great local gem! Pop in for breakfast and coffee that won't disappoint!
Our favourite sushi place - hugely popular so if you go, prepare to queue - but with a glass of wine usually!
289 locals recommend
Willoughby & Co
19 Dock RdOur favourite sushi place - hugely popular so if you go, prepare to queue - but with a glass of wine usually!
Tiny Italian that serves some of the best Italian you'll get in CT - a little local gem. Have to book in advance.
30 locals recommend
Osteria Tarantino
125A Waterkant StTiny Italian that serves some of the best Italian you'll get in CT - a little local gem. Have to book in advance.
Local hangout, famous for their burgers. On Bree Street so have a burger and then stroll...
260 locals recommend
Clarke's Bar & Dining Room
133 Bree StLocal hangout, famous for their burgers. On Bree Street so have a burger and then stroll...
Local hotspot - great food, great vibe, always busy!
61 locals recommend
Dias Tavern Portuguese Restaurant
15 Caledon StLocal hotspot - great food, great vibe, always busy!
A great place to eat, but the bar is a real vibe and the espresso martini's are definitely worth trying.
408 locals recommend
Kloof Street House
30 Kloof StA great place to eat, but the bar is a real vibe and the espresso martini's are definitely worth trying.
This little ge is tucked away on a windy road down to Camps Bay...it has arguably the best views in Cape Town...enjoy vies of The Apostles and Camps Bay from above.
153 locals recommend
The Lawns at the Roundhouse
Round House RoadThis little ge is tucked away on a windy road down to Camps Bay...it has arguably the best views in Cape Town...enjoy vies of The Apostles and Camps Bay from above.
Treat yourself to lunch at Chef's Warehouse at Beau Constantia - a tapas set menu to die for and a real treat to sit overlooking Constantia's wine valley.
186 locals recommend
Beau Constantia
1043 Constantia Main RdTreat yourself to lunch at Chef's Warehouse at Beau Constantia - a tapas set menu to die for and a real treat to sit overlooking Constantia's wine valley.
The Athletic Club & Social
35 Buitengracht StreetParks & Nature
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveNewlands Forest
Visit the penguins at the very beautiful Boulders Beach - get there early though - the beach is only open to a certain number of people a day. A truly memorable experience...
562 locals recommend
Boulders Beach
Kleintuin RoadVisit the penguins at the very beautiful Boulders Beach - get there early though - the beach is only open to a certain number of people a day. A truly memorable experience...