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Great choice - if you're near the window, you have lovely views over the harbour and city.
32 locals recommend
Baia
19 Breakwater BlvdGreat choice - if you're near the window, you have lovely views over the harbour and city.
Good choice of treats to eat, drink and buy; pastries, meats, cheese, fresh veg, flowers, leather goods and much more! Very busy with a great vibe. Check on line for opening times - usually Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun (times vary)
324 locals recommend
Oranjezicht City Farm - Market
Granger Bay BoulevardGood choice of treats to eat, drink and buy; pastries, meats, cheese, fresh veg, flowers, leather goods and much more! Very busy with a great vibe. Check on line for opening times - usually Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun (times vary)
A definite must-do! Booking is essential. While you wait for your table, pop across the road to The Dark Horse bar.
247 locals recommend
Black Sheep Restaurant
104 Kloof StA definite must-do! Booking is essential. While you wait for your table, pop across the road to The Dark Horse bar.
In Tamboerskloof. A go-to place for locals and visitors alike! Very popular.
103 locals recommend
The Blue Cafe
13 Brownlow RdIn Tamboerskloof. A go-to place for locals and visitors alike! Very popular.
The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdThe Power & The Glory
13d Kloof Nek RdAnother popular haunt in Tamboerskloof.
30 min drive from centre of Cape Town. Gorgeous views, great wine.
215 locals recommend
Constantia Glen
Constantia Main Road30 min drive from centre of Cape Town. Gorgeous views, great wine.
Good choice for carnivores! Beef and game options.
131 locals recommend
The Hussar Grill Mouille Point
163 Beach RoadGood choice for carnivores! Beef and game options.
Green Point. Another great choice for people who love a good steak.
14 locals recommend
The Butcher Man
105 Main RdGreen Point. Another great choice for people who love a good steak.
A feast for the eyes; a wide selection of extra-special treats. A favourite haunt for locals.
9 locals recommend
Giovanni's Deliworld
103 Main RoadA feast for the eyes; a wide selection of extra-special treats. A favourite haunt for locals.
Great pastries (and much more)! You'll find Jason's on Main Road in Green Point and in Bree Street in the centre of Cape Town
338 locals recommend
Jason Bakery
185 Bree StGreat pastries (and much more)! You'll find Jason's on Main Road in Green Point and in Bree Street in the centre of Cape Town
When passing through Kalk Bay, pop into Ohana Cafe. Rustic, unpretentious with great pastries and coffee. Deliciously tempting cinnamon twists!
27 locals recommend
Ohana Cafe
23 Main RdWhen passing through Kalk Bay, pop into Ohana Cafe. Rustic, unpretentious with great pastries and coffee. Deliciously tempting cinnamon twists!
In Green Point, tucked away and off the main road. Nice, quiet retreat with outdoor seating.
22 locals recommend
The Strangers Club
1 Braemar RdIn Green Point, tucked away and off the main road. Nice, quiet retreat with outdoor seating.
Tomo Restaurant
86 Loop StHudsons - The Burger Joint (Green Point)
Main RoadThey also have vegan choices.
Truth Coffee Roasting
36 Buitenkant StFabulous steam punk place - great coffee!
Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
92 Bree StWilloughby & Co
19 Dock RdAt the V&A, Waterfront. Known for its great seafood dishes.
South China Dim Sum Bar
289 Long StRick's Cafe Americain
Weltevreden StreetTamboerskloof/Gardens. Popular for burgers.
In Tamboerskloof/Gardens. Go there hungry! They don't take bookings so arrive around 7pm. Indian food, served tapas-style.
82 locals recommend
Thali Restaurant
3 Park RdIn Tamboerskloof/Gardens. Go there hungry! They don't take bookings so arrive around 7pm. Indian food, served tapas-style.
Kleinsky's DELICATESSEN
92 Regent RdRegent Road, Sea Point.
Main Road, Sea Point. Good vibe, food, clothes - and music on certain week nights.
197 locals recommend
Mojo Market
30 Regent RdMain Road, Sea Point. Good vibe, food, clothes - and music on certain week nights.
Saigon
Kamp StreetClarke's Bar & Dining Room
133 Bree StKloof Street House
30 Kloof StLiquorice & Lime
162 Kloof StExcellent for guests staying in Tamboerskloof.
Jessy's Waffles
58 Barnet StIn Gardens/Tamboerskloof. Delicious waffles!
Neighbourhoods
Fabulous selection of interesting shops and restaurants.
Great place to walk, cycle, jog. If you're lucky, you'll see dolphins or whales. Also an outdoor gym near the Shell Garage end of the promenade.
407 locals recommend
Sea Point Promenade
Beach RoadGreat place to walk, cycle, jog. If you're lucky, you'll see dolphins or whales. Also an outdoor gym near the Shell Garage end of the promenade.
Bar
Gorgeous George Hotel
118 St Georges MallGreat roof-top bar
Willaston Bar on the 6th floor. Open during the day but especially beautiful at sunset with amazing vistas of the city and Table Mountain. They serve good food but do try the decadent cocktails!
67 locals recommend
The Silo Hotel
Willaston Bar on the 6th floor. Open during the day but especially beautiful at sunset with amazing vistas of the city and Table Mountain. They serve good food but do try the decadent cocktails!
The Fireman's Arms
Mechau StreetSurfaRosa
61a Harrington StThe Athletic Club & Social
35 Buitengracht StreetOrphanage Cocktail Emporium
227 Bree StCause Effect Cocktail Kitchen
280 Dock RdThe Piano Bar
47 Napier StRoof-top pool
For a nominal fee (around R150), non residents can use the roof-top pool. Great view of Table Mountain
The Cape Milner
2 Milner RdFor a nominal fee (around R150), non residents can use the roof-top pool. Great view of Table Mountain
Sightseeing
Cape Town has so many attractions and fun things to see that it's not possible to list them all here. Following are just a few interesting options.
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadAlthough relatively short (2-3hr round trip), this hike is not to be underestimated. Some rock-scrambling and half-way up you have the option to scale metal ladders and climbing chains - or you can take a slightly longer route round).
Hiking in a group is always encouraged - better still, with an expert guide. It's the safer option.
Contact: +27 21 422 16011 or +27 21 712 0527.
Table.Mountain@sanparks.org (Table Mountain National Park)
725 locals recommend
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadAlthough relatively short (2-3hr round trip), this hike is not to be underestimated. Some rock-scrambling and half-way up you have the option to scale metal ladders and climbing chains - or you can take a slightly longer route round).
Hiking in a group is always encouraged - better still, with an expert guide. It's the safer option.
Contact: +27 21 422 16011 or +27 21 712 0527.
Table.Mountain@sanparks.org (Table Mountain National Park)
S A NAVAL MUSEUM
Saint George's StreetA fun way to explore Cape Town and surrounds. Guided tours. Mostly 2-passenger bikes however they do have limited numbers of 3-passenger bikes.
16 locals recommend
Cape Sidecar Adventures
1 Dickens RdA fun way to explore Cape Town and surrounds. Guided tours. Mostly 2-passenger bikes however they do have limited numbers of 3-passenger bikes.
Bespoke packages, driving around Cape Town in a vintage open-top sports car. Drive to one of South Africa's oldest wine estates, Groot Constantia for a picnic, or explore the peninsula.
Cobra Experience
19 Solan RoadBespoke packages, driving around Cape Town in a vintage open-top sports car. Drive to one of South Africa's oldest wine estates, Groot Constantia for a picnic, or explore the peninsula.
Why not take a Segway tour through the Stellenbosch vineyards? Contact spier@segwaytours.co.za. Starts from Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch.
Segway Spier
Baden Powell DriveWhy not take a Segway tour through the Stellenbosch vineyards? Contact spier@segwaytours.co.za. Starts from Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch.
Paddle on the open ocean and enjoy a whole new world. If you're lucky, you might have dolphins swimming next to you, or see a whale up close. You'll also see Lion's Head and Table Mountain from a different vantage point. Kaskazi Kayaks are conveniently based in Three Anchor Bay.
56 locals recommend
Kaskazi Kayaks & Adventures | Sea Point, Cape Town
Paddle on the open ocean and enjoy a whole new world. If you're lucky, you might have dolphins swimming next to you, or see a whale up close. You'll also see Lion's Head and Table Mountain from a different vantage point. Kaskazi Kayaks are conveniently based in Three Anchor Bay.
Sunset concerts in the botanical gardens are very popular with locals. This season has a great line up of artists. Take a blanket and picnic basket or enquire about buying food at the venue.
Buy your tickets through webtickets.co.za (only tickets issued through webtickets are legitimate for the sunset concerts)
34 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch Gardens Concert Stage
Rhodes DriveSunset concerts in the botanical gardens are very popular with locals. This season has a great line up of artists. Take a blanket and picnic basket or enquire about buying food at the venue.
Buy your tickets through webtickets.co.za (only tickets issued through webtickets are legitimate for the sunset concerts)
Parapax Tandem Paragliding - Cape Town
Signal Hill RoadShopping & Groceries
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdGood selection of shops and restaurants
Cape Quarter Mall
27 Somerset RdIf you're staying in Green Point, this is a great place to pick up essential groceries.
144 locals recommend
Woolworths Green Point - Portside
If you're staying in Green Point, this is a great place to pick up essential groceries.
Spar supermarkets are located on Regent Road in Sea Point (very convenient for guests in Fresnaye & Sea Point) and Green Point at the Cape Quarter (convenient for guests staying in Green Point & Granger Bay. Excellent selection.
151 locals recommend
Sorbet Cape Quarter
27 Somerset RdSpar supermarkets are located on Regent Road in Sea Point (very convenient for guests in Fresnaye & Sea Point) and Green Point at the Cape Quarter (convenient for guests staying in Green Point & Granger Bay. Excellent selection.
Sorbet Cape Quarter
27 Somerset RdFun for Kids
Sandboarding Cape Town
Klein Dassenberg RoadArtjamming
Breakwater Boulevardthe book lounge
71 Roeland StreetUp Cycles Sea Point
0 Beach RdGary's Surf School
34 Beach Rd