Guidebook for Newlands, Cape Town
Food Scene
It's family friendly pub / restaurant with a great play area outside for young children. The food is great, and the ambience relaxed and friendly.
153 locals recommend
Foresters Arms
52 Newlands AveIt's family friendly pub / restaurant with a great play area outside for young children. The food is great, and the ambience relaxed and friendly.
It's an open light space which is great for informal catchups or business meetings. Many patrons happily sit on their laptops getting on with their day.
17 locals recommend
Häzz Coffee Shop
51 Kildare RdIt's an open light space which is great for informal catchups or business meetings. Many patrons happily sit on their laptops getting on with their day.
It's set in a beautiful old Victorian House, behind a green hedge, with great views through stack back glass doors into the garden setting looking on to Table Mountain. It's always packed with locals, relaxing together, having business meetings, and catching up. So worth a visit.
86 locals recommend
Starlings
94 Belvedere RdIt's set in a beautiful old Victorian House, behind a green hedge, with great views through stack back glass doors into the garden setting looking on to Table Mountain. It's always packed with locals, relaxing together, having business meetings, and catching up. So worth a visit.
Set in a quaint little Victorian home, nestled under the massive trees, it is a wonderful place to sit quietly or catch up with friends.
36 locals recommend
The Gardeners Cottage Restaurant
Newlands AvenueSet in a quaint little Victorian home, nestled under the massive trees, it is a wonderful place to sit quietly or catch up with friends.
Upmarket eaterie with a great wine selection and views in the day towards Table Mountain.
37 locals recommend
Wijnhuis
Kildare RoadUpmarket eaterie with a great wine selection and views in the day towards Table Mountain.
A must do, particularly on a Saturday morning when the food market is on. So many great things to eat in the market, as well as individual shops to expore in the Mill.
619 locals recommend
The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdA must do, particularly on a Saturday morning when the food market is on. So many great things to eat in the market, as well as individual shops to expore in the Mill.
Shopping
It's such a beautiful shopping centre, set on the water's edge, with incredible views of Cape Town's Table Mountain. There is so much to see and do.
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdIt's such a beautiful shopping centre, set on the water's edge, with incredible views of Cape Town's Table Mountain. There is so much to see and do.
The closest shopping centre which has a great selection of shops.
387 locals recommend
Cavendish Square
1 Dreyer StThe closest shopping centre which has a great selection of shops.
A treasure trove of tranquility under the trees, selling beautifully individual curios, wooden pieces, artwork, etc.
37 locals recommend
Montebello Design Centre
31 Newlands AveA treasure trove of tranquility under the trees, selling beautifully individual curios, wooden pieces, artwork, etc.
Parks & Nature
It's so close to home, and even when we didn't live in Newlands, we'd visit with the kids. So many people walk their dogs, walk their kiddies or run the mountain paths. Just above the parking lot at the T junction, you'll find a map that will explain the paths that you can take. The best time to go is in the morning or late afternoon when it is busiest. Enjoy! (note: you can access the forest through a pedestrian tunnel that goes under the M3 at the top of Cypress Road).
201 locals recommend
Newlands Forest
It's so close to home, and even when we didn't live in Newlands, we'd visit with the kids. So many people walk their dogs, walk their kiddies or run the mountain paths. Just above the parking lot at the T junction, you'll find a map that will explain the paths that you can take. The best time to go is in the morning or late afternoon when it is busiest. Enjoy! (note: you can access the forest through a pedestrian tunnel that goes under the M3 at the top of Cypress Road).
In Muizenberg, there's a great gentle surf break. You can hire wetsuits and surfboards and go for long walks. The water is warmer than the Atlantic Seaboard side. Knead serves great coffees. If you visit with kids, there's a great play area. Primi Piatti also has a safe play area at the back of the restaurant for kiddies.
253 locals recommend
Muizenberg Beach Club
165 Main RdIn Muizenberg, there's a great gentle surf break. You can hire wetsuits and surfboards and go for long walks. The water is warmer than the Atlantic Seaboard side. Knead serves great coffees. If you visit with kids, there's a great play area. Primi Piatti also has a safe play area at the back of the restaurant for kiddies.
Dalebrook Beach has a tidal pool and at the end of the day, you'll see all the locals of Kalk Bay arriving to take their daily swim. It's a wonderful place to go if you have young kiddies, as the area is contained and the water in the tidal pool is normally warmer than the sea. It's not as well known as nearby St James and in mid summer, you'll love the little bit of peace it offers along the beach. Note too that if nearby Muizenberg is windy, it should be wind free at Dalebrook....
Dalebrook Road
Dalebrook RoadDalebrook Beach has a tidal pool and at the end of the day, you'll see all the locals of Kalk Bay arriving to take their daily swim. It's a wonderful place to go if you have young kiddies, as the area is contained and the water in the tidal pool is normally warmer than the sea. It's not as well known as nearby St James and in mid summer, you'll love the little bit of peace it offers along the beach. Note too that if nearby Muizenberg is windy, it should be wind free at Dalebrook....
An iconic beach. In summer, when the famous Cape Doctor blows, it is completely unaffected (like Newlands). It faces towards the setting sun, and in mid-summer, it's an absolute must for every visitor to Cape Town to experience. If the blazing sun is not your thing, head down at around 4/5pm for sundowners, snacks, late afternoon walks and swims if you can handle it.
149 locals recommend
Clifton 1st
An iconic beach. In summer, when the famous Cape Doctor blows, it is completely unaffected (like Newlands). It faces towards the setting sun, and in mid-summer, it's an absolute must for every visitor to Cape Town to experience. If the blazing sun is not your thing, head down at around 4/5pm for sundowners, snacks, late afternoon walks and swims if you can handle it.
Essentials
Great for bulk shops and most of your groceries if you are more budget aware.
35 locals recommend
Pick n Pay Claremont
Corner Main RdGreat for bulk shops and most of your groceries if you are more budget aware.
A great quick stop for any missing essentials that you need to pick up on your way home.
Pick n Pay Newlands Express
35 Newlands AveA great quick stop for any missing essentials that you need to pick up on your way home.
Sightseeing
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadCape Point
A must see and do. It is just beautiful to do the Peninsular Drive.
A must do and see. Just incredible views. There is a viewpoint at the top which you can stop at and take pics from. It hugs the edge of the cliff face.
409 locals recommend
Chapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak DrA must do and see. Just incredible views. There is a viewpoint at the top which you can stop at and take pics from. It hugs the edge of the cliff face.
Arts & Culture
A wonderful theatre that hosts many productions that are world class. Just down the road, it is well worth booking a show.
172 locals recommend
Baxter Theatre Centre
Main RoadA wonderful theatre that hosts many productions that are world class. Just down the road, it is well worth booking a show.
http://www.artscape.co.za/
Artscape hosts world renowned theatre performances throughout the year. Check out their upcoming perfomances when booking your trip to Cape Town.
348 locals recommend
Artscape Theatre Centre
http://www.artscape.co.za/
Artscape hosts world renowned theatre performances throughout the year. Check out their upcoming perfomances when booking your trip to Cape Town.