Westside Studios guidebook
Neighborhoods
Bo Kaap – is the Malay Quarter and home of the colouful houses and Cape Malay community of Cape Town. Enjoy wandering Cape Town’s most colourful neighbourhood and soak up the scent of spices and some authentic Cape Malay cooking. As you’re meandering the cobbled streets sample some local treats such as sosaties and samosas and if you have time, take a walking tour or book a cookery class.
If you want to do a cooking class, contact Zainie (a living legend in the Bo Kaap) and she will teach you all about the history and food of the Cape Malay people.
Zainie: 0741 308124 or zainie@bokaapcookingtour.co.za
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Bo-kaap
71 Wale StBo Kaap – is the Malay Quarter and home of the colouful houses and Cape Malay community of Cape Town. Enjoy wandering Cape Town’s most colourful neighbourhood and soak up the scent of spices and some authentic Cape Malay cooking. As you’re meandering the cobbled streets sample some local treats such as sosaties and samosas and if you have time, take a walking tour or book a cookery class.
If you want to do a cooking class, contact Zainie (a living legend in the Bo Kaap) and she will teach you all about the history and food of the Cape Malay people.
Zainie: 0741 308124 or zainie@bokaapcookingtour.co.za
Backing onto Signal Hill, and just a few kilometres from the city centre, Sea Point has a past that is as colourful as its present. Neighbouring areas like De Waterkant, Green point and even Mouille Point are easily accessible via the bus, or even on foot.
The Sea Point promenade, which stretches for several kilometres along the Atlantic Ocean, is perhaps Sea Point’s most famous landmark, along with its public swimming pool at the Bantry Bay end. The pool complex at the Pavilion has two children’s pools, a diving pool and an Olympic-sized pool. It is open every day from 9 am to 5 pm.
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Sea Point
Backing onto Signal Hill, and just a few kilometres from the city centre, Sea Point has a past that is as colourful as its present. Neighbouring areas like De Waterkant, Green point and even Mouille Point are easily accessible via the bus, or even on foot.
The Sea Point promenade, which stretches for several kilometres along the Atlantic Ocean, is perhaps Sea Point’s most famous landmark, along with its public swimming pool at the Bantry Bay end. The pool complex at the Pavilion has two children’s pools, a diving pool and an Olympic-sized pool. It is open every day from 9 am to 5 pm.
Shopping
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront – visit the V&A for shopping, restaurants, bars, curio stalls and musical acts. Don’t forget to check out the Watershed Complex just next door for contemporary craft stalls and the food market
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V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdVictoria and Alfred Waterfront – visit the V&A for shopping, restaurants, bars, curio stalls and musical acts. Don’t forget to check out the Watershed Complex just next door for contemporary craft stalls and the food market
Sightseeing
Two Oceans Aquarium - With more than 3000 marine creatures on view – including sharks, turtles and penguins – the Two Oceans Aquarium is one of the finest aquariums in the world showcasing the unique marine life of the Atlantic and Indian oceans which lie on either side of the Cape of Good Hope.
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Acuario de Dos Océanos
Dock RoadTwo Oceans Aquarium - With more than 3000 marine creatures on view – including sharks, turtles and penguins – the Two Oceans Aquarium is one of the finest aquariums in the world showcasing the unique marine life of the Atlantic and Indian oceans which lie on either side of the Cape of Good Hope.
Lions Head for 360 degree views of Cape Town – Table Mountain, City Bowl, Waterfront, Atlantic Seaboard and the Twelve Apostles. Brave the chain walk to the summit for spectacular views and sunset/moonrise hikes
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Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadLions Head for 360 degree views of Cape Town – Table Mountain, City Bowl, Waterfront, Atlantic Seaboard and the Twelve Apostles. Brave the chain walk to the summit for spectacular views and sunset/moonrise hikes
Signal Hill – drive up Signal Hill for views over the city bowl and back towards Lion’s Head and Table Mountain. A great spot for a picnic or sundowners and the launch site for many of Cape Town’s paragliding companies!
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Signal Hill
Signal Hill – drive up Signal Hill for views over the city bowl and back towards Lion’s Head and Table Mountain. A great spot for a picnic or sundowners and the launch site for many of Cape Town’s paragliding companies!
Table Mountain – hike from Platteklip Gorge (my favourite, but it is steep!), Constantia Nek or Skeleton Gorge (from Kirstenbosch). Climb Cape Town’s iconic mountain or take the Cable Car on calm days for incredible views of the city below, Robben Island in the bay and the 12 Apostles.
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Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadTable Mountain – hike from Platteklip Gorge (my favourite, but it is steep!), Constantia Nek or Skeleton Gorge (from Kirstenbosch). Climb Cape Town’s iconic mountain or take the Cable Car on calm days for incredible views of the city below, Robben Island in the bay and the 12 Apostles.
Chapman’s Peak – Climb Chapman’s Peak for sunset or enjoy Chapman’s Peak Drive for the most spectacular drive along the coast with the road hewn into the cliff edge linking Noordhoek and Hout Bay or vice versa (note, this is a toll road)
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Chapmans Peak
Chapman’s Peak – Climb Chapman’s Peak for sunset or enjoy Chapman’s Peak Drive for the most spectacular drive along the coast with the road hewn into the cliff edge linking Noordhoek and Hout Bay or vice versa (note, this is a toll road)
Take in the incredible views of the city in the rotating cable car and spend a few hours walking around on Table Mountain. Pack a picnic or eat at the restaurant.
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Teleférico del Table Mountain
5821 Tafelberg RdTake in the incredible views of the city in the rotating cable car and spend a few hours walking around on Table Mountain. Pack a picnic or eat at the restaurant.
Food scene
Oranjezicht City Farm – Farmers Market on Saturdays and Sundays (summer only) from about 8.30am - 2pm at Granger Bay – very cool place to check out!
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Mercado de Oranjezicht City Farm
Granger Bay BoulevardOranjezicht City Farm – Farmers Market on Saturdays and Sundays (summer only) from about 8.30am - 2pm at Granger Bay – very cool place to check out!
Café Frank – good for a chilled breakfast – the bircher museli is great!
1 min walk
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Café Frank
160 Bree StCafé Frank – good for a chilled breakfast – the bircher museli is great!
1 min walk
Between Us – really delicious food and a good wine list. Literally in the building just below Westside Studios (entrance on Bree St).
1 min walk
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Between Us
176 Bree StBetween Us – really delicious food and a good wine list. Literally in the building just below Westside Studios (entrance on Bree St).
1 min walk
South China Dim Sum – on Long St and just a 5 min stroll down the hill from the apartment. Great for dumplings!
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South China Dim Sum Bar
289 Long StSouth China Dim Sum – on Long St and just a 5 min stroll down the hill from the apartment. Great for dumplings!
Clarkes Bar and Dining Room – very hip! Great for a chilled beer and a snack. Try the mac n cheese, or the chicken, avo and coleslaw sandwich!
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Clarke's Bar & Dining Room
133 Bree StClarkes Bar and Dining Room – very hip! Great for a chilled beer and a snack. Try the mac n cheese, or the chicken, avo and coleslaw sandwich!
The Grand in Granger Bay (10 mins away) is a great beach-side bar and perfect for sundowners and a little party afterwards – especially on weekends!
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Grand Africa Café & Beach
Granger Bay BoulevardThe Grand in Granger Bay (10 mins away) is a great beach-side bar and perfect for sundowners and a little party afterwards – especially on weekends!
Chef’s Warehouse and Pinchos – one of Cape Town’s most celebrated chef’s Liam Tomlin runs these very cool little tapas bars. Have an explore in LOCAL at Heritage Square (just behind Chef’s Warehouse) for some other small eateries, coffee shops, florists etc.
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Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
92 Bree StChef’s Warehouse and Pinchos – one of Cape Town’s most celebrated chef’s Liam Tomlin runs these very cool little tapas bars. Have an explore in LOCAL at Heritage Square (just behind Chef’s Warehouse) for some other small eateries, coffee shops, florists etc.
Activity
Clay Café in the City – quite a cool activity – hand-paint your own clay creations and have some drinks and snacks while doing so. Just a stone’s throw from the apartment
1 min walk
Clay Cafe In The City
199 Bree StreetClay Café in the City – quite a cool activity – hand-paint your own clay creations and have some drinks and snacks while doing so. Just a stone’s throw from the apartment
1 min walk
Walk along the sea for kilometers and see Capetonians walking, running, cycling and swimming. A favourite local activity
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Sea Point Promenade
Beach RoadWalk along the sea for kilometers and see Capetonians walking, running, cycling and swimming. A favourite local activity