Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Literally on our doorstep. Apparently one of the best steak restaurants in Cape Town, however I have never actually eaten there, so couldn't say for sure. I have heard a few mixed reviews and considering their higher-end price point, not sure it is worth taking the chance. Many other amazing steak restaurant options in Cape Town
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nelson's Eye
9 Hof StLiterally on our doorstep. Apparently one of the best steak restaurants in Cape Town, however I have never actually eaten there, so couldn't say for sure. I have heard a few mixed reviews and considering their higher-end price point, not sure it is worth taking the chance. Many other amazing steak restaurant options in Cape Town
Affectionately known as The Pink Lady or Nellie... there are a number of food and beverage facilities on the grounds. The hotel is famous for their High Tea and the The Planet Bar is a lovely drink stop.
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
76 Orange StAffectionately known as The Pink Lady or Nellie... there are a number of food and beverage facilities on the grounds. The hotel is famous for their High Tea and the The Planet Bar is a lovely drink stop.
A must-try, if you can get a table! Delicious food, wine and service. Be sure to book in advance
408 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kloof Street House
30 Kloof StA must-try, if you can get a table! Delicious food, wine and service. Be sure to book in advance
Fun, vibey and a fantastic menu. Definitely worth a try
247 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black Sheep Restaurant
104 Kloof StFun, vibey and a fantastic menu. Definitely worth a try
Lovely brekkie, brunch or lunch spot. Try the delicious and massive sandwiches while relaxing under the trees.
599 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Company's Garden - Rose Garden
Lovely brekkie, brunch or lunch spot. Try the delicious and massive sandwiches while relaxing under the trees.
Saigon
Kamp StreetYummy Vietnamese
Con Brio Bistro
2 Deerpark Dr WDelish tapas and super sweet service
Lovely little restaurant with a small fresh menu
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Woodlands Eatery
8 Breda StLovely little restaurant with a small fresh menu
Great stop for a beer or burger. The sliders are a great way to try and selection of their yummy burgers
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hudsons, The Burger Joint
22 Kloof StreetGreat stop for a beer or burger. The sliders are a great way to try and selection of their yummy burgers
Fantastic selection of burgers and great outdoor vibe for lunch
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jerry's Burger Bar Kloof
98 Shortmarket StreetFantastic selection of burgers and great outdoor vibe for lunch
Jugs of margaritas, nachos and a general fun vibe
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Fat Cactus Gardens
5 Park RdJugs of margaritas, nachos and a general fun vibe
One of my absolute favorites. The food (tapas style) is phenomenal served by a delightful team. The outside section is great for summer days
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chalk & Cork
51 Kloof StreetOne of my absolute favorites. The food (tapas style) is phenomenal served by a delightful team. The outside section is great for summer days
Molten Toffee
45b Kloof StGreat little coffee stop
A Capetonian favorite.. Fresh and yummy food with lovely outdoor seating
219 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafè Paradiso
110 Kloof StA Capetonian favorite.. Fresh and yummy food with lovely outdoor seating
Fun hangout with a cool Steampunk theme, yummy coffee, great food menu, wifi and power points for laptops
425 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Truth Coffee Roasting
36 Buitenkant StFun hangout with a cool Steampunk theme, yummy coffee, great food menu, wifi and power points for laptops
Great stop for a quick pizza
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nonna Lina Ristorante Pizzeria Gardens
64 Orange StGreat stop for a quick pizza
Small, fresh menu with fantastic selection of Italian food.
Also a cosy little bar called The Snug which is wonderful for winters nights
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Societi Bistro
50 Orange StSmall, fresh menu with fantastic selection of Italian food.
Also a cosy little bar called The Snug which is wonderful for winters nights
Arnolds Restaurant
60 Kloof StBest Bloody Mary's and breakfasts
Bacon.. need I say more? Every single dish incorporates the heavenly stuff.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bacon on Bree
217 Bree StreetBacon.. need I say more? Every single dish incorporates the heavenly stuff.
Cosy and unassuming, but the food is yum! Be sure to visit on Taco Tuesday for a great deal
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Door 221
221 Bree StreetCosy and unassuming, but the food is yum! Be sure to visit on Taco Tuesday for a great deal
One of the newest additions to the hood, totally delicious burgers and great cocktails
Dropkick Murphy's Bar & Grill - Cape Town
8 Kloof StOne of the newest additions to the hood, totally delicious burgers and great cocktails
Right next door to Bacon on Bree, this cosy restaurant / deli has delicious light meals, stuffed with all manor of cheese. Worth a try for brunch / lunch!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Culture Club Cheese
Boundary RoadRight next door to Bacon on Bree, this cosy restaurant / deli has delicious light meals, stuffed with all manor of cheese. Worth a try for brunch / lunch!
Shopping
Small shopping centre but it has everything you could need, including 2 supermarkets: Woolworths (Woolies) is great for fresh foods and delicious treats while PnP is slightly cheaper and ideal for non-pershiable items. Othere stores include Clicks for toiletries, Sorbet Salon for massage and treaments, as well as a few clothing, shoe, household and boutique stores
220 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FNB Bank ATM Gardens Shopping Centre
22 Mill StreetSmall shopping centre but it has everything you could need, including 2 supermarkets: Woolworths (Woolies) is great for fresh foods and delicious treats while PnP is slightly cheaper and ideal for non-pershiable items. Othere stores include Clicks for toiletries, Sorbet Salon for massage and treaments, as well as a few clothing, shoe, household and boutique stores
Woolies for groceries, a few boutique shops and Wine Concepts for delicious wine
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FNB Bank ATM Lifestyle On Kloof
60 Kloof StWoolies for groceries, a few boutique shops and Wine Concepts for delicious wine
One of the most famous areas of Cape Town. The shopping mall houses many high-end international brands. There are also a plethora of restaurants, however the service and quality at most can be quite varies as they have such a high number of tourist traffic.
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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
One of the most famous areas of Cape Town. The shopping mall houses many high-end international brands. There are also a plethora of restaurants, however the service and quality at most can be quite varies as they have such a high number of tourist traffic.
Essentials
24 hour shop and takeaways. Woolies Foodstop, Steers & Debonairs.. and petrol if station if needed
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Engen Oranje Service Centre
27 Annandale Street24 hour shop and takeaways. Woolies Foodstop, Steers & Debonairs.. and petrol if station if needed
Easy to access, great cheese selection and quick grocery shopping
183 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Checkers Kloof Street
Weltevreden StreetEasy to access, great cheese selection and quick grocery shopping
Bottle store for wine, beers, spirits, mixers and ice
183 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Checkers Kloof Street
Weltevreden StreetBottle store for wine, beers, spirits, mixers and ice
Great Private Hospital & Emergency Room
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Mediclinic Cape Town
21 Hof StGreat Private Hospital & Emergency Room
Mop Hair
127 Bree StGreat Hair Salon. Ask for Shanti, but if she is fully booked all of the stylists are great
Large private hospital with an Emergency Room. Also consulting rooms and practices for almost anything - including a travel clinic; dentists and all specialists
Netcare Occupational Health and Travel Clinic
85 Arum RdLarge private hospital with an Emergency Room. Also consulting rooms and practices for almost anything - including a travel clinic; dentists and all specialists
Great quality fresh produce as well as a great selection of ready made meals and all the general essentials
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Woolworths
Mill StreetGreat quality fresh produce as well as a great selection of ready made meals and all the general essentials
Drinks & Nightlife
Great space for a lazy afternoon drink on the veranda and their inner bar is open to the early hours!
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Van Hunks
1 Upper Union StGreat space for a lazy afternoon drink on the veranda and their inner bar is open to the early hours!
Favourite hangout for hipsters and the young folk. It does get very busy, so if it is a little too crowded, try their upstairs deck "Up Yours" for a more chilled afternoon. Great pizza's but all self service from the counters
295 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yours Truly
73 Kloof StFavourite hangout for hipsters and the young folk. It does get very busy, so if it is a little too crowded, try their upstairs deck "Up Yours" for a more chilled afternoon. Great pizza's but all self service from the counters
Fantastic Gin bar with a massive selection and yummy cocktails
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mother's Ruin Gin Bar
219 Bree StreetFantastic Gin bar with a massive selection and yummy cocktails
A small but vibey bar / club just off Long Street. Mixture of music dependent on the night of the week.
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aces 'n Spades
62 Hout StA small but vibey bar / club just off Long Street. Mixture of music dependent on the night of the week.
Hidden away in a cosy courtyard - the only way to access the Gin Bar is to walk through Honest Chocolate deli. Amazing cocktails!
255 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Gin Bar
64A Wale StreetHidden away in a cosy courtyard - the only way to access the Gin Bar is to walk through Honest Chocolate deli. Amazing cocktails!
Parks & Nature
Great for a leisurely stroll, feed the squirrels, h
Lovely gardens in the middle of the city. Take a stroll; learn about some of our local flora; have a picnic on the lawns; visit the Art Gallery & museums; or feed the friendly squirrels (bags of peanuts are for sale from The Company's Garden Restaurant)
599 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Company's Garden - Rose Garden
Great for a leisurely stroll, feed the squirrels, h
Lovely gardens in the middle of the city. Take a stroll; learn about some of our local flora; have a picnic on the lawns; visit the Art Gallery & museums; or feed the friendly squirrels (bags of peanuts are for sale from The Company's Garden Restaurant)
Lovely dog friendly park. Often have free music events on Sundays during summer
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cape Town De Waal Park 1 station
Lovely dog friendly park. Often have free music events on Sundays during summer
Lovely hiking and mountain biking routes through the forests on the slopes of Table Mountain. Disclaimer: certain routes are quite steep :)
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Deer Park Café
2 Deerpark Dr WLovely hiking and mountain biking routes through the forests on the slopes of Table Mountain. Disclaimer: certain routes are quite steep :)
A paved walkway stretching roughly 4 kms (2.5 miles) along the Atlantic Seaboard. It runs from Mouille Point, near the V&A Waterfront, all the way through Sea Point and up to Bantry Bay. Great for walking, running and generally people watching.
407 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sea Point Promenade
Beach RoadA paved walkway stretching roughly 4 kms (2.5 miles) along the Atlantic Seaboard. It runs from Mouille Point, near the V&A Waterfront, all the way through Sea Point and up to Bantry Bay. Great for walking, running and generally people watching.
Entertainment & Activities
5 tennis courts available anytime. They charge a nominal fee (roughly R35 pp for an hour)
Orangia Tennis Club
15 Hof St5 tennis courts available anytime. They charge a nominal fee (roughly R35 pp for an hour)
Oldest movie theater in Cape Town. Not as fancy or comfy as the modern theaters, but you can take your drinks into the theatre - anywhere I can drink wine while watch a movie wins my vote :)
352 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Labia
68 Orange StOldest movie theater in Cape Town. Not as fancy or comfy as the modern theaters, but you can take your drinks into the theatre - anywhere I can drink wine while watch a movie wins my vote :)
Sightseeing
Cable Car Station where you can purchase tickets (also available online) and where you queue for the cable car up to the top of Table Mountain
473 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway station
Pipe TrackCable Car Station where you can purchase tickets (also available online) and where you queue for the cable car up to the top of Table Mountain