Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Nonna Lina Ristorante Pizzeria Gardens
64 Orange StGreat Italian food
Bean There Coffee Company - Cape Town
23 Chardonnay RdGreat coffee and ethical business practices
The Blue Cafe
13 Brownlow RdA tiny little local restaurant and cafe. Local secret.
Maria's Greek Café
31 Barnet StVery good Greek food!
Authentic and delicious Mexican food with interesting flavours and lots of tasty veggie options.
62 locals recommend
EL Burro Taqueria Kloof Nek
Authentic and delicious Mexican food with interesting flavours and lots of tasty veggie options.
The Woodlands Eatery
8 Breda StA cosy spot for delicious pizza.
A small 100% vegan restaurant with lots of tasty food and treats on the menu.
12 locals recommend
The Hungry Herbivore
A small 100% vegan restaurant with lots of tasty food and treats on the menu.
Very tasty and healthy Indian food with lots of vegetarian options.
14 locals recommend
Masala Dosa restaurant
167 Long StVery tasty and healthy Indian food with lots of vegetarian options.
Oranjezicht City Farm Market
Granger Bay BoulevardGreat atmosphere and good food and coffee.
Three Wise Monkeys
77 Regent RdYummy Ramen and sushi.
Knead Bakery Kloof Street
50 Kloof StGood spot to get some freshly baked bread.
Great restaurants and wine tasting set on one of the oldest wine farms in the country. Enjoy the ancient Oak trees and peaceful setting.
334 locals recommend
Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia RoadGreat restaurants and wine tasting set on one of the oldest wine farms in the country. Enjoy the ancient Oak trees and peaceful setting.
Shopping
There are some amazing vegetarian and vegan items on the in-store menu. Loads of healthy things to buy as well.
93 locals recommend
Wellness Warehouse Lifestyle on Kloof
50 Kloof StThere are some amazing vegetarian and vegan items on the in-store menu. Loads of healthy things to buy as well.
A wonderful book store filled with local and international titles.
123 locals recommend
the book lounge
71 Roeland StreetA wonderful book store filled with local and international titles.
Parks & Nature
I have some tips for lesser known walks that are easy to get to and very beautiful.
1249 locals recommend
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadI have some tips for lesser known walks that are easy to get to and very beautiful.
One of the city's must-do outdoor activities. It's a hike that will reward you with wonderful views.
725 locals recommend
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadOne of the city's must-do outdoor activities. It's a hike that will reward you with wonderful views.
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Jonkershoek RoadStunning hiking in this park. Well worth the drive.
The Sea Point Promenade is a wonderful place for a walk, a run or simply to enjoy the sunset. It's popular, so you will get to see a variety of South Africans and tourists enjoying the views.
407 locals recommend
Sea Point Promenade
Beach RoadThe Sea Point Promenade is a wonderful place for a walk, a run or simply to enjoy the sunset. It's popular, so you will get to see a variety of South Africans and tourists enjoying the views.
This is one of Cape Town's must-see spots for plant and nature lovers. The beautiful and well-maintained gardens have something for everyone. Perfect for a lazy picnic, hiking up the back of Table Mountain or simply having a gentle stroll and having some coffee. Look out for summer sunset concerts - incredible venue for live music over the summer months.
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveThis is one of Cape Town's must-see spots for plant and nature lovers. The beautiful and well-maintained gardens have something for everyone. Perfect for a lazy picnic, hiking up the back of Table Mountain or simply having a gentle stroll and having some coffee. Look out for summer sunset concerts - incredible venue for live music over the summer months.
This popular garden is located in the middle of Cape Town and is popular with locals and tourists. There's a great restaurant (although it gets busy) but you can just as easily get some snacks and find a spot under the trees for a picnic.
602 locals recommend
Company's Gardens
This popular garden is located in the middle of Cape Town and is popular with locals and tourists. There's a great restaurant (although it gets busy) but you can just as easily get some snacks and find a spot under the trees for a picnic.
A wonderful, family friendly park with lots of picnic space and play areas for the kids.
417 locals recommend
Green Point Park
1 Fritz Sonnenberg RdA wonderful, family friendly park with lots of picnic space and play areas for the kids.
Essentials
Good quality fruit and veggies and lots of tasty treats too.
151 locals recommend
Woolworths Kloof Street
50 Kloof StGood quality fruit and veggies and lots of tasty treats too.
Drinks & Nightlife
A secret Gin Bar hidden behind a chocolate shop. Great cocktails with or without gin.
255 locals recommend
The Gin Bar
64A Wale StreetA secret Gin Bar hidden behind a chocolate shop. Great cocktails with or without gin.
Bree Street
Bree StreetThere are lots of nice spots to enjoy on Bree Street.
Popular local spot with good wine and sometimes dancing too.
317 locals recommend
The Power & The Glory
13d Kloof Nek RdPopular local spot with good wine and sometimes dancing too.
Entertainment & Activities
An old-fashioned movie theatre that feels like you've stepped back in time. Go for artsy movies and a uniquely local experience.
352 locals recommend
The Labia
68 Orange StAn old-fashioned movie theatre that feels like you've stepped back in time. Go for artsy movies and a uniquely local experience.
Looking for something a little exhilarating? Go for a tandem jump off Signal Hill.
106 locals recommend
Parapax Tandem Paragliding - Cape Town
Signal Hill RoadLooking for something a little exhilarating? Go for a tandem jump off Signal Hill.
Arts & Culture
A trendy small gallery showcasing young up and coming artists. Affordable and interesting art on display.
27 locals recommend
Salon Ninety One
91 Kloof StA trendy small gallery showcasing young up and coming artists. Affordable and interesting art on display.
Iziko South African National Gallery
Government AvenueKalk Bay Modern
136 Main RdA wonderful gallery packed with interesting South African art.
For local theatre, check out what's on at The Fugard. From musicals to movie nights, there's lots to enjoy.
274 locals recommend
The Fugard Theatre
For local theatre, check out what's on at The Fugard. From musicals to movie nights, there's lots to enjoy.
The largest theatre in Cape Town, there are some incredible productions to choose from.
348 locals recommend
Artscape Theatre Centre
The largest theatre in Cape Town, there are some incredible productions to choose from.