Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Best and cheapest cup of coffee in the city. Beans roasted on site. Attracts a diverse clientele from hipsters to lawyers to art directors
58 locals recommend
Deluxe coffeeworks Church Street
25 Church StBest and cheapest cup of coffee in the city. Beans roasted on site. Attracts a diverse clientele from hipsters to lawyers to art directors
My best. Chef Liam Tomlin's delicious fare is arguably the best in the city. Imaginative yet unpretentious. Generous tapas style selection. Great wines, friendly, intimate venue on bustling Bree St.
235 locals recommend
Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
92 Bree StMy best. Chef Liam Tomlin's delicious fare is arguably the best in the city. Imaginative yet unpretentious. Generous tapas style selection. Great wines, friendly, intimate venue on bustling Bree St.
Fresh update on Italian. Sister to the famous Burrata restaurant at the Old Biscuit Mill.
73 locals recommend
Bocca
Wale StreetFresh update on Italian. Sister to the famous Burrata restaurant at the Old Biscuit Mill.
Great for breakfasts and coffee near to the apartment, and meeting locals. Beautiful related venue with high ceilings and quirky decor
96 locals recommend
Haas Coffee
19 Buitenkant StGreat for breakfasts and coffee near to the apartment, and meeting locals. Beautiful related venue with high ceilings and quirky decor
Best breakfast and brunch in town. Best to plan as part of a visit to the Woodstock area, where you will also find the Neighborgoods Market (Saturdays) at the Old Biscuit Mill (shops open every day).
32 locals recommend
Superette
66 Albert RdBest breakfast and brunch in town. Best to plan as part of a visit to the Woodstock area, where you will also find the Neighborgoods Market (Saturdays) at the Old Biscuit Mill (shops open every day).
The neighbouring Company's Gardens (viewed from balcony) next to Parliament is the exotic inner city lung and great for a relating stroll. Also host to refurbed restaurant, great for relaxed breakfast
602 locals recommend
Company's Gardens
The neighbouring Company's Gardens (viewed from balcony) next to Parliament is the exotic inner city lung and great for a relating stroll. Also host to refurbed restaurant, great for relaxed breakfast
Charismatic Danish foodie Beatrice has revolutionised local scene with her raw approach to 'cooking'. Try tapas platter, which includes delicious raw lasagna & veg curry. Energising smoothies & tonics
18 locals recommend
Raw and Roxy
Burg StreetCharismatic Danish foodie Beatrice has revolutionised local scene with her raw approach to 'cooking'. Try tapas platter, which includes delicious raw lasagna & veg curry. Energising smoothies & tonics
Khadim is the most charming host and his spicy touba coffee is totally delicious
75 locals recommend
Khadim's Coffee Shop
68 Church StKhadim is the most charming host and his spicy touba coffee is totally delicious
Drinks & Nightlife
Not only does Sam make one of the best martinis in the city but their daily curries (part of the Taj Hotel) will have you going back for more, especially if you can't get a booking at Bombay Brasserie
24 locals recommend
The Twankey Bar
1 Wale StNot only does Sam make one of the best martinis in the city but their daily curries (part of the Taj Hotel) will have you going back for more, especially if you can't get a booking at Bombay Brasserie
This hidden gem is located in the tiny historic courtyard of Commune 1 gallery, accessed through Honest Choc on Wale St. Good selection of local & international gins. Great martinis & house cocktails
255 locals recommend
The Gin Bar
64A Wale StreetThis hidden gem is located in the tiny historic courtyard of Commune 1 gallery, accessed through Honest Choc on Wale St. Good selection of local & international gins. Great martinis & house cocktails
Everything Else
Conveniently situated downstairs. Friendly vibe. Fresh daily buffet lunch option
48 locals recommend
milk and honey
42 Hans Strijdom AveConveniently situated downstairs. Friendly vibe. Fresh daily buffet lunch option
All-time favorite. Treat yourself to the ultimate colonial-style high tea - set up is from about 1pm so you can really indulge or drinks in Planet Bar or the terrace overlooking the magnificent garden
111 locals recommend
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
76 Orange StAll-time favorite. Treat yourself to the ultimate colonial-style high tea - set up is from about 1pm so you can really indulge or drinks in Planet Bar or the terrace overlooking the magnificent garden
Essentials
This is the closest local grocer, also offering a great daily buffet selection and sushi bar.
64 locals recommend
Food Lover's Market
122 St Georges MallThis is the closest local grocer, also offering a great daily buffet selection and sushi bar.
Shopping
Clicks Pharmacy - Burg Street
Church StreetClicks pharmacy for any medication and toiletries.
The Watershed is a contemporary space for local contemporary craft & design shopping. At the famous V&A Waterfront where you will also find great restaurants, local shops, international luxury brands
106 locals recommend
The Watershed
17 Dock RdThe Watershed is a contemporary space for local contemporary craft & design shopping. At the famous V&A Waterfront where you will also find great restaurants, local shops, international luxury brands
Arts & Culture
One of my favourite galleries in SA representing some of the most exciting new talent, making waves both locally and abroad.
24 locals recommend
WHATIFTHEWORLD
16 Buiten StreetOne of my favourite galleries in SA representing some of the most exciting new talent, making waves both locally and abroad.
One of the most respected local galleries and big on the international circuit
68 locals recommend
Stevenson Gallery
One of the most respected local galleries and big on the international circuit
Gallery to one of our most famous artists William Kentridge and many other established and rising stars.
40 locals recommend
Goodman Gallery
37A Somerset RoadGallery to one of our most famous artists William Kentridge and many other established and rising stars.
This gallery started out more as a collaborative, incubation space for artists. Although now more established it is still a good one for new talent spotting.
10 locals recommend
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10 Lewin StThis gallery started out more as a collaborative, incubation space for artists. Although now more established it is still a good one for new talent spotting.