Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
A superb set menu by talented young chef, Julia Hattingh, using local, seasonal ingredients. You all sit at one shared, "social" table so you get to meet unexpected people. Book in advance.
12 locals recommend
Reverie Social Table
226A Lower Main RdA superb set menu by talented young chef, Julia Hattingh, using local, seasonal ingredients. You all sit at one shared, "social" table so you get to meet unexpected people. Book in advance.
Jason Bakery
185 Bree StThe best croissants south of Paris. Fact.
Great views, book at Rambullion for picnics outside looking across the bay though the forest of the glen.
153 locals recommend
The Lawns at the Roundhouse
Round House RoadGreat views, book at Rambullion for picnics outside looking across the bay though the forest of the glen.
Drinks & Nightlife
Walk there from SummerHouse, mingle with Cape Town's musicians, artists and writers, drink craft beer and eat the best hot-dogs in the Mother City.
317 locals recommend
The Power & The Glory
13d Kloof Nek RdWalk there from SummerHouse, mingle with Cape Town's musicians, artists and writers, drink craft beer and eat the best hot-dogs in the Mother City.
Parks & Nature
You get to see Cape Town from the mountainside, through the scented vynbos and from a totally different angle. Watch the mist lift off the harbour in the early morning.
22 locals recommend
Pipe Track trail
Pipe TrackYou get to see Cape Town from the mountainside, through the scented vynbos and from a totally different angle. Watch the mist lift off the harbour in the early morning.
Shopping
MR & MRS
801 Kloof StLocal designers, great interior pieces and lovely summer dresses.
Essentials
If you run out of milk, need a gift for a friend or are looking for great local keepsakes and take homes such as jams, biltong, wine, ceramics etc. - walk 5 minutes from SummerHouse to this fantastic deli. Also fantastic for healthy, help yourself buffet lunches.
75 locals recommend
Khadim's Coffee Shop
68 Church StIf you run out of milk, need a gift for a friend or are looking for great local keepsakes and take homes such as jams, biltong, wine, ceramics etc. - walk 5 minutes from SummerHouse to this fantastic deli. Also fantastic for healthy, help yourself buffet lunches.