Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Farm to fork, nose to tail, unpretentious and delicious. To get a taste of Cape Town's most delicious seasonal fare, visit La Tete. Also a fantastic wine list to boot. Our favourite eatery in SA.
Authentic Portuguese fare, friendly and excellent service, and a real local hangout spot iconic to Cape Town.
61 locals recommend
Dias Tavern Portuguese Restaurant
15 Caledon StAuthentic Portuguese fare, friendly and excellent service, and a real local hangout spot iconic to Cape Town.
Lefty's
105 Harrington StAmazing food, casual relaxed atmosphere, no pretenses.
Best Ramen in CT, and Chicken Bao... Great value, and take a walk down the buzzing Harrington Street for pre & post drinks!
80 locals recommend
Downtown Ramen Asian Restaurant
103 Harrington StreetBest Ramen in CT, and Chicken Bao... Great value, and take a walk down the buzzing Harrington Street for pre & post drinks!
Excellent coffee with expert Barista advice to boot. Great breakfast spot too, and you can peruse local art in a completely authentic and non-touristy scene.
96 locals recommend
Haas Coffee
19 Buitenkant StExcellent coffee with expert Barista advice to boot. Great breakfast spot too, and you can peruse local art in a completely authentic and non-touristy scene.
La Tête
17 Bree StDrinks & Nightlife
A completely hand-carved bar space by the owner, creating a unique Western themed atmosphere that is hard to beat. Also, the coldest beers in town, always a great atmosphere and a great chance to meet local bar flies!
7 locals recommend
Dust and Dynamite
27 Caledon StA completely hand-carved bar space by the owner, creating a unique Western themed atmosphere that is hard to beat. Also, the coldest beers in town, always a great atmosphere and a great chance to meet local bar flies!
Great music, fun atmosphere, professional bartenders and the perfect place to dance & drink the night away!
93 locals recommend
Harringtons Cocktail Lounge
61B Harrington StGreat music, fun atmosphere, professional bartenders and the perfect place to dance & drink the night away!
A 2 minute walk from the apartment, and a true local hangout. Well priced drinks, pool tables, and loads of locals to meet,
76 locals recommend
The Stack
7 Weltevreden StA 2 minute walk from the apartment, and a true local hangout. Well priced drinks, pool tables, and loads of locals to meet,
A vibey wine bar dedicated to showing off the Cape's most sustainably farmed vineyards, made with minimal intervention in the cellar. Knowledgeable staff, great atmosphere, and most importantly - excellent wines. And plenty of great bars and eateries in the vicinity.
91 locals recommend
Publik Wine Bar
11d Kloof Nek RdA vibey wine bar dedicated to showing off the Cape's most sustainably farmed vineyards, made with minimal intervention in the cellar. Knowledgeable staff, great atmosphere, and most importantly - excellent wines. And plenty of great bars and eateries in the vicinity.
Cultural Excursions
This incredible theatre is located within the historic Sacks Futeran building, with the renovated Congregational Church Hall in Caledon Street as its entrance. The namesake; Athol Fugard - is South Africa’s most significant and internationally acclaimed playwright.
Always featuring a good selection of local productions, as well as playing host to some of SA's top musicians.
274 locals recommend
The Fugard Theatre
This incredible theatre is located within the historic Sacks Futeran building, with the renovated Congregational Church Hall in Caledon Street as its entrance. The namesake; Athol Fugard - is South Africa’s most significant and internationally acclaimed playwright.
Always featuring a good selection of local productions, as well as playing host to some of SA's top musicians.
The museum tells the somber and sad story through preserved memories of the residents of District 6, who were forcefully removed from their land under the Apartheid government. A wonderful tribute to the flair, passion & culture of a lost suburb, & a must-visit to better understand the history of Cape Town.
445 locals recommend
District Six Museum
25A Buitenkant StThe museum tells the somber and sad story through preserved memories of the residents of District 6, who were forcefully removed from their land under the Apartheid government. A wonderful tribute to the flair, passion & culture of a lost suburb, & a must-visit to better understand the history of Cape Town.