Bars and Nightlife
With so many sites to browse we've saved you time by putting together our own personal recommendations covering travel guides, things to do, eat/drink/dance, further-a-field and recommended accommodation.
Whatever and where-ever you end up we hope you have a great trip!
LEOPARD LOUNGE…pricy but amazing location with coastal views so popular for sun downers as well as drinkers looking for a bit of quiet sophistication. Live entertainment Monday to Saturday evenings. |
THE VILLAGE IDIOT...a brick wall of on tap beer, huge marble wrap around bar with friendly smartly dressed bar staff overlooked by a massive stuffed ostrich named Oskar! This funky new kid on the block finally fills a much needed gap in Cape Town's line up. This is the young Hipster HQ where week nights are already booked in advance if you are looking to enjoy their braai-style bar food. Located on a first floor with exposed brick, open rafters, fireplace and wide balconies we enjoyed a great evening.
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TJING TJING ROOFTOP BARSmall roof top bar serving great cocktails located on 3rd floor above Japanese restaurant.
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VASCO’S TAVERNEstablished back in 1972 serving Portuguese cuisine and beer this is a favourite pub to watch live sports.
Schiebe St, De Waterkant |
FIREMAN’S ARMSEstablished in 1864 this is one of the oldest pubs in Cape Town. Great vibe and popular to watch sport and enjoy pizza.
25 Buitengracht Street & Mechau Street, De Waterkant
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HARRINGTONS COCKTAIL LOUNGEA classic cocktail lounge, restaurant and boutique bar with velvet bottle service booths, dedicated smoking lounge and a boutique DJ booth geared up for late evening revelry. This is a cool environment with a distinct air of sophistication.
61B Harrington Street, District Six
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THE ATHLETIC CLUB & SOCIALClassy venue set over three floors with a perfect sun-downer balcony overlooking Cape Town’s Signal Hill. Late evening can get busy with vibey crowd and basement DJ.
35 Buitengracht Street, CBD
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THE HOUSE OF MACHINESA motorbike workshop and men’s apparel shop by day and a hipster cocktail bar by night. Unpretentious selection of twists on classics alongside some straightforward spirit-and-mixer options.
84 Shortmarket Street, CBD
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TIGER'S MILKDon't be put off by this being a popular chain. Their infamous Long Street branch now has one closer in Green Point. Local beer with a menu that takes pizza, grills and burgers to the next level.
Shop 105-107, 47 Main Road, Green Point |
KONG BAR AND GRILLGlam flamboyant retro interior, quirky and fun with lots of attention to detail with rooftop deck, TVs for sports matches and two areas for dinner.
10-12 Cobern Street, De Waterkant,
Tues - Fri 4pm - 2am |
LA PARADASpawning from the original Bree Street venue this chain now has bars and restaurants in V&A Waterfront, Constantia Nek and Canal Walk. Head to Bree Street and start you evening bar crawl here with small tapas nibbles.
107 Bree Street, CBD |
JERRY'S BURGER BARBuzzing local bar and restaurant and hostesses dressed in diner-like outfits, you’ll feel as if you’ve stumbled into a café in downtown Brooklyn. Students, bikers and businessman alike fill up the tables and create a friendly, bustling atmosphere.
98 Shortmarket Street, CBD |






