Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
The Hart
26 Beach RdOne of our favorite spots. A hidden gem!
Morgan's Coffee and deli
The Blue Peter Hotel
8 Popham StFantastic pizza, live music, great views of the ocean.
Great spot for lunch or dinner, on the rocks of the beach. Ideal for a something a little fancier.
119 locals recommend
On the Rocks Restaurant
45 Stadler RdGreat spot for lunch or dinner, on the rocks of the beach. Ideal for a something a little fancier.
Doodles Beachfront
110 Beach BlvdGreat vibe, good food, live music, on the beach road.
Origin Coffee Roasting
28 Hudson StBest Coffee
Great market: Coffee roastry, beer tasting, wine tasting, chocolate tasting and much more.
131 locals recommend
Spice Route Destination
Suid-Agter-Paarl RoadGreat market: Coffee roastry, beer tasting, wine tasting, chocolate tasting and much more.
The Wharfside Grill is regarded as one of Africa's best seafood restaurants, not only for its authentic harbourside ambience and spectacular views, but also because the food it serves, the lobsters, the prawns and the appetising sea-fresh dishes such as Fisherman's Baskets make it well worth a visit!
77 locals recommend
Mariner's Wharf Harbourfront Emporium
Harbour RoadThe Wharfside Grill is regarded as one of Africa's best seafood restaurants, not only for its authentic harbourside ambience and spectacular views, but also because the food it serves, the lobsters, the prawns and the appetising sea-fresh dishes such as Fisherman's Baskets make it well worth a visit!
Shopping
Windowworx
145 Sir Lowry RdWalking distance from our home.
Canal Walk Shopping Centre
490 Century Blvd"From shopping, restaurants and other exciting activities. The V&A Waterfront is a must do on your Cape Town visits"
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock Rd"From shopping, restaurants and other exciting activities. The V&A Waterfront is a must do on your Cape Town visits"
Essentials
West Coast Village Shopping Centre
Sandown RoadLaundromat, Groceries, Restaurant.
Food Lover's Market Parklands
Sandown RoadFresh food store.
Sightseeing
Robben Island
Nelson Madela was in prison on Robin Island.
Go up the cable car to see panoramic views of the city
439 locals recommend
Table Mountain (Nature Reserve)
Go up the cable car to see panoramic views of the city
Hop On Hop Off station
"explore the Mother City"
Parks & Nature
"Kirstenbosch summer concerts are not to be missed"
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes Drive "Kirstenbosch summer concerts are not to be missed"
Entertainment & Activities
Contermanskloof mountain bike trails
Contermanskloof RoadGreat MTB Trail and Coffee Shop.
Bloemendal Wine Estate
M13 Tygerberg Valley RdGreat MTB trails, and restaurant.
"relaxed atmosphere, happy sounds, pleasant music."
"what a interesting market just loved it, so many good food stalls ,wine,beer and crafts, furniture etc. The live entertainment was so good we didn't want to leave,had a awesome time."
101 locals recommend
Root 44
Annandale Road"relaxed atmosphere, happy sounds, pleasant music."
"what a interesting market just loved it, so many good food stalls ,wine,beer and crafts, furniture etc. The live entertainment was so good we didn't want to leave,had a awesome time."
Drinks & Nightlife
Board House
Shop 12 Beach Blvd"Always an awesome vibe, awesome bar staff and awesome people xx"
"this space has become an institution within the Rock and Roll community of the Mother City"
98 locals recommend
Aces 'n Spades
62 Hout St"this space has become an institution within the Rock and Roll community of the Mother City"
Visitors have raved about this establishment for years because of their unforgettable dining experiences.
239 locals recommend
The Brass Bell Restaurants and Pubs
Main RoadVisitors have raved about this establishment for years because of their unforgettable dining experiences.