Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
milk and honey
42 Hans Strijdom AveIt is downstairs, it is vibes, it has great food and service
Haiku Cape Town CBD
58 Burg StOutstanding Asian food and tapas in walking distance
Best breakfast in Cape Town; walking distance; daytime only
12 locals recommend
SMAK Delicatessen & Restaurant
22 Bree StBest breakfast in Cape Town; walking distance; daytime only
Osteria Tarantino
125A Waterkant StBest Italian in Cape Town (de Waterkant)
South China Dim Sum Bar
289 Long StAuthentic dim sum, funky place, walking distance
One of Cape Town's top chefs, Liam Tomlin serves wonderful set menu tapas with an outstanding wine list
235 locals recommend
Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
92 Bree StOne of Cape Town's top chefs, Liam Tomlin serves wonderful set menu tapas with an outstanding wine list
Top Cape Town chef, of Chef's Warehouse fame, serves excellent Indian Tapas in a wonderful outdoor courtyard
82 locals recommend
Thali Restaurant
3 Park RdTop Cape Town chef, of Chef's Warehouse fame, serves excellent Indian Tapas in a wonderful outdoor courtyard
Best sushi in the country (and fish), located in the V&A Waterfront shopping mall
289 locals recommend
Willoughby & Co
19 Dock RdBest sushi in the country (and fish), located in the V&A Waterfront shopping mall
New York Bagels
44 Harrington StGREAT Bagels in walking distance
Drinks & Nightlife
Great atmosphere in humming corner of Bree Street bars and cafes
210 locals recommend
Orphanage Cocktail Emporium
227 Bree StGreat atmosphere in humming corner of Bree Street bars and cafes
Tjing Tjing
165 Longmarket StFun and funky rooftop bar
Bar and casual restaurant (best hotdogs in South Africa); fun and funky, filled with locals
317 locals recommend
The Power & The Glory
13d Kloof Nek RdBar and casual restaurant (best hotdogs in South Africa); fun and funky, filled with locals
Parks & Nature
Company Gardens View
next door, beautiful trees and plants, historic venue
Cape Point
Stunning nature reserve
Stunning, must do trip either by cable car or hiking (in good weather)
1249 locals recommend
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadStunning, must do trip either by cable car or hiking (in good weather)
Essentials
Pick n Pay Strand Street
58 Strand StWoolworths Adderley Street
Adderley Streetalso sells good basic clothing
Arts & Culture
One of South Africa's top galleries, particularly good for finding local artists of high calibre
40 locals recommend
Goodman Gallery
37A Somerset RoadOne of South Africa's top galleries, particularly good for finding local artists of high calibre
Long standing and top gallery, particularly good for wildlife paintings by top national artists
53 locals recommend
Everard Read CIRCA Gallery, Cape Town
Long standing and top gallery, particularly good for wildlife paintings by top national artists
New and innovative art gallery/museum for Modern Art in Cape Town's Waterfront. Exciting space
482 locals recommend
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
South Arm RoadNew and innovative art gallery/museum for Modern Art in Cape Town's Waterfront. Exciting space
great theatre, small and seldom lets you down. great for drinks too
87 locals recommend
Alexander Bar, Café & Theatre
76 Strand Stgreat theatre, small and seldom lets you down. great for drinks too
Cape Town's top theater venue in walking distance, great shows guaranteed in this historic venue
274 locals recommend
The Fugard Theatre
Cape Town's top theater venue in walking distance, great shows guaranteed in this historic venue
Excellent museum located in the infamous and famous District Six - a critical part of South Africa's Apartheid story
445 locals recommend
District Six Museum
25A Buitenkant StExcellent museum located in the infamous and famous District Six - a critical part of South Africa's Apartheid story
Shopping
Outstanding market with fresh local produce, excellent food stalls and great views, and live music - Saturday mornings only
324 locals recommend
Oranjezicht City Farm - Market
Granger Bay BoulevardOutstanding market with fresh local produce, excellent food stalls and great views, and live music - Saturday mornings only
Caroline's Fine Wine Cellar
33 Strand StExcellent wine selection and knowledgeable staff
Mungo & Jemima
17 Dock RoadFunky local clothing in walking distance
Entertainment & Activities
Cape Town's historic movie venue. Art movies, documentaries and some mainstream moves. Walking distance from apartment, serves drinks with lovely outside venue for before and after the show
352 locals recommend
The Labia
68 Orange StCape Town's historic movie venue. Art movies, documentaries and some mainstream moves. Walking distance from apartment, serves drinks with lovely outside venue for before and after the show
Has views, boat trips, restaurants, shops galore, movies and indoor and outdoor fun - plus the Cape Town version of the London Eye
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdHas views, boat trips, restaurants, shops galore, movies and indoor and outdoor fun - plus the Cape Town version of the London Eye