Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
These are our favourite restaurants and coffee shops in the greater Cape Town region :)
A little out of the way but great coffee and a relaxing enjoyable vibe.
22 moradores locais recomendam
The Strangers Club
1 Braemar RdA little out of the way but great coffee and a relaxing enjoyable vibe.
Houtbay Coffee
Princess StreetClosest great cuppa coffee and meeting point
Cheyne's
Main RoadGreat Tapas
Spectacular views and delicious food. Also great for sunset drinks.
84 moradores locais recomendam
12 Apostles Hotel & Spa
Victoria RoadSpectacular views and delicious food. Also great for sunset drinks.
Just a vibey spot for dinner with friends. Great burger ands ambience.
260 moradores locais recomendam
Clarke's Bar & Dining Room
133 Bree StJust a vibey spot for dinner with friends. Great burger ands ambience.
Your typical british style pub with sports games, great, beer, and meals up for grabs.
18 moradores locais recomendam
Woodcutters Arms
37 Main RdYour typical british style pub with sports games, great, beer, and meals up for grabs.
Fun for the entire family or for individuals wanting to release creativity on pottery of your choice. Also fantastic tea and confectionary and lunch time offers.
35 moradores locais recomendam
Clay Cafe Hout Bay
Main RoadFun for the entire family or for individuals wanting to release creativity on pottery of your choice. Also fantastic tea and confectionary and lunch time offers.
World class wine and great food options just over the hill from 54 Bokkemanskloof estate.
215 moradores locais recomendam
Constantia Glen
Constantia Main RoadWorld class wine and great food options just over the hill from 54 Bokkemanskloof estate.
Excellent fine dining with breathtaking views over Constantia
64 moradores locais recomendam
Chefs Warehouse At Beau Constantia
Constantia NeckExcellent fine dining with breathtaking views over Constantia
Excellent fine dining just minutes up the road from 54 Bokkemanskloof road.
247 moradores locais recomendam
La Colombe Restaurant
Main RoadExcellent fine dining just minutes up the road from 54 Bokkemanskloof road.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Gin Bar
64A Wale StreetBest speak-easy Gin Bar in Cape Town
Interesting unique cocktails infusing local botanicals.
14 moradores locais recomendam
The Botanical Bar and Kitchen
160 Longmarket StInteresting unique cocktails infusing local botanicals.
It's just a 3 minute drive up Constantia Nek from 54 Bokkemanskloof Rd and hosts great food, drinks and music that goes on through the night.
179 moradores locais recomendam
La Parada Constantia Nek
1 Main RdIt's just a 3 minute drive up Constantia Nek from 54 Bokkemanskloof Rd and hosts great food, drinks and music that goes on through the night.
Shopping
Amazing culturally diverse market near to Llandudno with retail and food. A must see.
379 moradores locais recomendam
Bay Harbour Market
31 Harbour RdAmazing culturally diverse market near to Llandudno with retail and food. A must see.
Can get everything from interesting clothing, to coffee, to electronics. Easy access and efficient mall.
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Mainstream Mall
Princess StreetCan get everything from interesting clothing, to coffee, to electronics. Easy access and efficient mall.
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdEssentials
Woolworths
Princess StreetHigh quality groceries and lovely shopping experience.
Hout Bay Family Medical Centre
30 Victoria AveClosest high quality GP's.
Parks & Nature
Accessible right front your door step. Beautiful views and great hike onto the last of the 12 Apostles of Table Mountain.
Myburgh's Waterfall Ravine
Accessible right front your door step. Beautiful views and great hike onto the last of the 12 Apostles of Table Mountain.
Exquisite beach with great surf, pearly white sand and safely observed by the efficient and vigilant lifeguards of Llandudno Surf Lifesaving Club.
219 moradores locais recomendam
Praia de Llandudno
Exquisite beach with great surf, pearly white sand and safely observed by the efficient and vigilant lifeguards of Llandudno Surf Lifesaving Club.
Amazing day out for hiking/walking/surfing/ or just sight-seeing. highly recommended.
859 moradores locais recomendam
Cape Point
Amazing day out for hiking/walking/surfing/ or just sight-seeing. highly recommended.
A hikers/trail runners central point with incredible views. This trail has a junction point which connects you to from BlueValley/ Bokkemanskloof to Constantia Nek, Tokai, Chapmanspeak and Silvermine Dam.
Vlakkenberg Peak
A hikers/trail runners central point with incredible views. This trail has a junction point which connects you to from BlueValley/ Bokkemanskloof to Constantia Nek, Tokai, Chapmanspeak and Silvermine Dam.
Local knowledge
These are my favourite days out!
Beautiful drive or cycle from Hout Bay to Noordhoek over looking exquisite views of the Atlantic ocean.
409 moradores locais recomendam
Chapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak DrBeautiful drive or cycle from Hout Bay to Noordhoek over looking exquisite views of the Atlantic ocean.
Extreme natural beauty and fun with different height rock jumps if you are adventurous enough!
30 moradores locais recomendam
Steenbras River Gorge (Crystal Pools)
Kogelberg Nature Reserve TrailExtreme natural beauty and fun with different height rock jumps if you are adventurous enough!
When the wind is up, dont turn that smile into frown, clifton 2nd is uniquely protected by the trade wind of SE and will be perfectly no wind down there. So almost a perfect beach day every day there in Cape Town summer :)
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Clifton 2nd Beach
When the wind is up, dont turn that smile into frown, clifton 2nd is uniquely protected by the trade wind of SE and will be perfectly no wind down there. So almost a perfect beach day every day there in Cape Town summer :)
Conselho para os viajantes
Transporte
Recommend taking Uber over the Myciti bus.
The bus transport system can be delayed. I recommend either renting a vehicle for the duration of your stay or using Uber.
Não perca
The Granger bay Market on Saturday is a must
Head over to the V&A waterfront in the morning to the vibey Saturday Granger Bay market. Feast on delicious meals, buy fun souvenirs and grab a coffee to walk along the promenade. This is a must see and do.
Frases úteis
South Africans love speaking slang, Here a few examples.
Howsit - How are you.
See you just now - See you in about 15min - 1hr.
Lekker - Fantastic
Aweh - Hello
Braai - Barbeque
Bakkie - Utility vehicle
Boerewors - barbeque sausage
bro/bra/bru/boet/boetie - Mate, Brother, Male friend
Dop - a alcoholic beverage
Lag - Laugh
Miggie/mozzie - Mosquito
Robot - Traffic lights
Yoh - Expression of surprise