Exciting new restaurants, coffee shops, bars, clubs, markets, venues and hot spots to discover and explore. PLUS: Support a friend's business

The inner-city gem where locals eat and keep coming back

Akni, named after the humble food made of protein, basmati rice, potato, spices and love

Three things make this coffee shop special: a health elixir, historical artefacts, and wholeheartedness

Today’s tshisanyamas offer more than meat, pap and chakalaka

Chill and feast on a busy Nyanga street

Cafe Touba, named after Senegal’s second most-populated city, is 25% guinea pepper

These city walking tours (three in total) are free, frequent, central and quick

Burgers from R25 and chicken wings from R22   

Eat with your hands: Ethiopian food and a coffee ceremony on Long Street

Afrolife & Pitso’s Kitchen is a home away from home

(call to check if it's open) The Daily Music Show offers activities and entertainment with substance to fill those awkward hours between when work ends and meeting up with friends

Open: Now you can get delicious healthy meals in a jar, in a store

Just 30 mins from town, a view to die for, awesome vibe and food worth talking about, eaten on a surfboard with your feet in the water  

New in the old Savour space: An iconic building. Completely renovated. Great views of Table Mountain. So fresh that the restaurant doesn’t have a name yet ...

Bonus: being social is easier on your pocket right now  

The crossroads: where South African creativity, culture and kos meet

A trendy township that’s well worth a visit… or two

With 42 artisanal street food and retail vendors, affordable prices and free live music on weekends and public holidays, the V&A Food Market is breaking new ground at the Old Power Station

Head to the countryside for an adventurous cooking experience, food tours and then unwind at the luxury cottages at African Relish  

With fresh new food concepts and an innovative location, the V&A Food Market is the perfect place to test your food concept and entrepreneurial skills.

Latest update: On Sunday, 25th February, part of Mzoli's was vandalised during protests.

It feels just like home

Watch the history of Cape Town unfold through the magic of theatre, Rockwell Theatre presents Kaapse Stories

"I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship"

Celebrate South African culture at a selection of Braai Day events this Heritage Day

Craft beer and craft burgers go hand-in-hand at this new burger joint in Cape Town’s CBD

Authentic Ethiopian cuisine on Long Street

Be prepared to be treated to sea views and scrumptious food at this new restaurant

Mojo Market, the trendy new addition to Regent Street in Sea Point

African food’s got game.

A traditional Swahili restaurant in Cape Town

Dance, drink and dig into some serious meat at this vibey shebeen style Cape Town hang-out

African bites with African beats

All South African delicacies on one plate in Cape Town

Meet the mobile restaurant that’s bringing healthy, fine dining food to the townships

Boy, do South Africans know how to eat

Quarterdeck at the Portswood Hotel offers family Sunday spitbraai