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

A “funky 70s spaceship wine bar meets contemporary tapas eatery”

A local and lekker social hub in Obs

Dog-friendly beer, Belgian-inspired beer and a 1961 copper brewhouse

17 Things to (re)discover on one of Cape Town most-visited streets

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

Did you know the guys behind The Theatre of Dreams run these restaurants in Cape Town?  

What’s behind the secret door on Loop?

Let the good times roll (and the dice decide your drink) at this Long Street bar and eatery

All-new and upmarket: This entrepreneur built the mega The Milk Restaurant & Bar next to Rands from the humblest of beginnings

A three-hour daily happy hour, thin-crust pizza, good music, ice-cold beer, authentic Mexican tequila, scrumptious grub and good vibes galore

Cosy enough for romantic dates, but equally well-paired to group gatherings, this three-storey bar and restaurant is pure opulence!

Strand Street soon to be the new Bree: Mouthwatering steaks and bespoke cocktails now at VIXI Social House

Views to-die-for and delicious drinks are a given. These rooftop bars have a little something extra to offer.

The perks go up as the temperature goes down with these winter specials.  

Whether you are looking for a yummy meal during your lunch break or an after-hours pizza with a friend, Arcade Cafe has you covered.  

Dress up,  grab your mates and head off to party at clubs, nightclubs, pubs, bars and live music venues in Cape Town and surrounds

A roundup of awesome and quirky after-dark activities in Cape Town

It’s not every day you find a pet-friendly hotel that looks like an art gallery and operates on wireless streaming in the heart of Cape Town  

Expect never-ending 360-degree views of the Mother City from this inner city hotspot’s sun deck

Party in luxury among the VVIPs at the iconic Secrets of Summer New Year’s Eve Beach Party, you get immediate access (no standing in queues), your own table and a dedicated waitron, plus drinks  

How to get the list, plus the glamour, decadence and luxury of yesteryear at a hush-hush speakeasy in the city

NOW OPEN: Sublime cocktails and cuisine at Macau Asian taverna in the Victorian building where Savoy Cabbage used to be

Out and about in the bay

Find all the city’s unique sports bars and restaurants that are geared to get you into sports mode and enjoy lively and exciting soccer matches

Come shisa nyama at this chilled-out Sea Point braai spot 

Get a taste of the Western Cape landscape at this hot new spot

The speakeasy-style home of experimental elixirs and rhythmic melodies

Headquarters, as the sign reads at the entrance of the history-filled Heritage Square, is sophisticated yet simple

Unfortunately, Outrage of Modesty is now closed (October 2018). But stay tuned and we will update you as soon as there is something new in its place.

Get a picturesque view of Cape Town from this exclusive rooftop bar and terrace

La Parada Bree Street and Constantia Nek have expanded its repertoire and started serving breakfast too.

Publik Wine Bar has moved to a new standalone spot with a focus on unusual and interesting wines, paired with charcuterie, cheeses and other bar snacks

Insta-fab weddings, Saturday sports games, a rare mural and so much live music – every cool and unique experience to unlock at this Diep River brewery

Oh, and cocktails and garlic ribs – do we need to say any more?

Temporarily closed: Sitting above 20 storeys the lounges are exciting additions to the Cape Town array of bars

Two friends, seven-hour lamb and a hammer to crack the salty fish crust. Here’s why we’re intrigued by this new place in the familiar old Rafiki’s spot on Kloof Nek

The Power and the Glory; nights on Kloofnek will never be the same

DO NOTE:  RAFIKI'S HAS OFFICIALLY CLOSED ITS DOORS

A hidden door, a new secret restaurant with Latin-style aperitivo snacks and cocktails, easy food and select cuts of meat by the Argentinean chef you just might recognise – here’s why we think you’ll love Picadas, our latest discovery

Come for drinks, stay for dinner… or the DJ on select nights. But just come!

This soulful De Waterkant haunt is home to the ultimate trio: live music, creative cocktails and tapas

The funky Long Street bar that’s home to one of the biggest mixes of beers on the continent

The recently upgraded restaurant and bar in a converted Victorian is a place to put up your feet and relax

As if you needed any

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

Comfort food + cosy atmosphere = complete peace of mind

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

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

Welcome the fresh, alternative live music hotspot on Kloof Street!

Make a night of it at this vibrant Observatory pub centred on global mixing and mingling