The speakeasy-style home of experimental elixirs and rhythmic melodies

Sophisticated yet simple, HQ also has daily live music and offers function hire

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

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

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!

 It’s 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

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

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

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

Exquisite cocktails and extraordinary views at the Mother City’s hottest new bar