Exciting new restaurants, coffee shops, bars, clubs, markets, venues and hot spots to discover and explore. PLUS: Watch these unique local concept tours

Chef Matt Manning does it all with so much flair

Don’t blink or you’ll miss it: (Very) slow-roasted pork belly, spectacular tasting boards and a deconstructed chandelier

From wine tastings on a lagoon to pirate-themed adventure mini-golf, there’s so much to discover at Benguela Cove, Nom Nom and Lakeside Lodge & Spa

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

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 ...

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

Every type of function you can imagine, 10 different winelands wedding spaces in one and refined farm-to-table bistro restaurant, bakery and deli to discover

Expect all-new pizza and dinner menu, milkshakes and ice cream at Folk Cafe’s new beach-style restaurant in St James

Step into the hidden inner-city gem and find out why locals eat here and keep coming back (you’ll struggle to find a table after 8pm)

The Kloof Nek area is really coming into its own – check out the vintage decor, terrace mountain views and contemporary food seven days a week at new spot Charlie

Coco Safar offers a luxury experience from breakfast to dinner while still being affordable. 

Primal Eatery, the award-winning "meatery" is a fun-dining restaurant, with food cooked over a live open fire, creative cocktails and an upbeat ambience.

Cosy Up At These Restaurants With Fireplaces

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

The enchanting hidden gem where you will discover a magical dining experience 

The chickens have come home to roost at Roast & Co., a Heritage Square eatery that is taking a new, high-end approach to the humble chicken

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

A selection of Mother City steakhouses serving up sizzling sirloin, fiery fillet and medium-rare rump

Celebrated Mother City kitchen maestro opens a new Mediterranean eatery in the V&A Waterfront

They do it by hand; meet the roasters making our local 'black gold'!

Epic Seaboard sunsets in shorts and slops on the Corona Deck, tucking into scrummy (and surprisingly affordable) meals while the kids make their own pizza – Strolla tonight anyone?

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

13 Unique rooms, live music and good food every day, late breakfast, mountain views and every Cape Town adventure in easy reach – use promo code "CAPETOWNMAG" when booking to get the winter special deal

Get exciting food and a feel of luxury.

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

Note that, sadly, veggie eatery Dear Me has closed its doors. But we know of something new coming here soon 

Still making the food you love, with love

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

Breakfast by specially trained “egg-spert” chefs, 38 gourmet milkshakes, free parking (in the CBD) and an urban-chic communal space where meeting new people is easy

Save your lunch break with this super-fast, super-good eatery in Cape Town

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

Indulge in the lighter side of life at this new, uber creative, vegan pop-up eatery

Elegant eatery in Cape Town

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

Comfort food + cosy atmosphere = complete peace of mind

Feed your soul at this eclectic Mother City coffee shop and restaurant

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

Your quintessential hotspot in Cape Town

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

Beloved family-owned cafe serving neighbourhood favourites

Stunning eatery and tea garden in Cape Town

Packed away in the furthest corner of Ottery Industria, we find this weeks Hidden Gem.

Welcome to Chef Franck and Nicky’s fine-dining eatery

Ottoman-inspired restaurant and guesthouse in Cape Town

Prime eatery open in Cape Town

Stunning eatery in the Mother City

Stunning Wine Bar and Bistro in the Mother City

The best contemporary cuisine combined with great Simon’s Town views

Divine upmarket restaurant in the Mother City...