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

A bonus is the exquisite views, and there's a sushi menu, too

Comforting country cuisine, burgers and free beer, and soup and sherry for R55 at the new Rotterdam Restaurant

And not just any bubbly. A bottle of Moët all to yourself (or to share, if you’re feeling generous) and a plate of Cape Town’s finest sushi  

From banana bread to full-on breakfasts or hearty lunches

Burgers from R25 and chicken wings from R22   

Have a cuppa and watch the baker prep artisan loaves and pastries at Our Place

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

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  

Bonus: being social is easier on your pocket right now  

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.  

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  

Unfiltered has moved in at Eighteen on Kloof to bring us Italian pizza, burgers, tacos, beer on tap, an outside patio for summer and a cosy fireplace for winter

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

Knife is where you bring everyone – your great love, trusted friends, family and business partners  

Where to find the best buns (minds out of the gutter!) and patties in the Mother City and surrounds

Lekker Vegan's gourmet veggie burgers, gatsbys, soft serve and more – just better and cruelty-free – are now open in a second location at Palmhof Centre on Kloof Street

From chilled pub vibes to intense stadium experiences

Every bite helps the people of Cape Town

Baby, it’s cold outside… stay toasty with fireside drinking and dining

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

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

Yes, Hudsons The Burger Joint Stellenbosch is a paradise for burger-lovers, but have you seen everything else on their menu?

The trendy American diner-style franchise that lets its food (and customers) do the talking

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

Do you like carousel horses? Pay Beefcakes a visit and you’ll find out why I asked.

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

Temporarily closed: CASA and CABANAS at The Ritz is pulling out the stops to ensure glamorous poolside experiences

Bertus Basson is the creative force behind the newly-opened De Vrije Burger in Stellenbosch.

Still making the food you love, with love

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

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.

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!

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

Discover this epic Texan-style smokehouse in Cape Town

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

A meat lovers paradise in Willowbridge Shopping Centre

A great burger hotspot in Gardens

Tuck into boozy burgers, handcrafted salads and scrumptious signature dishes at this new gourmet eatery in Cape Town

An all-new fast-food Southern Suburbs-hotspot serving the ultimate homemade ‘burger, fries and shake’ combo

The easy, breezy oceanfront institution that’s so much more than just a summer Sunday sundowner spot

Pollsmoor Prison Restaurant 'Idlanathi' serves delicious food for cheap cheap

Long Street eatery has much more to offer than your average burger joint

Home of the famous pinotage burger