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Secret spots + things to do in the Western Cape

Secret forest cafés, wine bars behind bookshelves & more

Last updated: Monday, 25 August 2025

Every city and small town has its best-kept secrets, some hiding in plain sight and just around the corner. From a bar behind a bookcase and a designer boutique with a secret location, to undiscovered free tours, here’s our (constantly growing) selection of hidden gems in the Western Cape.

WORKSHOPS IN A FLORAL PLAYGROUND 

The Flower Café offers relaxing, creative, and connection-focused workshops with flowers, teaching you how to create fairy-like terrariums, silk flower crowns, kids' magic gardens, flower dreamcatchers, and more. You’ll find decadent cakes and other bites here, too. Book ahead.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm; Saturdays 9am - 1pm


4 Milner Street | Paarden Eiland | Flower Cafe | Image: Flower Cafe

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