New restaurants and experiences to discover

Wine and cocktail bar, beachside Indian cuisine & more

Last updated: Thursday, 22 January 2026

What’s the latest in Cape Town for 2026? Ouzeri’s just opened a cocktail and natural wine bar upstairs, there’s an all-pink cottage café and bakery in Claremont, and a boozy brunch spot two doors down from The House of Machines. Our guide’s got over 25 new restaurants and experiences for you to try. 

BOOZY BRUNCHES AT BARE

Two doors down from The House of Machines is Bare, a minimalist brunch spot with moody lighting and refined interiors. You’ll find brunch with mimosas and bloody Marys, and for lunch or dinner, simple dishes with elevated twists like fish and chips with a lime aioli and malt vinegar. 

Must-try: Boozy custard French toast (whipped custard brioche toast, seasonal berries, mascarpone & a hint of sherry)

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 12pm to 11pm; Sunday, 12pm to 5pm

Cost: Brunch from R115, mains from R125

90 Shortmarket Street | City Centre | @weare_bare | Image: Bare

OUZERI’S LATEST ADDITION

The beloved Greek eatery has opened a new bar upstairs, ideal for meeting up with friends before dinner or ending the night with a cocktail. Akra Bar has natural wines and curious cocktails like the Mediterranean Diet, made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, bourbon and salted honey. The decor is cosy with dark red interiors, velvet plush couches and small round tables. 

Must-try: Frappe #1 (espresso, 12-year-old whiskey, mastiha, black cardamom & cinnamon)

Hours: From 6pm, Tuesday to Saturday

Cost: Drinks from R75

58 Wale Street | City Centre | @akra_bar | Image: Akra Bar

WEEKEND MARKET IN CONSTANTIA 

The Alphen Market could be your new weekend go-to this summer. Open two weekends a month (check their schedule online), it offers everything from food stalls and wine tastings to kids entertainment, live rugby, and F1 screenings. Plus, it’s pet-friendly. We went to the launch, watch to see what we discovered. 

Must-try: Candles made from upcycled wine bottles from Chard & Co

Hours: First and last weekend of each month, from 9am
Cost: Free entry

Alphen Drive | Constantia | @alphenmarket | Image: Alphen Market

PRETTY PINK COTTAGE CAFÉ 

Rose Cottage Café is our new go-to for brunch, bakes and all things pink and beautiful. There’s spacious indoor and outdoor seating, and the space is adorned with roses and floral paintings. They serve freshly baked ciabatta, sourdough and desserts every morning. Plus, they’re dog-friendly! 

Must-try: Roast chicken phyllo pastry pie

Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 7am to 3pm

Cost: Breakfast from R65

Shop 1 | Harfield Centre | 48 Second Avenue | Claremont | @rose_cottage_cafe_ | Image: @nurigallow

CRAFT BEERS AND BAKED TREATS

What do a pastry café and a bar have in common? You’ll find out at Custodian Pastry Bar. It’s a spin-off from Hoghouse Brewing Company, the same spot known for their craft beers and baked treats. Many of Custodian Pastry Bar’s pastries come straight from Hoghouse Brewing Company, and soon they’ll also be serving ales too. 

Must-try: Smoked gammon toastie (with caramelised red onion, rocket, smoked jalapeno and dijon aioli)

Hours: Monday - Saturday, 8am to 4pm

Cost: Pastries from R35

Longkloof Precinct | Park Road | Gardens | @custodian.pastry.bar | Image: Custodian Pastry Bar

BEACHSIDE INDIAN FOOD TRUCK 

There’s a spicy new spot bringing authentic Kashmiri and North Indian flavours straight from a traditional clay oven in Sea Point. The Tandoor Truck, founded by Kashmiri-born chef Riyaz Mir, serves a range of traditional Indian dishes, including butter chicken, malai chicken tikka (chicken marinated in a creamy blend of spices), & more.

Must-try: Kulfi (Traditional Indian homemade ice cream flavored with cardamom & saffron)

Hours: Monday - Saturday, 12.30pm to 8pm

Cost: Chicken dishes from R175

211 Beach Road | Sea Point | @tandoorclub | Image: The Tandoor

THE LATEST TASHAS CAFÉ

A stylish addition to the tashas family, Café Sofi by tashas sits in a restored Victorian building with mid-century charm. The space is elegant and playful with frilly cream couches, bright yellow cushions and striped floors. Menu favourites include cheese toasties, steak rolls, honey-butter croissants and tiramisu.

Must-try: Steak roll (Fillet steak, horseradish crème fraîche, pickled white onion, pan jus, beetroot & white balsamic dressing)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7am to 10pm; Saturday, 8am to 10pm; Sunday, 8am to 9pm

Cost: Breakfast from R48

Longkloof Precinct | Park Road | Gardens | @cafesofi_sa | Image: Cafe Sofi

MUSIC PAIRED WITH DINING    

The Wiggle Room is a speakeasy-style restaurant with just 12 seats, offering private dinners, chef showcases, and wine tastings. It’s the only restaurant without a traditional menu; instead, songs are paired with curated meals.

Must-try: The menu changes often so check their Instagram for more details

Hours: Thursday - Saturday, from 6.30pm

Cost: All dishes are costed within the Wiggle package which includes drinks and surprise courses (6,8 and 12-course menu)

61 Bree Street | @thewiggleroomtm_cpt | Image: The Wiggle Room

MORE THAN A CONVENIENCE STORE

Kiosk is a hybrid café, deli, and convenience store all in one. They serve fresh coffee, artisanal baked goods, wood-fired pizzas, and pantry staples, alongside craft beers and other local products. The space has a communal table where customers can gather and eat. It’s really great for breakfast, lunch, or picking up everyday essentials.

Must-try: Levant pizza sandwich (hummus, roasted cauliflower, mint soy yoghurt, sumac, and sesame seeds on fired Neapolitan dough)

Hours: Monday to Sunday, 7am to 11pm

Cost: Baked goods from R32

15 Kloof Nek Road | Gardens | @kioskcommunity | Image: Kiosk

THREE STOREY WINE BAR

This three-storey wine bar, Tannin on Bree, spotlights local producers, from ingredients to custom pottery. The ground floor offers bar snacks, sharing platters, and rotating art. Upstairs, seasonal small plates by Chef Blaine are served, while the top floor hosts tastings, private events and wine talks.

Must-try: Fried honey garlic chicken, aji verde with lime ( crispy fried chicken with a sweet garlic glaze, served with a tangy, spicy green sauce and a hint of lime)

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 12pm to 11pm; Friday - Saturday, 12pm to 12am

Cost: Small plates from R75

86 Bree Street | City Centre | @tannin_on_bree | Image: Tannin

COSY COCKTAIL & WINE BAR 

Unclaimed, a new cocktail and wine bar on Kloof Street, is a cosy hangout where "all strays are welcome". The drinks are inventive, from twisted classics to the refreshing white sangria. The menu includes dishes like crispy risotto with zesty salsa verde, broccolini, sweet potato salad, and more.

Must-try: The Garibaldi (red Italian liqueur made from herbs, aromatic plants, fruit peels, and fresh orange juice)

Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 3pm to 2am; Sundays, 12pm to 10pm

Cost: Cocktails from R90

55 Kloof Street | @unclaimedbar | Image: Unclaimed Bar

LESBIAN BAR IN OBSERVATORY 

The Duchess Lounge is all about cocktails, drag and burlesque. There’s daily happy hour from 5pm to 7pm, plus all day drink specials with buy-one-get-one-free on beer, cider, and wine. All the staff are queer, and they host a range of events, from drag and burlesque shows to live DJs and karaoke nights.

Must-try: The Lipstick Lesbian (Tequila and grapefruit with a salted rim)

Hours: Monday, 4pm to 11:30pm; Tuesday - Wednesday, 4pm to 12am; Thursday, 4pm to 12am; Friday, 3pm to 2am; Saturday, 11am to 2am; Sunday, 11am to 9pm

Cost: Classic cocktails from R79 during happy hour

123 Lower Main Road | Observatory | @duchess_lounge | Image: Duchess Lounge

MEXICAN EATERY IN GARDENS

Chingadas has a lively interior filled with splashes of red, blue, and orange, patterned tabletops, pop art murals and themed artwork. They have a build-your-own fajita on the menu, with options of chicken, beef, pulled pork and veg. They even have nine different ways to spice up a classic Margarita. Dogs are welcome too.

Must-try: Birria beef tacos (3 corn tacos, shredded feef, mozzarella, coriander & onion salsa, with a rich beefy dipping sauce)

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 12pm to 11pm; Friday - Saturday, 12pm to 12am; Sunday, 12pm to 9pm

Cost: Food from R69

50 Orange Street | Gardens | @chingadas_ct | Image: Chingadas CT

NEW HALAAL CRISPY CHICKEN SPOT  

Casero’s in Grassy Park is the new halaal crispy chicken plug. Their chicken is coated in a signature crumb and served with sauces (spicy, tangy, sweet) all made in-house. Think buttermilk chicken tenders, crispy pops, jalapeños with their secret sauce, and loaded chicken gatsbys.

Must-try: The Fiery Dipper (crispy chicken dunked in cajun-spice dip, topped with coleslaw on a toasted brioche bun)

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 12pm to 9pm; Friday - Saturday, 10am to 10pm, Sunday, 10am to 6pm

Cost: Food from R60 

5th Avenue | Grassy Park | @casero_homestyle_chicken | Image: Casero Homestyle Chicken

HIDDEN BAR ON LONG STREET

There’s a buzzing new wine and cocktail bar hidden behind a bookshelf on Long Street. Nkula spotlights exceptional labels from Black-owned wineries and winemakers, with live DJs keeping the vibe lively all week. On Tuesdays, you can try their tasting special: a trio of handcrafted wine-based cocktails to sip through and find your fave.

Must-try: Nkula cocktail (Mansas African Whiskey, a touch of honey, and their very own Nkula Merlot)

Hours: Daily, 1pm to 2am

Cost: Signature cocktails from R134

188 Long Street | City Centre | @nkula_cpt | Image: Nkula Cocktail & Wine Boutique

AFRICAN & ASIAN DISHES IN DISTRICT SIX

Inspired by the chef’s mother, Rose’s Table is an intimate experience with just 26 seats. What started as a humble pop-up in 2023, open only twice a month, is now a permanent restaurant. The vibe feels like a mother’s love, it’s warm and welcoming. With dinners served Wednesday to Saturday, and hearty lunches on Sunday. Each dish celebrates African roots with Asian influences.

Must-try: Rose’s Generosity Dinner (chard line fish, coconut emulsion, pomme purée, citrus sauce, ginger combe)

Hours: Wednesday, 6pm to 10.30pm; Thursday - Saturday, 6pm to 11pm, Sunday, 12.30pm to 5.30pm

Cost: Food from R110  

 79 Roeland Street | District Six | @roses_table_restaurant | Image: Rose’s Table

POSSIBLY THE “BEST ESCAPE ROOM EVER”?

That’s what fans are calling HintHunt’s latest escape superhero-themed escape room.  You get to collaborate like the Avengers in a room that feels just like Iron Man’s lab with sleek white walls and moving screens. You even have a Marble agent giving you clues on an iPad like your own Jarvis in HintHunt’s Marble escape game. 

Must-try: Marble escape room

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10am to 7pm; Friday to Saturday, 10am to 8.30pm; Sunday, 10am to 5.30pm

Cost: R395pp in a team of 6 (Marble); Other escape games from R350pp

Watershed | 17 Dock Road | V&A Waterfront | @hinthuntafrica | Image: HintHunt Africa

NEW MEXICAN SPOT ON THE BLOCK 

Mex-Si-Can in Durbanville is a fresh Mexican eatery with warm lighting and a bold orange interior that brings that hot Mexican vibe. They’ve got 2-for-1 burgers on Tuesdays and a daily happy hour with 30% off cocktails and margaritas. The menu’s packed with sharing options, like the Tex-Mex platter for two (or four), stacked with calamari, croquettes, jalapeño poppers and more. 

Must-try: Mac-and-cheese chorizo balls served with chipotle mayo

Hours: Monday - Saturday, 12pm to 9.30pm; Sunday, 12pm to 8pm

Cost: Menu items from R85

Cobble Walk Shopping Centre | Durbanville | @mexsican.dville | Image: Mex-Si-Can Durbanville

FRESH SPOT WITH FRESHER PRODUCE 

Tambourine, fresh on Harrington Street, crafts beautifully detailed small plates using produce from Moya We Khaya. They run a regenerative farming project in this community garden in Khayelitsha. They support small-scale farmers, work with traceable, family-run dairies, and make everything from scratch.

Must-try: Chicken wings stuffed with bacon jam, glazed in bourbon & peri peri sauce

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 12pm to 11pm

Cost: Food from R100 

104 Harrington Street | District Six | @tambourinecpt | Image: Tambourine

SOUTHERN-STYLE FRIED CHICKEN 

Hermanos Chicken has landed in Wynberg. They’ve been winning hearts with their food truck since 2024 and have now opened up shop. Their crispy buttermilk fried chicken is still a winner. Think juicy chicken tenders, cheese dippers (with that signature cheese pull), and Nashville-style chicken burgers drenched in their original house sauce. 

Must-try: Hot honey chicken sandwich (southern-style fried chicken with lettuce, red cabbage, gherkins, hot sauce, drizzled with honey)

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 12pm to 9pm; Friday, 1:30pm to 10pm, Saturday; 12pm to 10pm, Sunday; 12pm to 8pm

Cost: Food from R25

121 Ottery Road | Wynberg | @hermanoschicken_za | Image: Hermanos Chicken

NOW BOARDING ON FLIGHT #777

The 777 Coffee Shop is an aviation-themed café named after the iconic Boeing aircraft, and they have the decor to match. From a boarding gate-style sign to servers in pilot uniforms, it’s a playful pre-flight experience. Their menu centres mostly on their warm drinks. They also have spiral croissants dipped in chocolate and sandwiches (chicken mayo and spicy tuna). 

Must-try: The 777 tiramisu 

Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6am to 9.30pm

Cost: Beverages from R35

66 Keerom Street | City Center | @the777coffee_shop | Image: The 777 Coffee Shop

NEW BAR & CAFÉ ON KLOOF NEK

The Power and the Glory has expanded and moved upstairs to a new space called The Power Above (where the Moveable Feast used to be). Open from breakfast to dinner, the café gets great daytime sun, while the evenings have a buzzing bar atmosphere. On Sundays any pizza from the menu comes with a free glass of wine or a draft beer.

Must-try: Chilli lime white wine spritzer

Hours: Sunday - Friday, 7.30am to 2am; Saturday, 8am to 2am

Cost: Cocktails from R120; mains from R90

13d Kloof Nek Road | Tamboerskloof | @thepowerandtheglory | Image: The Power & The Glory

CHEF BASSON’S NEW EATERY IN THE CBD

Ongetem is chef Bertus Basson’s first new sit-down restaurant in Cape Town. There’s an open-plan kitchen with lots of fire cooking and unpretentious food made for sharing. Eat with your hands and laugh loudly if you want. It’s built on his philosophy of “the butcher, the baker and the cocktail maker,” so expect everything from bold meat cuts to cocktails and desserts.

Must-try: Furikaki fries (fries drizzled with mayo, hot spices, spring onion and dried fish skin) 

Hours: Everyday, 6.30am to 9.30pm

Cost: Food from R45

24 Park Road | Gardens | @ongetemcpt | Image: @mark_pretorius111

MOODY WINE & DINE ON HARRINGTON STREET

Lunacy Wine Bar is a moody, upscale spot in District Six. The menu, curated by Chef Riaan Schobesberger, has cold plates like beef tartare with wontons, and desserts such as espresso sponge with charred plum. The wine selection is an appreciation for the classics: It’s mostly African, with a touch of international blends.

Must-try: Sweet potato fingerlings (fries with lime cream cheese and paprika oil) 

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 4pm to 11pm 

Cost: Food from R70

48 Harrington Street | District Six | @lunacy_wine | Image: Lunacy Wine

BRAAI BUT MAKE IT BOUJEE

Veldt is a proper South African braai experience, just turned up a notch. There’s braai classics like boerewors, braaibroodjies, and Tomahawk steaks flame-seared on the grill. And curious cocktails like rooibos-infused whiskey and malva pudding martini. The restaurant walls have depictions of Khoi people, inspired by rock art found in some of our mountain caves.

Must-try: Braaibroodjie (South African toasted sandwich)

Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 5pm to 9.30pm;  Thursday - Sunday, 12pm to 9.30pm; Tuesday - Closed

Cost: From R45 

 35 Main Road | Scott Estate | Hout Bay | @veldt.dbe | Image: Veldt

DINE & DISCO, BABY

BABY is the newest nightlife gem, combining a glamorous cocktail experience with an 80s disco. The bar vibe is cosmic and elegant, with a shimmering disco ball and walls and floors covered in leopard print. You can sip cocktails, eat food like prawn tacos and teriyaki chicken skewers. And at night you can groove to disco soundtracks.

Must-try: Disco Trio (Shaved prosciutto, chilli, garlic & oregano olives, french baguette, cultured butter)

Hours: Thursday - Saturday, 7pm till late

Cost: Food from R75

 13 Regent Road | Sea Point | @babycapetown | Image: BABY

SURPRISE SURF, TURF & WINE

Right above Galjoen in Harrington Street, is a new cosy 16-seater restaurant with a surprise tasting experience that focuses on flavours of the Western Cape. There’s no set menu or number of courses. Chef Adél Hughes brings together local ingredients and unique wine pairings, and her dishes celebrate the connection between land and sea.

Must-try: Pickled veldkool, springbok tataki, tomato, herb oil, sea lettuce chip

Hours: Dinner is served from 6.45pm, Tuesday - Saturday. Reservations are essential.

Cost: R1 200 per person

 99 Harrington Street | District Six | @seebamboes | Image: Seebamboes

CAPE TOWN’S TINIEST WINE BAR?

Cassette Tiny Wine Bar only has 16 seats but lots of personality. The vibe is 80s and 90s nostalgia, paired with a weekly-changing wine list curated by their in-house sommelier, Erica. Best of all? They have DJs that play cassettes. Check out their wine of the day (with a fun fact about it) on their Instagram. 

Must-try: Takeover events with local wine makers

Hours: Thursday - Saturday, 7am to 7pm; Sunday - Wednesday, 7am to 11pm

Cost: From R60 a glass 

 206 Main Road | Sea Point | @cassette_tiny_wine_bar | Image: Cassette Tiny Bar

SEA POINT’S GO-TO BRUNCH SPOT   

Sea Point’s new go-to spot for brunch and wine is Juno. Think fresh breads, flaky pastries, and a grab-and-go fridge for those on the move. The interior is dotted with round mirrors and fresh flowers (which you can purchase) and the menu has everything from hummus and mezze platters to Asian slaw salads and shakshuka.

Must-try: Smoked salmon on rösti

Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6.30am to 5pm

Cost: TBC 

6 Kloof Road | Sea Point | @juno.capetown | Image: Juno

6-COURSE MEAL ON A… BUS?nbsp;

Ever tried dining in a moving restaurant? Bus Cuisine is a double-decker bus that takes lunch and dinner to the next level (literally). They serve four and six course meals made by award-winning chefs, paired with some of the best Cape wines. Plus, each table has a window so you can soak in scenic sea views while you eat. 

Must-try: Chocolate spring rolls with crème anglaise, citrus slices, and a drizzle of honey

Hours: Monday - Sunday, from 12.30pm for lunch

Cost: Lunch is R1 250pp, dinner is R1 650pp

Departure from The Commodore Hotel | V&A Waterfront | @buscuisine | Image: Bus Cuisine

TASTE CHOCOLATES AND ICE CREAM

It’s the Spice Route’s latest addition. You can now try a chocolate tasting at the Beyer’s Chocolate Room. There’s locally made chocolates and coffee, plus ice cream tastings are also available. Inside you’ll find a colourful and bright interior that makes you feel like a kid in a candy store. 

Must-try: Premium chocolate tasting

Hours: Monday - Sunday, 9am to 5pm

Cost: R60 per person for chocolate tastings, R100 per person for premium chocolate tastings

Suid-Agter-Paarl Road | Southern Paarl | Paarl | @beyerschoc | Image: Beyers Chocolate

NEAPOLITAN PIZZAS MEET DISCO VIBES

Libertino is moody and seductive with its red walls, zebra and cheetah print stools, neon signs and disco balls. The ingredients are fresh, with the pastas rolled by hand, the pizza dough being made from scratch and even a few cheeses are made in-house. You’ll find it on the corner of Napier Street and Jarvis Street (the same road as Lello’s Caffé). 

Must-try: Ravioli with caramelised pear, gorgonzola, walnuts and parmesan

Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6pm to 11.30pm

Cost: Pizzas from R60, pastas from R90

47 Napier Street | De Waterkant | @libertino.ct | Image: Libertino

ATHENS-INSPIRED EATERY IN SEA POINT 

Kiki, on Regent Road in Sea Point, is inspired by Greece (the owner even took a trip to Greece so that he could start this restaurant). Kiki open for dinners only with menu items like souvla (skewers), brizóla (flake steak, greek butter (rosemary) and saláta (salads) like choriatiki made with tomato, cucumber, onion, capers and midlands jersey feta.

Must-try: Kleftiko ( lamb shoulder, spinach, greek potatoes, tzatziki)

Hours: Tuesday - Sunday; from 6pm

Cost: From R55

85 Regent Road | Sea Point | @kiki.cpt | Image: Kiki

ITALIAN CRAFT COCKTAILS   

This restaurant in the CBD evokes feelings of a laidback Italian summer. There’s Limoncello cosmopolitans, tiramisu martinis, and unconventional eats like bite-sized lasagne crocchetta. And if that’s not enough, there’s a vibey rooftop bar upstairs from Filini at Radisson Cape Town Foreshore. 

Must-try: Tiramisu martini or Limoncello cosmo

Hours: Daily, 6.30am to 10pm

Cost: Cocktails from R95; Mains from R129

29 Heerengracht Street | 021 427 4800 | info.capetown@radisson.com |  @radissonhotelcapetown | Image: Radisson at Cape Town Foreshore

BLACK-OWNED WINE BAR

Novel doesn’t just serve wine. Their breakfast menu includes mimosas in a can and coffee, and in the afternoon, they serve a variety of local wines by the glass or bottle like the Stellenbosch Damascene and Stark-Condé. Plus, you get a free bottle of wine when you make a birthday booking.

Must-try: Rebel Rebel syrah

Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 9am to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday; 9am to 4pm

Cost: From R30

Unit C3 | 45 Yew St | Salt River | @novel_wine_bar | Image: Novel Wine Bar

SAFARI FOR WINE LOVERS

With Durbanville Wine Safari, you can explore this lush wine valley by safari vehicle, tasting some of the region’s finest wines at Nitida Wine Estate, Maastricht Wine Estate, Durbanville Hills and more. Grab your friends and spend the day doing their Hop-on-Hop-off safari and curate your own wine route.  

Must-try: Hop-on Hop-off Day Trip

Hours: 9:30am to 6pm (Closed Mondays)

Cost: R300 per person

Durbanville | @durbanville_wine_safari | Image: Durbanville Wine Safari

FLOUR MARKET IN GARDENS 

Situated in Gardens, Flour Market is the latest gem from David Donde, founder of Truth Coffee and Rapt. While you wait for the grand opening of Flour Market, you can order their treats on Uber Eats (custard danishes, chocolate eclairs, all day breakfast and more). It’s opening in October 2024. 

Must-try: Pain au Chocolat

Hours: Daily, 7am to 4pm

Cost: From R20 

105 Hope Street | Gardens | @flourmarket | Image: Flour Market

TRY SPANISH TAPAS AND WINES 

From chef Dian Botes, head chef of Una Más Mezcalería, is a new spot for tapas and wine. Qué Linda Restaurante is all about Spanish authenticity. On the menu you can find traditional Paella and wine varietals using Spanish grapes. 

Must-try: Basque cheesecake (Spanish burnt cheesecake, spiced berry compote and dolce de leche)

Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 12pm to 12am

Cost: Bites from R75, tapas from R110, mains from R210

39 Regent Road | Sea Point | @quelinda_restaurante | Image: Qué Linda Restaurante

CHEEKY GEM IN WELLINGTON

Neon signs, boho fringe lamp shades and drag shows. And yes, it’s in Wellington. A trip to Festa is well worth the drive. It’s found next to Kleinevalleij, the wedding venue on the Bainskloof Pass. In the day there’s a classic café feel, while at night it turns into a party with various events like drag shows and live performances from local artists like Jeremy Loops. 

Must-try: Breakfast pork belly (poached egg, crispy pork belly, avocado and pesto)

Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm; Thursday and Friday evenings, 4pm to 10pm

Cost: Small plates from R60, mains from R130

Kleinevalleij Estate | R301 | Wellington | @festa_wellington | Image: Festa

STAY IN A 1920s GRAND MANOR  

This 1920s grand home, transformed into a boutique hotel, is brimming with character and charm. You can stay over in 5-star suites, have lunch at Palm Terrace or dinner at de Tafel, and a massage at the Açaí Spa. Wine lovers will appreciate that the menu has 30 wines all centred on boutique Cape estates. And a sommelier will gladly recommend a pairing for each dish at Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa. 

Must-try: A session in the Banya Sauna (traditional barrel-shaped sauna of Nordic pine)

Hours: N/A

Cost: From R2 950 per night 

10 Oxford Street | Wynberg | Cape Town | @palmhousehotel | Image: Palm House

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