From date ideas and cool parties to safe trick or treating and kid-friendly Halloween

The speakeasy-style home of experimental elixirs and rhythmic melodies

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

Making your way to a dress-up party, Halloween hoedown or masquerade ball? Browse our list of costume hire companies to find the perfect party look!

Your guide to the when, where and what of after-work drink deals in the Mother City

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

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

Sit down, relax, and have a good time at this lavish venue

A round-up of the top playhouses, performance spaces and stages in the Mother City

Now open: New club Wonderland on Buitenkant Street

Unfortunately, Outrage of Modesty is now closed (October 2018). But stay tuned and we will update you as soon as there is something new in its place.

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

La Parada Bree Street and Constantia Nek have expanded its repertoire and started serving breakfast too.

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

A selection of great clubs, bars and restaurants where you can listen to live jazz

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

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

The Woodstock-based eatery that not only facilitates a roaring good time for patrons but has also launched some major singing careers

Geek is the new chic: where to find a Cape Town pub quiz Last Update: 26 June 2017

Oh, and cocktails and garlic ribs – do we need to say any more?

This music festival is about more than The Cure! Besides music there’s also gourmet food trucks, a beer garden and rock n roll  

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: Sitting above 20 storeys the lounges are exciting additions to the Cape Town array of bars

  TAU has hidden rooms everywhere, each with its own bar, where you can sip MCC. Or grab the nook behind the DJ booth so you can enjoy the best in local and international electronic music in sophisticated style

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!

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

'A little bit of magic'

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.

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

Shimmy on down to this award-winning beachside club

Our guide to the must-tries of the Mother City’s mixology scene

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

Everyone’s a VIP at this lavish new night spot in the city  

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

Get a bottle of bubbly and bob along to the hip-hop and house music at the Harrington Street hotspot

On a scale of one to America, how free are you on the 4th of July?

Welcome the fresh, alternative live music hotspot on Kloof Street!

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

Get to know these disk jockeys and what sparks their creativity in their genre.

From live cooking dinner sessions, ghost tours and theatre productions to crazy student nights out, the Town of Oaks has a plethora of after-dark activities on offer!