Exciting new restaurants, coffee shops, bars, clubs, markets, venues and hot spots to discover and explore. PLUS: Support a friend's business

Also where the fireworks, fine-dining, family festivities are happening

From rebellious festivals to beast-like 4x4’s

Set on the edges of a sparkling blue tidal pool and ocean, Ficks serves pinchos, flammkuchen, cocktails and wine

Shimmy on down to this award-winning beachside club

Function venues with a difference, plus plenty of traditional options, for your next event

There are 30 wines available by the glass

17 Things to (re)discover on one of Cape Town most-visited streets

Croquetas, tacos, popcorn made from cauliflower and an all-over good time, plus happy hour from 5PM to 7PM every weekday

Car guards, petrol attendants, safari rangers and trackers, and other service industry workers

A new wine bar is in town with vinyl listening sessions from Cape Town's best DJs

Because why leave it up to management

From chilled pub vibes to intense stadium experiences

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

How much do you really know about your beer?

Dining here is not only a sensory delight; it’s an interactive experience

The Jagger Lounge and Shakespeare’s just open their doors for summer.

From north to south, cycling to soccer

Moonlight markets in the Karoo, sell-out cinnamon rolls in McGregor and a steampunk-style market in Elgin

Markets by the seaside, the suburbs and the township

There’s lots to love between these pink walls and cheeky neon signs

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

Jagger Lounge has a hot line-up of bands

There’s Taiwanese flavoured milk and rose tea, too

Chill and feast on a busy Nyanga street

Kong, the city’s hottest new bar and grill in De Waterkant

Cape Town's top places to listen to live music in the city's centre

A local and lekker social hub in Obs

Dog-friendly beer, Belgian-inspired beer and a 1961 copper brewhouse

We caught up with Ipeleng Moshe from the Soweto Gospel Choir for inside info and what life is like in the group.

Afrolife & Pitso’s Kitchen is a home away from home

Did you know the guys behind The Theatre of Dreams run these restaurants in Cape Town?  

Check out this 19 year old’s golden voice – 3 videos, plus: let’s share this and get him gigs

(call to check if it's open) The Daily Music Show offers activities and entertainment with substance to fill those awkward hours between when work ends and meeting up with friends

LGBTQI culture is vibrant and diverse, and it’s in full display at these clubs and bars

Let the good times roll (and the dice decide your drink) at this Long Street bar and eatery

Something for everyone: Food, adventure, relaxed activities, and adrenaline-pumping experiences

All-new and upmarket: This entrepreneur built the mega The Milk Restaurant & Bar next to Rands from the humblest of beginnings

A three-hour daily happy hour, thin-crust pizza, good music, ice-cold beer, authentic Mexican tequila, scrumptious grub and good vibes galore

Cosy enough for romantic dates, but equally well-paired to group gatherings, this three-storey bar and restaurant is pure opulence!

 Conveniently located in the bustling hub of the CBD in Bree Street, VIXI Social House offers an all-day dining Mediterranean menu

Views to-die-for and delicious drinks are a given. These rooftop bars have a little something extra to offer.

Peruse a treasure trove of imported brand new and used LPs, EPs and singles, each with a handwritten review. Find toy collectables, T-shirts, tote bags, books and zines, plus, you might even bump into a DJ or two

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.  

Dress up,  grab your mates and head off to party at clubs, nightclubs, pubs, bars and live music venues in Cape Town and surrounds

A classy new strip and lap dance spot in the old Teazers space – plus: the only gentlemen's club open on Sundays in the CBD  

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 never-ending 360-degree views from this inner-city hotspot’s sun deck

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

A look at the top Mother City spots to enjoy dinner and a show

The Mother City’s finest stand-up comedy clubs and venues