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

Enjoy a cuppa at the coffee shop, then ask the barista about a tour

These city walking tours (three in total) are free, frequent, central and quick

Cafe Touba, named after Senegal’s second most-populated city, is 25% guinea pepper

From banana bread to full-on breakfasts or hearty lunches

If it’s your birthday and you love getting free stuff, this is the list for you!

Burgers from R25 and chicken wings from R22   

And in between all the fun, learn how to boost your business game

Up for grabs: Two tickets to Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that’s wowing audiences at the Fugard Theatre  

Chat, learn, eat, relax, listen to vinyl classics, grab a book and admire local art at Café Zör in the Bo-Kaap

Meet the love child of legendary Sea Point bistro La Boheme and its sibling the Sea Grill in Harfield  

A sweet or savoury slice of America (in healthier portion sizes)

Where else can you have coffee amongst the greenery and walk away with the chair you sat on?

A “funky 70s spaceship wine bar meets contemporary tapas eatery”

A local and lekker social hub in Obs

They call it Wingerd Vista because of the spectacular garden and sculpture views (the food and drinks aren’t bad either)

12 different dishes worth trying out

TV celebrity chef Pete Goffe-Wood joins The Grande Roche’s new restaurant

Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too?

Hit me with your best pot!

The tea bar that’s changing tea-drinking culture has arrived in Cape Town

“When we visit Istanbul, all we do is eat”

Eat with your hands: Ethiopian food and a coffee ceremony on Long Street

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

Stunning ocean views, a huge selection of wine, a deli shop, and vegan banana bread waffles!  

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

From wine tastings and food pairings to pirate-themed adventure mini-golf, there’s so much to discover at Benguela Cove, Nom Nom and Lakeside Lodge & Spa

From fresh fish to crayfish, prawns to fish and chips and mussels

Bar and tapas for easy pop-in, pop-out meals with friends in Sea Point

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

And there’s no need to dress up: The 41 is classy, but they’ll welcome you barefoot or in your slops

Chef Matt Manning does it all with so much flair

A big move from Asia to Africa, they met in Cape Town and saved up for years to open new restaurant Nippon Sushi – here’s why you should come taste the menu

Don’t leave it up to management, when we’ve got over 20 office party venue ideas and experiences to choose from

No more waiting around: The Daily Music Show offers activities and entertainment with substance to fill those awkward hours between when work ends and meeting up with friends

Two recipes by chefs Heinrich Koen from House of H and Andre Hill from Upper Bloem, as well as the history, spices and what to serve with pickled fish. 

Dubbed the “biggest rib”, every rib(let) is smoked for 12 hours and weighs 1kg. Plus: R20 G&Ts and cocktails with real flair

Chef Warren Carney tempts you to indulge in Eastern and oriental flavours with a Cape touch along with sushi the way it’s supposed to be 

You’ll find egg in a hole and cinnamon doughnut french toast among others just off Kloof street

Wine, dine and a breakfast buffet with a view of grazing deer and distant mountains at this tranquil Stellenbosch golf and wine estate

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

A bounty of breakfast and lunch buffet – from sushi to Italian and halaal

Well-known restaurateur Ricky Turilli has a new restaurant in Woodstock

Open: Now you can get delicious healthy meals in a jar, in a store

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!

Breakfasts, braais and buffets: Cartel Co-working Cafe serves up a variety of meals in an ideal setting near the Waterfront

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

A guide to Mother City eateries with refreshing ocean vistas and menus to match