Set on the edges of a sparkling blue tidal pool and ocean, Ficks will serve pintxos and wine

Over the past six years, CapeTownMagazine.com has activated over 300 new businesses. Now you, too, can also support entrepreneurs by nominating a friend’s new business for our #CapeTownMagNew project in association with Yoco

A container cafe in a business park with well-priced lunch menu

Practical (and legal) tools to aid health and wellbeing

Chill and feast on a busy Nyanga street

No plate or cutlery needed to eat a McKay Cabbage Bowl

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

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

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!

Plus a city-wide festival celebrating Cape Town’s African diversity

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

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)

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

Male grooming so on-trend that girls want the same cuts + tattoo artist coming soon and an ATM in a convenient location

South Africa’s very first 3D space-themed glow-in-the-dark 18-hole mini-golf adventure in Milnerton

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

What’s behind the secret door on Loop?

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

Picnic spots near undisturbed waterfalls and lesser-known beach and rock pools that are much closer than you think

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

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

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.  

Plus, the vineyard is gorgeous and less than one hour’s drive away

All the info: New Year's Day is a public holiday in South Africa, celebrated in Cape Town among family and friends

Vineyards make the ideal setting for your big day 

Claim your spot at these cool co-working spaces around Cape Town, each offering something different to maximise productivity

Snuggle up to a loved one as you watch love stories unfold like in Notting Hill, or have a giggle at classic comedies like Mrs Doubtfire – all while under a starry Capetonian sky

World-renowned skatepark designers, epic V&A views from Battery Park and the first images of Cape Town’s newest skate destination

A selection of Cape Town restaurants and cafés offering free wireless Internet

Kick-start your Monday with our collection of events and specials for couples, singles and the whole family

Two of the Cape’s fine dining gurus have launched a new eatery at The Roundhouse Restaurant

Great ways to make her day special

From a tinder party in Long Street to a spoken word gathering in a bookstore, we’ve rounded up the unique things to do this Valentine’s Day

From chilled pub vibes to intense stadium experiences

Emmy and SAFTA nominated: Roaring 20s to vintage Hollywood, biblical to post-apocalyptic flicks and TV series looks for your next themed party

Baby, it’s cold outside… stay toasty with fireside drinking and dining

Fun, entertainment, exclusivity and a new VVIP area at KwaAce

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!

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

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

The selfless organisations giving back to our communities

Turning over a greener leaf: your guide to an eco-friendly stay in the Mother City

Now open: New club Wonderland on Buitenkant Street

A comprehensive guide to organisations in the Mother City that lend a helping hand to the LGBT+ community

A fascinating barista, fast Wi-Fi, home-brewing workshops and a unique new “kindness” coffee experience at all-new Kukoma Coffee Co. on St George’s Street

The seventh restaurant under his name, this restaurant is serving up Jardine’s signature beef with bearnaise and souffle

Spend a lazy afternoon doing what we South Africans do best