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

It’s the smallest most unique hidden places that make a city. That make your day. Our team is sharing theirs.

The inner-city gem where locals eat and keep coming back

Asian and Middle Eastern flavours with South African chutneys and syrups

Everything you need to know about our country’s signature varietal

The question is: can you finish the 1kg rump? (For the more moderate, there’s tapas, too)  

Served with panoramic views, fresh, salty air and plenty of Knysna charm

Chef Matt Manning does it all with so much flair

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

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

Chill and feast on a busy Nyanga street

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

Comforting country cuisine, burgers and free beer, and soup and sherry for R55 at the new Rotterdam Restaurant

And not just any bubbly. A bottle of Moët all to yourself (or to share, if you’re feeling generous) and a plate of Cape Town’s finest sushi  

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

Tikka chicken, mixed grill, boerewors and braai vibes in Bo Kaap

Let Me Cook For You makes homemade, halaal food – think lobster sliders, beef fillet and tandoori chicken – so you don’t have to

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

Rare wines from both the Ken Forrester range and Mr Chenin’s private cellar

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

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

In-store tastings and a unique wine selection in the suburbs

Where to enjoy brunch in Cape Town

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)

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

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

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

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?  

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

Sleek cooking school, where you cook, play, Instagram your food

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

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

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 

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

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

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!

From the cheeky piggies at the animal farm to the mini racetrack and enormous sandpit and sweeping gardens, Vredenheim Animal Farm offers something for everyone

 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

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

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.  

A roundup of awesome and quirky after-dark activities in Cape Town

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

Famous harbour views and the canal cruise that goes through the property – an ideal location for business and leisure

Wind down against the backdrop of breathtaking sea views at aha Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel