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.

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

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 “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)

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!  

Afrobar & 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

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 blink or you’ll miss it: (Very) slow-roasted pork belly, spectacular tasting boards and a deconstructed chandelier

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 

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

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

Strand Street soon to be the new Bree: Mouthwatering steaks and bespoke cocktails now at VIXI Social House

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

A special selection of spaces in the Mother City perfect for hosting private parties, social soirées and corporate events

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

The perks go up as the temperature goes down with these winter specials.  

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

Wake up to the sun rising over the Helderberg at Stellenbosch’s Premier Wine Estate

Slimming down the choice of Cape Town's healthy eateries from vegan to vegetarian and from lactose intolerant to gluten-free

Unfiltered has moved in at Eighteen on Kloof to bring us Italian pizza, burgers, tacos, beer on tap, an outside patio for summer and a cosy fireplace for winter

Roast & Co are taking the dirty work out of Christmas lunch with their de-boned Elgin free range chicken special. Plus free dessert to those who book early and quote “CT Magazine”  

Vineyards make the ideal setting for your big day 

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

Step into the hidden inner-city gem and find out why locals eat here and keep coming back (you’ll struggle to find a table after 8pm)

Our guide to the best creators of gin in Cape Town, and where to find them!  

The Kloof Nek area is really coming into its own – check out the vintage decor, terrace mountain views and contemporary food seven days a week at new spot Charlie

A selection of the finest spots to find this firm Japanese favourite

Your waiter ensures that you get the best deal when you indulge in Asian cuisine with a twist of SA flavour suited for the whole family

Our monthly selection of Instagram images that capture some delicious and decadent Mother City dishes

Plus: Win an exclusive tasting experience with the Platter's publisher and us as you discover SA's 2019 five star wines for all varietals