Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
PIZZA! ( and a night of drawing and crayons if you're up for it.)
Walking distance from the house, great for take-away, perfect for kids.
10 locals recommend
Bruegels Pizza Studio
99 Durban RdPIZZA! ( and a night of drawing and crayons if you're up for it.)
Walking distance from the house, great for take-away, perfect for kids.
Great selection of tequila and decent Mexican inspired menu. Go to watch the game or for drinks and tapas. Has an outdoor seating area - a neighbourhood favourite.
29 locals recommend
The Fat Cactus Mowbray
47 Durban RdGreat selection of tequila and decent Mexican inspired menu. Go to watch the game or for drinks and tapas. Has an outdoor seating area - a neighbourhood favourite.
Burgers, craft beer and relaxed atmosphere. Also a neighbourhood favorite - go for he Liesbeek Ale and Lager.
7 locals recommend
The Salt Yard
2 Landseer RdBurgers, craft beer and relaxed atmosphere. Also a neighbourhood favorite - go for he Liesbeek Ale and Lager.
Some of the best curry ever - go for the Lamb roti (absolutely delicious, but not for the faint hearted! Try the equally delicious Butter Chicken. Great for take-away. Wlaking distance from the house.
Curry Quest
89 Durban RdSome of the best curry ever - go for the Lamb roti (absolutely delicious, but not for the faint hearted! Try the equally delicious Butter Chicken. Great for take-away. Wlaking distance from the house.
The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdGo on a Saturday for the food and all the fun arts stalls
Parks & Nature
Go for a run! You'll need to work off all the delicious food you'll be eating in Cape Town.
Stunning views of the mountain
28 locals recommend
Rondebosch Common
Milner RoadGo for a run! You'll need to work off all the delicious food you'll be eating in Cape Town.
Stunning views of the mountain
Newlands Forest
Beautiful botanical gardens!
If you're around in February/ March keep an eye out for the weekly outdoor concerts.
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveBeautiful botanical gardens!
If you're around in February/ March keep an eye out for the weekly outdoor concerts.
Table Mountain (Nature Reserve)
There is also a cable car option.
Bring wine and cheese and go for sunset! No cable-car for this one though.
609 locals recommend
Signal Hill
Bring wine and cheese and go for sunset! No cable-car for this one though.
Arts & Culture
District Six Museum
25A Buitenkant StRobben Island
The Fugard Theatre
OBZ Books
76 Lower Main RdLovely bookshop and coffee shop. Be sure to check out the surrounding area.
Entertainment & Activities
The Labia
68 Orange StLovely independent cinema in Town
Sightseeing
Take the train from Town and spend the day - look out for the penguins on boulders beach!
315 locals recommend
Simon's Town Police Station
136 St George's StTake the train from Town and spend the day - look out for the penguins on boulders beach!
Quirky little seaside town. Lovely for boutiques, restaurants and walks along the peer. Take the train along the seafront or rent a car.
485 locals recommend
Kalk Bay
Quirky little seaside town. Lovely for boutiques, restaurants and walks along the peer. Take the train along the seafront or rent a car.
Go for a bike ride or a walk along the promenade...then look for ice cream
122 locals recommend
Sea Point Pavilion Swimming Pool
Beach RoadGo for a bike ride or a walk along the promenade...then look for ice cream
Shopping
Cavendish Square
1 Dreyer StAll the essentials + a movie theatre
Century City
Just a massive mall
Essentials
Your local grocery store, walking distance from the flat. Has everything you need, good for fresh fruit and veg.
24 locals recommend
Woolworths Milner Road
Klipfontein RoadYour local grocery store, walking distance from the flat. Has everything you need, good for fresh fruit and veg.