Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Obz Cafe
115 Lower Main RdIt's one of the oldest hang-outs in Obz and the vibe is good.
Great food in one of the historic buildings of Cape Town - take a walk opposite the restaurant into the hotel reception rooms to learn a lot about the early farms and settlements in the area
23 locals recommend
The Wild Fig Restaurant
1 Liesbeek AveGreat food in one of the historic buildings of Cape Town - take a walk opposite the restaurant into the hotel reception rooms to learn a lot about the early farms and settlements in the area
Saint James Cafe
43 Station RdTrendy, viby cafe in the 'hood
Timbuktu
31 Loop StEclectic decor, authentic Ethiopian food
Cocoa Cha Chi
Lower Main RoadLovely little courtyard, friendly staff
Hello Sailor
86 Lower Main RdIconic local eatery
Queen of Tarts
Divine baked foods
The Fat Cactus Mowbray
47 Durban RdYoung, viby, fun Mexican food
The Salt Yard
2 Landseer RdClose to the house, great food
Parks & Nature
Spectacular views of the city, harbour and beaches. Great for hiking up and down, as well as across the top of the mountain.
Table Mountain
Spectacular views of the city, harbour and beaches. Great for hiking up and down, as well as across the top of the mountain.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lower Main Road is bohemian and a student hang-out - lots of colourful bars, restaurants and live music and theatre spots.
6 locals recommend
Lower Main Road
Lower Main RoadLower Main Road is bohemian and a student hang-out - lots of colourful bars, restaurants and live music and theatre spots.
Long Street is iconic - packed with bars, clubs, restaurants and trendy shops, it's a great place to browse and enjoy day or night. Please take care of your personal belongings though - there are pickpockets and con artists around who prey on unsuspecting tourists.
28 locals recommend
Long Street Cafe
265 Long StLong Street is iconic - packed with bars, clubs, restaurants and trendy shops, it's a great place to browse and enjoy day or night. Please take care of your personal belongings though - there are pickpockets and con artists around who prey on unsuspecting tourists.
Shopping
In my opinion, the best waterfront development in the world - fabulous restaurants, shops, markets, entertainment and the working harbour all rolled into one. Many secret and tucket away places including the whole Clock Tower precinct which many people miss
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdIn my opinion, the best waterfront development in the world - fabulous restaurants, shops, markets, entertainment and the working harbour all rolled into one. Many secret and tucket away places including the whole Clock Tower precinct which many people miss
Essentials
There is a Woolworths (best for fresh food) and a Spar (good for non-perishables) within a 5 minutes drive of the house. Petrol garages within a 2 minute drive. Cavendish and V&A Waterfront malls within 15 minutes drive.
151 locals recommend
Sorbet Cape Quarter
27 Somerset RdThere is a Woolworths (best for fresh food) and a Spar (good for non-perishables) within a 5 minutes drive of the house. Petrol garages within a 2 minute drive. Cavendish and V&A Waterfront malls within 15 minutes drive.
Getting Around
Metrorail Western Cape Division of Prasa
1 Adderley StTrain station a 3 minute walk from the house.
Uber is the most reliable and cost effective taxi service. Load the app and you never have to carry cash to get around. Alternatively, hiring a car is incredibly good value in SA and the house has secure off-street parking.
Zapacab
66 Albert RoadUber is the most reliable and cost effective taxi service. Load the app and you never have to carry cash to get around. Alternatively, hiring a car is incredibly good value in SA and the house has secure off-street parking.