Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Acclaimed UK news agency, The Telegraph, voted this sexy steampunk Coffee Shop as being the very best in the whole world - head on down to see for yourself :)
425 locals recommend
Truth Coffee Roasting
36 Buitenkant StAcclaimed UK news agency, The Telegraph, voted this sexy steampunk Coffee Shop as being the very best in the whole world - head on down to see for yourself :)
Since her opening Mama has served as an oasis for tourists and locals alike to meet, eat, drink and interact in a warm welcoming African environment.
63 locals recommend
Mama Africa
178 Long StSince her opening Mama has served as an oasis for tourists and locals alike to meet, eat, drink and interact in a warm welcoming African environment.
1890 House Sushi and Grill
40 Trill RdBest sushi in Cape Town.... Just saying ;)
The eggs Benedict at this spot will change your life. Great for that morning kick before embarking on a fresh adventure.
10 locals recommend
Cafe Honeybun
107 Lower Main RdThe eggs Benedict at this spot will change your life. Great for that morning kick before embarking on a fresh adventure.
Trenchtown is absolutely everything. Great beer, live music, fun people. Sometimes there are parties thrown here, other times you come and just be yourself. Cool Spot though
13 locals recommend
Trenchtown
143 Lower Main RdTrenchtown is absolutely everything. Great beer, live music, fun people. Sometimes there are parties thrown here, other times you come and just be yourself. Cool Spot though
Drinks & Nightlife
For over a decade, Asoka has been the gem of Kloof Street, a sensual experience where the music is intoxicating and the energy is palpable. The cocktails are to die for! :)
180 locals recommend
Asoka Restaurant, Bar and Lounge
68 Kloof StFor over a decade, Asoka has been the gem of Kloof Street, a sensual experience where the music is intoxicating and the energy is palpable. The cocktails are to die for! :)
Great affordable African food, turns into a music vibe at night. Awesome spot
30 locals recommend
Cafe Ganesh
38 Trill RdGreat affordable African food, turns into a music vibe at night. Awesome spot
Loud music, many people, pool tables, cheap drinks, dirty and absolutely beautiful. :)
22 locals recommend
Stones
166A Long StLoud music, many people, pool tables, cheap drinks, dirty and absolutely beautiful. :)
Sightseeing
The Mother City's iconic flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the beautiful city of Cape Town. There are a few great hikes you could take with friends, I recommend Wally's Cave - Great for photographs!
1249 locals recommend
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadThe Mother City's iconic flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the beautiful city of Cape Town. There are a few great hikes you could take with friends, I recommend Wally's Cave - Great for photographs!
Arts & Culture
To really understand the history and impact of slavery/colonialism in Southern Africa, this is your best source of information. The walls are plastered with devastating stories from a scarred generation.
161 locals recommend
Iziko Slave Lodge
Wale StreetTo really understand the history and impact of slavery/colonialism in Southern Africa, this is your best source of information. The walls are plastered with devastating stories from a scarred generation.
Welcome to the largest museum of contemporary African art in the world. A must see spot. (There are a few cool places to visit nearby, V&A Waterfront, Workshop 17 and more)
482 locals recommend
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
South Arm RoadWelcome to the largest museum of contemporary African art in the world. A must see spot. (There are a few cool places to visit nearby, V&A Waterfront, Workshop 17 and more)
Essentials
Great place to pickup grocery and other essentials, 2 mins walk away.
30 locals recommend
Kwikspar - Observatory
67 Station RdGreat place to pickup grocery and other essentials, 2 mins walk away.
Getting Around
Observatory station
21 Anson StTrain Station. (3 mins away)
Shopping
This is the busiest market you will find in Cape Town. It comes alive every Saturday and is home to many live music gigs, local designer clothes and an almost endless selection of tasty treats.
619 locals recommend
The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdThis is the busiest market you will find in Cape Town. It comes alive every Saturday and is home to many live music gigs, local designer clothes and an almost endless selection of tasty treats.