Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
For consistently excellent Thai food. Eat in the bar area if you can't get a reservation. Sunday sushi buffet. Closed Mondays.
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Kitima at the Kronendal
140 Main RoadFor consistently excellent Thai food. Eat in the bar area if you can't get a reservation. Sunday sushi buffet. Closed Mondays.
Café Roux is a family run business, open daily for breakfast, lunch and cakes. Situated under the oak trees, en route to Chapman’s Peak Drive in beautiful Noordhoek.
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Cafe Roux - Noordhoek
Chapmans Peak DrCafé Roux is a family run business, open daily for breakfast, lunch and cakes. Situated under the oak trees, en route to Chapman’s Peak Drive in beautiful Noordhoek.
Excellent South African Cuisine on the beautiful Groot Constantia estate
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Jonkershuis Restaurant South Africa
Groot Constantia RoadExcellent South African Cuisine on the beautiful Groot Constantia estate
Portuguese style steaks & shellfish on the verandah as you watch the sun go down!
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Chapmans Peak Hotel
2 Chapmans Peak DrPortuguese style steaks & shellfish on the verandah as you watch the sun go down!
Paranga Restaurant
Victoria RoadCamps Bay Restaurant
Café Caprice combines artisan cocktails, a café-style menu, relaxing lounges and sidewalk seating to experience the epitome of Cape Town's cosmopolitan social scene.
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Café Caprice
37 Victoria RdCafé Caprice combines artisan cocktails, a café-style menu, relaxing lounges and sidewalk seating to experience the epitome of Cape Town's cosmopolitan social scene.
Col'Cacchio - Camps Bay
3 The MeadwayGreat pizzeria in Camps Bay
For the beauty of the harbour & mountain backdrop, the many splendid restaurants and shopping opportunities.
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V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdFor the beauty of the harbour & mountain backdrop, the many splendid restaurants and shopping opportunities.
Great Tapas restaurant, live music on a Sunday
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La Parada Constantia Nek
1 Main RdGreat Tapas restaurant, live music on a Sunday
Chefs Warehouse At Beau Constantia
Constantia NeckGreat food & awesome views
Super seafood restaurant on the rocks in the gorgeous Kalk Bay Harbour
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Harbour House Kalk Bay
Main RoadSuper seafood restaurant on the rocks in the gorgeous Kalk Bay Harbour
Despite its name, the Oranjezicht City Farm Market is actually located in the Granger Bay section of the V&A Waterfront, under tents and trees. Boasting stunning sea views and a range of fresh produce, the market celebrates local food, culture and community in support of the educational mission of the nonprofit Oranjezicht City Farm. It is managed by the same people who started the urban farms, and who work together to promote small-scale food production in the city.
When Saturday, 8.30am – 2pm (rain or shine)
Cost Free entry
Parking R10 for four hours in Granger Bay Parking Garage, or on Beach Road for free.
Contact 083 628 3426 (Sheryl), market@ozcf.co.za
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Oranjezicht City Farm - Market
Granger Bay BoulevardDespite its name, the Oranjezicht City Farm Market is actually located in the Granger Bay section of the V&A Waterfront, under tents and trees. Boasting stunning sea views and a range of fresh produce, the market celebrates local food, culture and community in support of the educational mission of the nonprofit Oranjezicht City Farm. It is managed by the same people who started the urban farms, and who work together to promote small-scale food production in the city.
When Saturday, 8.30am – 2pm (rain or shine)
Cost Free entry
Parking R10 for four hours in Granger Bay Parking Garage, or on Beach Road for free.
Contact 083 628 3426 (Sheryl), market@ozcf.co.za
Sightseeing
Most beautiful drive from Hout Bay through to Noordhoek. Go for a meal in Noordhoek.
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Chapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak DrMost beautiful drive from Hout Bay through to Noordhoek. Go for a meal in Noordhoek.
Beautiful wine valley outside Cape Town. Many wine farms and restaurants
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Franschhoek
Beautiful wine valley outside Cape Town. Many wine farms and restaurants
The infamous island prison where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 27 years.
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Robben Island Museum
The infamous island prison where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 27 years.
Book tickets on the Red City Sight Seeing buses for a guided tour with stops around the Cape Peninsula. Stop in Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay for a guided walking Township Tour.
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City Sightseeing Cape Town
81 Long StBook tickets on the Red City Sight Seeing buses for a guided tour with stops around the Cape Peninsula. Stop in Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay for a guided walking Township Tour.
Klondyke Farm, which grows pears and apples too, is where you can go cherry-picking to your heart’s delight. After paying a R30 entrance fee per person (free for children under five years), you will receive a container, which you may fill to the brim with delicious ruby-tinged beauties.
Make a day of it by packing a picnic, or bringing along meat to braai – enjoying the “fruits of your labour” under the cool shade of a pine tree. It gets pretty windy down Ceres way, so remember to bring a warm jersey or windbreaker.
When Daily, 8.30am – 4pm (from the end-November to the first week of January)
Cost R30 (adult) R15 (children under 10)
Location Klondyke Cherry Farm, R46, Ceres
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Klondyke Cherry Farm
Klondyke Farm, which grows pears and apples too, is where you can go cherry-picking to your heart’s delight. After paying a R30 entrance fee per person (free for children under five years), you will receive a container, which you may fill to the brim with delicious ruby-tinged beauties.
Make a day of it by packing a picnic, or bringing along meat to braai – enjoying the “fruits of your labour” under the cool shade of a pine tree. It gets pretty windy down Ceres way, so remember to bring a warm jersey or windbreaker.
When Daily, 8.30am – 4pm (from the end-November to the first week of January)
Cost R30 (adult) R15 (children under 10)
Location Klondyke Cherry Farm, R46, Ceres
Everything Else
Coco Thai Spa Massage
Great Thai massage!
www.bayharbour.co.za
Imagine a place where the creative energy and the vibrancy of South Africa come alive in an old authentic fish factory in a working harbour. Open Friday 4 - 10pm Sat & Sun 9-4
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Bay Harbour Market
31 Harbour Rdwww.bayharbour.co.za
Imagine a place where the creative energy and the vibrancy of South Africa come alive in an old authentic fish factory in a working harbour. Open Friday 4 - 10pm Sat & Sun 9-4
Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms. It has a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity, unique accommodation, fine food and a sense of well being.
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Babylonstoren
Klapmuts - Simondium RoadBabylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms. It has a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity, unique accommodation, fine food and a sense of well being.
Essentials
Good quality groceries and a nice cafe inside Woolworths if you need a snack.
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Woolworths
Princess StreetGood quality groceries and a nice cafe inside Woolworths if you need a snack.
Kerogem Investments 14 Cc
Groceries closer to home, good deli section
Drinks & Nightlife
Superb views, good wine, super sushi.
(Closed Mondays)
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Beau Constantia
1043 Constantia Main RdSuperb views, good wine, super sushi.
(Closed Mondays)
Set in a gorgeous courtyard through a Chocolate bar, the Gin Menu will delight and deliver.
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The Gin Bar
64A Wale StreetSet in a gorgeous courtyard through a Chocolate bar, the Gin Menu will delight and deliver.
Shopping
Welcome to life on the edge of Cape Town's charming historical harbour. Discover shopping, dining, entertainment and a host of leisure activities.
Open daily 9am to 9pm.
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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Welcome to life on the edge of Cape Town's charming historical harbour. Discover shopping, dining, entertainment and a host of leisure activities.
Open daily 9am to 9pm.
Entertainment & Activities
Llandudno is undoubtedly one of Cape Town’s most picturesque beaches.
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Llandudno Beach
Llandudno is undoubtedly one of Cape Town’s most picturesque beaches.
Horse riding on a beach may sound like too much of a romantic cliché to actually be true, but thanks to Sleepy Hollow Horse Riding, you can do exactly that. They offer three invigorating trail rides, accompanied by knowledgeable and experienced guides.
Important note The stretch of beach between Noordhoek and Kommetjie has seen an increase in criminal activity in recent times, including several reports of violent incidents. Visitors are urged to be cautious and alert if they choose to travel through this area. You can contact Komwatch for more information.
When Daily at 9am; 1pm (12.30pm on Mondays); 4pm
Cost R580
Contact 021 789 2341 / 083 261 0104, sleepy@intekom.co.za
Noordhoek
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Sleepy Hollow Beach Rides
Sleepy Hollow LaneHorse riding on a beach may sound like too much of a romantic cliché to actually be true, but thanks to Sleepy Hollow Horse Riding, you can do exactly that. They offer three invigorating trail rides, accompanied by knowledgeable and experienced guides.
Important note The stretch of beach between Noordhoek and Kommetjie has seen an increase in criminal activity in recent times, including several reports of violent incidents. Visitors are urged to be cautious and alert if they choose to travel through this area. You can contact Komwatch for more information.
When Daily at 9am; 1pm (12.30pm on Mondays); 4pm
Cost R580
Contact 021 789 2341 / 083 261 0104, sleepy@intekom.co.za
Noordhoek
The Sea Point Promenade is Cape Town’s answer to Las Ramblas in Barcelona, and Central Park in New York: a beautiful public space where locals (and tourists) can enjoy the(ir) city in a safe and secure environment. The fact that The Promenade boasts spectacular views – of the ocean on one side, and Lion’s Head on the other – makes it even more special.
Simply rent a bike at one of the Up Cycles stations (which are dotted at various points throughout the city, including The Promenade, V&A Waterfront and the Camps Bay strip) and return it by sunset.
Cost R60 – R120 (1 – 3 hours)
R180 (half day)
R220 (full day until sunset)
Contact 076 135 2223, 074 100 9161, hello@upcycles.co.za
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Up Cycles Sea Point
0 Beach RdThe Sea Point Promenade is Cape Town’s answer to Las Ramblas in Barcelona, and Central Park in New York: a beautiful public space where locals (and tourists) can enjoy the(ir) city in a safe and secure environment. The fact that The Promenade boasts spectacular views – of the ocean on one side, and Lion’s Head on the other – makes it even more special.
Simply rent a bike at one of the Up Cycles stations (which are dotted at various points throughout the city, including The Promenade, V&A Waterfront and the Camps Bay strip) and return it by sunset.
Cost R60 – R120 (1 – 3 hours)
R180 (half day)
R220 (full day until sunset)
Contact 076 135 2223, 074 100 9161, hello@upcycles.co.za
The penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach is always worth a visit, but why watch from afar when you can see these wonderful water birds up close? These kayak tours in Simon’s Town allow you to meet them on their home turf – you can even join them in the water if the tide is right.
Check out the various tour options here.
Please note Tours are weather-dependent.
When The Penguin Trip: daily, 8.30am (summer); 9am (winter)
Full Moon Rising Paddle Trip: one day per month from April to October only
Cost The Penguin Trip: R300 (equipment and drinking water included)
Full Moon Rising Paddle: R400
Contact 082 501 8930, tours@kayakcapetown.co.za
Location Wharf Street
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Kayak Cape Town (Simon's Town)
Wharf StreetThe penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach is always worth a visit, but why watch from afar when you can see these wonderful water birds up close? These kayak tours in Simon’s Town allow you to meet them on their home turf – you can even join them in the water if the tide is right.
Check out the various tour options here.
Please note Tours are weather-dependent.
When The Penguin Trip: daily, 8.30am (summer); 9am (winter)
Full Moon Rising Paddle Trip: one day per month from April to October only
Cost The Penguin Trip: R300 (equipment and drinking water included)
Full Moon Rising Paddle: R400
Contact 082 501 8930, tours@kayakcapetown.co.za
Location Wharf Street