Drinks & Lifestyle

In Cape Town it is important to end of your day with a refreshing drink or two

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Boundary-Pushing

Bars

Cape Town’s bar scene has a tipple for every taste and for all an idiosyncratic setting. Scouting hot new rooftop retreats and indulging in sleek wine bars, it’s all here in Cape Town.

  • From a hush-hush, secret gin bar hidden behind a heritage building to the ultimate whiskey chamber in the midst of the lively V&A Waterfront.
  • Experience the unique South African fynbos in local hand-crafted gin.
  • Delf into South Africa’s world-class wine industry by sipping some of the best wines with Table Mountain as a backdrop.

Last Hoorah

Cocktail Bars

  • The Gin Bar
  • Orphenage Bar
  • The Athletic Club & Social (ACS)
  • Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen
  • The Botanical Bar
  • Culture Wine Bar
  • The Bombay Bicycle Club
  • Zsa Zsa Cape Town
  • The Art of Duplicity
  • Dark Horse Bar

Sweeping City Views

Rooftop Bars

  • Silo Rooftop Bar
  • Gigi Rooftop & Gorgeous George
  • Radisson Red
  • The Vue in De Waterkant
  • Sky Bar
  • The Piano Bar

Super-Stylish

Hotel Bars

  • Vista Bar | One & Only
  • The Willaston Bar | The Silo Hotel
  • Bascule Bar | Cape Grace
  • Planet Restaurant & Bar | Mount Nelson
  • Leopard Bar | 12 Apostles Hotel

Flavour-packed

Beach Bars

Cape Town’s beach bars a.k.a Watering Holes, are air conditioned by sea breezes, perfumed by fresh ocean air, and offer gorgeous unobstructed views of the simmering water, white sand beach, and sunset.

  • Savour laid-back summer days with a refreshing craft beer, cool cocktail or glass of Cape vino in hand.
  • Beautiful warm weather, chilled-out beach days, late sunsets and a cool Cape Town summer vibe.

PICTURESQUE SUNSETS

Chinchilla

  • This “Boho-chic” inspired beach bar is perched on the vivacious and trendy Camps Bay beachfront.
  • Terrific spot to enjoy lush cocktails with distinctive scenery.

ULTRA-COOL

Shimmy Beach Club

  • This Oceanside restaurant, bar and events venue at the V&A Waterfront is a popular all-season hangout for city slickers seeking a scenic spot to unwind in style.
  • Keep a look out for events held at Shimmy’s, you would not want to miss!

PERFECT BACKDROP

Grand Africa Café & Beach

  • Watch the sun being swallowed by the sea with a delicious cocktail in hand, of course.
  • Grand Africa Café & Beach, has its own private beach that sets it apart from other ocean-facing venues.

SERIOUSLY COOL

Night Clubs

Nightlife in Cape Town offers something for everyone. Here are the places in the city where you can dance the night away at a nightclub or enjoy live music from talented local artists.

  • Cape Town boasts a bustling nightlife scene full of whimsical moments.
  • Some of the hippest upmarket places are in the City centre, be sure to do some bar hopping in Long Street, Loop Street and Bree Street for a memorable time.

Clup Option 1

Cocoon Cape Town

  • Chic nightclub, Cocoon is all about glamour.
  • Be sure to dress up for this club.
  • Sipping on delicious cocktails while enjoying breath-taking views of the city is simply the way they roll.

Club Option 2

The One Cpt

  • Expect a night full of dancing and quality liquors, against a stylish backdrop.
  • Enjoy a fun-filled night out with friend.
  • Showcases highest quality house music.

Club Option 3

COCO

  • The venue knows how to please its crowd.
  • Partygoers are guaranteed a good night out.
  • Situated in Loop Street in the heart of Cape Town’s party scene.
  • Friday nights are reserved for Dancehall and Hip Hop, while house music is playing each Saturday.

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