Guidebook for Cape Town
Everything Else
The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdCommunity market - great food, people and music
Cape Town Science Centre
370B Main RdCool for kids and adults alike.
The River Club
Observatory RoadGolf and beer!
Drinks & Nightlife
Jerry's Burger Bar Observatory
123 Lower Main RdGood burgers and beer
Food Scene
Cafe Ganesh
38 Trill RdAuthentic South African Food and Vibe
1890 House Sushi and Grill
40 Trill RdBest sushi in Cape Town
Devils Peak Salt River Taproom
150 Cecil RdGood craft beer and food
Ferdinando's Pizza
205 Lower Main RdBest Pizza in CapeTown with a great Obs vibe
Woodstock Brewery
252 Albert RdWoodstock Bakery
15 Brickfield RdBest bread in the area
Parks & Nature
Beautiful escape from city life. Good for should forest walks, trial running or longer hikes up Table Mountain.
201 locals recommend
Newlands Forest
Beautiful escape from city life. Good for should forest walks, trial running or longer hikes up Table Mountain.
Great views over Cape Town and a good starting point for walks and hikes on the mountain. There is even a little restaurant / coffee shop near the parking area.
130 locals recommend
Rhodes Memorial
Rhodes AvenueGreat views over Cape Town and a good starting point for walks and hikes on the mountain. There is even a little restaurant / coffee shop near the parking area.
Two Rivers Urban Park
1 Observatory RdWalks, runs and picnics close to home
Silvermine Dam
Lovely walks, sport climbing and a dam to swim and picnic
Sightseeing
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdChapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak DrBeautiful views
Beautiful sunset views and night views over the city. The clim up Lionshead is very popular and the 6km circular around the base is as beautiful and less touristic (a great run too)
609 locals recommend
Signal Hill
Beautiful sunset views and night views over the city. The clim up Lionshead is very popular and the 6km circular around the base is as beautiful and less touristic (a great run too)
Entertainment & Activities
Oude Molen Eco Village
Alexandra RoadPony rides and a restaurant
Full size pool for exercise and a kiddies pool. Only open during the summer months
Observatory Swimming Pool
16 Liesbeek AveFull size pool for exercise and a kiddies pool. Only open during the summer months
Shopping
Closest grocery store. It is Halaal though, so no alcohol or pork products are sold here. There is a liquor store on Station Road , Lower Main Road or at the Pick n Pay
14 locals recommend
Groote Schuur Spar
Browning RoadClosest grocery store. It is Halaal though, so no alcohol or pork products are sold here. There is a liquor store on Station Road , Lower Main Road or at the Pick n Pay