Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Great neighbourhoody Greek restaurant open every day very close to the flat.
69 locals recommend
Mykonos Taverna
267 Main RdGreat neighbourhoody Greek restaurant open every day very close to the flat.
Friendly local bistro with great value set menu of Moroccan and Spanish influenced dishes with a local twist. Excellent wine list.
128 locals recommend
La Boheme
341 Main RdFriendly local bistro with great value set menu of Moroccan and Spanish influenced dishes with a local twist. Excellent wine list.
Cosy Indian tapas restaurant. Tables are quite close together so we tend to rather go on off-nights or for a later seating.
52 locals recommend
Sundoo
77 Regent RdCosy Indian tapas restaurant. Tables are quite close together so we tend to rather go on off-nights or for a later seating.
Il Leone Mastrantonio
22 Cobern StBest Italian in Cape Town. A good Sunday night option.
Incredible fine-dining in a convivial atmosphere. In the league of places like the Test Kitchen but at a third of the price.
102 locals recommend
Cheyne's
Main RoadIncredible fine-dining in a convivial atmosphere. In the league of places like the Test Kitchen but at a third of the price.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our much loved bar and theatre, open every night. Catch a show in the theatre upstairs, or just mingle on the stoep or around the bar until the late hours.
Alexander Road
Alexander RoadOur much loved bar and theatre, open every night. Catch a show in the theatre upstairs, or just mingle on the stoep or around the bar until the late hours.
The Lawns at the Roundhouse
Round House RoadBest sundowner spot ever.
Our much loved bar and theatre, open every night. Catch a show in the theatre upstairs, or just mingle on the stoep or around the bar until the late hours.
87 locals recommend
Alexander Bar, Café & Theatre
76 Strand StOur much loved bar and theatre, open every night. Catch a show in the theatre upstairs, or just mingle on the stoep or around the bar until the late hours.
Everything Else
Incredible architecture and a great selection of contemporary African art.
482 locals recommend
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
South Arm RoadIncredible architecture and a great selection of contemporary African art.
Parks & Nature
A wonderful hike past a number of rock pools and waterfalls. If you need help getting a permit please contact us because at the time of writing one needs a local bank account to pay the small permit fee and the rangers are strict about entry.
30 locals recommend
Steenbras River Gorge (Crystal Pools)
Kogelberg Nature Reserve TrailA wonderful hike past a number of rock pools and waterfalls. If you need help getting a permit please contact us because at the time of writing one needs a local bank account to pay the small permit fee and the rangers are strict about entry.
Arts & Culture
A small but powerful and moving museum that illuminates the devastating effects of apartheid's forced removals in Cape Town.
445 locals recommend
District Six Museum
25A Buitenkant StA small but powerful and moving museum that illuminates the devastating effects of apartheid's forced removals in Cape Town.
Two stages with some of Cape Town's best shows in an excitingly renovated old church building.
274 locals recommend
The Fugard Theatre
Two stages with some of Cape Town's best shows in an excitingly renovated old church building.