Bascule Whiskey Wine & Cocktail Bar is not only a hot spot at night but is thronged by many patrons during the day too. It offers delectable coffees and scrumptious snacks throughout the day to over 400 types of whiskey and varied wines at night. This is the perfect place to end your day with a whiskey or two in hand , divine ambiance and beautiful decor. What more could one ask for? Check website for details.
Situated in Camp Bay, Café Caprice is directly opposite the beach. The snow white sand, crystal clear waters attract not only local crowds but also international visitors. With a really varied food and drink menu Café Caprice is an ideal venue for cocktail parties and product launches. For a wonderful experience of having delicacies by the sea side make sure you get your tables reserved now. Check website for details.
The Fireman's Arm is by their own admission is one of the oldest running English Pubs in the city that dates back to the year 1864. Besides, the pub is also one of the few true blue English pubs in operation which makes it a must go for all those who are craving a fine drink. The pub offers an array of wonderful pub grub that is delicious and makes for a good accompaniment with the exquisite drinks. For all the sports lovers, the bar has two huge televisions that play exciting matches. Fun and enjoyment await you at The Fireman's Arm.
What looks like a quaint monastery, Asoka Bar represents King Asoka's journey from the lavish king to the divine Buddha through its serene decor and architecture. With Buddha murals, beautiful lounge seats and canopies, this place will set you in a relaxed mood. The menu offers flavorsome Indian delicacies like rotis, curries and so on. The bar menu has some very intriguing cocktails and mocktails to its name. Events include renowned DJs' spinning lounge and house music or live music. So come here for a delicious meal, a great ambiance and good service.
Belthazar is an elegant seafood restaurant and grill situated in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town. Not only does it serve some of the most refined dishes, it also hosts the world's largest wine bar with a list of up to 600 wines, selling 250 of these by the glass. Be prepared to be treated as a VIP in Belthazar as you are professionally served the best seafood and steaks Cape Town has to offer. Enjoy great food and company in the beautifully decorated interior or outside besides the heaters, drinking in the smell of fresh ocean breeze.
Just down the road from Camps Bay beach is a hidden gem along Victoria Road, Leopard Bar. The Leopard Bar is located at the prestigious 12 Apostles Hotel. The view from the bar is arguably the best in the country with Table Mountain at your back and the Atlantic Ocean rolling in right before your eyes. This beautiful bar is the epitome of classic elegance making it the perfect location for a gathering of friend, family or business meeting. Leopard Bar serves a wide variety classic mixed drinks, and a number of more trendy new and exciting drinks. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday nights are set aside for live music, so be sure to come by for a night to remember. Leopard Bar serves a number of light snacks, meals and of course amazing deserts.
Leinster Hall is a very stylish restaurant in a Victorian house, complete with beautiful gardens. The large dining room has magnificent ceilings with painted rosettes, a Victorian crystal chandelier, shuttered windows and large fireplaces. With turquoise plates and striking art, your dining experience will be thoroughly refined. Their glorious food includes: chilled crayfish with a curried vegetable essence and saffron; crisp roast duckling with kumquat sauce and crunchy caramelized ginger; and game with pistachio terrine with port and juniper sauce. There is a small range of top-rated Cape wines.
Barocca is a relaxed and laid back lounge, bar and restaurant with a difference: this place caters to everyone, from couples and families to children and pets. It is a lounge that offers convenience and warmth without sacrificing quality and high standards. The kids are well cared and catered for, as are your furry friends - you can even order some gourmet pet treats for them off the menu. It is the perfect place to get together after work for a relaxed drink with friends and enjoy the sunset over gourmet burgers. -Joel Bronkowski
The Mahogany Room is the latest addition to the growing list of Jazz Clubs in Cape Town. Located on Buitenkant Street in the central part of the city, the club is simple in its décor and focuses solely on its music. Recently renamed Straight No Chaser, a name that closely reflects its philosophy, it stuns its patrons with its beautifully tuned Grand Piano and chemical-free drinks. The musicians are surprisingly well payed and thereby extremely happy with the shambling venue.
Publik Wine Bar can be found upon the Church Street in Cape Town. Originally a popular wine bar, it is now known for its extensive e-commerce store as well. If you do crave a glass of their excellently made wine but aren’t willing to travel, they deliver their delectable bottles right to your doorstep. The bar itself is quite unique. The wines are produced by small vineyards, a step away from the powerful wine lobbies.
Nelson's Eye Restaurant is known for serving the best steaks in town. Since it was established in the early sixties, the place has grown o earn itself a special place among people for its delicious food and great service. The steaks here are known to be fresh and of premium quality. Myriad varieties steaks are served here in many different kinds of sauces. Along with this, you will get a big bowl of chips, spinach and pumpkin on the side. The service here is quite good and the ambiance very cozy and casual. So come to the best steak house in town for a treat to your taste buds. Open daily from 12pm till late. Check website for further details.
The Signal Hill Winery is the only urban winery in the country. It is neatly hidden and tucked away in Heritage Square, Cape Town, appropriately surrounded by 18th century architecture. This winery presents delicious, highly rated wines, which are also only exclusively sold in certain restaurants and specialty shops in South Africa and around the world. Signal Hill's motto, "Vive Le Difference," perfectly encapsulates what Signal Hill is all about, which is diversity on the South African wine market. Signal Hill is the sole distributor of certain brands and is always experimenting with new tastes. The small winery in Cape Town emits a calm and relaxing atmosphere of rich history and philosophy, ready to draw you in and ensure you a whole new wine experience. -Annchen Marais