West Coast & Swartland
An absolute must for tea enthusiasts. There are more than 100 blends and flavours of rooibos available. The tea tasting (R70) is highly recommended –…
Must-see nightlife in Western Cape
Stellenbosch
This place has a dozen local craft beers on tap and plenty more in bottles. There's also a decent wine list and a great selection of spirits. If you can't…
Garden Route
Enjoy great coffee and homemade cakes at this funky cafe with eclectic decor and ocean views from the deck. It's an awesome spot to spend a couple of…
Franschhoek
There are three permanent beers on tap, plus ever-changing experimental brews so be sure to ask what's new. It also serves beers from Cape Brewing Company…
Hermanus
This cave, occupied by the last Strandlopers (coastal indigenous people) at the turn of the 19th century, has a truly remarkable setting and is definitely…
Franschhoek
Franschhoek's main strip gets swamped with tourists in summer, so locals retreat to side-street haunts like this diminutive coffee shop. There are a few…
West Coast & Swartland
If you happen to be in town on a weekend, join the locals for a couple of pints at this tiny brewery. Tasters (R10) are available or just grab a pint of…
Western Cape
The courtyard is a lovely shady spot to retreat from Greyton's summer heat with a taster tray (R35) of four beers, brewed in-house. The menu features bar…
Stellenbosch
Scribble on chalkboard tables while sipping shiraz at this trendy pavement cafe that also serves as Brampton winery’s tasting room. Sandwiches, wraps and…
West Coast & Swartland
As well as superb coffee from Langebaan's one and only roastery, Wings, this busy place serves Black Insomnia – the world's strongest cup of joe. Burgers,…
Stellenbosch
This funky bar is a Stellenbosch institution. There's regular live music and decent bar food.
Route 62
The inimitable Ronnies Sex Shop, towards Ladismith, features a bra-adorned and fairly dingy bar that draws a constant stream of bikers and curious…
Hermanus
The decor is a bit shabby but the ocean views more than make up for it. There's sushi and pizza on the menu (mains R55 to R115), local beer on tap, sport…
West Coast & Swartland
This tiny tasting room overlooking the harbour and with a glimpse of Bird Island offers tastings of up to eight wines from the Vredendal-based vineyard.
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch’s second-oldest pub attracts a slightly older crowd than many places in town, with its well-priced pub grub, large array of craft beer, live…
Stellenbosch
Popular with both locals and students, Trumpet Tree has a shady beer garden where you can nibble pizzas and sip on craft beer during the lengthy happy…
Garden Route
This tiny bar serves a wide range of craft beer from around the country and there's even an equally tiny brewery on-site. Grab a pint and a bar snack to…
Winelands
Enjoy a taster tray of five beers while watching the brewers in action at the small brewery behind the bar. Food is served – typical pub grub where…
Route 62
Based in a charming building that was once the town post office, the microbrewery produces four different ales and serves cheese and sausage platters (R60…
Plettenberg Bay
A long-established bar in the centre of town with sports on the big screen in the early evening and DJs playing pop and dance tunes later on.
Stellenbosch
A chilled, student-filled place that also serves lunch – opt for the pizza. There's often live music as well as regular drinks specials.
Knysna
Knysna's top spot for late-night dancing offers a relaxed vibe and a balcony area for lounging. DJs play when there are no live bands.
Hermanus
A chilled-out bar with good cocktails and DJs most nights. In the early evening it's a great place to enjoy sunset with a beer.
Stellenbosch
This club has a small dance floor beyond the long bar where DJs pump out dance and house music.
