Must-see nightlife in Cape Town

  • The Vic

    Cape Town

    There's craft beer on tap, wood-fired pizzas and live music every Wednesday from around 8pm and sometimes on the weekends (check their Facebook page) at…

  • Coco

    Cape Town

    The latest glam incarnation for this perpetually name-changing venue. They promise a crowd of beautiful people, so check your looks in the mirror before…

  • Caffé Verdi

    Cape Town

    This local watering hole, set in a century-old house with a pretty courtyard, is a pleasant place for a drink after exploring Chelsea Village (as Wynberg…

  • Woodstock Lounge

    Cape Town

    Wall-sized prints of black-and-white photos of old Woodstock provide some visual relief at this white box cafe-bar. There are pretty good pizzas to go…

  • Big Box Boardgames Cafe

    Cape Town

    If you're looking for a way to spend a rainy afternoon, grab a coffee and settle down to play one of dozens of board games on offer at Big Box. Sandwiches…

  • Truth

    Cape Town

    Occupying part of the Prestwich Memorial building, this branch of the steampunk coffee roasters is a popular place for coffee, breakfast and lunch, and…

  • Van Hunks

    Cape Town

    Ponder the legend of Van Hunks, who challenged the devil to a smoking match atop the peak that can be seen from this bar and restaurant's deck. It’s a…

  • 31

    Cape Town

    Taking its name from the lofty storey it occupies, this glitzy club with white leather sofas to lounge on provides stunning views of the city should you…

  • Deluxe Coffeeworks

    Cape Town

    A pioneer of the artisan coffee scene, Deluxe is a tiny cafe with what looks like a giant kit model for a Vespa hanging on the wall. It's a popular…

  • Coffee Time

    Cape Town

    This charming kosher cafe is one of the projects for the Astra Centre, which provides sheltered employment for Jewish people with special needs.

  • Kamili

    Cape Town

    This coffee roasters and cafe has several branches around town including this handily located one on Long St.

  • Tribe 112

    Cape Town

    This cafe branch of the Woodstock-based coffee roasters is set up within a showroom for BMW motorbikes.