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This olympic sized public pool is a favourite for the whole community. It gets very crowded on public holidays and holiday weekends, but serious swimmers swim there early in the morning all year round.
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Piscina del Sea Point Pavilion
Beach RoadThis olympic sized public pool is a favourite for the whole community. It gets very crowded on public holidays and holiday weekends, but serious swimmers swim there early in the morning all year round.
Just take a stroll and see for yourself.
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Sea Point Promenade
Beach RoadJust take a stroll and see for yourself.
Food Scene
Bagels, blintzes, breakfasts. Pastrami on Rye. Lovely management.
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Kleinsky's DELICATESSEN
92 Regent RdBagels, blintzes, breakfasts. Pastrami on Rye. Lovely management.
Sundoo
77 Regent RdIndian tapas & a vibe for a drink.
Greek. I love the squidheads. Great mezze.
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Mykonos Taverna
267 Main RdGreek. I love the squidheads. Great mezze.
Nü Health Food Seapoint
35 Main RdSalads & juices.
Sababa
395 Main RdMiddle Eastern take out joint (great salads)
Moro Gelato
85 Regent RdBest gelato in the city.
Unframed Ice Cream
45C Kloof StSecond best gelato in the city :)
Awesome ramen above a dive bar called Lefty's (which is also a vibe if you enjoy a dive bar).
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Downtown Ramen Asian Restaurant
103 Harrington StreetAwesome ramen above a dive bar called Lefty's (which is also a vibe if you enjoy a dive bar).
Not 100% authentic Mexican but better than most, no Tex-Mex here. Lots of yummy things and great Margaritas. I love the seared squid. And I can't get enough of the chillis stuffed with smoke cheese (forget their name).
Best to book ahead.
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El Burro Greenpoint
79 Main RdNot 100% authentic Mexican but better than most, no Tex-Mex here. Lots of yummy things and great Margaritas. I love the seared squid. And I can't get enough of the chillis stuffed with smoke cheese (forget their name).
Best to book ahead.
It's not cheap but I love it. Beautiful decor. Great food. You need to book in advance.
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Mulberry & Prince
12 Pepper StIt's not cheap but I love it. Beautiful decor. Great food. You need to book in advance.
Awesome food. Not cheap but good value for what it is, I reckon. Have the tapas for two set menu. Foodie vibes.
Go early because they don't take bookings!
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Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
92 Bree StAwesome food. Not cheap but good value for what it is, I reckon. Have the tapas for two set menu. Foodie vibes.
Go early because they don't take bookings!
Foodie paradise. Expensive. Book *far* in advance (i.e. months before you arrive in Cape Town). From world-renowned chef Luke Dale-Roberts.
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The Test Kitchen
375 Albert RdFoodie paradise. Expensive. Book *far* in advance (i.e. months before you arrive in Cape Town). From world-renowned chef Luke Dale-Roberts.
In their words, "It has been dubbed the coolest place to be in Cape Town and its success is based on innovative cuisine, served in a relaxed yet edgy environment in a part of Cape Town that has never attracted an evening dining crowd."
I'm not arguing. But I miss the days when you could spontaneously go. Now you have to book ages in advance. Good old world-renowned chef Luke Dale-Roberts.
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The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert RdIn their words, "It has been dubbed the coolest place to be in Cape Town and its success is based on innovative cuisine, served in a relaxed yet edgy environment in a part of Cape Town that has never attracted an evening dining crowd."
I'm not arguing. But I miss the days when you could spontaneously go. Now you have to book ages in advance. Good old world-renowned chef Luke Dale-Roberts.
Another stunner from world-renowned chef Luke Dale-Roberts. Not cheap but fabulous.
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The Shortmarket Club
199 Oxford RoadAnother stunner from world-renowned chef Luke Dale-Roberts. Not cheap but fabulous.
Probably my favourite restaurant in the greater Cape Town area (in Noordhoek). Chef Franck Dangereux. Fine dining that doesn't tear the ring out of it.
I don't often go for dessert but these are worth it.
They have amazing winter specials, too.
Go for a stroll on Noordhoek beach before or after.
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The Foodbarn Restaurant
Village LaneProbably my favourite restaurant in the greater Cape Town area (in Noordhoek). Chef Franck Dangereux. Fine dining that doesn't tear the ring out of it.
I don't often go for dessert but these are worth it.
They have amazing winter specials, too.
Go for a stroll on Noordhoek beach before or after.
Primarily a food market in happening Woodstock.
Go early to avoid the crowds.
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The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdPrimarily a food market in happening Woodstock.
Go early to avoid the crowds.
Open every Saturday from 9am to 2pm, this awesome food market is named after the farm that feeds it even though these days the market is actually in Granger bay. 45 min walk.
From their website: Held every Saturday at the historic Granger Bay site of the V&A Waterfront, the OZCF Market Day is a community farmers-style market for independent local farmers and artisanal food producers. At the OZCF Market customers can do weekly food shopping (veg, fruit, bread, organic dairy, free-range eggs, honey, muesli etc), try out some delicious cooked and raw foods and be inspired about helping to build an alternative food system.
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Mercado de Oranjezicht City Farm
Granger Bay BoulevardOpen every Saturday from 9am to 2pm, this awesome food market is named after the farm that feeds it even though these days the market is actually in Granger bay. 45 min walk.
From their website: Held every Saturday at the historic Granger Bay site of the V&A Waterfront, the OZCF Market Day is a community farmers-style market for independent local farmers and artisanal food producers. At the OZCF Market customers can do weekly food shopping (veg, fruit, bread, organic dairy, free-range eggs, honey, muesli etc), try out some delicious cooked and raw foods and be inspired about helping to build an alternative food system.
mischu coffee
85A Regent RdGreat coffee.
South China Dim Sum Bar
289 Long St Dim Sum! Yum.
Just do it.
Locally made chocolate.
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Café de Chocolate Honesto
64A Wale StJust do it.
Locally made chocolate.
Drinks & Nightlife
A bar with a sea view (only in good weather when you can sit outside upstairs.) The food is a bit hotel-y but nice spot for a drink.
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Strolla Restaurant & Bar
309 Beach RdA bar with a sea view (only in good weather when you can sit outside upstairs.) The food is a bit hotel-y but nice spot for a drink.
This old institution of a restaurant coasts on its name. I wouldn't eat the food there, and the service is mostly shocking, but afternoon drinks or sundowners overlooking the sea is a total vibe.
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La Perla
281 Beach RdThis old institution of a restaurant coasts on its name. I wouldn't eat the food there, and the service is mostly shocking, but afternoon drinks or sundowners overlooking the sea is a total vibe.
Busy spot. Pleasant on a nice day. Acceptable pizzas.
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Rockpool
205 Beach RdBusy spot. Pleasant on a nice day. Acceptable pizzas.
For a night of dancing, most dependable in my opinion. I've had some fun nights there :)
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The Waiting Room
273 Long StFor a night of dancing, most dependable in my opinion. I've had some fun nights there :)
Adorable little gin bar. Mixology vibes. Whisky bar upstairs.
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The Gin Bar
64A Wale StreetAdorable little gin bar. Mixology vibes. Whisky bar upstairs.
Totally up its own arse but fun for a once-off Occasion night of expensive cocktails created with a fair amount of pomp and spectacle.
Treat it as if you're going for dessert and have the apple and miso cocktail. Yummy!
Booking ESSENTIAL.
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The Commissary
86 Shortmarket StTotally up its own arse but fun for a once-off Occasion night of expensive cocktails created with a fair amount of pomp and spectacle.
Treat it as if you're going for dessert and have the apple and miso cocktail. Yummy!
Booking ESSENTIAL.
Shopping
Woolworths (good grocery store with some homewear & clothing), various little shops & restaurants. I recommend Sababa, which is a Middle Eastern take out joint (great salads) and Nu (not bad for salads and healthy eating). You’ll find pharamacies, banks and pretty much everything you need on that block.
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Piazza St Johns
Woolworths (good grocery store with some homewear & clothing), various little shops & restaurants. I recommend Sababa, which is a Middle Eastern take out joint (great salads) and Nu (not bad for salads and healthy eating). You’ll find pharamacies, banks and pretty much everything you need on that block.
Parks & Nature
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadJust do it.
Lovely walks & MTB trails. Go for a drink or a bite at the Deer Park Cafe afterwards.
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Deer Park Café
2 Deerpark Dr WLovely walks & MTB trails. Go for a drink or a bite at the Deer Park Cafe afterwards.
Beautiful hikes among the fynbos, and a dam to swim in. Lots of lovely picnic spots. A little out-of-the-way so usually not overrun.
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Silvermine Dam
Beautiful hikes among the fynbos, and a dam to swim in. Lots of lovely picnic spots. A little out-of-the-way so usually not overrun.
Arts & Culture
WHATIFTHEWORLD
16 Buiten StWorth a look
Entertainment & Activities
Charming bar with a small box theatre upstairs. Hit and miss productions, as one might expect.
From their website:
Alexander Bar attracts a mixed crowd of interesting locals young and old as well as a smattering of tourists from the neighbouring hotels. The bar is filled with old-world charm and is engineered to get people talking. The functioning antique rotary dial telephone system encourages you to chat to people all over the bar. And you can also dial 9 to ring the bartender. The menu is fairly priced and there’s something to eat and drink whether you’re on a student budget or feel like splashing out.
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Alexander Bar, Café & Theatre
76 Strand StCharming bar with a small box theatre upstairs. Hit and miss productions, as one might expect.
From their website:
Alexander Bar attracts a mixed crowd of interesting locals young and old as well as a smattering of tourists from the neighbouring hotels. The bar is filled with old-world charm and is engineered to get people talking. The functioning antique rotary dial telephone system encourages you to chat to people all over the bar. And you can also dial 9 to ring the bartender. The menu is fairly priced and there’s something to eat and drink whether you’re on a student budget or feel like splashing out.