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&UnionThis is a beer haven for those of you that like to chill out over a pint (craft beers in this case) rather than a cocktail. This isn’t your usual restaurant, bar or pub, they call themselves a bar salon and Read More |
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Alexander BarAlexander Bar is some kinda prohibition-era, booze-filled playground for adults, good start. Aside from the fact that the décor is just the right side of dark, Gatsby-era chic, there are also plenty of quirky novelties hidden around the place that Read More |
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BelthazarCape Town is known for its amazing wineries and vineyards, so the wine is pretty damn good wherever you go, but Belthazar is like a whole new ball game. With over 600 wines to choose from and 250 that can Read More |
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Cafe CapriceCamps Bay is the Chelsea of Cape Town – the strip where the beautiful come to ogle and be ogled, watch the sunset and drink overpriced, colourful cocktails. There’s even a Made In Chelsea-esque reality show set in the area Read More |
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Cape to CubaCape to Cuba is a bit of a trek outside the centre of town, but well worth a visit if you have the luxury of a car or are brave enough to catch the train. The surrounding area – Kalk Read More |
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Jackal & HideLike the name suggests, Jackal & Hide has a split personality: it can either be absolutely packed to the rafters and buzzing, or quiet, sophisticated and relaxed. On BarChick’s last visit we witnessed the latter, but we have it on good Read More |
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JulepLong Street is full of some of Cape Town’s best bars and hangouts, so things can get pretty busy, especially on the weekend, but each town has its little secrets and Julep is the one to know about. This lesser Read More |
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Peter's HouseThe Mad Hatter’s tea party is a much covered source material when it comes to bars – all too often bordering on pastiche or empty whimsy. Peter’s House, despite being clearly indebted to that very same fairy-tale tea party has Read More |
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Rafiki'sA Cape Town institution, Rakiki’s is in no way elegant or refined, but it is fun, which is fine by us. Set out as a sprawling collection of small rooms, a long balcony (with kick ass views of Table Mountain Read More |
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Royale EateryBarChick loves her burgers, so when she heard that Royale Eaterie on Long Street had over 50 different types on offer, she was salivating at the mere thought. Especially considering they described them as “burgers that make your soul tingle Read More |
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Shimmy Beach ClubAnother beach bar done well, Shimmy is for those of you who like to look good, people watch and get your pose on – it’s like something out of Ibiza. Hidden from the main entrance to the Waterfront, it’s easy Read More |
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The Orphanage Cocktail EmporiumLocated on Orphan Street – so called due to it being the site of gatherings of influenza orphans in the early 1900s – Oliver Twist would be pretty out of place in this joint, despite the Dickensian-themed drinks. And who knows what Read More |
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The Grand Café and Beach BarA bar on a beach is always a winner and The Grand is no exception. Where better for a bar than in an old airplane bunker? With huge tables for you to sit at and a nice long bar ready Read More |
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The House of MachinesTucked away behind a mobile burrito van on Market Street, this cosy little gem covers all your needs in one space; an artisan coffee shop, a quirky boutique and a motorbike workshop by day (don’t tell us you don’t need Read More |
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The Power & The Glory/ The Black RamA café during the day, that serves decent coffee, excellent pies and craft beers to the arty elite of Cape Town. At night the adjoining bar, The Black Ram, opens and from then on the vibe is a bit more Read More |
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The Waiting RoomAbove the excellent Royale Eatery – which serves some of the best burgers in the city – The Waiting Room feels like a New York Loft party. You climb up a rickety, narrow set of stairs to enter into what Read More |