Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
2 minutes walk...Always a nice buzz and perfect for a morning coffee and easy breakfast. Raw fruit juices are delish! Lots of healthy options.
36 residents recomanen
Melissa's the Food Shop
51 Kildare Road2 minutes walk...Always a nice buzz and perfect for a morning coffee and easy breakfast. Raw fruit juices are delish! Lots of healthy options.
The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert RdHighly recommended. Booking essential.
Wonderful evening Tapas menu. Also great for Sunday brunch. Upmarket.
111 residents recomanen
Bistro Sixteen82
Steenberg RoadWonderful evening Tapas menu. Also great for Sunday brunch. Upmarket.
Olympia Cafe
134 Main RdWell known cafe in Kalk Bay. Great for breakfast/ lunch.
Wijnhuis
Kildare RoadNever disappoints. Great steak. 2 mins walk.
Amazing views of Table Mountain but its the food that is the secret here. Incredible Vietnamese cooking.
88 residents recomanen
Saigon
Kamp StreetAmazing views of Table Mountain but its the food that is the secret here. Incredible Vietnamese cooking.
This is a secret spot... the location is incredible. Great food too. You get the full mountain view across the bay.
119 residents recomanen
On the Rocks Restaurant
45 Stadler RdThis is a secret spot... the location is incredible. Great food too. You get the full mountain view across the bay.
A real treat. Enjoy a special occasion meal here.. right down at the waters edge. Upmarket and booking essential.
38 residents recomanen
Tintswalo Atlantic
Chapmans Peak DriveA real treat. Enjoy a special occasion meal here.. right down at the waters edge. Upmarket and booking essential.
Wonderful position to have a pre dinner drink in the bar upstairs and watch the sunsetting, before having a great meal.
Upmarket booking essential.
11 residents recomanen
Azure Restaurant
Queen Victoria StreetWonderful position to have a pre dinner drink in the bar upstairs and watch the sunsetting, before having a great meal.
Upmarket booking essential.
A hidden secret wine valley!!! Fantastic wines to taste and great food en route.
51 residents recomanen
Hemel en Aarde
A hidden secret wine valley!!! Fantastic wines to taste and great food en route.
One of our favourites in the Hemel en Aarde Valley. Try their magnificent wine and food pairings.
116 residents recomanen
Creation Wines
One of our favourites in the Hemel en Aarde Valley. Try their magnificent wine and food pairings.
Just one of the great restaurants on offer at the Vineyard... just a stroll away.
The Square Restaurant at the Vineyard Hotel
60 Colinton RoadJust one of the great restaurants on offer at the Vineyard... just a stroll away.
Shopping
Lots of lovely crafts from Africa. Very tasteful and perfect presents to take home. Also within walking distance.
37 residents recomanen
Montebello Design Centre
31 Newlands AveLots of lovely crafts from Africa. Very tasteful and perfect presents to take home. Also within walking distance.
Everything you need from food to clothes to a pharmacy plus a food court and various restaurant options. Easy walk.
387 residents recomanen
Plaça Cavendish
1 Dreyer StEverything you need from food to clothes to a pharmacy plus a food court and various restaurant options. Easy walk.
Upmarket shopping area,(high end fashion, international labels, and local arts and crafts) with scenic Table mountain views, water views and loads of restaurants, bars and coffee shops.
1951 residents recomanen
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdUpmarket shopping area,(high end fashion, international labels, and local arts and crafts) with scenic Table mountain views, water views and loads of restaurants, bars and coffee shops.
Arts, Crafts, fashion and food located in an old fish factory in Hout Bay
168 residents recomanen
Hout Bay Harbour
Arts, Crafts, fashion and food located in an old fish factory in Hout Bay
Creative hub offering galleries, stores, restaurant and market spaces. Wonderful food market on a Saturday - great idea for a breakfast/brunch.
619 residents recomanen
The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdCreative hub offering galleries, stores, restaurant and market spaces. Wonderful food market on a Saturday - great idea for a breakfast/brunch.
Essentials
This is my go to shop for an everyday quick shop. Lots on offer and always fresh. Easy to stop in for lunch goodies or easy dinners. The Steers Take Away is also very popular here.
Woolworths Foodstop Vineyard Convenience Centre
2 Main RdThis is my go to shop for an everyday quick shop. Lots on offer and always fresh. Easy to stop in for lunch goodies or easy dinners. The Steers Take Away is also very popular here.
Harrington's Dry Cleaners
27 Main RdJust around the corner from us. Very reliable.
Virgin Active Claremont
Campground Road5 mins walk - great facilities including a pool
Angsana Spa Vineyard Hotel
Colinton RoadWonderful spa in the neighbouring Vineyard Hotel.
Life Kingsbury Hospital
23 Wilderness RdLarge hospital with numerous doctors and after care.
Parks & Nature
World renowned gardens - very worth a visit. also a starting point for the hop on hop off bus - tours of CT and surrounds.
(SA senior citizens free on Tuesday. (with ID)
1765 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic Nacional Kirstenbosch
Rhodes DriveWorld renowned gardens - very worth a visit. also a starting point for the hop on hop off bus - tours of CT and surrounds.
(SA senior citizens free on Tuesday. (with ID)
Lovely forest on the slopes of Table Mountain - ideal for walks, hikes, running and biking.
201 residents recomanen
Bosc de Newlands
Lovely forest on the slopes of Table Mountain - ideal for walks, hikes, running and biking.
Constantia Nek Trail
Constantia Nek TrailGreat place to start off numerous hiking trails.
Great viewing spot and trails. Great spot for sundowners and watching the sun set
609 residents recomanen
Signal Hill
Great viewing spot and trails. Great spot for sundowners and watching the sun set
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadVery popular to hike up - especially when its full moon.
Sightseeing
8th wonder of the world - either walk up or take the cable way to experience the most wonderful views of CT.
1249 residents recomanen
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg Road8th wonder of the world - either walk up or take the cable way to experience the most wonderful views of CT.
Take a ferry to the island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.
49 residents recomanen
La porta d'entrada de Nelson Mandela a Robben Island
Take a ferry to the island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.
Aquari de Dos Oceans
Dock RoadSomething to be enjoyed by the whole family.
Cape Town Clifton 2 station
World renowned beaches!!
Llandudno
Stunning beach for afternoon sunsets!!
Chapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak DrStunning mountain drive showing off all the Capes beauty
A wonderful town situated in the famous Frranschoek valley. French flair!. Top restaurants, wine estates and shopping.
317 residents recomanen
Franschhoek
A wonderful town situated in the famous Frranschoek valley. French flair!. Top restaurants, wine estates and shopping.
Great way to experience a few of the wine farms if you are short for time.
196 residents recomanen
Tramvia del Vi de Franschhoek
Cabriere StreetGreat way to experience a few of the wine farms if you are short for time.
Lovely seaside town, well worth driving there via the coastal route. Very famous for whale watching.
219 residents recomanen
Hermanus
Lovely seaside town, well worth driving there via the coastal route. Very famous for whale watching.
Arts & Culture
Cutting edge museum is the largest contemporary gallery in Africa. Showcasing a private collection of artwork from the African continent as well as a sculpture garden, restaurants and bars. A must for art lovers!
482 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani d'Àfrica Zeitz
South Arm RoadCutting edge museum is the largest contemporary gallery in Africa. Showcasing a private collection of artwork from the African continent as well as a sculpture garden, restaurants and bars. A must for art lovers!
In the heart of CT this gallery showcases art that expresses a love for the African continent . It includes everything from painting and sculpture to ceramics and graphic sketches.
41 residents recomanen
The Cape Gallery
60 Church StIn the heart of CT this gallery showcases art that expresses a love for the African continent . It includes everything from painting and sculpture to ceramics and graphic sketches.
Situated just a walk away at Montebello Design Centre, this space specialises in prints by emerging and leading SA artists.
David Krut Projects, Cape Town
31 Newlands AveSituated just a walk away at Montebello Design Centre, this space specialises in prints by emerging and leading SA artists.
Situated in a historical area, showcasing local Islamic culture and heritage. The colourful houses and cobbled streets all add to the unique Cape experience. Open mon - sat 10am - 5pm
226 residents recomanen
Iziko Bo Kaap Museum
71 Wale StSituated in a historical area, showcasing local Islamic culture and heritage. The colourful houses and cobbled streets all add to the unique Cape experience. Open mon - sat 10am - 5pm
Tells the story of the forced removals and the reconstitution of the community of District Six.
445 residents recomanen
Museu del Districte Six
25A Buitenkant StTells the story of the forced removals and the reconstitution of the community of District Six.
Offers insight into South Africa's most adored sport!
22 residents recomanen
The Springbok Experience Rugby Museum
Portswood RoadOffers insight into South Africa's most adored sport!
Entertainment & Activities
Ster-Kinekor
101 Dreyer StLoads on offer
Various shark cage diving options - experience a Great White Shark close up. Simons Town is closer to Newlands, Gansbaai 2.5 hours drive.
14 residents recomanen
Shark Diving
Various shark cage diving options - experience a Great White Shark close up. Simons Town is closer to Newlands, Gansbaai 2.5 hours drive.
Steenberg Estate
Leading golf course