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Bars in Cape Town
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18 places
The top 18
Bars, pubs, breweries and lounges with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.
Bar · Bo-Kaap1. Honey & Dora Rooftop
4.8★ · 709Queer-owned rooftop restaurant and lounge in De Waterkant with cocktails, drag shows and late-night events, open Thursday to Sunday.
Bar · Gardens2. Vortex Shisha
4.8★ · 435Shisha lounge and bar on Kloof Street serving Al Fakher shisha, with a weekly Tuesday comedy night at 8pm.
Bar · Tamboerskloof3. Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa
4.7★ · 549Rooftop bar and pool deck at a boutique hotel on Kloof Nek Road with views of Table Mountain, open to non-guests; spa on site.
Bar · Bo-Kaap4. The Gin Bar
4.6★ · 1.6kHidden gin bar on Wale Street in the city centre with a courtyard, gin tastings and cocktails; closed Sundays.
Wine bar · Bo-Kaap5. Bouchon Bistro
4.6★ · 785Wine bar and bistro in a Hout Street urban winery with seasonal tapas, a travel-themed by-the-glass list and a cellar table.
Cocktail bar · Bo-Kaap6. Talking To Strangers
4.8★ · 218Moody-lit cocktail bar on Loop Street in the CBD serving crafted cocktails and paired dishes, with occasional DJs.
Cocktail bar · Bakoven7. The Attic by Bo-Vine
4.9★ · 158Intimate cocktail lounge above the Camps Bay strip with a small balcony, sea views, bespoke cocktails and bruschetta.
Wine bar · Tamboerskloof8. Publik Wine Bar
4.7★ · 257Neighbourhood wine bar on Kloof Nek Road focused on natural, minimal-intervention wines, with a small dinner menu.
Pub · Bo-Kaap9. The Fireman's Arms
4.5★ · 2.6kHistoric 1864 pub on Buitengracht with big-screen sports, pub grub, quiz nights and Sunday roast.
Bar · Bo-Kaap10. The House of Machines
4.5★ · 1.9kBrick-lined bar and espresso spot in the CBD with small-batch spirits, light bites, burgers and live music including open mic nights.
Cocktail bar · Bo-Kaap11. ANTHM Cocktail bar
4.8★ · 157Intimate Japanese-inspired cocktail bar on Loop Street with vinyl music and karaage; open Tue–Sat.
Bar · Waterfront12. Pienaar & Son Distilling Co.
4.7★ · 213Small-batch distillery at the V&A Waterfront Cruise Terminal offering gin, umeshu and whisky tastings and bottle sales.
Bar · Salt River13. Casa Bar Woodstock
4.5★ · 825Woodstock bar and pizza spot since 2009 with sport screenings, a pool table, DJs, Thursday open mic and art jams, and local art exhibitions.
Games · Bo-Kaap14. Barcadia
4.6★ · 274Retro bar and arcade on Hout Street with free-play arcade games, pinball and PS5, plus occasional live music.
Bar · Park Estate15. Rondebosch Sports Club
4.7★ · 165Club at Rondebosch Oval with an upstairs bar and balcony for watching cricket.
Bar · Fresnaye16. Una Más
4.5★ · 693Small Mexican mezcal and tequila bar in Sea Point serving cocktails and modern Mexican food.
Cocktail bar · Bo-Kaap17. The Drinkery
4.6★ · 240Speakeasy cocktail bar on the mezzanine of Heritage Square, with a covered verandah overlooking the historic vine and art on the walls.
Bar · Waterfront18. Bascule Bar
4.6★ · 233Waterside bar at the Cape Grace hotel on the V&A Waterfront, with over 500 whiskies, wine and a patio facing the marina.
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