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Bascule Bar
- 4.6233 reviews
- Closed now
Waterside bar at the Cape Grace hotel on the V&A Waterfront, with over 500 whiskies, wine and a patio facing the marina.
Quick answers
Bascule Bar in short
When is Bascule Bar open?
Every day, 12 PM–12 AM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Bascule Bar?
It's at its best evenings and late at night. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Bascule Bar indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Bascule Bar good for kids?
No, it's for adults.
How much does Bascule Bar cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Bascule Bar?
Booking ahead is a good idea. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at Bascule Bar?
About 75 minutes.
Where is Bascule Bar?
W Quay Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001.
Is Bascule Bar wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:00 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 12 pm.
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
24°
Clear
- Feels
- 25°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4km/h
- 12pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowsunday12 PM–12 AM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- tuesday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- wednesday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- thursday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- friday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- saturday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- sundayToday
- 12 PM–12 AM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Bascule Bar
- 2 Time Out Market Cape Town · 4 min
- 3 COOKED The Watershed · 4 min
- 4 Be.UP Park Waterfront (Pop-up) · 4 min
- 5 Cape Town Fish Market V&A Waterfront · 4 min
Good to know
- Adults only
- Book ahead
- Allow about 75 min
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 233 reviews
Known for
- 500+ whiskies
- Whisky tasting
- Wine
- Marina views
What people say
- People like:
- Huge whisky selection, tastings, and Table Mountain and harbour views
Around Waterfront
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Time Out Market Cape TownFood hall · 4 min walk
Good nowCOOKED The WatershedCafé · 4 min walk
Be.UP Park Waterfront (Pop-up)Indoor play · 4 min walk
Cape Town Fish Market V&A WaterfrontSeafood · 4 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen all day. Water from 1 pm.
SunglassesThe whole time
SunscreenThe whole time
WaterFrom 1 pm