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The Dark Horse
- 4.5335 reviews
- Closed now
Kloof Street bar with cocktails and shared small plates, plus a rooftop and deck with views of Table Mountain.
Quick answers
The Dark Horse in short
When is The Dark Horse open?
Mon closed; Tue–Thu 4 PM–11:30 PM; Fri–Sat 1 PM–12:30 AM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit The Dark Horse?
It's at its best evenings and late at night. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is The Dark Horse indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is The Dark Horse good for kids?
No, it's for adults.
How much does The Dark Horse cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book The Dark Horse?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at The Dark Horse?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is The Dark Horse?
145 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001.
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 · 7:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 4 pm.
In its favour
- Patio weather
- Best in the evening
22°
Clear
- Feels
- 21°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 16km/h
- 8pm
19° - 9pm
19° - 10pm
18°
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 nowmondayClosed
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 4 PM–11:30 PM
- wednesday
- 4 PM–11:30 PM
- thursday
- 4 PM–11:30 PM
- friday
- 1 PM–12:30 AM
- saturday
- 1 PM–12:30 AM
- sunday
- Closed
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 The Dark Horse
- 2 Vadivelu · 1 min
- 3 Black Sheep Restaurant · 1 min
- 4 CLUB KLOOF · 3 min
- 5 Prima Burgers · 3 min
Good to know
- Adults only
- Allow about 1.5 h
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 335 reviews
Known for
- Lemon drop martinis
- Tapas
- Rooftop
- Table Mountain view
What people say
- People like:
- Vibe, Table Mountain view, rooftop, tapas
Around Gardens
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowVadiveluIndian · 1 min walk
Good nowBlack Sheep RestaurantRestaurant · 1 min walk
Good nowCLUB KLOOFRestaurant · 3 min walk
Good nowPrima BurgersHamburger · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.