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Mitchell's Scottish Ale House
- 4.22.0k reviews
- Open now · till 2 am
Scottish-themed pub at the V&A Waterfront with 16 draught beers, pub food, live music in the evenings and sports on screens.
Quick answers
Mitchell's Scottish Ale House in short
When is Mitchell's Scottish Ale House open?
Every day, 11 AM–2 AM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Mitchell's Scottish Ale House?
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 Mitchell's Scottish Ale House indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Mitchell's Scottish Ale House good for kids?
Sometimes: family dining earlier in the day; evenings turn into a bar with live music.
How much does Mitchell's Scottish Ale House cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Mitchell's Scottish Ale House?
No, you can walk in. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at Mitchell's Scottish Ale House?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Mitchell's Scottish Ale House?
V&A Waterfront, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001.
Is Mitchell's Scottish Ale House wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
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
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, 9 pm.
In its favour
- Patio weather
- Open till 2 am
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
Open now · till 2 ammonday11 AM–2 AM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 11 AM–2 AM
- tuesday
- 11 AM–2 AM
- wednesday
- 11 AM–2 AM
- thursday
- 11 AM–2 AM
- friday
- 11 AM–2 AM
- saturday
- 11 AM–2 AM
- sunday
- 11 AM–2 AM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Mitchell's Scottish Ale House
- 2 Knysna Oyster Company · 1 min
- 3 Marble Restaurant · 1 min
- 4 Terrarium Restaurant · 2 min
- 5 Sevruga Restaurant · 2 min
Good to know
- Kids: family dining earlier in the day; evenings turn into a bar with live music
- Book online
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.2from 2.0k reviews
Known for
- Draught beers
- Burgers
- Live music
- Whisky tastings
What people say
- People like:
- Pub atmosphere, beer selection, burgers and live music
Around Waterfront
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowKnysna Oyster CompanySeafood · 1 min walk
Good nowMarble RestaurantRestaurant · 1 min walk
Good nowTerrarium RestaurantFine dining · 2 min walk
Good nowSevruga RestaurantSeafood · 2 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.