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To obtain a copy of this magazine, contact Aziza Patandin at the CCID on aziza@capetownccid.org or 021 286 0830
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Galleries, museums, public spaces and city sights
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Theatres, pubs, clubs, film, nightspots
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For a full list of shops and services in the Central City, visit capetownccid.org
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FROM THE EDITOR
What an exciting place to be. Cape Town – South Africa’s oldest CBD – is also, in many ways, its youngest at heart, with every kind of amenity, place of interest and cultural venue that you could hope to find in a city. Around 20 years ago, the Cape Town Central City was a place that moved strictly to a 9-to-5 rhythm. It emptied out at the end of each working day, and at weekends it was a lonely, no-go zone. That’s all dramatically changed, largely because of the commitment and drive of the Cape Town CCID and the City of Cape Town, backed by the support of retailers, gallery owners, restaurateurs and others. Working on the premise of ‘Build it and they will come’, they teamed up to create a downtown that was safer and irresistibly inviting. And, sure enough, the people came! There’s a whole new, enthusiastic influx of visitors – local and international – who come, work, play and stay. Weekly, monthly, seasonal and annual events, from the sociable buzz of First Thursdays to the inspiring Cape Town Fringe, Infecting the City and Cape Town International Jazz Festival. It’s become the most dynamic, forward-looking and cosmopolitan CBD of any in South Africa. Take a look inside this booklet and you’ll see why we love it.
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WELCOME TO THE
CAPE TOWN CENTRAL CITY VISIT | SHOP | EAT | PLAY | STAY
This guide to just some of what our downtown has to offer, is brought to you by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID). We’re a non-profit organisation that operates within a very specific geographic area (see the map of our boundaries on pg 62) and we ensure that our CBD is SAFE | CLEAN | CARING | OPEN FOR BUSINESS. We are here to ensure that your experience of the Central City is the best it can be, and to do this we provide top-up services to those of our primary partners at the City of Cape Town and the South African Police Service (SAPS). We operate across four departments, namely, Safety & Security, Urban Management, Social Development and Communications.
You’ll see our CCID presence clearly throughout the CBD, from the branded black and green uniforms of our 230 public safety officers, our teams of professional cleaners in yellow overalls and the members of our Straatwerk work opportunity programmes involved in everything from graffiti removal to road and pavement maintenance. For more information on the work we do, please visit our website capetownccid.org where you will also find hundreds more venues to explore. Or catch us on Facebook (facebook. com/CapeTownCCID and facebook. com/CityViewsCapeTown) as well as on Twitter (@CapeTownCCID) and Instagram (instragram.com/CapeTownCCID).
EMERGENCY NUMBERS All emergencies 112 (from a cellphone) 107 (from a landline) Netcare 911 & NSRI
South African Police
10111
or Cape Town Central 021 467 8001/2
082 911
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TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR CENTRAL CITY EXPERIENCE MORE ENJOYABLE Just as you would in any busy downtown anywhere, be sensible and be aware: LONG BREE
ON THE STREET
Don’t walk in deserted or dark areas, and plan your route beforehand. Keep belongings close and avoid the obvious visibility of valuables and cash. Don’t use your cellphone while walking. Keep it safely tucked away. Using headphones may distract you from what’s happening around you. Tell someone where you’re going and when you expect to return.
IN YOUR CAR
Ensure your parked car is properly locked, or you could fall victim to “remote jamming” devices. Park in well-lit areas, and keep your valuables out of sight (even when driving). Keep a distance between your car and the one in front so you can change lanes if you need to drive away quickly. Don’t give lifts to strangers and beware of begging at intersections. Rather GIVE RESPONSIBLY (see right).
Our CCID Public Safety Officers are on duty 24/7 throughout our area and you can always get hold of us anywhere within the Cape Town CBD by calling the CCID 24-hour HOTLINE SECURITY NUMBER:
HOTEL SAFETY
Place your valuables/ passport in a hotel safe. Never leave your personal property unattended. Close and lock your door when you are in your room. Don’t open the door without first checking who’s there. Use registered, qualified tour guides.
OUT & ABOUT
Don’t leave handbags or cases under tables, on the backs of chairs or on restroom hooks. Don’t leave cellphones or wallets on tables, or your drink unattended. Keep your credit card in sight at all times. Use ATMs in well-lit and safe places, be alert of others around you and never be distracted by strangers who want to ‘help’.
Do you want to GIVE RESPONSIBLY while you’re in the CCID? Donate R10 to our NGO partners by SMSing “Give” to 38088, or donate any amount of your choice by downloading the free SnapScan app onto your smartphone and scanning the code seen here. For more info on our NGO partners, visit giveresponsibly.co.za
082 415 7127 Metro Police Fire Department
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The Cape Town Central City has 15 museums within its 1,6km2 radius.
The oldest museum in the country is Iziko South African Museum, opened in 1825.
5pm to 9pm,
on the first Thursday of every month, join the sociable crowd and visit the CBD’s top galleries – for free!
The Cape Town Library attracts more than 663 000 visitors a year.
THE
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– the age of Cape Town’s oldest building, the Castle of Good Hope, which was built by the Dutch between 1666 and 1679.
CENTRAL
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A stroll through the centre of Cape Town gives the visitor a glimpse into the city’s rich history and the people of many diverse cultures who call it home.
The massive pipe organ in the City Hall was manufactured in England, brought by sea all the way to Cape Town and assembled in the then brand-new City Hall in 1905.
Looking for more sights? Visit capetownccid.org
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THE COMPANY’S GARDEN
The Company’s Garden
19 Queen Victoria Street P10 These gardens, established by the Dutch East India Company in 1652 as a fruit and veg patch to supply passing ships, are an oasis of greenery. Buy a bag of nuts to feed the squirrels and wander the tree-lined walkways among statues, memorials and museums.
MUSEUMS
District Six Museum 25A Buitenkant Street, 021 466 7200, Districtsix.co.za P32 The residents of the area between the Central City and Woodstock, known as District Six, were forcibly removed and the homes flattened under the Group Areas Act, an apartheid law that forbade interracial neighbourhoods. The museum evokes the old suburb, its atmosphere, culture and characters – most of whom were relocated to the Cape Flats.
Iziko Museums
Iziko Planetarium 25 Queen Victoria Street, 021 481 3900, Iziko.org.za P10 At the planetarium, the so-called Minolta star machine and multiple projectors beam onto the domed ceiling, creating the dreamy feeling of gazing upwards from a campfire. Shows for teens and adults take place daily, while Davy Dragon entertains five- to 10-year-old astronomers at weekends. A recent refurb has made a visit here a super-hi-tech experience.
Museum of Gems & Jewellery Cnr Loop and Hout streets, 021 422 0148, Prinsandprins.com P5
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Iziko.org.za This is a fascinating amalgamation of 11 national museums located in and around Cape Town Central City. Collections cover natural history, social history and artworks, jewellery and historical artefacts,
offering insights into South Africa’s cultural heritage. The Planetarium (see below), recently upgraded, offers an unmissable, absorbing experience.
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Run by Prins & Prins jewellers, this museum tells the story of a ‘girl’s best friend’, from when diamonds began forming three billion years ago onwards. Exhibits cover notable South African finds, including the Cullinan Diamond.
South African Jewish Museum 88 Hatfield Street, 021 465 1546, Sajewishmuseum.co.za, Holocaust.org.za P10 South Africa’s Jewish community has long been at the forefront of the country’s intellectual and cultural life, and includes renowned figures such as novelist Nadine Gordimer, politician Helen Suzman and painter Irma Stern. The Isaac Kaplan netsuke (Japanese miniatures) collection is one of the world’s largest privately held collections – and one of the most impressive. Africa’s first Holocaust Centre, housed in the same complex, recalls one of the darkest episodes of the 20th century. The museum-cum-memorial mixes interpretive panels and archival photos with recreated environments and multimedia displays. Age 16 and over only.
Die Groote Kerk Adderley Street, 021 422 0569, Grootekerk.org.za P11 This venerable old church with its beautiful interior was the first Christian place of worship erected at the Cape, soon after the Dutch arrived in 1652. Its cornerstone was laid in 1700 and it remains the mothership of the Dutch Reformed Church in Cape Town.
Evangelical Lutheran Church 98 Strand Street, 021 421 5854, Lutheranchurch.org.za P3 Dating back to 1774, this is South Africa’s oldest church in permanent service and forms part of the country’s oldest city block. Look out for the carvings inside by German sculptor Anton Anreith, whose work is regarded as the pinnacle of the Cape Baroque style.
Great Synagogue 88 Hatfield Street, 021 465 1405, Gardensshul.org P10 Also known as the Gardens Shul, South Africa’s mother synagogue is a beautiful building with a distinctive dome and
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Auwal Masjid
39 Dorp Street, 082 551 7324, Auwalmasjid.co.za P11 South Africa’s oldest mosque was established in 1794 by Tuan Guru, the Indonesian prince and imam regarded as the father of Islam locally. The mosque is a symbol of the Cape Muslims’ struggle for the recognition of Islam and their right to practise the religion.
District Six Museum
Central Methodist Mission Cnr Longmarket and Burg streets, 021 422 2744, Cmm.org.za P11 Methodism came to South Africa with British troops stationed in the Cape colony, and this church opened in 1879. Its Gothic Revival interior features stained-glass windows, a large organ filling an arch, and marble plaques remembering missionaries, soldiers and colonial characters.
DISTRICT SIX MUSEUM
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St Mary’s Cathedral 16 Roeland Street, 021 461 1167, Stmaryscathedral.org.za P7 This Catholic church was consecrated in 1851 and is notable for its gothic architecture.
Palm Tree Mosque
CTICC
TOUR COMPANIES 185 Long Street, 082 551 7324, Muslim.co.za P11 Abseil Africa/Crazy Adventures South Africa’s second-oldest mosque was 297 Long Street, 021 424 4760, named after two palm trees that stood in Abseilafrica.co.za, Crazyadventures.co.za P10 front – one remains. The modest building Based near the backpackers at the Table resembles a house, which is what Mountain end of Long Street, this team it began life as; a prayer room arranges exhilarating activities was later opened here and including abseiling from DID YOU it gained mosque status Table Mountain. With its KNOW? in 1825. beaches and mountains, The olde st museu Cape Town is ideal for m in the co untry is C Town’s Iz ape outdoor adventures, St George’s iko South African Museum, and these guys organise Cathedral which was opened in everything from 5 Wale Street, 1825. On eo its star at kloofing (canyoning) 021 424 7360, tractions f is the Whal to shark-cage diving. Sgcathedral.co.za P11 e Well. This grand Herbert Baker building was begun in 1906, African Touch Tours but a cathedral has stood 072 388 2398, here since 1847, which is why it’s Africantouchtours.com considered southern Africa’s African Touch offers a range of guided oldest cathedral. Archbishop Emeritus tours, including a three-hour amble around Desmond Tutu led the Cape Town the Central City. Starting at St Georges Mall, Peace March, a pivotal anti-apartheid the tour takes in sights including The protest, from this Anglican cathedral in Company’s Garden, Greenmarket Square September 1989. and the Castle of Good Hope. 8 B E ST O F C A P E TOWN C ENTRAL CITY 2 017
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Cape Town Carriage Company
Detour Africa
Castle of Good Hope, cnr Buitenkant and Darling streets, 021 704 6907, Ctcco.co.za P32 These 11/2-hour historical tours in a replica of a Victorian horse-drawn carriage start from the Castle of Good Hope and traverse the Central City. The trip recreates the cross-town travels of 19th-century ladies and gents, taking in The Company’s Garden.
234 Long Street, 021 424 1115, Detourafrica.co.za P6 Detour Africa offers a carefully selected range of overland, safari and travel packages.
CitySightseeing Cape Town 81 Long Street, 021 511 6000, Citysightseeing.co.za P12 With audio guides to give you historical background and open tops to give you a tan, CitySightseeing’s red double-decker buses are a fun way to get your bearings. The hop-on, hop-off service follows various loops around the city and peninsula, and free walking tours are also offered.
CoffeeBeans Routes 22 Hope Street, 021 461 3572, Coffeebeansroutes.com This cultural tour company eschews passive coach trips in favour of hands-on, interactive experiences that introduce participants to locals and help them discover Cape Town’s rich culture. Covering the Central City and venturing further afield, the tours explore subjects ranging from beer to reggae, and from design to jazz.
WALKING TOURS Central Cape Town is considered safe to explore on foot. Hitting the pavement to wander the streets is recommended as a way of seeing the Central City by day; your main worry will be trying not to overspend in the markets, shops and cafés. If you would like to add some historical background to your outing, you can find various apps at voicemap.me and iTunes.
Cape Town Free Walking Tours 076 636 9007, Nielsentours.co.za These free 11/2-hour walking tours leave daily from Greenmarket Square – look out for the yellow umbrellas on the corner of Burg and Shortmarket streets. The 11am tour takes a historic amble around the Central City, while the 2pm itinerary includes the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood.
Footsteps to Freedom 021 671 6878, Footstepstofreedom.co.za These cultural and historical tours express the company’s philosophy that, behind Cape Town’s majestic mountains and vineyard vistas, lie the stories of local people. On their eponymous walking tour and Nelson
Mokena Makeka, CCID
MOKENA MAKEKA Founder and architect at Makena Design Lab The best part about Cape Town is the proximity of the mountain and sea to the CBD, and its aspirations to be a world-class city. My favourite building in the
CBD is the Standard Bank tower on Thibault Square. Ahead of its time, and still a leader in current office design. In the future, I’d love to see a surge of housing within the CBD for lower- to
middle-income groups, and young professionals. I’d love Cape Town to be a 24-hour city. We could look to Hong Kong for clues about how to increase density and diversify the economy while still preserving an accessible and profound sense of nature.
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Mandela-themed walk, passionate guides narrate the city’s history on street corners and squares.
Good Hope Adventures
Slave Lodge, 11 granite blocks on the square display the names of slaves traded here. Slaves would wait here under the ‘slave tree’ while their owners attended church services in Die Groote Kerk.
082 482 4006, Goodhopeadventures.com Think you’ve seen all Cape Town has to offer? Good Hope Adventures’ De Tuynhuys Tunnel Tour explores the Government Avenue, CBD’s secret subterranean Company’s Garden P10 D ID YOU rivers and canals, some of Momentous history is KNOW? which date back to the never far away in the Alfred H ollins, a fa 17th century. They once Mother City, but this mous UK organ ist, perfo rm at the in supplied the city and presidential office augural co ed ncert at the Cit passing ships with fresh takes some beating. y Hall in 190 The start spring water, and today In 1992, outside the ling thing 7. is that he w make a fascinating tour. beautiful 18th-century as blind from birth building, then President . FW de Klerk announced Walk in Africa that South Africa had 32 Loop street, Cape Town, 021 823 8790/082 888 3298, ‘closed the book on Walkinafrica.com apartheid’. These guided day walks include the interactive Sex and Slaves in the City Grand Parade & City Hall tour. Led by actors, the well-researched Cnr Buitenkant and Darling streets P20 tour tells the history of Cape Town and Located next to the Castle of Good its slaves through the eyes of several real Hope, the Grand Parade was once used historical characters. Get ready for two for military parades and is where crowds hours of tragedy, triumph and searing gathered to listen to Nelson Mandela on scandal. his release.
GARDENS, SQUARES, PUBLIC SPACES
Church Square
Cnr Parliament and Spin streets P22 Complementing a visit to the nearby Iziko
Greenmarket Square Between Shortmarket and Longmarket streets, off St Georges Mall P11 With its craft stalls, cafés and Art Deco buildings, cobbled Greenmarket Square was created in 1696 and was originally a fresh-produce market. Bustling with traders and browsing tourists today, the square is a fun place to buy craftwork from throughout Africa.
Heritage Square
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GREENMARKET SQUARE
Cnr Bree and Shortmarket streets P2 This block of Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings was rescued from becoming a parking garage, and now houses restaurants and bars. At the centre of what used to be townhouses, outbuildings and a warehouse, the courtyard is a popular venue for after-work drinks.
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Long Street
St Georges Mall
Cape Town’s main drag is one of the city’s most vibrant streets, with boutiques, bars, craft shops, cafés and restaurants. Grab a seat on the wrought-iron balcony of one of the Victorian-era buildings – perfect for watching the scene unfolding below while sipping a drink.
This pedestrianised thoroughfare, home to the weekly Thursday Earth Fair Market as well as permanent kiosks and stalls, runs northeast from St George’s Cathedral. Passing close to Greenmarket Square, it is a pleasant conduit through the CBD, with benches, trees, public art and cafés.
North Wharf
Thibault Square
At the end of Wharf Street, off Loop Street P4 This square is hidden among hotels, including the Protea Hotel of the same name, near the harbour end of Bree Street. In this up-and-coming part of the Central City, some good restaurants and cafés make quiet alternatives to the eateries further up Long and Bree.
Between Hans Strijdom Avenue and Riebeek, Long and Adderley streets, at the end of St Georges Mall P14 Some of Cape Town’s highest – and oldest – skyscrapers overlook this large paved plaza. With cafés and benches, the square is a popular lunch spot.
Pier Place
Africa Centre
Off Heerengracht Street P16 This square in the Foreshore area, which a few years ago received a R2-million upgrade, is a popular lunch spot for local office workers. Mimicking the human activity, Egon Tania’s life-like statues of people playing, talking and reading the paper populate the square.
PLACES OF INTEREST
28 St Georges Mall, 021 418 3336, Africacentre.net P12 This centre promotes pan-African culture, specifically as a tool for social change, and organises the Infecting the City public arts festival (Infectingthecity.com). Its Talking Heads (Talkingheads.org.za) events invite specialists from geophysicists to champion surfers to give a presentation.
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Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, 021 410 5000, Cticc.co.za P9 Containing artworks and consisting of impressive spaces such as the 2000m2 Grand Ballroom, the CTICC hosts major events, including the Good Food & Wine Show (Goodfoodandwineshow.co.za), Decorex SA and congresses, as well as musical performances.
Castle of Good Hope Cnr Castle and Darling streets, 021 787 1260, Castleofgoodhope.co.za P32 Built in 1679, this beautifully preserved pentagonal Dutch East India Company (VOC) building is South Africa’s oldest surviving colonial building. Wander the courtyards, arcades, lawns and military museum, or join a guided tour. Military ceremonies take place at 10am and midday during the week.
Old Drill Hall, cnr Parade and Darling streets, 021 444 0983, Capetown.gov.za/library P20 Built in the late 1800s, this building was originally the place where soldiers drilled during bad weather. Today it’s a bustling library hosting various events and schoolholiday programmes.
62 Queen Victoria Street, 021 423 2669, Nlsa.ac.za P10 Occupying a beautiful domed Edwardian building, this centre, run by the National Library of South Africa, promotes reading and writing through events such as book discussions, launches, poetry readings and writing workshops. It also houses the Children’s Reading Centre, aimed at kids.
Houses of Parliament 120 Plein Street, 021 403 2266, Parliament.gov.za P10 This imposing red-and-white building with Corinthian columns has witnessed many pivotal moments in South African history, including the assassination of former prime minister Hendrik Verwoerd, the so-called architect of apartheid, in 1966. Call to arrange a free guided tour on weekdays.
Long Street Baths Cnr Long & Orange streets, 021 422 0100, Capetown.gov.za/ en/SportRecreation/Pages/ LongStreetBaths.aspx P10 Inside this Art Nouveau bathhouse, built in 1908, are Turkish baths, a 25m heated pool and a children’s pool. Call ahead to use the Turkish baths, which have a sauna and steam room with massages available. The pool is reserved for women between 10am and 2pm on Tuesdays.
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Central Library
Centre for the Book
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Open House
The Cape Gallery
Cnr Long and Dorp streets, 60 Church Street, 021 423 5309, Westerncape.gov.za/general-publication/ Capegallery.co.za P11 open-house-public-art-competition P6 This Church Street stalwart specialises in South African scenes, from landscapes to This unmissably bright-red, 10.5m-high street art. An excellent gallery for Africanhouse installation, the winning concept in themed fine art. a Western Cape Government public art competition, was constructed by artist Jacques Coetzer. A symbol of Commune.1 democracy and diversity, 64 Wale Street, 021 423 5600, its balconies host openCommune1.com P11 DID YOU mic poetry, talks and Founded in 2011, Commune.1 KNO performances, and is dedicated to large-scale Strand Str W? eet acqu ired its name encourage interaction installation and sculpture, because, Cape Tow in between people from with a focus on both local n’s early days, it marked and international artists. across society. the strip w h ere the town The gallery does exhibit ended an d the beac h (‘strand painting, photography Zip Zap Circus ’) began! and the like, but its main Founders Garden, interest is in artists who create Jan Smuts Street, immersive environments with 021 421 8622, gallery-spanning art. www.zip-zap.co.za P30 Zip Zap Circus is a well-established social circus school that was founded in Cape Ebony Town in 1992, with the intention to inspire 67 Loop Street, 021 424 9985, young people and help build a new culture Ebonydesign.co.za P5 of peaceful coexistence in South Africa. Zip As well as artworks, Ebony sells designZap’s programmes are all free to participants. savvy furniture and accessories, including lighting, jewellery, carpets and even toys. The works hanging on the wall span GALLERIES photography, prints and paintings, with some particularly striking photos The African Portrait of Beninese muscle men. Cnr Long and Hout streets, 021 426 1886, Theafricanportrait.com P12 This decade-old gallery specialises in representations of Africa’s many faces, from Zulu chiefs and Masai warriors to Saharan women and Samburu elders. As well as oils, it offers limited-edition prints on canvas and represents two local artists, Grant Oxche and Mekhala van der Schyff.
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Association for Visual Arts (AVA) Gallery 35 Church Street, 021 424 7436, Ava.co.za P11 One of the country’s oldest non-profit galleries, AVA showcases contemporary South African art in all media. The gallery has been in operation in various guises since 1971, promoting visual arts and introducing rising stars.
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Eclectica Contemporary
69 Burg Street, 021 422 4145 P11 Eclecticacontemporary.co.za Branding itself as an African gallery with an international vision, this exciting space showcases an enviable array of art.
Luvey and Rose 66 Loop Street, 081 013 4527 Luveynrose.co.za P3 Relax while browsing the artworks by SA masters and contemporary artists, as well as antique and collectable furniture, accessories and objects.
EDGE Glass Gallery 29 Vredenburg Lane, 021 423 3370, Capeglassstudio.com P6 Owned by local glass artist Nelius Britz, EDGE exhibits the best contemporary South African art glass and imported works. The pieces on display are a riot of colour with the glass manipulated into fantastical forms, resembling everything from coral reefs to tropical flowers.
Gallery MOMO 170 Buitengracht, 021 424 5150, Gallerymomo.com P1 With a well-established presence in Johannesburg, MOMO recently opened a second exhibition space in Cape Town, showcasing the work of local contemporary artists.
G2 Art 61 Shortmarket Street, 021 424 7169, G2art.co.za P5 Gallerist Di Smith runs a lively space, focusing on local contemporary landscapes, portraiture and sculpture, eschewing fine art in favour of modern pieces appropriate for the home. She represents several artists; look out for Uwe Pfaff’s cut-steel figures and Jimmy Law’s large-format portraits.
Iziko South African National Gallery Government Avenue, Company’s Garden, 021 481 3970, Iziko.org.za P10 One of South Africa’s best art museums, the National Gallery’s permanent collection includes paintings, photography, sculpture, beadwork and textiles from across Africa and Europe.
Lutge Gallery 109 Loop Street, 021 424 8448, Lutge.co.za P5 Allan Lutge’s gallery juxtaposes old and new, displaying his reclaimed indigenous wood tables alongside antique furniture and architectural features. The contradictions continue throughout the gallery, where you are as likely to find a Victorian cast-iron pole as a contemporary ceramic vase.
Image courtesy Iziko Museums
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New Heritage Gallery & the d’Vine Art Room
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100 Shortmarket Street, 071 191 5034, Newheritagegallery.com P2 Shay Davis’s uber-modern gallery hosts changing exhibitions and represents artists such as Gregor Rohrig.
Africa, Stateoftheart sells painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and prints.
Upstairs Gallery
Stateoftheart Gallery
103 Bree Street P2 This interactive gallery and exhibition space celebrates innovation through the use of multisensory mixed media. Its ethos is ‘collaborative, collective and colourful; our future, bright’.
61 Shortmarket Street, 072 470 9272, Stateoftheart-gallery.com P5 This is the real-world home of a virtual gallery, giving browsers the opportunity to log on and buy that landscape after viewing it here. With a focus on affordable contemporary art created by graduates and emerging artists from around South
54 Church Street, 021 423 3075, Worldart.co.za P5 Charl Bezuidenhout’s gallery specialises in the colourful and satirical end of contemporary art, such as Kilmany-Jo Liversage’s graffiti portraits. Prints by Khaya Witbooi are available.
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OFFICE | INDUSTRIAL | RETAIL
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At 95% occupancy, the CBD is a guaranteed winner for shoppers and storekeepers. The oldest, most respected retailers in the country are here, such as Woodheads, which has been in business since 1867 and supplies raw materials and products to the leather industry. Woodheads, 29 Caledon Street, 021 461 7185. Woodheads.co.za
IN THE
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the year Prins & Prins Diamonds opened its doors in majestic, historic Huguenot House Cnr of Loop and Hout streets, 021 422 0148, Prinsandprins.com
OBSESSED WITH SNEAKERS?
Then head down to Shelflife in Longmarket Street for a vast selection of footwear. 167 Longmarket Street, 021 422 3931. Shelflife.co.za
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SPORTY SPICE
For sports fashion and sneakers, head to Jack Lemkus Sports, which has been around since 1935. 26A St Georges Mall, 021 425 2166
CENTRAL
CITY From creative couture to secondhand style, the CBD is a fashion-lover’s hub.
If you want to create a warm and quirky aesthetic or just fancy a wander down memory lane, visit Anouk for gorgeous old pieces from decades past. Perspectives, 37 Roeland Street, 082 856 4624, Anoukfurniture.co.za
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SOUTH AFRICAN MARKET
South African Market
67-69 Shortmarket Street, 083 690 6476, Ilovesam.co.za P2 South African Market offers a selection of home-grown fashion, furniture, décor and design. Browse racks of items such as Matblac leather wallets and two-tone womenswear from Hannah Collection. You can meet the designers at SAM’s First Thursday night markets.
BOOKS
The Book Lounge 71 Roeland Street, 021 462 2425, Booklounge.co.za P31 This independent gem is a relaxed spot for book lovers, with two floors of novels and nonfiction, knowledgeable staff and a café. Regular events include the popular Saturday-morning children’s story time.
Clarke’s Bookshop
232 Long Street, 021 424 6955, Selectbooks.co.za P6 With books on subjects from botany to politics, Select Books deals in out-of-print and new books. Categories include Cape Town, cricket, furniture, literature, travel and the South African War; the shop also issues catalogues focused on Africana and rugby.
CRAFTS & GIFTS
African Home Crafts 41 Caledon Street, 021 461 1700, Africanhome.co.za P32 This African craft specialist is worth seeking out for its pieces ranging from township art to tribal objects. In one shop, you will find Zulu and Xhosa pottery, beadwork, basketry and fabrics, alongside
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199 Long Street, 021 423 5739, Clarkesbooks.co.za P32 The best spot for Africana from antiquarian to ANC memoirs, Clarke’s specialises in books on southern Africa, particularly new tomes. Celebrating its 60th birthday in 2016, Clarke’s ensures its two floors of shelves and tables hold treasures for collectors and holiday readers alike.
Select Books
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items made from recycled materials such as wire, tin cans and plastic.
African Image Cnr Church and Burg streets, 021 423 8385, African-image.co.za P11 A quality selection of craft and souvenirs is available here, all bought at source and curated to ensure only genuinely appealing items reach the shelves. This is the place to buy shweshwe cushions, sculptures made of recycled cans, fabrics and tribal masks.
The Gallery Shop
48 Church Street, 021 424 0517 P11 Here you’ll find both traditional and contemporary South African craft, supporting community projects, Aids organisations, NGOs and individual crafters. The handmade wares include beaded jewellery, ceramics and textiles.
Lucky Fish
43 Long Street, 078 223 1211 P2 Lucky Fish sells a quintessentially Capetonian range of street-sharp T-shirts, with a few quirky souvenirs in the mix.
Mogalakwena Craft Art Gallery 3 Church Street, 021 424 7488, Mogalakwena.com P11 Exhibitions covering African culture take place on the ground floor of Mogalakwena, while the other floors showcase unique textiles, embroidered soft furnishings, bed and table linen, and beaded items. The shop is linked to the Mogalakwena Craft Art Development Foundation, a social upliftment project.
DÉCOR & HOMEWARE
Avoova
97 Bree Street, 021 422 1620, Avoova.com P2 Designed and handmade in the Karoo town of Prince Albert, Avoova’s incredible range of ostrich eggshell items includes picture frames, bowls, belt buckles, cufflinks and even champagne buckets.
Chandler House 53 Church Street, 021 424 4810, Chandlerhouse.co.za P11 An 18th-century Cape Georgian building houses the Voorkamer Gallery and this delightful design studio-cum-store, stocking homeware, linen, stationery and more.
The Long Street Antique Arcade 127 Long Street, 021 423 2666, Theantiquearcade.co.za P11 Roll up, roll up and get them here: coins, medals, militaria, antiques, collectables, books and more. This arcade of 12 shops is a great place for an afternoon’s browsing.
Moroccan Warehouse Cnr Commercial and Buitenkant streets, 021 461 8318 P31 This treasure trove sells the fruits of the owners’ annual buying trips to Marrakesh,
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Youngblood Africa Arts & Culture Development Beautifull Life Building, 70-72 Bree Street, 021 424 0074, Youngblood-africa.com P2 Sharing a space with Beautifull Food restaurant, this arts foundation supports emerging South African artists by offering them capital backing and exposure. The gallery stages regular events including concerts, launches and workshops, and has a different exhibition every fortnight.
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blocky, graphic style is appealingly direct, whether adorning a flowery cushion cover or an apron.
Stable 65 Loop Street, 021 426 5094, Stable.org.za P5 This showcase of innovative South African design features work from across the country, including chairs, tables, lighting and accessories, such as bamboo watches, LED sculptures and elegant leather bags.
FASHION
210 on Long
Fez and Tangier. The stock includes décor, carpets, mosaic tables, mint tea glasses and scatter cushions – all guaranteed to give your home some Maghrebi mystique.
210 Long Street, 021 481 1820, 210onlong.co.za/mall P6 This is ideal for a little alternative shopping: independent retailers sell cool and affordable fashion. Also here are Afro Hair Design, for all your braiding needs, and Love on Long café, serving Deluxe Coffeeworks coffee.
Mungo
Afraid of Mice
78 Hout Street, 021 201 2374 Mungo.co.za P3 Worth a visit (and a splurge), this weaving centre is Plettenberg Bay-based Mungo’s Cape Town retail space. There’s a basement workshop (its micro-mill) and at street level is the full selection of Mungo products, all made with South African-grown and produced cotton, wool and mohair.
86 Long Street, 021 423 7353, Afraidofmice.com P5 Hand-picked vintage womenswear and one-of-a-kind pieces are stocked here. Brands such as Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren and Stella McCartney are displayed in a clean, uncluttered environment.
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Rialheim 117 Long Street, 079 898 3120 Rialheim.co.za P11 Formerly the Ceramic Factory, this is the outlet for fun and functional ceramics, crafted from African clay and inspired by its Robertson wine-estate home.
Skinny LaMinx
81 Long Street, 072 194 2208, Amitishop.co.za P5 This independent design collective showcases contemporary South African creativity in every discipline, from clothing and jewellery to woodwork and beading. Browse the leather bags, cushions, jackets, T-shirts and décor products for kids.
Babette 41 Church Street, 021 424 4457, Babetteclothing.co.za P11 Local label Babette is the work of Stellenbosch fashion graduate Barbara Lötter, who adapts vintage garments. She is well-known for her sleeveless dresses, floral skirts and picturesque hats.
Shavan Rahim
201 Bree Street, 021 424 6290, Skinnylaminx.com P6 Designer Heather Moore’s work includes fabrics, decorative items, stationery and placemats, all made in Cape Town and sold locally and internationally. Her trademark
Amiti Shop
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Benger
Errol Arendz Boutique
109 St Georges Mall, 071 849 8590 Benger.co.za P11 Drawing from the traditions of menswear stores in London’s Savile Row and Jermyn Street, Benger is the place to buy that perfect-fit shirt and quality shoes.
66 Hout Street, 021 461 1385, Errolarendz.co.za P12 Arendz is a synonymous with gorgeous design, and has dressed celebs such as Sharon Stone and numerous high-profile South Africans.
Boaston Society
Gypsy
55 Long Street, 021 422 2082, Facebook.com/ BoastonSociety P3 LOOK This streetwear store with OUT FOR … a difference encourages Our team Cape creativity with of cleane rs keeping its drop-in workspace the Central C and café nestling amid ity spotless. local and international clothing.
Bonafide 207 Long Street, 021 422 0800 P11 This is a great spot to find streetwear for men and women – jeans, tops and sneakers – as well as swimwear.
Diomande 130 Long Street, 021 424 0747, Diomande.com P6 Drop in here for well-crafted leather footwear for men and women: brogues, zip-up cowboy boots, Oxfords and more.
285 Long Street, 021 424 2994, Gypsytrading.co.za P6 As its name suggests, Gypsy’s womenswear is free-flowing and softly coloured, ready to unlock your inner Persian princess, Anadalusian dancer or just plain old Cape flower child.
Hendrik Vermeulen Couture Heritage Square, 73 Buitengracht Street, 021 424 1686, Hendrikvermeulen.com P2 This atelier sells the glamorous collections designed by the precocious Vermeulen, who started sewing at the age of six and opened his first store at 27. He designs clothing and accessories for men and women; his shimmering dresses are the real standout.
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LEIGH ROBERTSON Editor of Condé Nast’s House & Garden My favourite spot for unwinding is The House of Machines, which serves the best cocktails in town and spills out onto the pavement on warm summer evenings. Their own-blend coffee and breakfasts are just as good.
Great for a sleepover is the Taj Cape Town, because of its inner-city location and incredible views
over the city, but most of all for its architecture, housed as it is in two superbly restored heritage buildings: the old Reserve Bank building and the Temple Chambers. The National Gallery remains an all-time favourite, for its permanent collection of historical and contemporary artworks as well as its thoughtfully curated exhibitions.
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Iracema Boutique
Latitude 33
217 Bree Street, 071 405 0583, Facebook.com/ IracemaBoutique P6 Head to London émigré Deborah Polansky’s boutique for stunning womenswear, accessories, occasional vintage garb and menswear.
165 Bree Street, 021 424 9857, Lat33.co.za P6 Above a surf-themed café, this Britishowned shop stocks streetwise and beach-ready clothes by the likes of Insight, Rhythm and Mink Pink. It’s the exclusive stockist of some top Australian surf labels.
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FUN MeMeMe 43-45 Bree Street, FASHION 083 377 7780, 117A Long Street, WAG is a cl Klukcgdt.com P3 021 424 0001, design em othing and porium th Mememe.co.za P11 Offering prêt-à-porter at’s African in flavour funky, bri collections, bespoke Designer and sculptor ght and co – a lourful addition couture and bridal Doreen Southwood to scene. 62 the fashion gowns for a dream established her store Long Str eet, Wagfash wedding, designers 16 years ago to champion ion. co.za Malcolm Kluk and South African fashion labels Christiaan Gabriël Du Toit and offer shoppers some ‘mecreate garments that are the time’. Stocking the likes of Liefie, epitome of elegance. The duo’s Adam & Eve, Non European, Babette dedication to exclusivity and service and Diomonde, the shop encourages women to indulge their fashion fantasies. has garnered attention worldwide. Lace Bridalwear
Merchants on Long
17 Adderley Street, 021 461 4216 Lacebridalwear.co.za P11 For all things bridal in the prettiest, sexiest designs, this emporium is a bride-to-be’s best friend.
34 Long Street, 021 422 2828, Merchantsonlong.com P12 Merchants on Long is a storehouse of well-curated luxury and handmade brands that are all sourced and made in Africa. It is also home to Okapi, an ethically produced range of luxury handbags and accessories.
Mix
195 Long Street, 021 424 2250 P6 For a range of contemporary and sexy womenswear and mensgear, head to this cool store housed in a facebrick building.
Mungo & Jemima
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108 Long Street, 021 424 5016, Mungoandjemima.com P11 This elegant boutique sells the owners’ womenswear labels, Good and Coppelia, alongside those of other South African designers. Stocking clothes and accessories by I love Leroy, Selfi and Laloo, Mungo & Jemima is aimed at women of all ages who seek genuinely individual garments.
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Nic Harry 66 Wale Street, 021 447 3080 nicharry.com P11 Crazy about socks? Then you need to pay a visit to Nic Harry. The shop’s stand-out accessory, is their incredible range of socks, which are designed in Cape Town and made in South Africa from bamboo, cotton and occasionally both.
Paul Smith 137 Bree Street, 021 424 0354, Paulsmith.co.uk P2 This blue-fronted store sells menswear by renowned British designer Smith, whose clothes have graced catwalks for decades and even shown up on the entire Manchester United soccer team. Seeing this boutique on African soil is proof of Cape Town’s increasingly global sophistication – buy an exquisite suit to celebrate.
Second Time Around 196 Long Street, 021 423 1674, Secondtimearound.com P6 This fun-loving vintage clothing store is bursting at the seams with hats, dresses, shirts and jackets that would make a 1920s flapper proud. More recent eras also make an appearance, and old tea sets, cameras and assorted curios complete the retro atmosphere.
SKA 161 Long Street, 021 426 5025, Skaclothing.co.za P6 An outdoor party needs outdoor-party gear. Ska, with origins in Thailand and India, offers an alternative take on on-trend clothing and accessories.
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Skinz Leatherware 86 Long Street, 021 424 3978, Skinzleather.co.za P11 Since 1978, Skinz has manufactured and sourced unique leatherwear, attracting celebrity clients including Leonardo DiCaprio. This is the place to pick up leather waistcoats, suede crop tops –
MIX and other gems, such as zebra-print cushions, springbok-hide handbags and belts.
Superior Goods Store 69 Roeland Street, 021 461 0212, Sdsuperiorgoods.com P31 Living up to its name, this menswear boutique sells the Simon Deporres label’s shirts, T-shirts, hoodies, jackets and trilbies. All are designed and made locally, with a philosophy of producing classic tailored streetwear that retains its contemporary feel – perfect for this area’s hip hangouts.
Vintage and the City 287 Long Street, 021 422 5646, Facebook.com/VintageandtheCity P6 Cape Town is a city that loves vintage and this boutique amply satisfies that craving. Browse the rails to find styles from retro to contemporary urban, with shoes, accessories, plenty of denim and the odd tassel among the classics from bygone decades.
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artisanal produce. Stock up on gourmet picnic essentials, from charcuterie to 100 different South African cheeses, and sample the locally produced, free-range fare in the delicious restaurant.
Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants 81 Church Street, 021 424 7204, Ffmm.co.za P2 Buying steaks for the braai is a time-honoured South African ritual, and these butchers put a hip Cape Town spin on the experience. You can buy clean, ethical, sustainable cuts, and add a Deluxe Coffeeworks flat white to your order, with nary a blood-stained apron in sight.
Honest Artisan Chocolate
MARS MUSIC SEE PAGE 27
FOOD & DRINK
Caroline’s Fine Wines Shop 44, Matador Centre, 62 Strand Street, 021 419 8984, Carolineswine.com P12 Caroline Rillema stocks an astonishing range of South African wines and one of the country’s largest ranges of European wines. We recommend that foreign visitors make the most of being in Cape Town and sample the wonderful local wines.
Chefs Warehouse 92 Bree Street, 021 422 0128, Chefswarehouse.co.za P2 This veritable food lover’s theme park has several sections: a shop selling pots, pans, cookery books and coffee machines; a deli with wonderful and unusual products; a restaurant and a street-food canteen. Pros and enthusiasts alike will find something to inspire their culinary endeavours.
215 Bree Street, 021 422 3515, Cultureclubcheese.co.za P6 British cheese maker and -monger Luke Williams runs this emporium of cheese, fermented foods and ethically sourced
Signal Hill Winery Heritage Square, 100 Shortmarket Street, 021 424 5820, Winery.co.za P2 French winemaker Jean-Vincent Ridon capitalises on Cape Town’s extraordinary natural environment, growing his famous Clos D’Oranje Syrah in Oranjezicht and his Mourvèdre in Camps Bay. Taste and buy his delectable range, including the sweet Eszencia, rated one of South Africa’s best-ever wines by the US trade, in the historic setting of Heritage Square.
JEWELLERY & ACCESSORIES
Destinée Jewellers
501 Manhattan Place, 130 Bree Street, 021 423 6789, Destinee.co.za P1 Born out of a watch-repairing business established by a 19th-century Lithuanian immigrant, Destinée Jewellers offers a range of services, while diamond-cutting and jewellery-manufacturing tours demonstrate how the coveted objects are produced.
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Culture Club Cheese
64 Wale Street, 076 765 8306, Honestchocolate.co.za P5 Made of raw, organic cacao and agave, Honest Artisan Chocolate’s hand-moulded chocolate slabs come in a fantastic range of flavours, courtesy of ingredients such as mint oil and cracked coffee beans. The artisan bars, bonbons and spreads are made in small batches using traditional methods.
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Karoo Classics 15 Shortmarket Street, 021 422 3813, karooclassics.com P5 Stockists of fine ostrich leather, mohair products and bags, wallets and belts.
coins. The vintage collection includes watches by Patek Philippe.
Pierre-Estienne Designers & Engravers 59A Long Street, 076 270 6372, Pierre-estienne.com P12 Pierre-Estienne’s eclectic jewellery ranges in style from chunky and modern to fluid and gothic. His signet rings have featured in GQ South Africa, while other work includes fishhook-like silver and leather bracelets, and silver and ebony rings.
Kirsten Goss and Missibaba
229 Bree Street, 021 424 8127, Kirstengoss.co.za and Missibaba.com P6 Since opening her London store in 2002, South African jewellery designer Kirsten Goss has wowed celebrities with her angular and ethereal creations. She designed pieces for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Sharing Stefan’s Jewellers this space is Missibaba, whose 98 St Georges Mall, 021 424 5802, sought-after handmade leather stefansjewellery.com P11 handbags are experiments in Discover a beautiful CYCLE texture and colour. collection of platinum and CENTRA THE L CITY gold jewellery, set with Save petr ol and ge t fit by using diamonds, tanzanite and Leather & Suede our dedic ated cycle lan coloured gemstones. 73 Loop Street, es in Bre e Street and othe 021 426 2758, r parts of the CB Leatherandsuede.co.za P5 D. For cyclis MARKETS If you want a truly ts o n ly ! memorable souvenir in Adderley Street the form of a beautiful Flower Market garment or accessory, look Adderley Street, between no further than Leather & Suede. Strand and Darling streets P19 The 45-year-old store offers an excellent It’s an outdoor floral extravaganza: local range, including jackets, bags, belts flowers of every colour and scent are displayed by flower sellers, who call out and shoes. details of their offers.
Olive Green Cat
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76 Church Street, 021 424 1101, Olivegreencat.com P5 This name of this stylish little jewellery shop was inspired by its founders’ surnames: jewellery designers Philippa Green and Ida Elsje Olivier (known for their perspex cuffs and bespoke engagement rings) and architect Gregory Katz. The trio produces the Situ collection, featuring diamonds set in resin.
Philip Zetler Jewellers 54 St George’s Mall, 021 423 2771, Philipzetlerjewellers.co.za P13 One of the city’s best shops for rare timepieces, this 80-year-old operation also sells diamonds, tanzanite, antique and modern jewellery, as well as Krugerrand
SKA SEE PAGE 23
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Church Street Market
St Georges Mall
Church Street, between Long and Burg streets P11 Church Street’s antique shops are supplemented by this line of trestle tables, which offer a mindboggling array of antiques and vintage curios, silverware, crockery and trinkets.
If you have a yen for a no-brand phone accessory or a painting of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu with Table Mountain in the background, head here, where kiosks and stands sell food, drinks, clothes, craftwork, souvenirs and more.
Earth Food Fair Market
SPECIALIST
St Georges Mall, Earthfairmarket.co.za P11 A country market in the inner city: that’s what you’ll find every Thursday from 11am till 3pm at the cathedral end of St Georges Mall. Buy fresh seasonal goods from local producers – farm cheeses, free-range meat, olives and olive oil, nuts, sausages and sweet things. There’s live music too.
The African Music Store
Greenmarket Square
Boardhub
Burg Street, between Longmarket and Shortmarket streets P11 Over the centuries, this cobbled square has been used to trade fresh produce and, once, slaves. Today it’s an atmospherefilled outdoor craft market, piled with items from across Africa.
301 Long Street, 021 423 0303, Boardhub.co.za P6 This is the place for boards, wheels and a range of parts, plus fashion such as Vans and Etnies shoes. The website and the store are great places to get the skinny on everything boardbased in Cape Town, with surfing and bodyboarding gear also on offer.
Pan African Market
76 Long Street, 021 426 4478 P11 Arrayed over three floors, dozens of market stalls sell some of the best craftwork Africa has to offer. Browse items from across the continent, including fabrics, masks, and wooden sculptures of wildlife.
134 Long Street, 021 426 0857, Facebook.com/TheAfricanMusicStore P5 It’s a local institution, stocking a wide range of CDs from across the continent, from Zimbabwe to Mali, along with local sounds from Xhosa trad to Cape jazz.
Club 9 Cnr Bree and Strand streets, 021 422 2994, Club9.co.za P3 Car enthusiast Dirk Molsen opened this one-stop shop to cater for petrolheads like him. It’s a hub for motoring aficionados: he and his team source, restore and sell classic vehicles, so if you’re looking for a rare gem, this is the place for you. There’s also an in-house coffee shop, Dapper Coffee Co, where you can linger over excellent coffee and pastries.
Ecoco Nardus Engelbrecht
MUNGO & JEMIMA SEE PAGE 22
Cnr Loop and Shortmarket streets, 021 424 3339, Ecoco.co.za P5 This ecological cosmetic company uses all-natural ingredients in its hypo-allergenic products sourced locally. Many items make original and ecofriendly gifts.
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Mars Music 65 Buitengracht Street, 021 426 6325, Marsmusic.co.za P2 For all things music, this is the go-to store. It stocks the widest range of musical gear under one roof – and the prices are hard to beat, whether you’re looking for a drum kit, an electronic keyboard (or a ‘real’ piano), plus all the accessories, from guitar straps to drumsticks. The best bit, apart from the good prices, is that the staff are all musos themselves, so they really get it.
Merry Pop Ins 201 Bree Street, 021 422 4911, Merrypopins.co.za P6 Shopping for good second-hand clothing, furniture, toys and equipment for kids aged up to 12 is fun here. New items come in daily, and the store helps disadvantaged families in the Cape Town area.
Revolution Cycles
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177 Bree Street, 021 423 5191, Revolutioncycles.co.za P6 This cool bikers’ den sells and services bicycles, with a range of parts and international brands such as Santa Cruz and Specialized on offer.
Sturk’s Tobacconists 54 Shortmarket Street, 021 423 3928, Sturkstobacconists.co.za P5
THE AFRICAN MUSIC STORE Established in 1793, South Africa’s oldest tobacconist has served famous smokers such as Winston Churchill. Its snuff mill can no longer be heard across the city, but Sturk’s still stocks cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos and every flavour of tobacco.
Yogi’s Barber Shop 103 Buitengracht Street, 021 424 5408, Yogis.co.za P1 The fourth generation of his family to cut Capetonians’ hair, Yogi trims, shaves and snips in his shop adjoining the Cape Town Lodge hotel. Celebs including Trevor Noah have enjoyed a spot of personal grooming in this classic, old-fashioned barber shop.
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You can get almost any type of bite in the CBD – Ethiopian, Japanese, Portuguese, Mexican, French…
Upskill your culinary abilities, meet international chefs and sample stunning wines every year at the Good Food & Wine Show at the CTICC. GOURMET BURGERS ARE A THING IN CAPE TOWN AND IT ALL BEGAN AT ROYALE EATERY. 273 Long Street, 021 422 4536, Royaleeatery.com
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Wimpy in St Georges Mall was one of the first coffee shops in the CBD and sells up to 300 cups of coffee a day. Cnr St Georges Mall and Church Street, 021 424 3470
CENTRAL
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HOUSE OF H Serve yourself here, where the options span burgers and salads to sandwiches and sweet things. 112 Loop Street, 079 061 9826 There are plenty more eateries. Visit capetownccid.org
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I LOVE MY LAUNDRY
I Love My Laundry
59 Buitengracht Street, 074 992 1481 P2; 50 Buitenkant Street, 078 105 6280 P31 I Love My Laundry’s two downtown branches manage to make a visit to the laundrette enjoyable. Like its counterpart on Buitengracht, the Buitenkant Street branch is a café, bar, laundrette and art gallery rolled into one; it offers dim sum, too, and there are wine tastings and fondue nights.
AFRICAN
Addis in Cape Cnr Long and Church streets, 021 424 5722, Addisincape.co.za P11 Ethiopian cuisine is a culinary delight with its thick and spicy wot stews served on injera, a pancake-like sourdough flatbread. Addis in Cape offers these exotic east African dishes, and home-made Ethiopian coffee to finish the feast, in the authentic setting of woven, basket-like mesop tables.
Africa Café
35 Long Street, 021 424 5000, Thediplomaticsa.com P12 With its rhino-and-acacia logo, this Congolese-owned bar-restaurant serves a range of African dishes. Try blesbok, oxtail, lamb curry, crocodile tail or tripe – served with classic sides including pap, rice, pumpkin and sugar beans in sauce.
Madam Taitou
77 Long Street, 021 426 6969 P12 From breakfast onwards, Madam Taitou serves Ethiopian specialities such as couscous and tibs (grilled lean beef with Berbere spice mix). A traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony takes place at 5pm daily and there are good vegetarian options, including a vegan platter with five dishes and gluten-free bread.
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108 Shortmarket Street, 021 422 0221, Africacafe.co.za P2 Sample tastes of the continent here in suitably colourful surrounds. Enter through the craft shop and head upstairs to enjoy the seasonal menu, featuring specialities of Cape Town, the Congo, Malawi and beyond.
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Mama Africa
Fujiyama
178 Long Street, 021 424 8634, Mamaafricarestaurant.co.za P6 With live marimba every night, this local institution creates sunny African vibes alongside dishes from across the continent. Enjoy a drink at the Snake Bar, before choosing between Mama’s specials such as bobotie, lamb curry and game steaks.
Mariam’s Kitchen 31 Heerengracht, 021 421 3636, Mariamskitchen.co.za P16 This is a great place to try Cape Malay cuisine, a uniquely Cape Town mix of African, Asian and European influences – and it’s halaal.
Marimba Cnr Heerengracht and Walter Sisulu Street, 021 418 3366, Marimbasa.com P9 This smooth restaurant at the CTICC offers exactly what it promises – live marimba music from maestro Bongani Sotshononda. The stone, wood and steel furnishings (and marimba suspended from the ceiling) complement the authentic African dishes.
ASIAN
Active Sushi
2-4 Bree Street, Activesushi.com P3 Run by sushi lovers for sushi aficionados, it’s a fun spot for your Japanese fix.
Downtown Ramen
103 Harrington Street, 021 461 0407 P32 This bar serves authentic bowls of Japanese noodles and broth in a pared-down setting. The sides are excellent, and the drinks menu includes Japanese Sapporo beer.
77 Church Street, 021 424 2491 P2 Offering elegant Japanese dining, Fujiyama offers set menus, starting at R200, which feature at least four courses, including appetisers, sushi, miso soup and dessert.
Galbi 210 Long Street, 021 424 3030, Galbi.co.za P6 At this ‘Korean fusion barbecue’ every table has a small grill, on which diners braai their meat, chicken and vegetables.
Haiku 58 Burg Street, 021 424 7000, Haikurestaurant.com P11 In an intimate, elegant setting, modern Asian dishes are served tapas-style: steamed or fried dim sum, stir-fry dishes, miso soup and sushi all feature.
Minato Shop 4, 210 Long Street, 021 423 4712, Facebook.com/minatosushirestaurant P6 Enjoying a reputation for its sushi, with a good range of rolls, sashimi, tempura and platters, this eatery’s menu also features dim sum and deep-fried ice cream.
Nuri Sushi Factory 8 Parliament Street, 021 461 8719, Nuri.co.za P19 Describing itself as an Africanised sushi bar, this playful eatery serves gourmet interpretations of the Japanese rice dish, including spicy seared tuna roses and salmon skin rolls.
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Fuji Yumi Cnr Loop and Church streets, 021 422 3660 P5 In a bright and modern environment, Fuji Yumi rustles up both modern and traditional Japanese food. Noodle dishes, miso soup, bento boxes and sushi are on the menu; try the tempura-like karaage, for which marinated morsels are coated with wheat flour or potato starch and fried.
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South China Dim Sum Bar 289 Long Street, 078 846 3656, Facebook.com/SouthChinaDimSumBar P6 Dim sum is Cantonese tapas consisting of dumplings, rice-noodle rolls, vegetables, meat and other goodies, served in steamer baskets or on small plates. At the Table Mountain end of Long Street, South China offers a taste of delicious Asian fare.
BAKERIES & COFFEE HOUSES
Aniyor Bakery & Café HAAS COLLECTIVE
Obi 14 Long Street, 021 418 4040, Facebook.com/obirestaurant P14 Papa San, the well-loved chef at the former Takumi in Park Road, serves quality Japanese food in his new space, with staples sushi, tempura and ramen on the menu. Come on Saturday afternoons to learn how to make sushi.
Phad Thai
18 Long Street, 021 418 3011, Phadthai.info P3 It serves dishes from Thailand and Japan, with a sushi bar displaying classics such as salmon roses and crispy duck rolls.
Raya Kitchen Mandela Rhodes Building, 24 Wale Street, 021 422 2266, Rayakitchen.co.za P11 A welcome CBD offshoot of award-winning Kitima in Hout Bay, Raya Kitchen is an elegant space for fine Asian dining. Order à la carte or opt for one of the set menus – either way you’re in for a special treat.
Simply Asia
Charly’s Bakery 38 Canterbury Street, 021 461 5181, Charlysbakery.co.za P32 This 26-year-old bakery in the East City area creates cakes resembling everything from guitars to helicopters. Pop in for a pie and appreciate the happy vibes in the pinkand-white 19th-century building.
Deluxe Coffeeworks 25 Church Street, 072 569 9579; Bree Street, Deluxecoffeeworks.co.za P11 Its beans are brewed by discerning establishments all over town, and roasting is the main business here, but two cafés now offer a cool environment to grab a cup (or buy a bag).
Euro Haus 210 Loop Street, 021 422 0168, Eurohaus.co.za P6 With its baked goods appealingly (actually, irresistibly) arrayed inside glass counters and an expert barista on hand, this bakerybistro is a destination not to be missed. You might recognise the owners, formerly the proprietors of legendary Zerbans. Open all day, it serves a wholesome selection of soups and make-your-own salad platters.
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96 Shortmarket Street, 021 426 4347, Simplyasia.co.za P2 This much-loved Thai chain offers three levels of spicy heat – blinking (mild), brilliant (medium) and shooting stars (hot). Be warned, the latter category is not for the faint of heart, but tongue-twisting dishes such as phad med nam-man-hoi (cashew stir-fry) hold broad appeal.
Cnr Thibault Square and Hans Strijdom Avenue, 021 419 5356, Facebook.com/Aniyor P14 This artisan bakery and vegetarian café fuels local office workers, and takes orders for spectacular wedding and birthday cakes. On the menu are Origin coffee, pastries, tarts, breads, salads, soup of the day and gourmet sandwiches.
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Haas Collective
Loaves on Long
19 Buitenkant Street, 021 461 1812, Haascollective.com P32 Haas serves attention-grabbing coffees including the ‘death wish’ (the strongest on earth, apparently) and kopi luwak. The creative collective also dabbles in advertising and design, and the café is an arty environment for cakes, croissants, baguettes and meals.
33 Long Street, 021 422 3353, Loavesonlong.co.za P12 If you’re among the first to arrive in the CBD every morning, here’s where to go. A 200-year-old building houses this artisanal bakery, where the bread, croissants and pain au chocolat are baked on site.
Jason Bakery
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14 Long Street, CRAFT 021 419 0226, 185 Bree Street, FELLOW Y S! Oumeul.co.za P14 021 424 5644, You don’t need to Jasonbakery.com P6 The authentic homehead out of to try a va the CBD made pies and bakes This bakery-café is st selectio of local cr n from ‘the old mill’ keep popular for its pastries, aft beer. Just tap regulars happy. Pop burgers, breakfasts into the range at in for a pie and salad, and ‘doughssants’ (a Charango Grill and and leave with a frozen doughnut-croissant Bar. venison pie and milk tart hybrid). Everything is for home. baked daily, using locally sourced, free-range ingredients; no dough enhancers or preservatives RCaffé are used. 138 Long Street, 021 424 1124 Rcaffe.biz P11 Kamili Something of an institution in Cape Town, RCaffé serves top-rated coffee and Cnr Long and Shortmarket streets, imaginative fare with more than a nod to 083 444 5375, Kamilicoffee.co.za P11 healthy eating. This is the brainchild of coffee connoisseur Theo Snyckers, who roasts beans and introduces drinkers to new Smak flavours. The emphasis is simply 22 Bree Street, 021 824 5023, on great coffee. Smak.co.za P3
PIETER-DIRK UYS legendary satirist, comedian and close friend of Evita Bezuidenhout What I love most about the Cape Town CBD is nobody’s ego can get bigger than Table Mountain. When I come to the city, I enjoy the fact that inevitably
you can meet people who have just arrived from some place far away. My favourite local theatre is… All theatres are top of my list, especially the small independent ones that survive and keep the heartbeat of theatre going.
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A coffee bar-cum-patisserie with a deli offering cold meats and local and imported cheeses, plus freshly baked breads, Smak is a popular addition to the CBD’s eatery options. Create your own cheese-andcold-cut platter, or try the Asian broth or a classic French croque-monsieur.
BISTROS, CAFÉS & TAPAS BARS
Arcade Café
152 Bree Street, 060 861 0511, Arcadecafe.co.za P6 A resto-bar and café, this self-proclaimed ‘hangout place’ welcomes patrons from 11am, Monday to Saturday. Nip in after a show or a night out – it’s open till late. Burgers, prego rolls and Truth Coffee pizzas are on the menu, 36 Buitenkant Street, Y O U’R while the wholesome 021 200 0440, SAFE HAE IN NDS salads are especially Truthcoffee.com P31 with our CCID inventive. MSN Travel declared public sa fety officers. this café, with its ornate Look out for their metalwork and baristas Bacon on Bree black uniforms dressed for the Mad 217 Bree Street, and gree Hatter’s tea party, the 021 422 2798, n caps. world’s best coffee shop. Bacononbree.com P6 The HQ of Truth coffee Fans of bacon need roasters, it is a wonderful go nowhere else: this place to enjoy Cape Town’s ‘baconporium’ serves rashercreative spirit. based feasts, from BLTs to burgers. Opt for the popular Harvey Specter, a bacon-and-brie ciabatta with roasted Yours Truly tomato and pesto, and settle down in 63 Loop Street, the courtyard at the back. 081 504 0064, P6; 175 Long Street, 021 422 3788, Yourstrulycafe.co.za P12 Bardough by Jason 33 Loop Street, (021) 424-5644, The Long Street café was the first branch Jasonbakery.com P3 in a small chain from rising star Danny Holland, profiled by SABC3’s Top Billing The latest venture from the proprietor of in 2015. Deluxe Coffeeworks coffee is super-popular Jason’s Bakery offers the available through the takeaway hatch same generous fare and cheerful vibe. or in the black-and-white interior, along At night it turns into a bar-eatery, with with gourmet sandwiches and pizza. a handful of French bistro dishes served at long counters.
Bistrot Bizerca
Boston Est
BROWNIES & DOWNIES
63 Buitengracht Street, 021 424 0082, Bostoncpt.jimdo.com P2 Offering chicken wings, ribs, burgers and cherry pie, the menu is distinctly American
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98 Shortmarket Street, 021 423 8888, Bizerca.com P2 French-South African owners Cyrillia and Laurent Deslandes have brought the relaxed ambience of a French bistro to Heritage Square, producing Gallic classics and new dishes, all created using only the freshest Cape produce.
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diner in approach. It’s fun, casual fare in a relaxed setting.
Bouchon Bistro 95 Hout Street, 021 422 0695, Bouchon.co.za P5 Enthusiasm for tapas continues to grow apace in Cape Town, with eateries opening up all over the CBD. This version, housed in an urban wine cellar (home of Dorrance wines) with distinctly French overtones, offers an imaginative selection, from beef cubes with Béarnaise sauce to spring rolls. There are also plenty of wines by the glass or bottle, local and international, with which to wash down your choices.
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2 Long Street, 021 200 0459, Browniesdownies.co.za P14 Light meals, great burgers, paninis, salads and good coffee are on the menu at this exceptional spot, staffed by special-needs people who’re being trained for employment in the hospitality industry.
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Café Mozart
Buena Vista Social Café
37 Church Street, 021 424 3774, Themozart.co.za P11 Delightfully situated in the art-gallery precinct of the pedestrian stretch of Church Street, Café Mozart – part of the Madame Zingara family – is an invitingly relaxed spot. A generous menu spans allday breakfasts and gourmet sandwiches to a lunch-time salad buffet.
230 Long Street, 021 422 0469, buenavista.co.za P6 One of three outlets serving authentic Cuban fare, from jalapeńos to poppers. This is the perfect party spot.
7 Shortmarket Street, 021 426 2939 P11 Located on Greenmarket Square, this cheerful café serves light tasty meals.
Café Frank
Cappello
160 Bree Street, 021 423 0360, Cafefrank.com P6 ‘Honest food for working folk’ is the motto here; in this instance the workers tend to be drawn from the legal fraternity (their offices and the High Court are nearby). Seasonally inspired, the menu is simple and ingredients are, as far as possible, organically sourced.
204 Long Street, 021 426 6006, Cappello.co.za P6 This nationwide chain’s red sign is instantly recognisable, with the promise inside of stylish décor, an easy-going atmosphere and myriad food choices.
Café Mojito
265 Long Street, 021 422 1095 P6 The Cuban-Caribbean menu offers burgers, nachos, salads and a great tapas selection. Its legendary cocktail happy hour runs from 5pm-6pm daily.
Café Sante
Café Riteve 88 Hatfield Street, 021 465 1594, Caferiteve.co.za P10 This café at the South African Jewish Museum offers kosher food, with everything from falafel to pizza on the menu. Hearty breakfasts are served and there are some great seafood dishes, accompanied by salads and chips.
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City Bowl Health Kitchen
9 Commercial Street, 021 461 0334 P31 An eatery – part Mexican, part vegetarian – specialising in salads and juices on the healthy side of the culinary spectrum. Pick your favourite ingredients from the build-your-own-salad selection.
The Company’s Garden Restaurant 19 Queen Victoria Street, 021 423 2919, Thecompanysgarden.com P10 The newest member of the Madame Zingara family, this old-school tearoom has had a contemporary update but still welcomes families and children in a garden setting. It serves a selection of light meals, from breakfast and teatime favourites, like apple crumble and scones, to traditional South African fare (‘sarmies’ with smoorsnoek, dhaltjie burgers).
Cinnamon Coffee Shop and Savour Restaurant
delicious breakfasts. A must-try is the ‘Coffee Zone Omelette and Pancake’.
Food Lover’s Market Cafés 122 St Georges Mall, 021 424 0294, Fruitandvegcity.co.za P11 Standard Bank, 44 Hertzog Boulevard Foreshore, Fruitandvegcity.co.za P26 Part of the Food Lover’s Market group, these cafés offer a sit-down opportunity, with varied dishes (savoury croissants, pasta, sushi, grilled calamari) – ideal for office workers on a lunch break. Excellent value for money.
Fork 84 Long Street, 021 424 6334, Fork-restaurants.co.za P2 Fork offers its own distinctive take on tapas: the dishes, each containing four pieces, are designed for sociable diners who like to share. Delicious choices include raclette fondue, roast pork belly, and tiger prawns wrapped in pancetta.
African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel, cnr Orange Street and Grey’s Pass, 021 469 8000, Marriott.com P10 It is worth popping into 15 on Orange to admire its sleek interior décor – and to dine on globally inspired dishes in Savour Restaurant, or head to Cinnamon Coffee Shop for patisserie or after-dinner cheese.
The General Store
Coffee Zone
130 Bree Street, 021 422 1325, Facebook.com/issionbree P2 This easygoing café has a winning formula: great coffee, wholesome food, delicious
Issi on Bree
Burger & Lobster
1 Mostert Street, 021 462 7524 P22 Coffee Zone is a comfy and affordable coffee shop. It is best known for its
22 Bree Street, 021 418 2305, The-generalstore.co.za P3 Quiches, light meals, healthy salads – either to have in or take away – make this an ideal inner-city spot. The coffee is excellent too.
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cakes and free Wi-Fi. The book exchange is another reason to pay it a visit.
Lola’s
30 Loop Street, 072 251 5820 P3 It’s all in the name – fresh juices, with added energising enzymes and minerals. They’ll make up a cleanse pack for you too.
228 Long Street, 021 423 0885, Lolas.co.za P6 In a prime position on Long Street, this bustling bistro has a regularly changing blackboard menu. Fresh line fish, beef fillet with thick-cut chips, and steamed West Coast mussels are typically on offer.
Hard Pressed
Lunchworks
Portside Building, 5 Buitengracht Street, 079 066 8888, Hardpressed.co.za P4 This cool café serves a winning combo of coffee, food and vinyl records.
20-22 Waterkant Street, 021 418 3118, Lunchworks.co.za P3 Lunchworks serves up sandwiches, salads, wraps, bagels and burgers. It also sells organic coffee.
Jiji Juice Bar
IYO Burgers 103 Bree Street, 021 422 1313, Iyoburgers.co.za P2 For something a little different, try the inside-out burgers (accompanied by organic curly fries). The house Whiskey Braaibeque sauce ensures the burger of the same name is an enduring hit.
King’s Café
38 Shortmarket Street, 021 422 2630 P5 Ideally located close to the hustle and bustle of Greenmarket Square, it serves light meals, sandwiches and snacks.
La Parada 107 Bree Street, 021 426 0330, Laparada.co.za P2 Answering the call for ever more tapas eateries, La Parada is an exciting bar serving Spain’s favourite nibbles. The openfronted space, owned by a local who fell in love with Spanish culture, has bullfighting posters and street seating.
Max Bagels 120 Bree Street, 076 042 0224, Maxbagels.com P2 This New York-style bagel bar serves Rosetta Roastery coffee, pressed juices and great bagels. Try classic fillings like salt beef, pickle and mustard, or inventive toppings such as roast cauliflower, grilled Emmenthal and bacon.
Mesopotamia Cnr Long and Church streets, 021 424 4664, Mesopotamia.co.za P11 South Africa’s first Kurdish restaurant serves traditional halaal dishes cooked in a tandoor oven, including kebabs and sizzling güveç stew. Antique copper tables, kilim cushions and shisha pipes lend it atmosphere, as do the belly-dancers.
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Little Saint 223 Bree Street, 021 422 1135, Littlesaint.co.za P6 For the healthiest, eco-friendliest dining spot in town, this farm-to-table restaurant is a must-visit: the food is sustainable, grass-fed, organic, free-range and locally sourced, with no processed ingredients. The owners, chef Santi and his wife Dominique, strive to recreate the relaxed Spanish approach to convivial eating.
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Mint
Mulberry & Prince
Taj Cape Town, Cnr Wale Street and St Georges Mall, 021 819 2000, Tajhotels.com P11 Opening onto St Georges Mall, greentinted Mint restaurant is the casual card in the top-end Taj Cape Town hotel’s restaurant portfolio. The open-plan show kitchen and floor-to-ceiling wine rack add a touch of class, but enjoying the fare is an informal experience overall.
12 Pepper Street, 021 422 3301, Mulberryandprince.co.za P6 This relatively new, modern space specialises in ‘New American’ cuisine (dinner only). The menu is small and most dishes are intended for sharing. Octopus tentacles, cod, lamb and risotto feature prominently.
New York Bagels
44 Harrington Street, 021 820 4359 P32 Who knew you could get so many different types of bagel? You’ll find more than a baker’s dozen here – traditional boiled and baked NYC-style.
Olami 231 Bree Street, 021 424 7480, olami.co.za P6 Offering Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, Olami (formerly Sababa) has a buffet that’s laden with stews, curries, bean dishes and salads at lunchtime.
Nomad Bistro Fusion 33 Waterkant Street, 073 620 7609, Facebook.com/nomadbistrofusion P3 With an ambience both rustic and French, Nomad serves all-day breakfasts, tasting platters, burgers and flatbreads.
Nooka Café 20 Roeland Street, 021 461 0691, Nooka.co.za P31 Open daily till late, Nooka offers quality vegetarian food, free Wi-Fi and a warmly welcoming vibe. Excellent hummus, cheese balls, falafel and tahini give it an unmistakeably Mediterranean flavour.
The Odyssey Gastropub 199 Bree Street, 021 422 4084, Theodyssey.co.za P6 At Cape Town’s original gastro-pub, old friends Lorenzo Magni and Nick Shepherd combine their love of food and music in a relaxed environment where you can enjoy craft beers, cocktails and light meals.
Motherland Mandela Rhodes Place, cnr St Georges Mall and Wale Street, 021 424 8570, Motherlandcoffee.co.za P11 This spot brings a folksy feel to the glassand-steel Mandela Rhodes Place. As well as good coffee, sandwiches and muffins, it sells its beans by the bag, plus a selection of souvenirs and accessories.
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211 Long Street, 021 424 3781, Orchardonlong.co.za P6 Bringing wholesome vibes to the decadence of Long Street, Orchard serves a liver-cleansing array of juices, smoothies
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and health shots. Boxes of locally grown fruit and veg wait to be churned into energising concoctions with enthusiastic names such as Beetroot Buzz and Exuberance.
Skinny Legs & All 70 Loop Street, 021 423 5403, Skinnylegsandall.co.za P2 Resembling an art gallery with its white walls hung with daubs and photos, this ‘luxury café’ is a cultured spot to enjoy wholesome food, along with cakes, croissants and unbeatable babycinos.
Tortilla Modern Mexican Icon Building, corner lower Long Street and Hans Strijdom Avenue, 021 418 4599, Facebook.com/ TortillaModernMexican P14 A lively lunch-time burrito bar where you can eat your fill of Mexican-influenced fare. The usual suspects are here – guacamole, black beans, salsa, jalapeño, tacos…
DINERS
The Odyssey Gastropub
Baran’s 36 Burg Street, THE ODYSSEY GASTROPUB 021 426 4466, Baransshishalounge.co.za P11 A traditional Kurdish Clarke’s Bar & Dining PARKLIF Room restaurant that serves a There’s am E ple blend of Middle-Eastern 133 Bree Street, parking in the Centr City. Just flavours. Sit outside on 021 424 7648, al lo parking m ok out for the Greenmarket Square to Clarkesdining.co.za P2 arshalls in their watch the passersby. This casual diner attracts orange b ibs. hungry hipsters with Nutella croissants, Caesar salad, Burger & Lobster $$ pulled pork, oyster chowder 105 Bree Street, and more. Portions are big, 021 422 4297, almost everything is handmade, Facebook.com/ and where possible produce is freeburgerlobsterSA P2 range, grass-fed and organic. The clue to the menu is in the name: your choices are a beef burger, a lobster roll or just lobster! Skinny fries and Dear Me 165 Longmarket Street, a side salad complete the line-up. 021 422 4290, Dearme.co.za P11 ‘The Big Apple meets homespun’ is the owners’ philosophy, and the team The simple, wholesome menu devised by an prepares almost everything in-house, award-winning chef features dishes ranging from sweet-potato and ginger soup to from mincing the beef to baking the roasted veg and goat’s feta salad. rolls and whisking the mayo.
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THE SHORTMARKET CLUB
Joe’s Easy Diner
74 Shortmarket Street, 021 422 2960 P5 A recreation of a 1950s diner, complete with milkshakes and pancakes. There’s even an old-school jukebox.
Lefty’s
105 Harrington Street, 021 461 0407 P32 This self-proclaimed dive bar, with its old pianos, graffiti and canteen tables, is a popular hangout – great for sticky barbecue pork ribs, burgers and fries.
Tiger’s Milk 44 Long Street, 021 422 0700, Tigersmilk.co.za P12 A cross between a neighbourhood hangout and a gothic palace, with long wooden tables, stone walls, bull heads and torchbearer light fittings. The menu focuses on gourmet burgers, steaks and pizza.
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GOURMET
Ash
81 Church Street, 021 424 7204, Ashrestaurant.co.za P2 With experience at the famous La Colombe and The Test Kitchen in Cape Town, chef Ash Heeger has teamed up with Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants and Publik Wine Bar in this basement restaurant. With a charcoal-cooking theme, the menu is small on size but huge on flavour.
Hemelhuijs 71 Waterkant Street, 021 418 2042, Hemelhuijs.co.za P3 Something different here: Hemelhuijs combines South Africa-influenced dishes with tastes of the exotic. Try the salt-andSichuan-pepper calamari.
Saveur 110 Loop Street, 021 422 3818, Saveur.co.za P5 European-styled food with local emphasis is the ethos here. Daily specials keep
Nardus Engelbrecht
32 Loop Street, 021 418 1548, Thevillageidiot.co.za P3 Hipster meets old world at this barrestaurant, with antlers and sepia-tinted portraits overlooking guys with beards drinking craft beer. The food is shisha nyama, including gourmet burgers and
a braai board, and the atmosphere is buzzing, thanks to the ‘in crowd’ it now attracts.
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things interesting: come on Tuesdays for steak, Wednesdays for burgers, and Thursdays for seafood (with the focus on prawns).
Savoy Cabbage 101 Hout Street, 021 424 2626, Savoycabbage.co.za P2 This elegant champagne bar and restaurant is an exquisite setting for a perfectly prepared seasonal menu, featuring gourmet dishes and rare cuts such as zebra loin.
The Shortmarket Club 88 Shortmarket Street, 021 447 2874, Theshortmarketclub.co.za P2 Further evidence of the pulling power of today’s CBD is The Shortmarket Club, the latest addition to award-winning chef Luke Dale-Roberts’s growing culinary empire. Thanks to a dramatic interior and an imaginative menu, with the signature LDR touch, this is a special-occasion venue.
HQ 100 Shortmarket Street, 021 424 6373, Hqrestaurant.co.za P2 Heritage Square’s elegant, Parisian-style steakhouse serves just one dinner main: a sirloin steak and thin-cut fries with HQ’s signature Café de Paris butter.
The Famous Butchers Grill 101 Buitengracht Street, 021 422 0030, Capetownlodge.co.za P1 This restaurant in the Cape Town Lodge hotel specialises in superior A-grade steaks matured to perfection.
INDIAN
Bombay Brasserie Taj Cape Town, cnr Wale Street and St Georges Mall, 021 819 2000, Tajhotels.com P11 This opulent Indian restaurant in the Taj Cape Town is one of the city’s best eateries. Using only traditional ingredients, it serves exquisite curries and seafood dishes.
Villa 47
Bukhara
47 Bree Street, 021 418 2740, Villa47.co.za P5 Two floors, two eateries, both under one roof at Villa 47. Locanda is its relaxed Italian bistro, where guests can taste regional speciality dishes from a generous menu; upstairs at Stuzzico, you can enjoy a variety of Mediterranean-Asian tapas.
33 Church Street, 021 424 0000, Bukhara.com P11 This upmarket chain’s flagship branch serves superb modern Indian cuisine.
GRILL HOUSES
Carne SA
Eastern Food Bazaar 96 Longmarket Street, 021 461 2458, Easternfoodbazaar.co.za P20 At this popular canteen-style eatery, a samoosa’s-throw from the Grand Parade, Indian, Chinese, Malay and Turkish street food
Nardus Engelbrecht
70 Keerom Street, 021 424 3460, Carne-sa.com P6 Carne is dedicated to South Africa’s favourite foodstuff: meat. The carnivore’s paradise serves the finest cuts of Romagnola beef, dorper lamb and game.
Charango Grill and Bar 114 Bree Street, 021 422 0757, Charango.co.za P2 Charango brings a taste of Latin America to the CBD: raw fish dishes (ceviche and tiraditos) are offered alongside grill-style mains and Latino cocktails.
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is served from 10 different counters – take a seat or take away!
Dine on Italian classics including fresh pasta and Neapolitan pizza.
Food Inn
Col’Cacchio
156 Long Street, 021 422 5060 P6 Drop in for curries served in simple fast food-style or take it away.
Masala Dosa 167 Long Street, 021 424 6772, Masaladosa.co.za P6 The must-try dish here is the masala potato curry with rice-and-lentil dosa crêpes.
ITALIAN
95 Keerom 95 Keerom Street, 021 422 0765, 95keerom.com P6 This elegant Milanese-influenced eatery is housed in a 17th-century building, originally the stables of The Company’s Garden.
Bellini
44 Shortmarket Street, 021 424 3347 P5 Bellini is a great spot for casual Italian dining – don’t miss out on the traditional pizzas.
Bocca Cnr Bree and Wale streets, 021 422 0188, Bocca.co.za P2
Shop 2, Redefine North Wharf, 42 Hans Strijdom Avenue, 021 419 4848, Colcacchio.co.za P4 The first branch to open in Cape Town after a successful launch 26 years ago in Johannesburg, this pizza place is a great spot for crisp, wood-fired gourmet pizzas.
True Italic 15 Bree Street, 021 418 7655, Trueitalic.co.za P4 This ‘Italian rustic café’ takes pasta dishes to a new level. Italian sausages, imported cured meats and mozzarella feature too.
PORTUGUESE
Dias Tavern
15 Caledon Street, 021 465 7547, Diastavern.co.za P32 The longevity of this cheerful, casual eatery is unsurprising: unfailingly good Portuguese-inspired food (chicken livers, the best peri-peri chicken in town, squid tentacles) served efficiently and with warmth. Lively at lunch time; and great for before or after a show at the Fugard Theatre next door.
FOR MORE EATERY OPTIONS, VISIT CAPETOWNCCID.ORG
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FICTION
There are specialist whisky bars, gin joints, wine bars and craft-beer houses to choose from.
GATE 69 87 Bree Street, 021Â 035 1627 This is a new cabaret theatre and corporatehire hot spot.
226-228 Long Street, 021 424 5709 P11 Fiction has been a must-play venue for dance DJs since 2006, attracting local and international players such as Spoek Mathambo and Skrillex.
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There are eight theatres in the CBD.
HOME TO MANY
The Artscape Theatre Centre is home to Cape Town City Ballet, Cape Town Opera, Jazzart and classical-music radio station FMR.
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Era is a must-visit club for lovers of house and techno. Make sure you catch B_Type, a local DJ who plays here regularly.
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Some of the country’s most happening and exciting venues are right here in the Cape Town CBD, where you can find somewhere to play every day.
THE CROWBAR This pub is dedicated to after-work drinks. 43 Waterkant Street, 021 425 3420
Looking for more places to play in? Visit capetownccid.org
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Beerhouse
223 Long Street, 021 424 3370, Beerhouse.co.za P6 This has to be one of the most cheerful places in Long Street: a brightly inviting bar where patrons can sample South African craft beer (among other libations). Some 25 taps and 99 bottled beers offer tastes of the Cape and beyond, with pub grub to partner them. Beerhouse hosts regular events, too.
BARS & PUBS
Aces ‘N’ Spades 62 Hout Street, 021 424 1620, Acesnspades.co.za P12 It’s delightfully decadent and combines a bar with a dance floor, dressed in dark timber, leather booths, psychedelic stained-glass windows and gilt mirrors.
Alexander Bar, Café & Theatre
Inner City Ideas Cartel, 71 Waterkant Street, 021 824 1781, Ideascartel.com, Facebook.com/ideascartel P3 Atop the forward-thinking Inner City Ideas Cartel, which provides office space to entrepreneurs and creatives, is this roof bar where you can unwind over cocktails, gin, burgers and tapas. It is open on Fridays and Saturdays; check its Facebook page for details of monthly Gin O’clock and brunch events.
Catacombs 107 Bree Street, 021 426 0330, Laparada.co.za P2 Beneath La Parada tapas bar, the Catacombs is an intimate lounge, perfect for a conversational snifter or private function. Fresh products are used in the cocktails and Belvedere Vodka awaits
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76 Strand Street, 021 300 1088, Alexanderbar.co.za P12 Totally charming, the Alex is dressed in vintage furnishings, including rotary telephones and an antique upright piano. A full bar and an efficient kitchen turning out small bites and full meals will make you want to linger all evening. Upstairs is the Theatre, which is rapidly becoming a mustvisit in its own right (see ‘Theatres’).
Cartel Bar
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you, as do mirror balls and a pole – so get planning your bachelor or hen party.
The Dubliner at Kennedy’s 251 Long Street, 021 424 1510, Kennedys.co.za P6 The token Irish pub that probably every city has, The Dubliner brings Guinness-fuelled fun to Long Street, with a long bar, tiled floor and live music. Backpackers, locals and anyone in search of good craic pile in and continue the party at the club upstairs.
The Gin Bar
64 Wale Street, 076 765 8306 P5 This bar from the team behind Honest Chocolate Café, with which it shares a courtyard, offers four artisan gin cocktails, called Head, Heart, Soul and Ambition. Heart combines hints of rosemary with the fynbos flavours of Inverroche gin, while G&T fans can design their own from a list of gins and tonic waters.
Hank’s Olde Irish
Jesse Kramer
110 Bree Street, 072 483 1737, Hanks.co.za P2 A speciality whisky watering-hole, Hank’s is a cheerfully welcoming spot tucked behind the super-trendy Weinhaus + Biergarten. Food is served too, as are wines and craft beers, but it’s the whisky that’s the real draw card. Open Wednesdays to Saturdays from 5pm till late.
The House of Machines 84 Shortmarket Street, 021 426 1400, Thehouseofmachines.com P5 Housed in a historic CBD building, ‘THoM’ is a fusion of bar, café, bike workshop and menswear store. It’s an eclectic collaboration by high-profile industry figures, who say: ‘The philosophy behind this place is simple: we’ve combined things we really dig…’
Long Street Café 259 Long Street, 021 424 2464, Facebook.com/longstreetcafe P6 This local favourite near the top of Long Street, identified by its neon sign and Art Deco windows, is popular for its great-value cocktails and bar food. It is easy to while away a few hours here, people-watching at the outside tables and browsing in the resident fashion store, Black Dog.
Mother’s Ruin Gin Bar 219 Bree Street, 082 681 6601, Mothersruin.co.za P6 Tucked away among the buzzing eateries in Bree Street, this bar offers exactly what it says – gin, in various forms: Olden Day classics and Gin Re-invented.
Murano Bar African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel, cnr Orange Street and Grey’s Pass, 021 469 8000, Marriott.com P10
ALEXANDER BAR, CAFÉ & THEATRE
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ACES ‘N’ SPADES SEE PAGE 44 Like everything in 15 on Orange, this cocktail bar is an extraordinary piece of design, draped with 20 000 handmade Italian Murano glass links. Atop this art installation of a bar is an elevated pod offering Table Mountain views and the feeling of floating in a chandelier.
This concept cocktail bar’s drinks are every bit as remarkable as its styling. Gargoyles watch over artisan elixirs, twisted classics and tantalising tipples; gourmet snacks add to the fun.
Outrage of Modesty
Openwine
Paparazzi
72 Wale Street, 021 422 0800, Openwineza.co.za P1 An Italian concept has been cheerfully transplanted into South Africa, occupying a cosy but smart space in Wale Street. Local wines are available for tasting (and buying), paired with tasty bites or a full meal. And, here, BYO means bring your own snacks if you wish.
Pepper Club, cnr Loop and Pepper streets, 021 812 8888, Pepperclub.co.za P6 The Pepper Club hotel’s ground-floor bar, with its starry ceiling and gentlemen’s club chairs, is influenced by New York’s stylish after-hours haunts. Celebrity visitors to the Cape are often spotted here.
Orphanage Cnr Bree and Orphan streets, 021 424 2004, Theorphanage.co.za P6
Publik Wine Bar
81 Church Street, Publik.co.za P1 This neighbourhood wine bar focuses on the more interesting and unusual products of the Cape’s vineyards, which it also sells
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Heritage Square, 92 Bree Street, 021 422 0128, Chefswarehouse.co.za P2 Housed in a space beneath the Chefs Warehouse is this cosy bar, where the idea is that you sip on something while waiting for a (non-reservable) table upstairs.
88 Shortmarket Street, 021 422 2902, Anoutrage.com P5 You shouldn’t skip a visit to this bar adjoining The House of Machines, where an ex-Aussie mixologist delights in creating very different, Mzansi-style cocktails from 6pm until the last customer leaves. A selection of tapas-style nibbles is also available.
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online and through its wine club. Settle in for a glass of your choice accompanied by cured meat and cheese, and drop by for special deals on bubbly and vintage wine.
Sky Bar and Daddy Cool
Tjing Tjing 165 Longmarket Street, 021 422 4920, Tjingtjing.co.za P5 A rooftop beer garden adjoins a woodclad attic bar resembling a cosy ski chalet. Cocktails, craft beers, draughts, a good wine list and tapas are offered in the 200-year-old heritage building, accompanied by indie and electronica. Downstairs, Torii serves Asian food.
The Grand Daddy, 38 Long Street, 021 424 7247, Granddaddy.co.za P12 The Grand Daddy hotel WATER has a bar alongside Twankey Bar OF LIFE the vintage Airstream Cnr Wale and Adderley Whiskey (or whisky caravans and outdoor streets, 021 819 2000, aficionad ) os, make cinema on its rooftop. Tajcapetown.co.za P11 you stop sure in at Han k’s Olde Sipping a beer in the Part of the Taj Cape Town Irish in B ree Stree t. quirky penthouse hotel, the elegant Twankey environment is a classic serves a tantalising array local experience – but of drinks, perfect for afterif bling is your more work relaxation, as well as your thing, head inside delicious nibbles, such as to golden Daddy Cool West Coast and Namibian oysters. for a cocktail.
The Waiting Room
The Slug & Lettuce
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218-224 Long Street, 021 424 7328, Slugandlettuce.co.za P6 This small South African chain offers a jolly British experience, with a rocking horse, unicycle and bookshelves overlooking the barstools. South African-flavoured shooters, snacks and mains are on offer.
273 Long Street, 021 422 4536, Facebook.com/WaitingRoomCT P6 Located above burger joint Royale Eatery, this venue hosts live music most nights. Bands play on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; hip-hop DJs hit the decks on Fridays; and house and disco rule on Saturdays. There is a reasonable cover charge.
NICHOLAS SPAGNOLETTI founder and co-owner of Alexander Bar, Café & Theatre I’m always curious about what’s happening elsewhere, so I often take a walk up Bree, Loop or Long and go to different places for lunch or coffee. My current favourites include Olami, 61+Ate and Obi. I generally prefer the directness of small theatre, where there’s nowhere to hide. But for a spectacle,
there’s nowhere better than the Artscape Opera House. And The Fugard is just fantastic – I’ve seen some of the best theatre I’ve seen in the whole world there. I think international visitors have always been trying to explore town, it’s just that now there’s more for them to find! The big change is that locals are spending
more time in the CBD at night. Places like The Village Idiot have made an entire crowd who previously would have partied in Claremont come to town. I would like to see a much larger portion of buildings being used for affordable housing.
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Weinhaus + Biergarten
electronic DJs alongside seasoned artists. The likes of Agugio, Ian Skene and Killer 110 Bree Street, Robot spin delectable house and devious 021 422 2770, Facebook.com/ techno cuts, while the café serves tapas. bierandwein P2 Occupying the basement of a former church and spilling into a leafy courtyard, Thirtyone this popular watering hole offers a winning 31st floor, ABSA Centre, Germanic mix of craft beer, 2 Riebeek Street, 021 421 0581, sausages and wine. A braai Thirtyone.co.za P18 sizzles away on Saturdays; Take the lift to the 31st floor A ND ALL check its Facebook page of the ABSA Centre, one THAT JA for other events. of Cape Town’s landmark ZZ Every ye ar in Mar ch towers, for a night of city host s the Cap , the e Town Internatio wraparound views. nal Jazz Fest Artists su CLUBS At the regular Friday and ch as Al Ja ival. rre Sheila E Saturday shindigs and COCO and Bra H au, ugh Masekela special events, 70 Loop Street, have gra ced the stage the party people feel 072 673 6869 . on top of the world. Cococpt.co.za P5 Cover charge R50. A bar lounge-cum-superhot club that makes a night out special indeed.
FILM
Era R40
Alliance Française
71 Loop Street, 021 422 0202, Eracapetown.com P5 Rated one of the world’s best clubs by Mixmag IT, Era promotes up-and-coming
155 Loop Street, 021 423 5699, Afducap.wordpress.com P6 Fans of world film will be in Cinema Paradiso at the Alliance Française; the cultural centre shows movies as part of its mission to introduce Cape Town to le monde francophone. There are free screenings most weeks; check the website for details.
DVD Nouveau
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The Pink Flamingo The Grand Daddy, 38 Long Street, 021 424 7247, Granddaddy.co.za P12
Mother’s Ruin Gin Bar
166 Bree Street, 021 422 4984, Dvdnouveau.co.za P6 Let’s face it: some movies just don’t work as well when viewed on a laptop. Far more satisfying is to browse the (vast) collection of classics, new releases and boxed TV series arrayed on the shelves of DVD Nouveau and to pick out something to enjoy at home. The cost is reasonable, and you have two days, rather than one, until your choice has to be returned.
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This outdoor cinema perches atop the Grand Daddy boutique hotel, alongside the famous rooftop trailer park of vintage Airstream caravans and penthouse bar. It makes an atmospheric venue to enjoy classic flicks, which are screened on Monday nights.
THEATRES
Alexander Theatre 76 Strand Street, 021 300 1088, Alexanderbar.co.za P12 One of the liveliest theatre venues in the city: upstairs, above the cosy bar, the tiny theatre (it seats 50 max) hosts innovative shows, cabaret, musicians and one-act plays. Open on Sundays for a variety of one-off events. On Wednesdays, join in the fun with the Quiz Night with a difference…
Artscape Theatre Centre DF Malan Street, 021 410 9800, Artscape.co.za P30 With an opera house, theatre and arena space, Artscape hosts world-class performances, including those by Cape Town City Ballet and Cape Town Opera (which has become an international, award-winning success). It’s the home of the Jazzart moderndance company, and is also the base for popular classical and jazz radio station FMR.
The Cape Town City Hall
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Darling Street, 021 465 2029 P20 An institution with historical significance, as well as the home of the oldest pipe organ in the country, the City Hall has witnessed more than a century of classical-music performances. It’s one of the CBD’s pre-eminent cultural venues and main host of the annual Cape Town Fringe arts festival.
THE FUGARD THEATRE
The Crypt Jazz Restaurant 1 Wale Street, 079 683 4658, Thecryptjazz.com P11 Open Tuesday to Saturday nights, this jazz venue in the crypt of St George’s Cathedral is bursting with atmosphere. The cover charge is reasonable and, for that, you can watch trios, big bands and more beneath the blue-lit vaults, with dinner adding to the experience.
The Fugard Theatre Cnr Caledon and Buitenkant streets, 021 461 4554, Thefugard.com P32 Named after the legendary South African playwright Athol Fugard, this theatre is one of Cape Town’s most exciting performance venues, staging new and well-loved musicals, plays and comedy sessions. The Bioscope cinema shows international opera and theatre performances.
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ocated in the beautiful city of Cape Town, The New Tulbagh Hotel is within walking distance from the famous V&A Waterfront, Cape Town City Centre and Cape Town International Convention Centre. The New Tulbagh Hotel offers stylish and modern accommodation and the finest amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. Wireless connectivity throughout the hotel enables you to chat to loved ones via the internet. The New Tulbagh Hotel offers fine dining with a street cafe flair, as well as in-
house dining. Some of the features that you can look forward to as a guest is modern, fully-equipped rooms, conferencing facility and a business center. The New Tulbagh Hotel is proudly operated by TNT Hospitality Solutions, a vibrant young hospitality management company. BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES 9 Ryk Tulbagh Square, Cape Town, 8001 T: +27 21 418 5161 | F: +27 21 421 9063 | E: reservations@newtulbaghhotel.com | W: newtulbaghhotel.com
WE’RE NOT JUST ANY HOTEL
OPENING: 15 NOVEMBER 2016 Urban on Castle combines charm and modernity suffusing old and new Cape Town. Join us for a luxury stay while you shy away from the conventional. A MyCiti bus stop and open top City Hopper stop are situated less than 100 meters from Urban on Castle Hotel making it easy to access public transport to get around the City or you can rent a car or shuttle from Table Mountain Car Hire. Urban on Castle Hotel boasts 19 Luxury designer loft-style en suite rooms equipped with kitchenettes, a
rooftop with spectacular views of Signal Hill and Lions Head and the Urban CafĂŠ where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast with coffee, tea and snacks while catching up on the latest news with our FREE fast, reliable Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel. Urban on Castle is proudly operated by TNT Hospitality Solutions, a vibrant young hospitality management company.
BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES 53 Castle Street, Cape Town, 8000 T: +27 84 359 7834 | E: info@urbanoncastle.com | W: urbanoncastle.com
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Cape Town regularly ranks at the top of lists such as Travel + Leisure’s top 10 and Trip Advisor’s Traveler’s top 25.
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DID YOU KNOW
More than R1.6 billion is being invested in the current financial year on bringing new hotel rooms into the CBD.
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Looking for a backpackers?
There are over 4600 hotel beds currently at 57 establishments in the CBD, and the number is ever growing.
The Central City has a dozen spots for backpackers and anyone who’s on a tight budget. See pages 56 and 57.
TRAILER PARK
The Grand Daddy Hotel has a rooftop trailer park of seven vintage Airstream caravans.
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the number of Tsogo Sun hotel rooms in the CBD by 2017.
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It’s entirely fitting that one of the most vibrant and inclusive CBDs in South Africa should offer one of the largest selections of accommodation.
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The 483-room Westin has an impressive range of facilities behind its towering glass façade. For a spa experience like no other, visit the Heavenly Spa on the 19th floor. www.westincapetown.com
Looking for more accommodation options? Visit capetownccid.org
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Taj Cape Town
1 Wale Street, 021 819 2000, Tajhotels.com P11 Its modern opulence sits seamlessly within its venerable setting – the former Reserve Bank building. Worth a visit for a drink or snack in one of the excellent restaurants and bars just to check out the elegant decor, it’s also a memorably luxe place to spend a night or two in one of the 176 rooms and suites.
Airbnb –
31 Adderley Street, 021 469 1900, Aha.co.za P19 With luxurious rooms and self-catering apartments spread across a century-old building and an 11-storey tower, this hotel’s feel is urban-contemporary. Facilities include a rooftop pool, cocktail bar and good restaurant.
Airbnb.com For a taste of city life, the local chapter of the global phenomenon is an alternative worth considering. On offer are rooms, apartments and even whole houses to suit every budget. Options in the CBD range from rooms in traditional student accommodation to apartments in the Mandela Rhodes and Icon buildings.
African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel
Cape Diamond Boutique Hotel
Cnr Orange Street and Grey’s Pass, 021 469 8000, Marriott.com P10 Glamour and eye-catching design – such as glass-fronted pod rooms – are the hallmarks of 15 on Orange. For active guests, facilities include a pool and gym. There’s also a strikingly modern bar and an impressive restaurant.
Cnr Parliament and Longmarket streets, 021 461 2519, Capediamondhotel.co.za P20 This three-star hotel gains boutique credentials from the individual designs of its 60 rooms, each mixing classic style with contemporary furniture. It occupies a 1930s building, with a vault remaining from its days as a diamond group’s HQ, and knockout rooftop views of Table Mountain.
Taj Cape Town
Adderley Hotel
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Cape Heritage Hotel 90 Bree Street, 021 424 4646, Capeheritage.co.za P2 This 17-room boutique hotel offers contemporary style and service in the historic setting of Heritage Square. The 18th-century building is a refined urban oasis of teak ceilings, yellowwood floors, and beautifully exposed original wall niches and murals – with contemporary artworks displayed throughout.
Cape Town Hollow Boutique Hotel 88 Queen Victoria Street, 021 423 1260, Seasonsinafrica.com P10 Four-star facilities grace this 56-room haven, tucked away on a quiet street next to The Company’s Garden. Choose between standard and mountain-facing rooms with stunning views. Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi is a welcome addition.
the CTICC, with secure basement parking and a 24-hour reception desk. Each of the apartments features a lounge, bedroom, en-suite bathroom and kitchen, with facilities such as a plasma-screen TV and electronic safe.
Daddy Long Legs 134 Long Street, 021 422 3074, Daddylonglegs.co.za P6 The hotel’s 13 rooms have been designed by a roster of South African creative figures, with eye-catching results. Choose between rooms themed around a karaoke booth, a hospital operating theatre, nautical tattoos, great album covers and sunset photography, among others.
Daddy Long Legs Apartments
263 Long Street, 021 422 3074, Daddylonglegs.co.za P6 The Daddy Long Legs group is well known for its urban cool and creativity, – and these five self-catering Cape Town Lodge apartments live up to the 101 Buitengracht, hype. With exposed brick 021 422 0030, STYLE TIP and ceiling beams, French Capetownlodge.co.za P1 The CBD fills up w windows, Oregon floors Its black-and-red exterior ith local and internatio nal visitors fo and African décor. is a local landmark; r its annu fashion ex al inside are more than travagan za . Book your bed 100 modern rooms, plus Fountains Hotel early for Cape Town Fash four luxury self-catering io n W eek. mbfashio nweeksa. apartments fringing the 1 St Georges Mall, co.za rooftop pool. 021 443 1100, Fountainshotel.co.za P18 The Capetonian Attractively decorated rooms, some with views of Table Pier Place, off Heerengracht, Mountain or the harbour, are dressed 021 405 5670, in crisp white linen and modern artwork. Raya-hotels.com P16 Located near the train station, it offers a The Capetonian has 170 rooms with useful range of facilities, including a lounge views of Table Mountain or Table Bay bar, restaurant, indoor pool and sauna. and two restaurants, all close to the CTICC. Accommodation ranges from neat, business-style rooms to suites, and The Grand Daddy facilities include a business centre and free 38 Long Street, 021 424 7247, shuttle to the nearby V&A Waterfront. Granddaddy.co.za P12 This singular boutique hotel has a rooftop trailer park of seven vintage Airstream Circa Hotel caravans. The sleek silver units are locally 14 Jetty Street, 021 431 8820, themed, their interiors evoking the Circahotel.co.za P15 Winelands, the Karoo and a Hermanus Circa offers luxury self-catering beach house. apartments housed in a building near
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Holiday Inn Express
Icon Apartments
101 St Georges Mall, 021 480 8300, Hiexpress.com/capetowncc P11 This midrange chain hotel offers 172 rooms spread over 14 floors near Greenmarket Square and St George’s Cathedral. The rooms provide comfortable motel-style accommodation, and the first-floor breakfast area and bar are pleasant spots to start and finish the day.
Icon Building, cnr Hans Strijdom Avenue and Lower Long Street, 021 418 2821, Homefromhome.co.za P4 Featuring contemporary furnishings, these studios and one- to three-bedroom apartments are swish urban pads. The rooftop swimming pool overlooks Signal Hill and the City Bowl, with more views from the terraces and balconies, and there is secure underground parking.
Hollow on the Square 9 Ryk Tulbagh Square, 021 421 5140, Seasonsinafrica.com P17 Its rooms come in warm and comforting shades of red, or, in the annex dedicated to sustainable living, green with cork floor tiles and handcrafted bamboo furniture. Rooms in the main section have kitchenettes.
Hotel on St Georges
10 Greenmarket Square, 021 423 2050, Aha.com P5 This landmark Art Deco building, with its clock tower and pillared façade, houses 165 funkily decorated bedrooms and facilities. The rooftop pool and sun deck have Table Mountain views, while inside are a sauna, fitness centre, restaurant and bar.
Kings in Cape Hotel 33 Hout Street, 021 424 5821, Kingsincape.com P12 Occupying a 19th-century building, this Ethiopian-run hotel has a restaurant offering tastes of Addis Ababa, while the bar hosts live music on Friday evenings. The 14 rooms are spacious and modern with DStv.
Cape Heritage Hotel
ABSA Centre, cnr St Georges Mall and Riebeek Street, 021 419 0811, Hotelonstgeorges.com P13 Accessed from St Georges Mall, this hotel is located in the ABSA Centre, the landmark skyscraper inspired by New York’s Seagram Building. Guests appreciate the views from the higher floors, the professional staff, breakfast buffet and value for money.
Inn on the Square
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Mandela Rhodes Place Cnr Burg and Wale streets, 021 481 4000, Mandelarhodesplace.co.za P11 Covering a dozen floors of a modern building, the spacious rooms offer excellent facilities, such as a kitchen with microwave, built-in stove, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
New Tulbagh Hotel 9 Ryk Tulbagh Square, 021 418 5161, newtulbaghhotel.com P17 This is a comfortably stylish choice with several room types, including family rooms and double-level executive suites. Useful facilities include a bar, restaurant, free Wi-Fi, secure parking and a 24-hour shuttle service.
Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore 29 Heerengracht, Foreshore, 021 427 4800, Parkinn.com/hotel-capetown P17 Two minutes’ walk from the CTICC, this 120-room four-star hotel, part of The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, is the perfect spot to relax between meetings or tours. Rooms are dressed in colourful and contemporary décor, while facilities include a splash pool, RBG Bar & Grill, complimentary Wi-Fi and Harald’s Bar & Terrace.
Parliament Hotel 9 Barrack Street, 021 461 6710, Parliamenthotel.co.za P21
This three-star hotel is a comfortable option. Décor is unfussy, with Winnie-the-Pooh bedspreads to liven up the children’s rooms. Facilities include undercover parking and a baby-sitting service.
Pepper Club Cnr Loop and Pepper streets, 021 812 8888, Pepperclub.co.za P6 Connected to Long Street by a palm-lined courtyard, this urban oasis offers Table Mountain views from its rooftop pool. The opulent interiors combine Capetonian cool with international sophistication, and facilities include a spa and piano bar.
Protea Hotel North Wharf 1 Lower Bree Street, 021 443 4600, Marriott.com P4 Located near the CTICC, this four-star property boasts a fusion of apartment luxuries and hotel facilities. Apartments have contemporary furnishings, fully equipped kitchens and views across town; communal amenities include a restaurant, rooftop pool, gym, in-room spa service and secure parking.
Southern Sun Cape Sun
Strand Street, 021 488 5100, Tsogosun.com P12 Renowned as one of the city’s most luxurious hotels, this 368-room palace has sweeping views of Table Mountain and Robben Island. Its offerings include conference facilities, a spa, an indoor pool, a restaurant serving
Jesse Kramer, supplied
BRIAN OXLEY Presenter: Magic 828 radio The best part about Cape Town is the cosmopolitan atmosphere; the energy of the oceans and the city combined – you can literally feel the buzz in your soul. The theatres are incredible, from The Fugard, where
everything from The Rocky Horror Show to real-life drama is staged, to the fabulous productions of Artscape. My wife is an artist, so I really appreciate the myriad galleries in the CBD too.
In the CBD of the future, I’d love to see a circular raised monorail system, similar to the one in Sydney, Australia, which is a tourist attraction plus a useful transport facility. It’s a practical and fun solution to moving people around, plus you get to see some great architecture up close.
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contemporary Cape Dutch cuisine, and a New York-style bar.
Townhouse Hotel
60 Corporation Street, 021 465 7050, Townhouse.co.za P21 Southern Sun The Cullinan A CBD institution, the Townhouse Hotel, located near the Castle, spans 11 floors of 1 Cullinan Street, 021 415 4000, spacious rooms and suites. The hotel has Tsogosun.com P4 The 394-room Cullinan’s décor is a talking a restaurant and café – and it matches point, with marbled pillars in the guests’ donations to a social lobby and a tiled pool that investment initiative called Our wouldn’t be out of place in Kids of the Cape Fund, which D ID YOU a Mediterranean villa. Its assists disadvantaged KNOW? Peach Tree restaurant communities. The new Tsogo Su serves Cape Malay n complex will consi fusion dishes. Tudor Hotel st of the 20 0-bedroo m SunSquar 153 Longmarket Street, e ho the 300-b tel and 021 424 1335, Southern Sun edroom StayEasy Tudorhotel.co.za P5 Waterfront hotel. 1 Lower Buitengracht The Tudor is located Street, 021 409 4000, on Greenmarket Square, Tsogosun.com P4 overlooking the vibrant craft market by day. It was established in This 537-room hotel occupies 1750 but, although this lends it a certain a prime position close to the old-world atmosphere, the stylish décor and V&A Waterfront. Its facilities include an outdoor pool and a restaurant serving amenities create a modern experience. South African cuisine. Noteworthy are its helpful staff, delicious buffet dinner and Urban Chic Hotel generous breakfast. 172 Long Street, 021 426 6119, Urbanchic.co.za P6 This boutique gem’s name says it all: the Strand Tower Hotel 20 rooms give European sophistication Cnr Strand and Loop streets, a Cape Town twist. Spanish marble, 021 431 7500, Strandtowerhotel.co.za P12 textured carpets, mahogany furniture and Attractive rooms with all the mod cons crushed-linen curtains are complemented and a wealth of facilities make this a top by contemporary artworks. Central City choice. The second-floor pool, a spa, gym, sauna, executive lounge, restaurant and bar add to its appeal.
BACKPACKERS & BUDGET
91 Loop Hostel
From R220 91 Loop Street, 021 286 1469, 91loop.co.za P6 The city’s first boutique backpacker hostel is modern, safe and stylish. Free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, movie nights, a gallery and 24-hour reception desk add to its appeal.
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208 Long Street, 021 424 9272, Bluemountainbackpackers.co.za P6 Inside a Victorian building painted in primary colours, this is a fun spot. Accommodation includes dorms and private rooms.
The Grand Daddy
Blue Mountain Backpackers R150
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Cape Ocean Lodge R500-R650 53 Loop Street, 021 424 3582, Capeoceanlodge.co.za P12 Offering no-frills accommodation in the heart of the CBD, each of its 35 double rooms has satellite TV, a fridge, and teaand coffee-making facilities. Carnival Court Backpackers R200 255 Long Street, 021 423 9003, Carnivalcourt.co.za P6 This is an unbeatable party spot and Long Street’s bars are on the doorstep. It offers both dorms and private rooms.
Cat & Moose Backpackers’ Lodge
R140-R420 305 Long Street, 021 423 7638, Catandmoose.co.za P6 Opened in 1995, Cat & Moose offers dorm beds and private rooms at affordable rates.
Forty8 Backpackers Hotel R220-700 48 Hout Street, 021 422 4848, Forty8backpackers.co.za P12 It’s known for its smart accommodation, combining style and affordability in its dorms and double rooms.
The Glam
R600 2nd floor, 40 Burg Street, 021 424 1006, Theglam.co.za P11 This boutique hotel is themed around the golden age of Hollywood, with Audrey Hepburn overlooking the bar and bedrooms named after big-screen stars.
The Westin Cape Town
Image Lodge
R600 111 Longmarket Street, 021 461 2929, Imagelodge.co.za P11 Image Lodge is a reasonably priced B&B establishment nestled in the heart of Cape Town, just off the busy nightlife area teeming with bustling bars and restaurants.
Long Street Backpackers R155-R405 209 Long Street, 021 423 0615, Longstreetbackpackers.co.za P6
THE WESTIN CAPE TOWN SEE PAGE 51 A mosaic stairwell leads you to one of Cape Town’s best backpacker hostels, consisting of converted apartments surrounding a courtyard – and views over Long Street from its large balconies.
Scalabrini Guest House
R220-R410 47 Commercial Street, 021 465 6433, Scalabrini.org.za P31 Located above the Scalabrini Centre, which provides assistance to Cape Town’s immigrants, it has dorms and private rooms, a self-catering kitchen and lounge.
Sun1 Foreshore
R514 Martin Hammerschlag Way, 021 418 4664, Tsogosun.com P35 Each of the 64 rooms features a shower, TV, working area, air-conditioning and eco-lighting system. Breakfast and free Wi-Fi complete the package.
Two Oceans R150-R360 47 Long Street, 021 422 5401, Twooceansbp.co.za P12 This stylish backpacker lodge offers all the essentials: male and female dorms as well as double rooms; a kitchen, pool room and TV lounge.
FOR MORE ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS, VISIT CAPETOWNCCID.ORG
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on our new site Find out so much more about what the Cape Town Central City has to offer – from where to Shop, Stay, Visit, Eat or Play to where to Invest, or Learn more about the CCID. Find exactly what you’re looking for, quickly and easily – from a place to eat or do your shopping, to an essential service such as a medical facility or even a government department.
User-friendly wayfinding – work out where you are in town and find the closest venues to you.
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Keep up to date with events and news about what’s happening right now in the CBD.
Access all the services offered by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID).
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IN THE Here’s our guide to helping you make the most of your visit to the Cape Town Central City in comfort and safety.
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GETTING AROUND One of the great things about the Cape Town Central City is how easy it is to get around on foot. Within just under two square kilometres, you’ll find just about everything that you could want in a vibrant downtown – major museums, plenty of eateries, exciting art galleries, stores, bars and theatres. For general info, call the City of Cape Town’s Transport Information Centre (TIC), 24/7 on 0800 65 64 63. A great way to get about is by bicycle: Cape Town Cycle Hire (021 434 1270, Capetowncyclehire.co.za) and Bike and Saddle (Bikeandsaddle.com 021 813 6433). Or hire a motorbike or scooter at Cape Bike Rentals (186 Bree Street, 021 426 5851). The MyCiTi buses have revolutionised transport in Cape Town. They’re clean, reliable and easy to access. Note: you can’t buy a ticket on board – it’s a no-cash system – so you do need to get a travel card in advance from major stations and selected convenience stores (Myciti.org.za). The CitySightseeing hop-on-hop-off buses are a great way to explore the city (Citysightseeing.co.za).
Minibus taxis are everywhere but they’re not everyone’s choice. There are numerous metered sedan taxi companies; Rikkis (Rikkis.co.za) offers shuttle, sharecab and door-to-door services; Excite Taxis (021 448 4444) are another option; and the popular international brand Uber (Uber.com) is well established here. If you’d like to take a train on Metrorail (021 449 6478, Metrorail.co.za) from the Cape Town Railway Station in Adderley Street, do travel during peak times and in first class, and don’t take any valuables. Report any incidents to the Railway Police (021 443 4327).
HEALTH & WELLBEING CHEMISTS Barr’s Pharmacy Shop 4, Picbel Parkade, 58 Strand Street, 021 421 6756 Culemborg Pharmacy 7-9 Heerengracht, 021 425 3925 Lite-Kem Pharmacy 24 Darling Street, 021 461 8040 Olsens Pharmacy 129 Long Street, 021 423 2371 Tothills Photo-Chemists 18 Lower Burg Street, 021 421 2421
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CLINICS & HOSPITALS Dorp Street Reproductive Health Clinic 3 Dorp Street 021 483 4662 Lasermed 181 Bree Street, 021 424 5078 Lasermed.co.za Marie Stopes Clinic 91 Bree Street, 021 422 4096 Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital* 181 Longmarket Street, 021 480 6111 Accident and emergency room: 021 480 6271/2 Toll-free line: 0801 22 22 22 *P lease note this hospital will be moving to DF Malan Street in the Foreshore area of the CBD early in 2017. Netcare Travel Clinic Room 1107, 11th floor, Picbel Parkade, 58 Strand Street, 021 419 3172, Travelclinic.co.za PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY Major attractions and hotels in the Central City are disability-friendly, but smaller establishments may not have wheelchair facilities. Wheelchair-friendly venues are listed in this guide.
ACCIDENTS & EMERGENCIES We recommend that you take out travel insurance before you leave home. If you require medical attention while here, seek private treatment for smoother, quicker service. In case of a medical or trauma emergency, call: ER24 (private EMS) 084 124 General emergencies 107 from a landline, 112 from a cellphone National AIDS Helpline 0800 012 322, Aidshelpline.org.za Netcare (private EMS) 086 1 638 633 Poison Information 0800 333 444 Police 10111 Western Cape Ambulance 10177 Western Cape Mountain Rescue Services 021 948 9900 Western Cape Sea Rescue Services 021 449 3500
OPTOMETRISTS Mullers Optometrists 104 Longmarket Street, 021 461 6254 Specsavers 52 St Georges Mall, 021 424 4064 The Saben Spec Co. 22 Bree Street, 021 418 1191
SECURITY The CCID has a large contingent of uniformed public safety officers who patrol the Central City. The 24-hour number is 082 415 7127. CCTV, monitored parking marshals and these guards have greatly improved security in the Central City. Do continue to use common sense, as you would in any big city: don’t walk alone at night, draw money in a quiet area, or expose cash, jewellery or cameras. Cape Town Central Police Station 021 467 8000/1/2 Consumer Protector 0800 007 081 Metro Protection Service 021 480 77 00
RESOURCES INTERNET Wi-Fi is widely available at hotels, and many cafés and restaurants offer free services to guests.
ELECTRONICS Cameraland 68 Long Street, 021 423 4150 Cape Cellular Repair Centre Cnr Plein and Darling streets, 072 270 7499 Cell C Shop 16B, Picbel Parkade, 58 Strand Street, 084 770 0029 Incredible Connection 2 Lower Loop Street, 021 441 2420, Incredible.co.za MTN 30 St Georges Mall, 021 418 3593 083 869 1467 Transignal Electrical Sales 21 Harrington Street, 021 461 3335, 082 979 5770
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ESSENTI A LS Virgin Mobile Cnr Adderley and Longmarket streets, 021 462 1680 Vodacom Shop 22, Picbel Parkade, 58 Strand Street, 021 421 0090
HARDWARE, LOCKSMITHS & SPECIALITY
Post Office (Postoffice.co.za) in the CBD: Grand Central, 2 Roggebaai and 10 Pepper Street. Postnet (0860 767 8638, Postnet.co.za) is another private option: 2 Long Street 021 418 1630, St Georges Mall, 1 Mostert Street 021 461 1121.
SPORTS UTILITIES, GYMS
AAA Lazer Security 16 Hans Strijdom Avenue, 021 425 9966
360 Specialised Training 31 Martin Hammerschlag Way, 021 418 1072
C D Fox 80 Hout Street, 021 423 5206
Action Cycling 30 Waterkant Street, 021 425 6830
Coastal Hire 31C New Church Street, 021 424 4900
Bodytec 42 Hans Strijdom Avenue, 021 418 1523
Hardware Centre 14 Bree Street, 021 421 7350
Bowman Cycles 153 Bree Street, 021 423 2527
Heddle Hardware 120 Shortmarket Street, 021 424 6881
City Bowl Fitness 4C Loop Street, 079 760 0399, 021 421 4617
Levers & Locks 29 Loop Street, 021 425 3841
Curves 80 Strand Street 021 418 0674
Key Boutique 283 Long Street, 021 424 5877
East City Boxing 104 Harrington Street, 071 188 9301
Master Keys 9 Riebeek Street, 021 419 6880
Jack Lemkus 26 St Georges Mall, 021 425 2166
LAUNDRY/DRY-CLEANING & SHOE REPAIRS Barksole 7 Riebeek Street, 021 421 7803 I Love My Laundry 59 Buitengracht, 074 992 1481 50 Buitenkant Street, 078 105 6280
Mikes Sports 94 Strand Street, 021 418 1811 Pound for Pound Boxing Gym 260 Bree Street, 072 159 8361 Virgin Active 21 Lower Long Street, 021 421 5857
Nannucci 103 Parliament Towers, Plein Street 021 465 5127
Zone Fitness 34 Strand Street, 021 418 1253
TIPPING
MONEY MATTERS The Central City has more than 120 ATMs. Major branches of all the banks in South Africa are also here. Report lost or stolen cards: American Express: 0800 110929 Diners Club: 0860 346 377 MasterCard: 0800 990 418 Visa: 0800 990 475
POSTAL SERVICES There are branches of the South African
Tipping is standard practice: for waiters, the usual tip is about 10-15%, for taxi drivers about 10%, and for porters about R10 a bag.
TOURIST INFORMATION For advice on accommodation, sights, trips in and around the city as well as where to eat and drink, Cape Town Tourism is a one-stop shop. Cnr Castle and Burg streets, 0861 322 223, 021 487 6800, Capetown.travel
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EXPLORING THE CITY MyCiTi, Cape Town’s scheduled, reliable bus service is the perfect way to explore the heart of the city without worrying about traffic and finding somewhere to park. Get your myconnect card Every passenger aged 4 years and over needs their own card. Get yours from a MyCiTi station kiosk for R30. There are three in the city centre – Thibault Square, Adderley Street and Civic Centre.
Load money for travel You can choose to load money as Standard, and use it for small purchases at retailers, or save 30% by loading Mover points. You also save more by avoiding the busy peak periods on weekdays when higher fares are charged.
Tap in and out Fares are charged according to the distance you travel. Tap in at a station entrance or on a bus and again when you leave the bus at a stop or exit via a station. The correct fare will be automatically deducted.
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St Canterbur y
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Milner Rd
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Lower Kloof Michaelis
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Government Ave
Bree St Loop St
Mid Long Castle Old Fire Strand ht rgrac District Six Station Greenmarket Square Darling The Castle Street Keize Church CPUT Longmarket Lower Caledo n St Groote Buitenkant Wale St Kerk Constitu tion St Dorp Leeuwen Company’s r Garden al D Pepper St Wa Roeland e D Upper Loop Upper Long
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St James
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Wexford Exner
Reservoir Van Riebeeck p St Lower261 Ca-mWaterfront Omuramba - Maitland - Salt River - Adderley* Herzlia Dunoon - Table View - Civic Centre Belle Ombre D01De Waal Park Khayelitsha East - Civic Centre T02 Atlantis - Table View - Civic Centre Highlands D02 Khayelitsha West - Civic Centre A01 Airport - Civic Centre Eaton Rd Welgemeend 103 D03veMitchells Plain East - Civic Centre Michael’s 101StVredehoek - Gardens - Civic Centre A RaydenD04 ere
MyCiTi routes
Salt River Rail - Walmer Estate - Civic Centre lved e
105 107 108 109
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Kapteinsklip - Civic Centre
Upper Orange
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Station
Montrose
Station with myconnect services
Sea Point - Fresnaye - Civic CentreMolteno Stop Stop only accessible Camps Bay (clockwise) in direction indicated Civic Centre - Camps Bay (anti-clockwise) d R *The ld link to Maitland is planned for rollout in late 2016. Hangberg - Sea Point - Adderley e fi ter Hout Bay - Imizamo Yethu - Sea Point - Adderley es Ch Table Mountain 107 Sea Point - Civic Centre
Cotswold
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110 Si 114
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103 Oranjezicht - Gardens - Civic Centre De Hoop Av St e Upper Kloof- Civic 104 Sea Point - Waterfront HofCentre 106
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