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SIGHTS Cape Town HoloCausT CenTre First floor, Albow Centre, 88 Hatfield Street, 021 462 5553, www.holocaust.org.za P22 Open 10am-5pm Sun-Thurs; 10am-2pm Fri; closed Sat and Jewish holidays. Admission Free

THe Company’s Garden Government Avenue, enter via cnr Adderley and Wale, Queen Victoria or Orange Streets P10 Open 7am-7pm daily. Admission Free Cape Town’s green lung began life as a fruit and veggie patch when the city was just a pit stop between east and west, in 1652. The idea was that the fresh produce would help keep sailors’ scurvy at bay. Apart from being a great lunchtime picnic

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GreaT synaGoGue 88 Hatfield Street, entry via South African Jewish Museum gate, 021 465 1405, www.gardensshul.org P22 Open Sun-Thu 10am-4pm; Tours On request. Services 7am Mon, Thurs; 7.15am Tue, Wed, Fri; 8am Sun; 6pm Sun-Fri. Admission Free; donations welcome Known as ‘The Gardens Shul’ by locals, this grand baroque building is the oldest practising synagogue in the country. Consecrated in 1905, it can seat 1 400 people. The interior is garlanded with gold leaf mosaic friezes, stained glass windows and a dramatic domed ceiling.

Houses of parliamenT Parliament Street, 021 403 2266 (tours) or 021 403 2197 (debates), www.parliament.gov.za P22 Tours By appointment only. Admission Free, bring ID/ passport. Tickets for parliamentary debates can be obtained at the public relations office The president’s annual State of the Nation Address here sees politicians and their spouses dressed to the nines in a colourful array of over-the-top outfits. During the rest of the year, tours inside the belly of the building are free and provide a chance to see first-hand where the country’s laws are laid down.

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This is a haunting exposition into a horrific period in history. This stylishly presented exhibition uses archive photographs, artefacts, film footage and multimedia displays to tell the story of the holocaust. In order to provide a local context, the exhibition touches on SA’s own history of racism and anti-semitism, and notes the role the SA Air Force played by taking the first aerial photographs of Auschwitz. There’s also footage of interviews with South African holocaust survivors.

and people-watching spot, the garden is also packed with historic things to see.

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IzIko Bertram House museum Hiddingh Campus, Orange Street, 021 424 9381, www.iziko.org.za P10 Open 10am-5pm Mon-Sat. Admission R10 adults; R5 pensioners, students; free under-16s This late-Georgian townhouse was built in 1839 by a Yorkshireman called John Barker. He named it after his wife, Ann Bertram Findlay, who died before she could witness its completion. Today it’s kitted out in the style of an English gentleman’s home during the early days of the British occupation. There’s also space for temporary exhibits.

IzIko PlanetarIum 25 Queen Victoria Street, 021 481 3900, www.iziko.org.za P10 Shows Daily. Ticket office open 10am-5pm. Admission R25 adults; R10 children, SA pensioners, students Attached by the hip to the Iziko South African Museum, the city’s dome-roofed planetarium gives stargazers the chance to lie back and learn more about the night sky. Shows run every day. Want to get your brood hooked on the heavens too? Then you’re in luck: they put on shows especially for kids.

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25 Queen Victoria Street, 021 481 3800 P10 Open 10am-5pm daily. Admission R20 adults; R10 pensioners, students; free under-18s; free on selected commemorative days This maze of a museum is packed with all sorts of weird and wonderful artefacts, including a life-sized model of a giant squid; a yellow pod emitting melodic whale sounds that overlooks a dangling 20.5-metre blue whale skeleton; an African dinosaur exhibit (featuring the cast of a fossil skull of the largest carnivore ever to walk the earth, the 14-metre African Carcharodontosaurus); and a rock art exhibition delving into the spiritual beliefs of the

San people, which includes mesmerising film footage of a trance dance.

long street BatHs Cnr Long and Orange streets, 021 400 3302 P10 Open Pool 7am-7pm daily. Turkish bath for ladies 9am7pm Mon, Thurs, Sat; 9am-noon Tues. Gents 9am-7pm Wed, Fri; 1pm-7pm Tues; 8am-12 noon Sun. Admission Turkish bath R44 adults for one hour; R89 four hours. Pool R14 adults; R8 children This dove-grey building, festooned with art deco font, has been home to the city’s Turkish baths for more than a century. The two swimming pools are popular exercise arenas for locals, while the baths provide a chance to soak away stresses, with a sauna, plunge pool, steam room, heat room and cute retro wooden cubicles (each with its own bed) for relaxing afterwards.

Palm tree mosque 185 Long Street, 083 444 4613. P6 Admission Free, by appointment only The unassuming olive green building that houses the country’s second-oldest mosque is easy to miss, as it’s squeezed in between a bar and a clothing shop. It was established in a private home by a slave named Jan van Boughies in the early 19th century. (At the time, freedom of religion was banned by the Dutch.) Its name comes from two palm trees that used to guard its entrance. Houses of Parliament

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at the voluptuous African Madonna cradling baby Jesus, or gaze up at the stained glass windows designed by French artist Gabriel Loire, which depict some unusual imagery, including a black Christ. An exhibition at the Crypt Memory and Witness Centre highlights the role of the cathedral and the city in the struggle, with archive photographs.

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south AfricAn Jewish MuseuM 88 Hatfield Street, 021 465 1546, www.sajewishmuseum.co.za P22 Open 10am-5pm Sun-Thurs; 10am-2pm Fri. Admission R40 adults; R25 students and pensioners; children free This is a beautifully designed museum with high-tech multimedia displays that delve into the history of South Africa’s Jewish community, while also giving a fascinating overview of the country’s past as a whole. Visitors enter through SA’s oldest synagogue (consecrated in 1863) that connects to the rest of the museum via a wooden walkway, with a glass wall framing Table Mountain on one side and an archive picture of the first Jewish immigrants arriving off the boat printed on the other. You’ll learn more about the lives of these first Jewish immigrants and other prominent Jews throughout SA’s history. A floating spiral staircase leads to a reconstructed Lithuanian village.

st GeorGe’s cAthedrAl

Pop in here for a peaceful respite from the bustle of the city. Light a candle

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This mall is a mini melting pot of delights: cook your own meat at the table at Korean barbeque restaurant, Galbi; get your hair done (dreadlocks, braids, wigs or hair extensions) at the Afro Hair Design salon; get inked next door in the tattoo parlour; or lie down for a Thai massage. There’s also a hemporium, a rasta shop, a goth ‘creatorium’, a nail bar and clothing shops.

the AfricAn Music store 134 Long Street, 021 426 0857, www.africanmusicstore.co.za Open 9am-6pm Mon-Fri; 9am-3pm Sat

This store stocks an impressive collection of music from all over Africa in a host of different genres, from reggae and hip hop to percussion, jazz and independent releases. There’s also a selection of curios.

BAseline 162 Long Street, 021 422 0465, www.baselinestudio.co.za Open 10am-5.30pm Mon-Fri; 10am-3pm Sat and public holidays

This independent skateboard, street culture and lifestyle store has been around since 1998. It’s the only shop in the city allowed to sell Nike SB (skateboarding) shoes. Apart from decks, clothes and other skateboard-related apparel, they stock an innovative selection of recycled items made from old decks. Their pop-up store upstairs metamorphoses every three months.

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5 Wale Street, 021 424 7360, www.stgeorgescathedral.com P11 Open 8am-5pm Mon-Fri. Sat 8am-12.30. Services 7.15am, 1.15pm Mon-Fri; 10am Wed; 8am Sat; 7am, 8am, 9.30am, 7pm Sun. Evensong 7pm. Admission Free; donations welcome

210 Long Street, 021 481 1820

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Christopher strong

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303A Long Street, 021 461 5718, www.christopherstrong.co.za P6 Open 9.30am-5.30pm Mon-Fri; 10am-3.30pm Sat

287 Long Street, 021 422 5646, www.journeylifestyle.co.za P6 Open 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Sat

Local womenswear label Christopher Strong has recently opened up its first shop. Stop by for stunning vintageinspired pieces with clean classic lines, made from quality fabrics.

Shiny busts of Popeye and Olive wink from the wall in this gorgeous little shop, the new sister of Long Street fashion favourite Journey. On the rails find hand-picked vintage dresses as well as threads from up-and-coming local designers like Margot Molyneux and Take Care. Other interesting bits include necklaces by Shirley Fintz and tree-adorned teacups with wooden saucers by Love Milo.

Clarkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bookshop 199 Long Street, 021 423 5739, www.clarkesbooks.co.za Open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri; 9.30am-1pm Sat

This fantastic bookshop, specialising in Africana, has been on Long Street since 1956. Apart from a wealth of new and second-hand books on Southern Africa, including an excellent art and fiction section, they also stock a range of rare and out-of-print books.

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missiBaBa/kirsten goss london 229 Bree Street, 021 424 3453, www.missibaba.com, www.kirstengoss.com P6 Open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri Every Cape Town fashionista worth

210 Long Street, 021 702 4988, www.hemporium. com P6 Open 10am-6pm Mon-Fri; 10am-3pm Sat As the name suggests, everything in this shop is made from hemp, from t-shirts and hoodies to hats, belts, bags and clothes for tots. They also sell bath and body products. The idea behind it all is to promote the cultivation of hemp as a sustainable crop in South Africa.

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186 Long Street, 021 424 5209, www.journeylifestyle.co.za P6 Open Summer 10am-6pm Mon-Fri; 10am-4pm Sat and public holidays. Winter 9.30am-5.30pm Mon-Fri; 10am-4pm Sat and public holidays Here youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find streetwear sourced from all over the world, such as pretty dresses, patterned wellies and cute tees and sweaters, including threads from hip Spanish label Desigual. There are also belts, jewellery, Jeffrey Campbell shoes and a selection of fun kitschy gifts.

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her salt dreams of one day owning her own Missibaba leather handbag. The local luxury label has recently opened up this shop with a bright yellow door in Bree Street. Sharing this space is jewellery designer Kirsten Goss.

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sarah ord InterIors 215 Bree Street, 021 422 3218, www.sarahord.com P6

Open 9am-4.30pm Mon-Fri Bright red chandeliers wink in this colourful shop, which overflows with all the things Ord loves and finds on her travels. Buy her vibrant crockery and fabric ranges, and and a mishmash of other treasures like lamps, cushions and Indian cotton throws.

second tIme around 196 Long Street, 021 423 1674 P6 Open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri; 9am-2pm Sat Cape Town’s most iconic vintage clothing store has had a gorgeous makeover. It now sports a new storefront scribbled with pretty art nouveau signage; inside it’s retro heaven. The new owners, mom-and-daughter team Shelley and Kyla Rorke, are very particular about what they buy, making for a fantastic selection of outfits and accessories.

skInny lamInx 201 Bree Street, 021 424 6290, www.skinnylaminx.com Open 10am-5pm Mon-Fri (until 7pm on Thurs); 9am-1pm Sat

The store and studio of Cape Town illustrator and designer Heather Moore is where you can peruse rolls of her signature silk-screen fabric collection, or stock up on ready-made items like tablecloths, cushions, bags and tea towels.

stIll lIfe 229C Long Street, 021 426 0143, stilllife-decorestore.blogspot.com P6 Open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri; 9am-2pm Sat At this petite décor shop cushions printed with rabbits, puppies and Victorian gents on bicycles vie for space with cloth bags, spoons, lampshades, quirky crockery and pretty things to brighten up your walls.

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232 Long Street, 021 424 6955, www.selectbooks. co.za P6 Open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri; 9am-1pm Sat

159 Long Street, 021 424 5246, www.wearstrato.com Open 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri; 9am-3pm Sat

Owner-run and intimate, this bookshop specialises in rare Africana on all sorts of topics, from travel, botany and history to art and architecture, as well as signed and inscribed books. They also have a more general selection of both new and second-hand books in stock.

Named after the slang word for ‘street’, Strato plies colourful sporty African streetwear for guys and girls. Their Long Street shop is a friendly space with kwaito spilling from the speakers. All the clothes are made at the back of the shop in their studio, veiled by a red curtain.

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galleries EdGE Glass GallEry 29 Vredenburg Lane, 021 423 3370, www.capeglassstudio.com P6 Open 10am-5pm Tue-Fri; by appointment on Sat situated just off long street, this glass gallery exhibits both the work of in-house and international glass artists. Vast glass-blown pebbles, matt-lead crystal waves, and swirling, multicoloured platters make statement centrepieces, and there’s also a range of smaller works and jewellery. The on-site studio accepts architectural commissions.

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arTs & leisUre IzIko south afrIcan natIonal GallEry Government Avenue, The Company’s Garden, 021 481 3970, www.iziko.org.za P10 Open 10am-5pm daily. Admission R20 adults; R10 pensioners and students; free for under-18s. No credit cards regular curated exhibitions animate the permanent collection in innovative ways. Currently Neither Man Nor Stone draws together depictions of animals, from John Ferneley’s equestrian hunting scene of 1824 to Mary sibande’s monumental fibrelass horse ridden by her domestic worker protagonist. First-time visitors should not miss Jane alexander’s chilling anthropomorphic sculpture, The Butcher Boys.

allIancE françaIsE 155 Loop Street, 021 423 5699, www.alliance.org.za P5 This non-profit organisation aims to promote French language and create a dialogue between francophone cultures and SA. French films are screened at their on-site café almost every week. entrance is free, and you can opt to order wine and a meal from the menu while you watch. Occasionally they also screen films from other countries like spain, and play host to classical music performances and art exhibitions. On top of that they run French, Portuguese, spanish arabic and sign language classes.

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Michaelis School of Fine Art, UCT Hiddingh Campus, 32-37 Orange Street, 021 480 7111, www.michaelis.uct.ac.za P10 Open 10am-4pm Mon-Fri when exhibitions are on. Admission Free showcasing exhibitions by students of the university and other local contemporary artists, this gallery space is not afraid to break new ground. Head to an opening to meet some of Cape Town’s young artists.

Hiddingh Campus, 37 Orange Street, 021 480 7129 P10

This petite theatre saw the light in 2002 thanks to Patrick Curtis and Christopher Weare. The duo had a vision to provide professional theatre practitioners with a space to experiment. Over the years, some top-notch productions have graced the stage here. it’s also the home-base of critically acclaimed theatre collective The Mechanicals (of which Weare is a founding member).

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www.africanpridehotels.com P10 Open 8am-8pm Mon-Sat; 10am-6pm Sun. Treatment from R450 This day spa boasts an impressive array of treatments and packages, including laser hair removal. They also offer romantic packages for couples and ‘sparties’ for groups of friends. A treatment in their swish penthouse sanctuary is the ultimate treat, offering fantastic floor-to-ceiling views of Table Mountain to ogle while you’re getting pampered. Take your cozzie along for a dip in the rooftop pool.

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The Labia on orange 68 Orange Street, 021 424 5927, www.labia.co.za Tickets About R35 (see website for specials)

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This retro, independent cinema darling is much loved by locals for both its oldworld atmosphere and choice selection of flicks, from art films to doccies. The atmospheric building was originally built as an Italian Embassy ballroom.

LiTTLe TheaTre and arena TheaTre Hiddingh Campus, 37 Orange Street, 021 480 7129, www.drama.uct.ac.za P10 Open Box office 9am-4.30pm Mon-Fri

95 Keerom 95 Keerom Street, 021 422 0765, www.95keerom.com P6 Open Lunch 12 noon-2.30pm Thurs, Fri. Dinner 6.30pm10.30pm Mon-Sat This is probably the best Italian dining in town, very much under the eye of the owner, the legendary Giorgio Nava. The butternut ravioli with ricotta and sage butter is the lightest on earth. Order the fragrant osso bucco, falling off the bone and served with parmesan mash; the best steak tartare in town; rolled pork fillet filled with ricotta and spinach, topped with rich mushroom sauce; and then finish with fruit and cheese.

bamboo 8 Vredenburg Lane, 021 426 5338 Open 11.30am-11pm Mon-Sat

Bamboo is a small and reasonably priced family-run restaurant, tucked into a corner of Vredenburg Lane just off Long Street. Their food is made from the freshest ingredients.

Café franK sunTra spa African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel, cnr of Orange Street and Grey’s Pass, 021 469 8000,

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160 Bree Street, cnr Bloem Street, 021 423 0360, www.cafefrank.com P6 Open 7.30am-6pm Mon-Thurs; 7.30am-5pm Fri

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The campus of the University of Cape Town’s fine arts and drama departments is home to two performance venues where both student and professional productions tread the boards. Ironically, The Little Theatre is the bigger space, with seats for 240 punters, whereas the Arena theatre, a more experimental space, houses 70 seats. The theatre pair (along with the Intimate Theatre) plays host to the annual Out the Box Festival of Puppetry and Visual Performance. The largest festival of its kind in Africa, it attracts performers from all over the globe each year.

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Café Frank serves up healthy breakfasts and wholesome lunches. Breakfast options include dark chocolate muffins or fig and cranberry granola. For lunch, choose from the daily selection of interesting salads or their signature roast chicken.

Café Mojito 265 Long Street, 021 422 1095, www.cafemojito.co.za Open 12 noon-12 midnight Mon-Thurs; 12 noon2am Fri, Sat

This tropical Cuban restaurant and bar is popular with travellers, businessmen and locals alike. Grab a spot by the window and sip on a rum-soaked mojito. The Cuban-Caribbean menu offers burgers, nachos, salads and a great snack selection for the not-so-hungry.

five flies Rembrandt House, 14 Keerom Street, 021 424 4442, www.fiveflies.co.za P11 Open Lunch 12 noon-3pm Mon-Fri. Dinner 6pm-close Mon-Sun The menu lists fixed prices for each course, while shellfish and speciality items (such as springbok Wellington) require a surcharge. Grilled mushrooms with gorgonzola and caramelised onions make a good vegetarian starter, while the 400g T-bone is a popular choice for mains. The venu is magnificent, with high ceilings, dark wood and black and white tiles.

frenCh toast 199 Bree Street, 021 422 3839, www.frenchtoastwine.com P6

Open 12 noon-11pm Mon-Fri; 5pm-11pm Sat

Carne sa 70 Keerom Street, 021 424 3460, www.carne-sa.com Open 6.30pm-10.30pm Mon-Sat

Obviously, it’s all about the meat; this is a carnivore’s paradise. Start with a range of carpaccio (game or beef), biltong salad, or fabulous steak tartare, lightly seared. Then go on to superb slow-baked lamb shoulder ravioli with sage butter or the massive Florentine beef steak. The setting is semi-industrial with plenty of brick and unadorned walls.

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Manhattan Place, 130 Bree Street, 021 422 1325, http://escapecaffe.wordpress.com P2 Open 7am-4pm Mon-Fri; 10am-12.30pm first Sat of month

The choice of Mediterranean-style tapas changes all the time, but expect delicious offerings like slowroasted pork belly with mustard, and French tart with caramelised onion, olive and anchovy. There are more than 80 wines from South Africa, Germany, France and Italy by the glass or bottle. Try a wine flight to maximise the experience. The converted warehouse is very New York, with bare brick walls and a long centre counter. The well-informed staff give excellent recommendations on matching food and wine. royale eatery, p18

Escape Caffe is serious about coffee and cakes. They invite customers to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and take their taste buds on an adventure. They use a hand-built Italian espresso machine. When it comes to food, the passion remains: they use only the freshest and best ingredients.

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Galbi 210 Long Street, 021 424 3030, www.galbi.co.za Open 6pm-10pm Mon; 12 noon-10pm Tues-Sat

Marcelino The bakery 210 Loop Street, 021 422 0168 P6 Open 7am-5pm Mon-Fri; 7am-2pm Sat-Sun

Galbi is based on the traditional Korean barbecue with a Western slant. Expect tender loin fillets rolled in sundried tomato pesto with prosciutto ham; Japanese miso-marinated yellowtail with peppered egg noodles and spinach salad; or Thai chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce and sweet potato fries.

Marcelino serves breakfast all day; coffee and sandwiches are also on offer. This continental bakery specialises in rolls and bread, Danishes and pastries, cakes, biscuits and deli products.

Masala dosa 167 Long Street, 021 424 6772, www.masaladosa.co.za P6

Open 12 noon-10.30pm Mon-Sat

Jason bakery Cnr Bloem and Bree streets, 021 424 5644, jasonbakery.com Open 7am-3.30pm Mon-Fri

Jason Lilley’s moreish bacon croissants are a staple for breakfast; also try the eggs and chorizo baked into a pastry basket. A blackboard menu offers a range of gourmet sandwiches and intensely flavoured pies. ‘Beer, bread and bubbles’ is Lilley’s payoff line, and you’ll find a good range of &Union beers, Pannier Champagnes and local bubblies here. Coffee is from Deluxe coffeeworks, and comes standard as a double-shot. Roughcut timber and stainless steel interiors make for a masculine, urban space inside.

lola’s 228 Long Street, 021 423 0885, www.lolas.co.za Open 7.30am-6.30pm Mon-Sun

Lola’s is an airy, vibey, beautiful yet unpretentious venue offering a variety of gourmet meals. Indulge in eggs Benedict for breakfast or grab a smoothie while taking a break from the Long Street bustle.

MaMa africa 178 Long Street, 021 424 8634, www.mamaafricarest.net P6 Open 12 noon-3pm Tues-Fri. 6.30pm-close Mon-Sat Mama’s mixed grill is a popular combo of all kinds of meat, served in generous portions with samp and pap. Malay specialities give the menu a Cape flavour.

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The menu is small and centres around the gigantic dosas (thin pancake-like bread made with rice and lentil flour) served with a selection of simply flavoured South Indian curries like deboned leg of lamb with creamy tomato gravy.

MinaTo 4 Buiten Street, 021 423 4712 P6 Open 12 noon-2.30pm Mon-Fri. 6.30pm-10pm Mon-Sat Cape Town sushi addicts come here for their regular fix. The local sushi plate offers a taste of everything and the sushi boat, stuffed with fat hunks of sashimi, is a popular choice. This is not the classiest spot around, but if you like an authentic vibe, you’re in for a good time.

royale eaTery 273 Long Street, 021 422 4536 Open 12 noon-11pm Mon-Sat

So much effort from the kitchen goes into each individual burger, so it’s easy to see why Royale is always packed – and with over 50 different burgers to choose from, you’re spoilt for choice. Sexy and soulful, with walls adorned with hat collections and edgy local artwork, the downstairs eatery is always packed, while upstairs is romantic and whimsical.

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sababa 231 Bree Street, 021 424 7480, www.sababa.co.za Open 7am-4pm Mon-Fri

At Sababa all the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-style food is on display. The lunchbox special allows you to choose one main dish and a variety of salads for R35. All the food is fresh and prepared on the premises. The deli also sells a variety of cakes and preserves. Sababa offers a very casual and inviting environment and the focus is on healthy and wholesome food at a reasonable price.

YourstrulY 175 Long Street, 021 422 3788, www.yourstrulycafe.co.za Open 6am-4.30pm Mon-Fri; 9am-2pm Sat

This is a truly Capetonian café, where quality produce and good service are most important. They focus on offering a great meeting place for people to socialise while having a bite and a drink.

PUBS, BARS & CLUBS Jo’burg 218 Long Street, 021 422 0142 Open 5pm-4am Mon-Sun

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Jo’burg bar made national headlines in 2002 when bad boy artist Ed Young

tattooed a barcode on the owner’s arm and auctioned him off as an artwork. The popular haunt gets packed on the weekends, when the dance floor pumps out hip hop, R&B and electro.

Julep 2 Vredenburg Lane, 021 423 4276, www.julep.co.za Open 7pm-2am Tues-Sat and every second Sun

A visit to Julep is like going to a secret hideout, scattered with vintage lamps and retro erotica on the walls. Besides shaking up alcoholic concoctions, the venue also has a tapas menu and great drinks specials on ‘Recession Tuesdays’. DJs serve up house music on the weekends, with swing parties held once a month.

Marvel 236 Long Street, 021 426 5880, www.marvelbar.co.za Open 11am-4am Mon-Sat; 12am-4am Sun

This Long Street institution has friendly management, old-school wooden slidein booths, and retro record sleeves lining the walls. DJs man the decks seven nights a week, whipping up hip hop, R&B and ragga tunes, with dancehall reggae nights on Wednesdays. There’s a games area with graffiti by Faith47, Mak1 and Senyol.

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This hip spot is decorated to resemble a Victorian gentleman’s lounge, while the massive balcony outside is great for kicking back with a cold one in summer (they stock a large selection of local and imported beers). There’s also a games room with pool and soccer tables, and the snacks are excellent.

the slug & lettuce 218-224 Long Street, 021 424 7328, www.slugandlettuce.co.za P6 Open 10am-2am Mon-Sat; 10am-12pm Sun

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Mr Pickwicks 158 Long Street, 021 423 3710 P6 Open 7.30am-2am Mon-Sun. Karaoke Wed and Sat from 8pm. Quiz nights Mon for R10 per person This iconic graffiti-streaked eatery and bar has been around for ages. Famous for their decadent milkshakes, they also dish up tasty burgers. The upstairs area resembles a bohemian Victorian lounge with retro furniture and prints of famous paintings. Wednesday and Saturday nights are for karaoke; quiz nights are on Mondays. The tiny stage with its red velvet curtain has played host to everything from burlesque shows to bands.

Murano Bar African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel, cnr of Orange Street and Grey’s Pass, 021 469 8000, www.africanpridehotels.com P10 Open 4pm-12 midnight daily Translucent chains, made from 20 000 hand-made Murano crystal links, dangle above the bar at this posh drinking spot. Purple velvet curtains and throne-shaped bar stools set the scene.

the waiting rooM 273 Long Street, 021 422 4536 P6 Open Summer 5pm-2am Mon-Sat. Winter 7pm-2am Tues-Sat Admission R20-R30 (more if there’s a band) This dive bar and lounge is situated above legendary burger joint Royale Eatery. It’s a great spot to wind down with a drink during the week when live bands often provide the soundtrack. DJs man the decks and spin electro tunes, from afro house and funk to disco and dubstep, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A starry rooftop chill-out area huddles between skyscrapers.

ACCOMMODATION african Pride 15 on orange hotel

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Cnr Orange Street and Grey’s Pass, 021 469 8000, www.africanpridehotels.com P10 Rates Deluxe single/double R2150/R3600 (peak season)

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neighBourhood restaurant and Bar 163 Long Street, 021 424 7260, www.goodinthehood.co.za Open 12 noon until late Mon-Sat

This pint-sized spot is a laid-back choice with exposed brick walls adorned with quirky vintage artefacts, from a unicycle to a rocking horse. Above the bar, shelves are stuffed to the brim with vintage books and oddities. They serve Jack Black Lager, Jack Black Pale Ale and Peroni on tap, and tapas and light meals. Bright red chairs spill out onto the sidewalk.

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Rooms are spacious, some of them bragging full-frontal mountain views. The wallpaper design was based on photographs of tree branches in The Company’s Gardens. Room amenities include iPod/iPhone docking stations, laptop safes, and a complimentary DVD library. Bathrooms are roomy too, with free-standing baths and a nifty double vanity made from honey onyx that lights up from the inside to create a candlelit effect.

Cat & Moose BaCkpaCkers 305 Long Street, 021 423 7638, www.catandmoose.co.za Rates Dorm from R100; double from R300

This kookily named pumpkin-yellow joint is housed in a historic old building dating back to 1792. Rooms are built around a leafy courtyard with a petite splash pool.

daddy Long Legs art HoteL 134 Long Street, 021 422 3074, www.daddylonglegs.co.za Rates Double from R775

daddy Long Legs suites 263 Long Street, 021 424 1403, www.daddylonglegs.co.za Rates Apartment from R1075

These self-catering one- and two-bedroom apartments are decorated in Afro-chic style with oregon wood floors and exposed brick walls and ceiling beams. Some are street-facing, with French doors. All the necessary amenities are provided.

Long street BaCkpaCkers 209 Long Street, 021 423 0615, www.longstreetbackpackers.co.za P6 Rates Dorm/single/twin or double for R120/R220/R330 Streaked with graffiti, the balconies of this long-time party backpackers provide an excellent vantage point for Long Street. Rooms are somewhat oddly arranged, owing to the building’s history as an apartment block. Each apartment was converted into a double, twin or single room and a shared bathroom.

Fancy spending the night inside an artwork? This quirky art hotel has 13 themed rooms. Creatives – from fine artists, designers and photographers to a poet, graffiti artist and a band of musicians – were given free rein to express themselves. PePPer Club

MareMoto 230 Long Street, 021 422 5877, www.maremoto.co.za Rates R750-R950 per room

Named after a poem collection by Chilean Nobel prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda, this petite hotel features six Vic-chic rooms and a restaurant inside a characterful historic building. Some rooms have free-standing Victorian baths, and one of the rooms has its own balcony.

pepper CLuB Cnr Loop and Pepper streets, 021 812 8888, www.pepperclub.co.za P6 Rates Deluxe studio R2820; double R3010 (both bed and breakfast)

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This five-star hotel boasts some of the best views in the city. Choose between rooms with kitchenettes or swanky, fullyfitted apartments. There’s nothing more decadent than their rooftop penthouse. The hotel also has a 29-seater cinema.

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and more… SightS Centre for the Book

heLLo aGaIn 223 Long Street, 021 426 0242, helloagain.blogspot.com t-shirts, both screen-printed and plain, are the mainstay of this clothing shop.

Queen Victoria Street, 021 423 2669, www.nlsa.ac.za this domed national monument is a prime example of Edwardian architecture.

kaLILa 219 Bree Street, 083 2541000, www.kalila.co.za

IzIko Bo-kaap MuseuM 71 Wale Street, 021 481 3939, www.iziko.org.za this tiny museum set inside a historic Bo-Kaap home features displays and archive photographs depicting the history of the Bo-Kaap as well as local islamic religion, culture and heritage.

Stop by jewellery designer Keelin pincus’s petite jewellery studio and shop for intricate rolled gold earrings, necklaces, bracelets and anklets.

LIMeLIne 15 On Orange, Orange Street, 021 424 8682, www.limeline.co.za

LIoness Gateway The Company’s Garden, Government Avenue, near Orange Street exit the Company’s garden used to house a menagerie with lions. this gateway, adorned with sleeping lions, led inside.

pop in here for hip, high-end, European designer furniture and homeware.

the LoVe Craft experIMent Shop 19, 210 on Long Mall, 210 Long Street, 082 378 2377, 084 264 3550, www.thelovecraftexperiment.com

tuynhuys Houses of Parliament, The Company’s Garden, 021 403 2266 this abode has been home to many a Cape governor. it’s still used by the president.

ShopS Bead MerChants of afrICa 221 Long Street, 021 423 4687, www.beadsonlineshop.com Long Street’s favourite bead merchants stock a wide range of beads and all the goodies you need to make your own jewellery.

this goth ‘creatorium’ plies everything from corsets to skull-shaped sugar cubes.

Merry pop Ins 201 Bree Street, 021 422 4911, www.merrypopins.co.za this is a second-hand boutique for kids where moms can shop for everything from clothes to toys while their little ones are busy in the play area.

reVoLutIon 223 Long Street, 021 801 4666, www.revolution-daily.com

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Find skateboards, accessories and streetwear by well-known labels like iron Fist.

166 Bree Street, cnr of Bloem Street, 021 4224984, www.dvdnouveau.co.za Lovers of art films shouldn’t miss a visit to this fantastic DVD store. they have something for everyone and are wellstocked with series.

the sILk and Cotton Co. 219 Bree Street, 021 434 4225, www.silkco.co.za this shop stocks a fantastic selection of finely crafted fabrics for upholstery,

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cushions and curtaining, with a particular focus on printed designs. It’s highend heaven for interiors fans.

surf Zone 207 Long Street, opposite Pepper Street, 021 426 4226, www.surfzone.co.za They stock everything you need to hit the beach, from surfboards to bikinis.

fiCtion 226 Long Street, 021 424 5709, www.fictionbar.com This long-time electronica den is under new ownership, but still promises the same brand of tunes and the roomy balcony that made it famous, plus a bigger dance floor.

long street Café 259 Long Street, 021 424 2464

Vertigo 224A Long Street, 021 422 2351, www.vertigoclothing.co.za This popular local unisex clothing chain is good for cupboard staples like jeans.

The window seats of this established café, with its atmospheric art deco façade, are great vantage points.

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Wildfire tattoos

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192 Long Street, 021 424 0877, www.tattoos.co.za

208 Long Street, 021 424 9272

Want to get inked? One of the best tattoo parlours in the country, Wildfire Tattoos has been putting needle to skin since 1994.

This blue and yellow Victorian building is adorned in broekie-lace. basins in each room are a nice touch.

resTauranTs Capello

Cape toWn holloW Boutique hotel

Corner of Long Street and Bloem streets, 021 426 6006, www.cappello.co.za

88 Queen Victoria Street, 021 423 1260, www.seasonsinafrica.com

a chic spot with good choices of meals for morning and later. Try schnitzels, burgers or yummy pastas. The cocktails are a hit.

a friendly, central choice. Front-facing rooms come with balconies and great views. There’s also an on-site spa.

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Cape Town Lodge, 101 Buitengracht Street, 021 422 0030, www.butchersgrill.com

255 Long Street, 021 423 9003, www.carnivalcourt.co.za

This is the place to go for seriously good, aged meats. set in a hotel, the mood is fairly sedate, but the waiters are wellversed in the fare on offer.

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This is another party spot in the heart of the street’s nightlife district, above long street café. The bar is open to the public, so you’re bound to meet some locals.

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172 Long Street, 021 426 6119, urbanchic.co.za

251 Long Street, 021 424 1212, www.thedubliner.co.za

There are twenty individually decorated rooms, some of which boast good mountain views.

This unpretentious Irish pub can get quite rowdy and fun on the weekends.

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Gourmet SandwicheS Gourmet BurGerS deluxe coffee workS corporate caterinG

free wi-fi

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Sir Ian McKellen

The Fugard Theatre Cape Town’s premier theatre, bioscope and events complex. The 280-seater Fugard Theatre and 134-seater Fugard Studio is located within the historic Sacks Futeran building in Cape Town’s District Six, with the renovated Congregational Church Hall in Caledon Street as its entrance. Construction of The Fugard Theatre was underwritten by its founding producer Eric Abraham, and is named in honour of Athol Fugard, South Africa’s greatest playwright. The Fugard Theatre is proud to present and host the very best of both local and international productions, bioscope and events.

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SEATING AND BOOKING All seating is reserved and can be booked through Computicket or through the Theatre’s box office on 021 461 4554. SAFE PARKING Harrington Street car park is located at the corner of Caledon and Harrington streets and is available for the use of theatre patrons. CONTACT THE THEATRE For all production enquiries, contact Daniel Galloway on daniel@thefugard.com For all event enquiries contact Lamees Albertus on lamees@thefugard.com Box Office: Admin:

021 461 4554 021 461 4570

Caledon Street (Corner of Buitenkant), District Six, Cape Town.

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‘everyone is authentic. it inspires me every single day. We are part of a community.’ – shani Engelbrecht, manager of Field office

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SIGHTS Cape Town Carriage Company Castle of Good Hope, cnr Buitenkant and Darling streets, 082 575 5669, www.ctcco.co.za P32 Rides 10.30am, 12.45pm, 2.45pm (excluding winter) Group trips R150 per person. Private trips R950 per trip The Cape Town Carriage Company takes lovebirds on romantic horse-drawn carriage trips through the city. The carriage leaves from the Cape Town Castle and travels to The Company’s Gardens and back. In summer they also run group trips in a 16-seater carriage. Learn about the history of the city while enjoying the ride.

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This pentagon-shaped building is the oldest surviving building in the country. It was built as a stronghold for the Dutch East India Company. Interesting sites on the sprawling premises include a military museum packed with everything from an

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CHurCH square Cnr Parliament and Spin streets, 021 419 1881

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This cobbled square used to be a parking lot, but was revamped a few years ago and is now home to eleven shiny blocks of granite bearing the names of some of the many slaves who were traded here when the East India Company was still at the helm of the Cape Colony. At the traffic island in Spin Street a plaque on the ground marks the spot where an old fir tree, under which slaves were sold, used to stand. During that time, the square was also popular with local mutts – so much so that the Company had to employ a dog whipper to shoo them away.

disTriCT six museum 25A Buitenkant Street, 021 466 7200, 021 466 7100, www.districtsix.co.za P31 Open 9am-4pm Mon-Sat Admission R20 adults; R5 children; pensioners free Guided tours R20 extra. Tours of District Six site R70, including admission fee This museum was established in

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Cnr Buitenkant and Darling streets, 021 787 1082, www.castleofgoodhope.co.za P32 Open 9am-4pm daily. Tours 11am, 12 noon and 2pm Mon-Sat. Key ceremony and firing of signal cannon 10am and 12 noon Mon-Fri Admission Mon-Sat (includes tour) R28 adults; R15 pensioners; R12 children, students. Sun (no tours) R20 adults; R10 pensioners; R5 children and students. Audio guides R20

impressive sword collection to a mammoth wooden horse. The Castle Guard performs a key ceremony for which they fire the castle’s signal cannon at 10am and noon every day.

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remembrance of the inhabitants of the erstwhile suburb of District Six, a vibrant community of merchants, freed slaves, artisans, immigrants and labourers who were forcefully evicted from their homes. Drawing on the memories of these former residents, the museum presents an engrossing glimpse into their daily lives.

The Fringe Between Roeland and Darling, and Buitenkant and Canterbury Streets, including the strip from Longmarket to Tennant streets, www.thefringe.org.za P31 Renamed ‘The Fringe’ and groomed to be Cape Town’s new ‘innovation district’, the East City area is currently on the up as emerging designers snatch up studio space.

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square. Throughout history it has been the central point for many celebrations and protests. Visit www.cityhallsessions. co.za for info on music and arts events.

die grooTe KerK 39 Upper Adderley Street, 021 422 0569, www.grootekerk.org.za P11 Open 10am-2pm Mon-Fri. Services 10am, 7pm Sun. Admission Free The exterior of the country’s oldest existing church might not be much to look at, but inside it’s a treasure of historical insight. Eight of the Cape’s governors lie buried here, their tombstones set into the floor. The pulpit (by sculptor Anton Anreith and woodcarver Jan Jacob Greeff) rests on a pair of Burmese teak lions. The magnificent organ is made up of 5 917 pipes.

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The grand Victorian sandstone City Hall building dates back to 1905. It graced television screens across the world in 1990 when Nelson Mandela addressed thousands from its balcony after being released from prison. Across the way is the Grand Parade, Cape Town’s oldest

iziKo rusT en Vreugd 78 Buitenkant Street, 021 481 3800, www.iziko.org.za P31 Open 10am-5pm Mon-Fri Admission Free; donations welcome This is home to William Fehr’s private collection of Africana, which he

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bequeathed to the state. Works such as watercolours by Samuel Daniell, etchings by Wouter Schouten and prints by George Angus offer a peek at Cape Town of the 1800s and its indigenous people as they appeared to colonisers.

IzIko Slave lodge MuSeuM Cnr Adderley and Wale streets, 021 467 7229, www.iziko.org.za P11 Open 10am-5pm Mon-Sat. Admission R20 adults; R10 SA pensioners, SA students; free under-18s; free on selected commemorative days Built in 1679, this building was designed to house the Dutch East India Company’s slaves. In those days the building didn’t have any windows, only narrow slits to let in air. Around 9 000 slaves were kept here between 1679 and 1811, when the building was also used as a prison, mental asylum and informal brothel. Today it’s a museum, offering an insightful look into what life was like for these poor souls. What really hits home is a plan of an unnamed slave ship, showing bodies tightly sardined together.

14 Darling Street, cnr of Darling and Parliament streets, www.mutualheights.net P20 This lofty art deco skyscraper wouldn’t

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SHOPS afrIcan HoMe craftS Cnr Caledon and Canterbury streets, 021 551 1052, www.africanhome.co.za P33 Open 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri This little shop gives jobs to talented disadvantaged crafters who conjure up gifts from wire, beads and recycled materials. Pick up everything from a Coke can chandelier to an intricately weaved wire fruit bowl or a sparklybeaded lion.

B.J. oBerHolzer 3rd floor, Church Square Building, 4 Spin Street, 021 461 7370, www.oberholzerbj.co.za P22 Open 8.15am-5pm Mon-Fri; 9am-1pm Sat Ride the elevator to the third floor to find this shop of jeweller and

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look out of place in Gotham City. Built in 1939 to be the headquarters for insurance heavyweight Old Mutual, it has since been converted into a swish apartment block. Its monolithic façade is adorned with chiselled granite sculptures and friezes depicting scenes from South African history. Walk up the steps for a quick look through the doors at the opulent marble-adorned old banking hall.

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watchmaker tools and supplies. If you’re keen on making yourself a necklace, they also stock an impressive selection of baubles.

Blank Space 71 Roeland Street, 021 461 9031, www.blankspace.co.za P31 Open 1pm-6pm Tues-Fri; 10am-1pm every other Sat Graphic designer Charlene Walton and her husband Andy run this petite gallery shop that sells beautiful things to adorn your walls. They stock affordable limited edition prints from local graphic designers as well as their own stationery and card range. Other interesting bits and bobs vary from Japanese pencils to pretty crockery. Charlene also custom-makes stationery and prints.

The Book lounge 71 Roeland Street, 021 462 2425, www.booklounge.co.za Open 8.30am-7.30pm Mon-Fri; 9.30am-6pm Sat; 10am-4pm Sun

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As well as serving great artisan coffee, sandwiches, fresh juices and handmade ice cream, Field Office is the showroom of hip furniture and lighting design duo Pedersen and Lennard. The space is also an impromptu office and meeting space for creatives in the area with free Wi-Fi and plugpoints for laptops.

hip hop facTory BouTique 35B Buitenkant Street, 021 465 0352, hiphopfashion.co.za P31 Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat 9am-1pm Pop in at this retail chain’s factory shop if you’re on the hunt for semi-formal daywear and dresses for special occasions, whether you’re attending a wedding or have a hot date or matric dance coming up.

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An atmospheric Victorian-era building on the corner of Roeland and Buitenkant Streets is home to the city’s favourite independent bookshop. The staff members know their stuff and are eager to make recommendations. Weekly book launches and readings give readers the chance to rub shoulders with their favourite authors.

12 Spin Street, 021 462 6092, www.churchgifts.co.za Open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri; 9am-1pm Sat

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This gift shop is the brainchild of awardwinning design studio The President. It’s a concept store, so the look and theme of the shop change seasonally. It’s stocked with a kooky assortment of weird and wonderful things that strike the studio’s fancy, from magazines and wooden sunglasses to Mexican wrestler-toting T-shirts.

Cnr Commercial and Buitenkant streets, 021 461 8318 Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.45pm; Sat 9.30am-1pm

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This shop stocks an exotic selection of handpicked homeware imported all the way from Morocco. Think colourful tea glasses, hand-painted bowls, carpets, baskets, lanterns, cushions and tagines.

Trafalgar flower SellerS Off Adderley Street

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This market, where flower-sellers come to punt their brightly coloured blooms, has been going strong for more than a century. east city boxing

woodhead’S 29 Caledon Street, 021 461 7185, www.woodheads.co.za

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104 Harrington Street, 021 461 5957, www.eastcityboxing.co.za P32 Classes 6.30am-8pm; 12.30pm-1.30pm; 5.30pm-6.30pm; 6.30pm-7.30pm Mon-Sat

Open 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri; 8.30am-1pm Sat Founded as a tannery, and boot and shoe factory by a prominent Victorian citizen and one-time mayor of Cape Town, Sir John Woodhead, this Cape Town leather merchant has been going strong since 1867. It’s a great spot to pick up Ugg-style sheepskin winter boots or handbags, belts, wallets or African game skins.

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Hidden away in the basement of an old church like an illicit club in a Chuck Palahniuk novel, this boxing gym has retro wood-panelled walls and oodles of old-school atmosphere. Trainers Matthew Leisching and Erick Kobouj will have you feeling like Rocky – or Tyler Durden – in no time. Their ‘fight nights’, held three times a year, are popular events.

The Bookery 18 Roeland Street, 021 461 4189, www.equaleducation.org.za/bookery P31 Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; 10am-2pm Sat

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Cnr Harrington and Caledon streets, 021 461 4554, www.thefugard.com P32 Bookings 0861 915 8000, www.computicket.com or Fugard Theatre box office, 021 461 4554 Open 8am-8pm Mon-Sat This atmospheric theatre is set in the Sacks Futeran building, a beautifully renovated historic space. With seats for 280 punters, it’s seen some top-notch productions treading the boards, including Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot (starring Sir Ian McKellen). The theatre also has a bioscope that screens shows of ballets and operas.

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With a colourful graffiti-adorned storefront featuring pillars creatively spray-painted to resemble piles of stacked books, The Bookery is home to a project that works at stocking school libraries in disadvantaged communities. This store accepts donations of books in a good condition that are appropriate for primary and high school learners. They also encourage volunteers to help sort, catalogue and prepare books before they find new homes.

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Que Pasa Latin Lounge 15 Caledon Street, below Dias Tavern, 021 465 0225, www.quepasa.co.za P32 Admission R60 pp for group classes; R45 for parties. Classes Advanced and intermediate salsa Tues, Thurs 7pm; beginner salsa and beginner bachata 8pm; swing and lindy hop on Wed. Private classes all week. Parties Sat from 10pm onwards The country’s oldest salsa club will teach you some smooth Latino moves during the week and give you the chance to show them off at the Saturday night salsa parties. Group classes in salsa and bachata (a Latino dance style originating from the Dominican Republic) are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Wednesdays the sultry salsa is sidelined for swing and lindy hop classes.

ReSTauRanTS & CafeS CharLy’s Bakery 38 Canterbury Street, 021 461 5181, www.charlysbakery.co.za P33 Open 8am-5pm Tues-Fri; 8.30am-2pm Sat This family-run bakery is famous for its oversized brightly luminous cupcakes, quirky biscuits and totally decadent death-by-chocolate cakes. Birthday cakes are a speciality.

This new branch of Sea Point nightclub Decodance still plays ‘music you forgot to remember’ from Cyndi Lauper to The Cure, but the focus is on pool instead of dancing. They also have a small bioscope/theatre space complete with red velvet cinema seats. Two classic flicks are screened each Wednesday from 9pm, covering themes such as Tim Burton, Kubrick, Tarantino, and classic horror.

aCCOMMODaTIOn CaPe DiamonD hoteL Cnr Parliament and Longmarket streets, 021 461 2519, www.capediamondhotel.co.za P22

Rates Single/double from R850/R1000 This art deco building used to be the headquarters of american Swiss in the 1930s. Today it’s home to an affordable three-star boutique hotel. There are 58 individually decorated rooms and a rooftop Jacuzzi for a soak and a sundowner while surveying the city lights below. the fugard theatre

PuBS, BaRS & CLuBS the assemBLy 61 Harrington Street, 021 465 7286, www.theassembly.co.za P32 Open 9pm-4am Wed, Fri, Sat

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Housed in an old warehouse, The assembly is regarded by many as Cape Town’s top live music venue. On friday nights DJs hit the decks for Discoteque, the club’s electronica night.

DeCoDanCe PooL Lounge anD LaDies Bar 46 Canterbury Street, 072 123 0263, www.decodance.co.za Open 4pm-2am Wed-Sat

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and more… siGhTs CaPe town Central library Drill Hall, Darling Street This atmospheric library is housed within a national monument. The building used to be a volunteer drill hall for the british army.

iziko SoCial hiStory Centre 7 Church Square, 021 461 3375, www.iziko.org.za Open 10am-4pm Mon-Fri The iziko museum group’s fascinating reference library is open to the public.

shOPs kurt geiger Cartwrights Corner, cnr Darling and Adderley streets, 021 465 8243, www.kurtgeiger.co.za This uK brand of shoes, clothing and accessories offers a bit of luxury.

SPitz ShoeS Shop 2, Cartwrights Corner, 19 Adderley Street, 021 461 8278, www.spitz.co.za stop in here for fancy, highend footwear from designers like lacoste and carvela.

rEsTauranTs breaD, milk & honey

Those in the know get their coffee from Truth, whose artisan roasts are a connoiseur’s dream.

Pubs, bars & clubs Dragon room 84 Harrington Street, 021 461 4920 Erstwhile club chevelle has meta morphosed into Dragon room, which features five bars and two dance floors. Wednesdays are student nights; Fridays techno nights; and saturdays are reserved for over28s with sexy deep house throbbing through the speakers.

Sugarhut Club Cnr Canterbury and Constitution streets, 021 801 5699, 084 960 6851, www.sugarhutclub.co.za This new nightlife spot leaves revellers spoilt for choice, with different zones for drinking, lounging, eating and dancing – all individually themed. This is a good spot for a pumping night out. Décor is very glamorous with a touch of the bohemian added for good measure. The Gold bar has excellent cocktails while the Opium Den’s oversized couches are perfect to relax on when you need to take a break from dancing.

accOmmODaTiOn

10 Spin Street, 021 461 8425

aDDerley hotel

Popular for breakfasts and buffet lunches.

31 Adderley Street, 021 469 1900, adderley.ahagroup.co.za

eaStern FooD bazaar

big, hotpink letters spell out the location of this perfectly placed hotel. all the roomy suites have kitchenettes.

96 The Wellington, Longmarket Street, 021 461 2458, www.easternfoodbazaar.co.za a haven of spicy eats awaits at this cafeteriastyle setup.

truth 36 Buitenkant Street, 021 200 0440 www.truthcoffee.com

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Parliament hotel 9 Barrack Street, 021 461 6710, www.parliamenthotel.co.za This is an affordable threestar option slap bang in the East city. They have 27 rooms and a offer a good breakfast, which is included in the rate.

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GOLD OF AFRICA BARBIER-MUELLER MUSEUM

‘I like the fact that we’re in a historical building, right in the city centre. It has more character than most spots in the city.’ – Grant Browning, manager at Deluxe Coffee

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AFRAID OF MICE, p40

SIGHTS AfricA by brett MurrAy St George’s Mall, cnr of Waterkant Street

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This sculpture, entitled Africa, is the work of controversial, highly acclaimed SA artist Brett Murray. The 3-metre high African sculpture, cast in bronze and festooned with bright Bart Simpson heads, cheekily raises questions about the Westernisation of African culture.

cApe town tourisM visitor centre

Sporting a needle-sharp steeple, this gargoyle-adorned Gothic revival-style church (circa 1879) was also used as a protest venue during the antiapartheid struggle. Inside, the solemn, wooden pews are covered with cushions made from vibrantly patterned African fabrics.

the evAngelicAl lutherAn church 98 Strand Street, 021 421 5854 Open 10am-2pm Mon-Fri

centrAl Methodist Mission

gold of AfricA bArbierMueller MuseuM

Greenmarket Square, cnr Longmarket and Burg streets, 021 422 2744, www.cmm.org.za P11 Open 9am-3pm Mon-Fri; 9am-1pm Sat. Worship services 1.10pm Tue; 10am Sun. Admission Free

96 Strand Street, 021 405 1540, www.goldofafrica.com P3 Open 9.30am-4.30pm Mon-Sat Admission R40 adults; R30 pensioners, students;

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Book trips in and around the Mother City, get tips on where to eat or go partying, and find info on the best sights to see at this lively spot. There’s a coffee shop on site too.

The oldest Lutheran church in Africa used to be a barn before freedom of religion existed in the city. (Only the Dutch Reformed Church was recognised.) Lutherans congregated here as they weren’t allowed to gather in a church. Of special note is the elaborate pulpit by the famous South African sculptor Anton Anreith, supported by two life-sized Herculean figures.

Corrner of Castle and Burg streets, 021 487 6800, www.capetown.travel P12 Open 8am-5.30pm Mon-Fri; 8.30am-1pm Sat; 9am-1pm Sun

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R25 children. Lion Walking Tour or Pangolin Night Tour R70 adults; R60 pensioners, students; R40 children

prestWIcH memorIal and VIsItors’ centre

This museum houses a fascinating array of gold artefacts from West Africa and the ancient gold civilizations of southern Africa. It delves into the symbolism and cultural significance of objects like ceremonial swords, sandals, giant earrings and fly whisks. It also plots the 40 000-year history of gold and the role it played in African life, religion, politics and culture. The museum’s Pangolin Night tours give you the chance to survey these treasures by torchlight. Try your hand at the art of goldsmithery at the jewellery workshop.

Cnr Buitengracht and Somerset roads, 021 487 2755 Open 6am-6pm Mon-Fri; 6am-2pm Sat, Sun Admission Free

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This historic cobbled square is chock-ablock with stalls selling a colourful array of curios. In the Cape colony’s heyday, farmers and slaves used to sell fruit and veg here. To one side of the square stands the dignified Old Townhouse building, from which the first public declaration of the abolition of slavery was made in 1834.

A construction company discovered a mass grave of 18th and 19th century slaves, sailors, free workers and other members of the Mother City’s underclasses while excavating near this spot in 2003. An ossuary was built and the bones were laid to rest here. The visitors’ centre shows photos of the excavations and delves into the history of the area. Of particular interest is a 360º diorama of the Cape Colony, painted in 1778.

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This alfresco cobbled walkway stretches from St George’s Cathedral in Wale Street all the way to the city’s Foreshore. It’s lined with curio stalls selling everything from bags and scarves to

IzIko koopmans-de Wet House

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35 Strand Street, 021 481 3935, www.iziko.org.za Open 10am-5pm Mon-Fri. Admission R10 adults; R5 pensioners, students; free under-18s

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A good example of Neoclassicism, the house was named after wellheeled Cape socialite Marie Koopmans-De Wet, who entertained many influential guests here in the late 1800s. Today its many rooms are furnished in the style of the late 18th century. Apart from a peek into life back then, you’ll find a fine collection of Japanese and Chinese ceramics, Cape furniture, Dutch Delftware, glassware, paintings and silverware.

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bangles and beaded animals. Buskers often add a festive mood while throngs of suits ﬂock to the takeaway kiosks and cafés during lunchtime.

WALKING TOURS

‘The clothes you wish your mother had kept for you’ reads the byline of this quirkily named shop, inside which you’ll ﬁnd vintage and second-hand designer threads. Items are carefully curated and hand-picked, often featuring big designers like Chanel and Marc Jacobs.

Wanderlust, 021 462 4252, www.wanderlust.co.za; Walk in Africa, 021 785 2264, www.capetownwalks.com A walking tour is a great way to get under the skin of the city. Various companies run tours, but long-time favourite Wanderlust leads engrossing ambles through the city’s historical centre. Walk in Africa’s ‘Sex and Slaves in the City’ tours are led by an actor who entertains by mixing street theatre with history. The Iziko Slave Lodge Museum hands out a great map.

AFRICAN IMAGE Cnr Church and Burg streets, 021 423 8385, www.african-image.co.za P11 Open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri; 9am-3pm Sat Behind a bottle-cap curtain you’ll ﬁnd this curio gem with its Afro pop culture objects. Think Brett Murray lights and animal ‘trophies’ made from recycled plastic.

ANTIQUES FOREVER

AFRAID OF MICE

37A Church Street, 021 424 0363 P11 Open Summer Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm; 9am-12 noon Sat. Winter 9.30am-4pm Mon-Fri

Cnr Long and Longmarket streets, 021 423 7353, www.afraidofmice.com P5 Open 9.30am-5pm Mon-Fri; 10am-2pm Sat

This little shop sports glass cases packed with petite wares, mostly ﬁne silver antiques dating back to Georgian times.

SHOPS

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BaBette 41 Church Street, corner of Long Street, 021 424 4457, www.babetteclothing.co.za P5 Open Summer 9.30am-5.30pm Mon-Sat. Winter 10am6pm Mon-Fri; 10am-4pm Sat Fashion designer Barbara Lötter gives new life to vintage dresses, reworking them for a more modern silhouette and fit. The storefront for her label Babette is packed with her signature brand of recycled dresses as well as vintage inspired clothes, jewellery and accessories.

Brick Forge Shop 9, Church Street, 021 424 0929, www.brickforge.net Open 8am-5pm Mon-Fri; 9am-2pm Sat

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Lego fans will love this little shop chock-full of blocks, including collector’s figurines. There’s also an impressive selection of Star Wars Lego.

cape town coins and collectaBles 66 Church Street, 021 423 7881, ctcoinsandcollectibles.blogspot.com P11 Open 9am-4pm Mon-Fri; 9am-pm Sat These guys specialise in coins and banknotes, but stock other collectables, from porcelain and glassware to watches, cameras, toys, jewellery and art.

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This tiny antiques market sees a smattering of tables packed with a vintage goods, mainly jewellery. There are also sunnies, porcelain puppies, coins, postcards and handbags.

the collector 52 Church Street, 021 423 1483 P11 Open 10am-4pm Mon-Fri; 10am-1pm Sat

cape town Framed Mandela Rhodes Place, cnr Wale and Burg streets, 021 422 0693, www.mandelarhodesplace.co.za P11 Open 8.30am-7pm Mon-Fri; 9am-6pm Sat; 9am-3pm Sun

Nardus Engelbrecht

This shop sells Mother City mementos. Find everything from Khoisan and rooibos teas, T-shirts, afro crockery, beaded hippos, books and scarves to photos, hats and Shweshwe tablecloths.

Established in 1978, this shop deals in traditional African tribal art. Don’t expect curios, though: these are collector’s pieces. Artefacts are displayed with interesting descriptions next to each piece to pique your interest, including everything from Lobi divination bracelets used on altars or worn as protection in Burkina Faso to a shell-inlaid bridal wedding train from Ethiopia.

church street antique market

the gallery shop

Church Street P11 Open 9am-2pm Mon-Sat

48 Church Street, 021 424 0517 P11 Open 10am-5pm Mon-Fri; 10am-2pm Sat

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porcelain bears and bunnies to imitationretro tin wind-up toys, vintage-inspired cigarette tins, afro-pop serving trays, books on street style, hipster baby wear, jewellery and birthday cards.

KAroo ClAssiCs Shop 2, Market House, Shortmarket Street, 021 422 3813, www.karooclassics.co.za P11 Open 10am-5pm Mon-Fri; 10am-2pm Sat This shop is stocked with rows of rainbow-coloured wallets, handbags, belts and other ostrich leather products. There’s also a range of mohair goods.

leAtHer And suede IMAGENIUS

73 Loop Street, 021 426 2758, www.leatherandsuede.co.za Open 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri; 9am-1pm Sat

This shop stocks handmade local crafts. Think handbags made from car number plates, colourful candlesticks fashioned from telephone wire, embroidered cushion covers, beaded bowls, and an interesting array of jewellery.

Started back in 1969 by Dawood Samsodien, this intimate family-run business specialises in quality handmade leather products. They do repairs and alterations and take orders for customised pieces ranging from handbags to jackets.

Honest ArtisAn CHoColAte

liAm mooney

66 Wale Street, 021 423 8762, www.honestchocolate.co.za P5 Open 9am-5pm Mon–Fri; 10am-2pm Sat

64 Wale Street, 074 770 7461, 082 898 1818, www.liammooney.co.za P5 Open 10am-4pm Tues-Sat

This petite artisan chocolate outfit makes moreish chocolate bars, bonbon truffles, chocolate spread and hot chocolate. All products are handmade from unroasted, organic Ecuadorian cocoa and sweetened with agave nectar. The bars are beautifully wrapped in artworks by local artists.

Innovative creations by hot-shot Cape Town furniture, lighting and interior designer Liam Mooney have been racking up quite the reputation in design and décor circles over the last few years.

117 Long Street, 021 423 7870, www.imagenius.co.za P6 Open 9.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri; 9.30am-1.30pm Sat Come here for kooky gifts galore – three floors of it – for those artsy friends of yours. Take home anything from

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127 Long Street, 021 423 2504 P6 Open 9am-4.30pm Mon-Fri; 9am-2pm Sat (individual opening/closing times vary from shop to shop) The pokey corridors of this antique arcade hide many treasures. Dig around and you’ll discover everything from antique jewellery heirlooms, collectable

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long street Antique ArCAde

The Cape Gallery, 60 Church Street seeks to expose fine art that is rooted in the South African tradition, work which carries the unique cultural stamp of our continent and yet can touch the imagination of others who view it. Rotating exhibitions add to the diverse and often eclectic mix of work on show. The Church Street walking mall is the oldest in Cape Town.

featured artist: Gallery Hours: Mon - Fri: 9h30 - 17h00, Sat: 10h00 - 14h00 tel: 27 21 423 5309, fax: 27 21 424 9063 e-mail: cgallery@mweb.co.za, web: www.capegallery.co.za

Roelof Rossouw

American express, Mastercard, Visa and Diner cards are accepted. Reliable arrangements can be made to freight purchaces to foreign destinations.

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books and Princess Di memorabilia to vintage clothing, wedding dresses and military artefacts.

Lucky Fish 43 Long Street, 021 422 3801 P5 Open 8am-6pm Mon-Fri; 9am-4pm Sat This petite shop is a good bet for quirky curios like African pop culture tees, porcelain rhinos, bowls made from pilchards tin labels, dainty silver necklaces in the shape of the African continent, beads and scarves.

3 Church Street, 021 424 4512, www.mogalakwena.com P11 Open 8am-4pm Mon-Fri; by appointment Sat, Sun This gallery of ethnographic art forms part of the Mogalakwena Craft Art Development Foundation, which works towards the economic upliftment of the Pedi community. Pieces include pottery, woven baskets, beadwork and sewing.

Mungo & JeMiMa Cnr Long and Church streets, 021 424 5016, www.mungoandjemima.com P5 Open 9.30am-6pm Mon-Fri; 10am-3pm Sat

Lunar 65 Loop Street, 021 422 0401, www.lunarlife.co.za Open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri; 9am-2pm Sat

MogaLakwena craFt art gaLLery

The Lunar label is all about simplicity and classic, clean lines with a focus on natural, eco-friendly fabrics. They also have a bridal collection featuring simple, non-fussy dresses in fabrics like linen, silk, cotton and gauze.

This boutique gem plies threads and accessories from some of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brightest and most exciting designers, including Michelle Ludek, I Love Leroy, Spilt Milk, Love Water Love, Margot Molyneux, Missibaba and Skermunkil.

oLive green cat 76 Church Street, 021 424 1101, www.olivegreencat.com Open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri

MeMeMe Cnr Long and Church streets, 021 424 0001, www.mememe.co.za P5 Open 9am-6pm Mon-Fri; 9am-4pm Sat

Olive Green Cat is the design studio and shop of Cape Town jewellery designers

Local award-winning fine artist and clothing designer Doreen Southwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Long Street shop stocks her own brand of clothes and accessories, including a whirlpool of other local names like Liefie, Adam & Eve and Morphe.

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34 Long Street, 021 422 2828, www.merchantsonlong.com Open 10am-6pm Mon-Fri; 10am-2pm Sat

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This attractive, historic building constructed in 1896 is all gargoyles and gold vintage font. Squeezed in between two skyscrapers, it holds a selection of upmarket curios from all over Africa, from SAWA Shoes sneakers to leather handbags, clothes made from Shweshwe fabrics and swimwear by Love Water Love.

lUNAR

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Ida Elsje and Philippa Green. Pop in to get an item custom-made or pick out something pretty from the shelf, like Philippa’s signature Perspex cuffs or one of Ida’s delicate fynbos filigree earrings.

frocks from its own label as well as clothes from international fashion brand H&M and upcoming local designers like Silver Spoon.

soko african Market Pan african Market 76 Long Street, 021 426 4478, www.thepanafricanmarket.com P5 Open Summer 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri; 8.30am-3.30pm Sat. Winter 9am-5pm Mon-Fri; 9am-3pm Sat

35 Hout Street / 30 Burg Street, 072 888 2176 P12 Open 7.30am-7.30pm Mon-Fri; 7.30am-6.30pm Sat, Sun The pokey corridors of this market are home to all sorts of African curios and services, including a traditional healer, a braiding salon and a stall boasting bling suits.

Step inside this characterful old mansion (also a national monument), with its chequered floors and a cluster of life-sized statues greeting you at the door, to find three levels of curios from across Africa. Independent stalls are packed with everything from masks and wooden giraffes to musical instruments, fabrics, recycled art, sculptures and jewellery. There’s also a vibey café that dishes up North East African-inspired food. They host Ethiopian coffee ceremonies between 6pm and 7pm every day.

This petite, owner-run shop specialises in platinum, gold, diamond and tanzanite jewellery. They also stock a selection of African themed jewellery, made from gold or silver and elephant hair.

shelflife

sturk’s tobacconists

119 Loop Street, 021 422 3931, www.shelflife.co.za Open 10am-5.30pm Mon-Fri; 10am-2pm Sat

Hidden inside an unassuming building, this sneaker, streetwear and graffiti supply store stocks everything from spray paint and markers to books on graffiti and artists like Banksy and local legend Faith47. Sneaker addicts can look forward to an impressive collection, including the likes of New Balance Tier 0, Nike Tier 1, Quickstrike, Adidas Q1 and Puma List.

sitting Pretty 111 Long Street, 021 422 3996, sittingprettyclothing.blogspot.com P11 Open Summer 10am-6pm; Winter 10am-5.30pm; Sat 10am-5pm A record player croons out vinyl tracks in this petite clothing boutique, which stocks delightful vintage-inspired

stefan’s Jewellery & geMs Shop 7, Protea Assurance Building, 98 St George’s Mall, 021 424 5802 P13 Open 9.30am-5pm Mon-Fri; 9.30am-2pm Sat

54 Shortmarket Street, 021 423 3928, www.sturkstobacconists.co.za P11 Open 7.30am-5.30pm Mon-Fri; 8.30am-1pm Sat This atmospheric matchbox-sized tobacco shop first opened its doors in 1793. One of the country’s oldest family-run businesses, Sturk’s specialises in handblended individual smoking mixtures. They also stock an impressive range of cigars and a wide selection other smokers’ tools, from hookah pipes to Zippos.

ulrich nauMann deutsche buchhandlung 15-19 Burg Street, 021 423 7832, www.naumann.co.za P11 Open 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Fri; 8.30am-2pm Sat and public holidays Open since 1966, this bookshop specialises in German books as well as books on Southern Africa. Of note is a selection of fiction

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from local authors like Deon Meyer and Margie Orford, translated into German.

Zulu AZAniA 56A Church Street, 021 424 4510, www.zuluazania.org Open 10am-4pm Mon-Sat

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This shop trades in authentic tribal artefacts from all across the African map, specialising in pieces from South Africa. Wander through rows of exotic objects, from staffs and ceremonial art to pots, masks, beadwork, furniture and jewellery.

GALLERIES The AfricAn PorTrAiT Cnr Long and Hout streets, 021 426 1886, www.theafricanportrait.com P12 Open 9.30am-5pm Mon-Fri; 10am-1pm Sat

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Zulu maidens, Samburu warriors and Dongon elders populate the walls of this vibrant space. South African painters Grant Oxche and Mekhala van der Schyff are exclusively represented at this gallery, which caters largely for the tourist trade.

Funded by Spier, this non-profit gallery runs a regular programme of exhibitions, offering emerging, trained and self-taught artists a chance to exhibit their work. Occasional curated group shows get to grips with a wider range of local artists.

Brundyn + GonsAlVes 71 Loop Street, 021 424 5150, www.brundyngonsalves.com P3 Open (Sept-April) 9am-5pm Mon-Fri; 10am-5pm Sat. (May-Aug) 10am-5pm Mon-Fri This sophisticated space holds regular solo and curated exhibitions, showcasing work by South Africa’s cutting-edge artists, as well as some of the stalwarts of the local scene. Look out for Sanell Aggenbach’s atmospheric paintings, which often conceal a dark undertone; Zwelethu Mthethwa’s beautiful, sometimes heartbreaking, photographs; and Chad Roussouw’s conceptual mind-benders.

The cAPe GAllery

AssociATion for The VisuAl ArTs

60 Church Street, 021 423 5309, www.capegallery.co.za P11 Open 9.30am-5pm Mon-Fri; 10am-2pm Sat

35 Church Street, 021 424 7436, www.ava.co.za P11 Open 10am-5pm Mon-Fri; 10am-1pm Sat; closed Sundays and public holidays

An eclectic range of paintings, bronzes and prints fills this space to the brim. Amongst quirky canine bronzes, lively landscapes

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photographs of Cape Town’s slums make for sobering viewing, while Melanie Cleary’s New Year’s Day photographs shot at the beaches and water parks in Durban in high summer offer alternate view of South African culture.

Freeworld design Centre The Cape Waters Building, 71 Waterkant Street, 021 427 8900, www.freeworlddesigncentre.com Open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri; 9.30am-2pm Sat Admission Free

This non-commercial space showcases an exciting array of design, architecture and street style. There’s also a library of design books for browsing. IzIKo MIchAElIS collEcTIoN

g2 art and frenetic township scenes are a few big names such as Hugo Naude, Gregoire Boonzaier and Cecil Skotnes.

Commune1 64 Wale Street, 021 423 5600, www.commune1.com P11 Open Summer 10am-6pm Tues-Fri; 10am-2pm Sat. Winter 10am-5pm Tues-Fri; 10am-2pm Sat Focusing primarily on installation and sculpture, exhibitions have seen this gallery sprout trees (Christopher Swift), enclose the waves of sea (Katherine Spindler) and house 29 kilometres of cotton thread (Gretchen van der Byl).

erdmann Contemporary and the photographer’s gallery Za 63 Shortmarket Street, 021 422 2762, www.erdmanncontemporary.co.za P11 Open 10am-5pm Mon-Fri; 11am-2pm Sat

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You’ll find a diverse range of affordable sculptures and paintings by local artists at this small gallery. A permanent exhibition makes it a great place to pick up a souvenir, from Nicole Pletts’s contemporary oils and Uwe Pfaff’s quirky steel sculptures to the vibrant paintings by Zimbabwean artist Benjy Furawo.

iZiko miChaelis ColleCtion Old Town House, Greenmarket Square, 021 481 3933, www.iziko.org.za P11 Open 10am-5pm Mon-Sat. Admission R10 adults; R5 pensioners, students; free for under-18s Housed in Cape Town’s oldest public building, this impressive collection of Dutch and Flemish masters also occasionally plays host to challenging curated exhibitions from the broader Iziko collection. Currently, it’s been re-hung with an exhibition entitled Baroque Meets Modern, in which contemporary abstract works are juxtaposed with those of the old masters.

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Hosting an alternating programme of photographic and non-photographic exhibitions, gallerist Heidi Erdmann showcases work by thought-provoking social commentators. David Lurie’s

61 Shortmarket Street, 021 424 7169, www.g2art.co.za P11 Open 10am-4.30pm Mon-Fri; 10am-2pm Sat

Sanell Aggenbach Beth Diane Armstrong Kevin Brand Tom Cullberg Alex Emsley Paul Emsley Stephan Erasmus Liza Grobler Gina Heyer Matthew Hindley Carla Liesching Mohau Modisakeng Zwelethu Mthethwa Chad Rossouw Jan van der Merwe

71 LOOP STREET, CAPE TOWN +27 (0)21 424 5150 www.brundyngonsalves.com info@brundyngonsalves.com

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Worldart 54 Church Street, 021 423 3075, www.worldart.co.za P11 Open 10am-5pm Mon-Fri; 10am-1pm Sat Charl Bezuidenhout’s small space plays host to a regular programme of exhibitions. Associated artists include Richard Scott, best known for his acrylics of women in a simplified, graphic style; Norman O’Flynn, whose works include Marvel superheroes rendered in oils; and Ayanda Mabulu, satirical painter of a naked Zuma.

Youngblood arts and Culture development 70-72 Bree Street, 021 424 0074, ybafricanculture.com/youngblood P2 Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; every first and third Saturday 10am-5pm The Corporate Social Investment (CSI) project of UAL Shipping has grown into a fully-fledged arts and culture platform, offering emerging artists, performers and creatives a space to exhibit. Every first and third Saturday of the month, it hosts ‘art a-fare’ for artists to show and sell their work.

ARTS & LEISURE the afriCan danCe theatre 44 Long Street, cnr of Hout, 021 838 2288, 083 539 9000, 082 944 3245, www.theafricandancetheatre.co.za P5 This brand-new theatre promises a lively African musical extravaganza with African drums, song and dance, ranging from gumboot dancing to township jive.

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Jiva grande spa Taj Cape Town, Wale Street, 021 819 2000, www.tajhotels.com P11 Open 8am-8pm daily. Treatment R500 Therapists greet you with a friendly namaste at this Indian day spa that administers authentic Indian treatments drawing on the ancient

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wisdom of Ayurveda. Corridors are lined with candles and soft, soothing Hindi tunes flow through the speakers.

rEstAurANts &union 110 Bree Street, St Stephen’s Church, 021 422 2770, www.andunion.com P2 Open Tues-Thurs, Sat 3pm-12 midnight; Fri 12 noon-12 midnight A proper beer bar, this place pumps out simple offerings that best showcase their beloved brews. Expect plenty of pig: pulled pork sandwiches, charcuterie boards, spicy sausages and bacon sandwiches. The beef prego (cooked on a braai) is legendary, too. The space has a great outdoor area.

aCtive sushi 1st Floor, Nedbank Centre, 63 Strand Street, 021 422 0462, www.activesushi.com P12 Open 11am-10.30pm Mon-Sat This unassuming little spot draws in the crowds for their excellently priced sushi. Things are straightforward: prawn, tuna and salmon, any which way.

addis in Cape 41 Church Street, corner of Long and Church streets, 021 424 5722, www.africacafe.co.za P11

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Open Lunch 12 noon-2.30pm Mon-Sat. Dinner 6.30pm11pm Mon-Sat Fantastically fragrant meat, seafood, chicken and vegetable curries are served on the large traditional rice flour injera pancake for communal tearing and sharing. It’s a beautiful, warm, traditional space.

AfricA cAfé Heritage Square,108 Shortmarket street, 021 422 0221, africafe@iafrica.com P2 Open 8.30am-close Mon-Sat Bring your friends: communal feasting is the theme here. Colourful ceramic bowls are brimming with traditional African dishes such as beef stews, mango chicken and Xhosa pot bread. There’s a Zulu room with paper chicken lamps and a Ndebele room decorated with plastic art.

Birds 127 Bree Street, 021 426 2534 P2 Open 7am-5pm Mon-Fri; 7am-3pm Sat Serenity fills the air, along with sounds of bird calls. Simple country fare includes delicious chicken pie; crêpes filled with fruit, yoghurt and honey; or an omelette with spinach, feta and crème fraîche.

BizercA Bistro Heritage Square, 98 Shortmarket Street, 021 423 8888, www.bizerca.com P2 Open Lunch 12 noon-3pm Mon-Fri. Dinner 6.30pm10pm Mon-Sat. Sitting in a proud new location in Heritage Square, Bizerca is sure to draw even more loyal followers. Try the inventive pig’s trotters, braised and served with seared scallops, or the lightest butternut gnocchi.

BomBAy BrAsserie Cnr Wale Street and St George’s Mall, Taj Cape Town, 021 819 2000, www.tajcapetown.co.za P11 Open 6.30pm-10.30pm Mon-Sun Set in the old bank building, the brasserie’s gleaming parquet floors are offset against ornate Venetian mirrors and blue glass chandeliers. Starters can be shared, so nibble your way through a selection that may include fluffy lentil dumplings in yoghurt or charred, spice-marinated paneer. Recommended mains include fall-off-the-bone saffron lamb shanks.

BukhArA 33 Church Street, 021 424 0000, www.bukhara.com P11 Open Lunch 12 noon-3pm Mon-Sat. Dinner 6pm-11pm Mon-Sun

CAfé MozART

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Life revolves around the tandoori oven, from which emerges the most delectable range of goodies. Dishes are treated imaginatively, like the chicken in yoghurt marinade or with cashew nut and black pepper; or fillet marinated in mint and spices. The ambience is very colonial, with plenty of dark wood and Indian atmosphere.

vegan dishes, as well as fruit smoothies and freshly-squeezed health juices.

dear Me 165 Longmarket Street, 021 422 4920, www.dearme.co.za P5 Open 7am-3pm Mon-Fri. Dinner Thurs (reservations only)

Café Mozart 37 Church Street, 021 424 3774, www.themozart.co.za Open 7am-4pm Mon-Fri; 9am-3.30pm Sat

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With tables spilling out onto the shaded pedestrian walkway alongside the antique market of Church Street, Café Mozart has for many years been the perfect spot to relax while watching the city go by. Downstairs is light, airy and bustling, with an open kitchen and quirky décor, while the upstairs offers a comfortable lounge. The menu is an ever-changing lunchtime buffet, from vegetarian fare and a variety of salads to bakes and fresh breads.

Clarke’s 133 Bree Street, 021 424 7648, http://clarkesdining.co.za Open 7am-5pm Mon, Tues; 7am-2am Wed-Fri; 8am-2am Sat

dIsh Inn on the Square, Greenmarket Square, 021 819 2000, www.threecities.co.za P11 Open 6am-10.30am, 12 noon-10.30pm Mon-Sun Sit on the restaurant terrace and dig in to healthy local fare. For lunch try a fresh salad or serious sandwich, while dinner sees the likes of chicken and prawn curry or line fish as the stars of the show.

American diner food is made with lovingly sourced produce. Choose from sandwiches like the pulled pork sub or the Reuben, or opt for the creamy mac and cheese with fontina, goat’s feta and gruyère. Breakfast is served all day.

Crush 100 St George’s Mall, 021 422 5533, www.crush.co.za Open 7am-4.30pm Mon-Fri; 8.30am-3.30pm Sat

Walking into Dear Me is a little like stepping into a fairytale. The interior of this converted 181-year old house has been lovingly remodelled into a mix of modern and classic. Chef Vanessa Marx turns out wonderful, comforting food with free-range, sustainably produced produce at its heart. The menu at this buzzing city lunch spot changes daily. As the name suggests, they focus on healthy eats, and make a real effort to cater for special dietary requirements.

earth faIr food Market St George’s Mall, top end towards the Cathedral, www.earthfairmarket.co.za P11 Open 11am-3pm Thurs A visit to this market is a great way to spend a lunchtime outdoors in the city centre. The stalls offer a good quality range of eat-there foods (think divine empañadas, homemade pies, falafels and sushi) and you can also stock up on fresh breads and artisan charcuterie.

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This fresh food café offers delicious, healthy and nutritious meals using the finest seasonal ingredients. On the menu find raw, gluten-free, vegetarian and

fork 84 Long Street, 021 424 6334, www.fork-restaurants.co.za Open 12 noon-11pm Mon-Sat

If you like noshing on small, intense

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Fujiyama is an authentic Japanese restaurant for those hungry on-the-go customers as well as diners looking for an elegant experience.

Haiku 33 Church Street, 021 424 7000, www.bukhara.com P11 Open Lunch 12 noon-3pm Mon-Sun. Dinner 6.30pm11pm Mon-Sun This vast menu can be daunting, so let the knowledgeable staff guide you through it all. The cuisine of Japan, China, and Thailand are the stars. The dim sum is delicious with scallop and salmon roe, as is the superb prawn spring roll. The main attraction is the open kitchen.

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flavours, this is for you. The tapas comes in five different price categories. The best are the pork belly with mustard and parsley crust; raviolone (giant ravioli) with pancetta and poached egg; and Moroccan meatballs.

Fuji Yumi Corner of Loop and Church streets, 021 422 3660, www.fujiyumi.com P11 Open 11.30am-10.30pm Mon-Fri; 6pm-10.30pm Sat This restaurant specialises in a wide variety of contemporary and traditional Japanese foods. It offers an extensive menu, with dishes such as teriyaki, miso soup and a range of sashimi and sushi.

FujiYama

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Jacques Erasmus is part designer, part stylist and part chef, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no surprise that his food is beautiful and slightly leftof-centre. The food is eclectic, fresh and brilliant and changes with the seasons, but expect interesting combinations and zingy juices and cocktails. Where else is would a wall-mounted deer, complete with broken crockery stuck in the antlers, be the main feature? Somehow it works at Hemelhuijs. This is one of the quirky touches in stark contrast to the rest of the room, which is (for the most part) Zen-like: minimalist and clean.

HQ Heritage Square, 100 Shortmarket Street, 021 424 6373, www.hqrestaurant.co.za P2 Open 11.30am-10.30pm Mon-Sat Steak is the star here, done any way you want it. Top it up with fabulous chips, a simple salad, and lashings of rich cafĂŠ de Paris butter sauce. Leave space for desserts like chocolate fondant.

Sue Grant

77 Church Street, 021 424 2491, www.fujiyamacapetown.com P11 Open 9.30am-10.30pm Mon-Sat

71 Waterkant Street, 021 418 2042, www.hemelhuijs.co.za/restaurant.htm P3 Open 9am-4pm Mon-Fri; 9am-3pm Sat

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I Love My Laundry

Keenwä

59 Buitengracht Street, Heritage Square, 084 660 0777, www.ilovemylaundry.co.za P1 Open 7am-7pm Mon-Sun

50 Waterkant Street, between Bree and Buitengracht streets, 021 419 2633, www.keenwa.co.za P3 Open 10.30am-4pm Mon-Fri; 6.30pm-close Tues-Sat

Africa’s first ‘destination laundry’ doesn’t just wash, dry, fold, dry-clean, dye and alter clothes, it also sells wine, holds art exhibitions, wine tastings and events, and runs a café and dim sum bar where you can lounge while your laundry is spinning.

This Peruvian restaurant may be most people’s first introduction to the cuisine of the South American country. The food is characterised by fresh and light flavours. Try a starter of ceviche, which is fish marinated in lime juice. Mains feature a delicious beef schnitzel with fried banana on a bed of beans and rice topped with a fried egg – strangely exotic and comforting at the same time. Quinoa (pronounced ‘keenwa’) is a nutritious grain that features in salads.

KauaI Ground Floor, JDC House, 28A Shortmarket Street, 021 423 7309, www.kauai.co.za P12 Open 7.30am-5pm Mon-Fri; 8.30am-3pm Sat

Lisa Burnell

This well-known franchise offers a healthy menu inspired by the summery lifestyle of the Hawaiian island, Kauai. Expect dishes made from fresh and natural ingredients, gourmet sandwiches, veggie wraps and vibrant salads. There are hot dishes, too. Try a Thai green curry noodle bowl, packed with zingy spice. Kauai is legendary for delicious, healthy smoothies and freshlysqueezed fruit and vegetable juices.

LunchworKs 22 Waterkant Street, 072 324 8868, www.lunchworks.co.za P12 Open 7am-5pm Mon-Fri; 9am-4pm Sat They produce ready-to-go sandwiches, salads and wraps with super-fresh, locally sourced ingredients – good for the lunch break, good for the taste buds and good for the conscience. Their sweet chilli chicken noodles or chilli con carne wrap are excellent, or if you have the time, sit down for a creamy and delicious risotto.

clARKE’S, p53

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Grills and a few Indian-themed dishes sit side by side with club sandwiches, burgers and salads. Try the beef fillet with enoki mushrooms, springbok loin or the seared tuna starter. This is a beautifully designed and furnished space.

My Basaar 16 Loop Street, 021 421 6391 Open 7am-6pm Mon-Fri

Ideally situated for business lunches, breakfasts before work or takeaway Deluxe coffee, My Basaar has a simple food philosophy. The homemade chicken pie has a deliciously punchy flavour with golden pastry; salads of coleslaw, marinated mushrooms, and dressed feta and peas remind you of family lunches; and the lightly crispy apple pie with clotted cream is heartwarming perfection. The menu changes daily, but pies, salads and sandwiches are a staple.

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ou Meul Bakkery 14 Long Street, 021 419 0226 P14 Open 6.60am-5.30pm Mon-Fri; 7am-2pm Sat

Merchants café 33 Long Street, 021 422 2828, www.merchantsonlong.com. P12 Open 8am-3pm; 4pm-10pm Mon-Sat. Sit beneath a halo of 16 000 fairy lights in this artsy, hip café for a hearty breakfast or a moreish lunch. The menu changes daily, but don’t miss the roast lamb, or the chocolate torte if it’s available. After hours, the space transforms into a buzzing little bar, serving up craft beer on tap. Regular pop-up evenings see guest chefs taking over the kitchen.

Taj Cape Town, cnr Wale Street and St George’s Mall, 021 819 2000, www.tajhotels.com P11 Open 6am-11am, 12 noon-2.30pm and 6pm-10.30pm Mon-Sun

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roBerto’s 44 Long Street, 021 424 1195, www.robertodecarvalho.co.za Open 12 noon-11pm Tues-Sun

Portuguese chef Roberto De Carvalho hones in on his Mediterranean roots in this airy, white space. Meaty mains include beef espetada in two sizes, served with Portuguese flat bread, and wonderful trinchado in white wine garlic sauce.

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This tiny new space exudes cosiness. Behind the glass counter you’ll find delicious freshly-made sandwiches. But the main attraction is the pies (made famous by their Riviersonderend bakery). Try the chicken pie with its flaky, buttery pastry crust and rich and creamy filling.

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savoy Cabbage

aLexander bar & Café

101 Hout Street, 021 424 2626, www.savoycabbage.co.za

76 Strand Street, 021 300 1088, alexanderbar.co.za Open 11am-1am Mon-Sat

Open 12 noon-2.30pm Mon-Fri; 7pm-10.30pm Mon-Sat There is a delectable menu that meat lovers will adore, with tantalising flavour combinations. Starters are exceptional: the tart (either tomato or olive with caramelised onion and goat’s milk cheese) is delicious. The pecancrusted rack of tender lamb served with a potato Dauphinoise, or the crisp veal sweetbreads, are recommended for mains. Bare, industrial décor results in an interesting space with exposed heritage brickwork and steel. Service is expert.

skinny Legs & aLL 70 Loop Street, 021 423 5403, www.skinnylegsandall.co.za Open 7am-4pm Mon-Fri; 8.30am-2pm Sat

The boundaries between kitchen and dining area are a bit blurred at this quaint lunchtime spot. Chefs and waiters can freely participate with customers and their food in the beautiful white space.

This intimate Victorian-chic gem – think velvet chairs, typewriters and vintage lampshades for décor – is a great choice for coffee, a romantic date or a laid-back evening of drinks with friends. Retro jazz provides background ambience while antique rotary dial telephones wait on each table, set up to dial the barman.

mumbo Jumbo 38 Shortmarket Street, 021 424 6070 Open 9am-late Mon-Sat

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Looking out over Greenmarket Square, this café and bar is a great spot for people-watching with tasty cocktails (try the caipirinha) and craft beers.

o’drisCoLL’s irish pub & restaurant Cnr Hout and Burg streets, 021 424 7453, www.odriscolls.co.za P12 Open 10am-late daily

wimpy 101 St George’s Mall, 021 424 3470, www.wimpy.co.za P13 Open 6.30am-5.30pm Mon-Fri; 6.30am-3.30pm Sat Loved by locals for their bargain breakfasts and hunger-busting burgers, Wimpy is a South African stalwart. They also offer kids’ and halaal menus.

This traditional Irish pub sports a retro look inside. The wooden bar counter serves an array of whiskeys, along with Guinness, Kilkenny and

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PUBS, BARS & CLUBS aCes ‘n spades 62 Hout Street, 021 424 1620, www.acesnspades.com Open 5pm-2am Mon-Sat

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This spanking new rock ’n roll bar was yet to open when this guide went to print, but it promised live bands and DJs playing rock tunes. Think red walls, chequered floors and upside-down vintage lamps.

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local beers on tap. There’s stand-up comedy on Saturday nights and karaoke on Thursdays.

The reserve 111 St George’s Mall, 071 350 7787, www.club.the-reserve.co.za P11 Open 10.30pm-late Fri, Sat Entrance R100 for men; free for women; free for restaurant diners; no under-25s This opulent choice, frequented by the city’s glitterati, is set inside a historic old bank building with a characterful vintage elevator. Décor is art deco chic with bottle service and Champagne being the order of the day. To one side, there’s also a kitsch 1950s Palm Springs bar with parrot-adorned walls. A golden bird cage serves as a DJ booth. Music of choice is 1980s disco on Fridays and more commercial tunes on Saturdays. Mo’funk parties are held once a month.

Tjing Tjing 165 Longmarket Street, 021 422 4374, www.tjingtjing.co.za P5 Open 4pm-late Tues-Fri; 6.30pm-late Sat An old attic with exposed wooden beams has been renovated to create this chic little drinking hole with a shiny red bar and an indie/electronica soundtrack. Tuesday evenings from 5pm to 7pm there’s free wine tasting, while every two months they offer a platform for local creatives to exhibit their wares. They also serve up a variety of snacks like crispy risotto balls and pork belly skewers.

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Cnr Wale and Adderley streets, 021 819 2000, www.tajcapetown.co.za P11 Open 3pm-11pm Mon-Thurs, 3pm-12 midnight Fri, Sat A statue of a solemn-looking shepherdess with ample cleavage peers from her perch above the door to this swanky oyster, seafood and Champagne

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bar situated in the old Temple Chambers (BoE building). This lofty lass was nicknamed ‘The Twankey’ by locals in the late 1800s. The inside oozes with old-world grandeur: wooden floors, pressed ceilings and a slick marble bar. If you’re not into slurping oysters or sipping champers, there’s also Guinness and Jack Black on tap. Plans are afoot for a bigger selection of craft beers and live music during the week.

Zula sound Bar 98 Long Street, 021 424 2442, www.zulabar.co.za P5 Open 9pm-4am Tues-Sat; café from 9am Mon-Sun Admission R30-R80 This popular live venue offers three floors of fun. The first floor has bands performing every night; new bands get their chance on Wednesdays. An old black car rigged with lights dangles overhead. There’s also a tree house from which to enjoy the band while eating. Upstairs a small dance floor sees DJs spinning a mash-up of sounds, while the atmospheric atrium next door is used for all sorts of music events, from hip hop to electro and trance. The café on the ground floor is open all day.

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ACCOMMODATION Cape Heritage Hotel 90 Bree Street, 021 424 4646, www.capeheritage.co.za Rates From R900

This boutique hotel forms part of a cluster of historic restored buildings on Heritage Square. Its 15 rooms and two suites offer high-beamed teak ceilings, yellowwood floors, big Victorian-style freestanding baths and modern comforts like king-sized beds and satellite TV. The jacuzzi on the roof offers views of the city and Lion’s Head.

Sophia Loren gracing the walls. It’s an economical, intimate choice with only five rooms. The rooms are stylishly decked out in black and white, complete with plush black carpets and chandeliers. Choose from three standard rooms and two deluxe rooms (with queen-sized beds, en-suite bathrooms and flatscreen TVs).

tHe grand daddy 38 Long Street, 021 424 7247, www.granddaddy.co.za P5

Rates Double from R1800

tHe glam 2nd floor, 40 Burg Street, 021 424 1006, www.theglam.co.za P12 Rates Summer R550/R650. Winter R400/R500 Housed in a heritage building, The Glam is an ode to old Hollywood, with rooms named after retro movie stars and large canvas photos of screen queens like Audrey Hepburn and

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This playful boutique hotel has chic, stylish rooms, friendly staff and a characterful vintage elevator. But the cherry on top is the hotel’s rooftop trailer park, featuring gleaming vintage Airstream trailers with themed interiors created by local artists and designers. The Pink Flamingo open-air cinema on the rooftop makes for a brilliant night out too.

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and more…

Inn on the square Greenmarket Square, 021 423 2050, www.innonthesquare.co.za P11 Rates Standard single/double R1460/R1560

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In a grand old landmark building, this hotel offers 165 rooms (including family rooms). On the roof, there’s a pool overlooking Lion’s Head, a petite gym and a sauna with a view. Resident restaurant Dish has a patio spilling onto the square that’s perfect for armchair sightseeing: it’s a melting pot of office workers, buskers and curio-sellers and that pass by.

Mandela rhodes Place Cnr Wale and Burg streets, 021 481 4000, www.mandelarhodesplace.co.za P11 Rates Summer studio R1700/single R1860/double R2360/double superior R2610. Winter R980/R1130/ R1200/R1430 This swanky hotel offers apartment-style accommodation with great views in the heart of the city. Choose between a studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom or penthouse apartment – all with fully kitted kitchens and luxury amenities. Breakfast is included and you can also order room service from one of the restaurants in the piazza below. Try the on-site spa or gym. In summer, the rooftop pool beckons.

150 St George’s Mall This graffiti-streaked piece of the Berlin wall was given to the city to mark President Mandela’s state visit to germany in 1996.

herItage square Cnr Shortmarket and Bree streets This restored block of buildings with Dutch and georgian façades dates back to 1771. Inside the courtyard is home to the country’s oldest fruit-bearing grapevine.

sa MIssIonary MuseuM 40 Long Street, 021 423 6755 Visit this small museum, housed in a historic slave church, to delve into the history of missionary work in the Cape.

SHOPS a-lIst 110 Long Street, 021 422 4844, www.a-list.biz This upmarket women’s clothing boutique plies trendy local and imported threads.

afrIcan collectIon 5 Market House, 021 424 4009

taj caPe town Wale Street, 021 819 2000, www.tajhotels.com Rates Single/double from R5200/R5400

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The grand building enveloping this fivestar choice first opened its doors as a Reserve Bank in 1929. The old banking hall, with its barrel-vaulted skylight, fluted marble pillars and vintage clock, is now the hotel lobby where afternoon tea is served. Head up the elevators to swish rooms and an authentic Indian spa. Peckish guests can choose from an all-day continental eatery and a fine dining Indian brasserie, and there’s a plush oyster and Champagne bar, too.

This store sells antique and contemporary African artefacts, as well as jewellery.

afrIcan treasure 71 Burg Street, 021 422 4419 This shop stands chock-a-block with African objets d’art, from masks to township art and bronze statues.

afrIcan woMen’s craft Market 112 Long Street, 021 422 3587, www.africanwomenscraftmarket.co.za

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This ordinary building sells interesting curios and jewellery from all over Africa.

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Hilton weiner 55 Burg Street, 021 424 1023, www.hiltonweiner.co.za This upmarket local fashion chain is a top choice for stylish and understated staples.

97 Bree Street, 021 422 1620, www.avoova.com Pop in for stylish Afrocentric décor items handmade in the Karoo and inlaid with ostrich eggshells. Think bowls, vases, frames, mirrors and belts.

CAroline’s fine wine CellAr Matador Centre, 62 Strand Street, 021 419 8984 www.carolineswines.com The go-to shop for anyone wanting quality wines with quality recommendations. There are over 1 500 South African wines as well as an excellent Italian selection.

ideA GenerAtion dondup 167 Longmarket Street, 021 424 4211 This is the SA flagship store of Italian fashion label Dondup. The brand is especially well-known for its jeans.

JAy JAys Shop No. 4, St George’s Mall, 021 423 7835, www.jayjays.co.za Australian fashion label Jay Jays stocks fun, affordable threads for teens.

mAli soutH CnA

92 Long Street, 021 426 1519

Norwich on St George’s, St George’s Mall, 021 421 3784, www.cna.co.za

Lined with colourful, traditional African fabrics and outfits, Mali South specialises in making African clothes to order.

A good spot to pick up anything from pencils and staplers to magazines.

mr priCe destinée Jewellers 45 Buitengracht Street, 021 426 6789, www.destinee.co.za Destinée designs and manufactures highend jewellery, specialising in diamonds and tanzanite.

Shop 106 St George’s Mall, Adderley Street, 021 422 4622, www.mrp.co.za This retail chain is a local favourite for affordable clothes, shoes and accessories.

pHilip zetler Jewellers errol Arendz Boutique 66 Hout Street, 021 461 1385, www.errolarendz.co.za

54 St George’s Mall, 021 423 2771, www.philipzetlerjewellers.co.za

This boutique stocks ready-to-wear pieces by heavyweight local fashion designer Errol Arendz, who has dressed countless celebs throughout his career.

They’ve been in the business of selling and buying diamonds, Kruger Rands, gold jewellery and high-end timepieces since the 1950s.

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pierre-estienne desiGners & enGrAvers

64 Church Street, 021 424 4820 This shop specialises in continental and English antiques, including furniture.

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59A Long Street, 076 270 6372, pierre-estienne.com This studio crafts jewellery with a rock ’n

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roll edge, from cufflinks to signet rings. Their speciality is hand-engraving.

This family-run outfit hires out tuxedos and dress suits for a variety of special occasions.

Prins & Prins Huguenot House, cnr Loop and Hout streets, 021 422 1090, www.prinsandprins.com This family-owned jewellery studio and shop, inside a grand old 18th century building, is a great for engagement rings.

totalsPorts Shop 14, Town Square, Adderley Street, 021 426 0348, www.totalsports.co.za This popular local sportswear chain stocks all the gear you need.

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Van scHaik Bookstore

120 Bree Street

Shop 1, 22 Long Street, 021 418 0202, www.vanschaick.com

Pretty bunting and clothing displayed on a rail on the pavement welcome shoppers to this tiny spot. Gorgeous hand-made kids’ clothes and toys as well as pretty frocks for mom are to be found here.

signal Hill Winery 100 Shortmarket Street, 021 424 5820, www.winery.co.za Open 11am-7pm Mon-Fri; 12 noon-4pm Sat The tasting room of the country’s only inner-city winery offers free tastings and the chance to stock up on some quality wine.

South Africa’s leading academic book retail chain also stocks a few beach reads, movies and electronics.

zig zag sHoP @ tHe africa café Cnr of Shortmarket and Buitengracht streets, 021 422 0221, www.africacafe.co.za The Zig Zag Shop supplies food and Afrocentric gifts, from colourful ceramics and khangas to raw creamed honey and artisan cheeses.

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skinz leatHerWare 86 Long Street, 021 424 3978, www.skinzleather.co.za Established in 1978, this is a one-stop shop for all things leather, from handbags and jackets to wallets and cushions.

studio 88

67 Loop Street, 021 424 9985, www.ebonydesign.co.za Focusing both on fine art and interiors, this space offers contemporary works such as hand-felted and paper sculptures, as well as works by renowned local artists.

Shop 10, Protea Assurance Building, St George’s Mall, 021 423 1549, www.studio-88.co.za

neW Heritage gallery

Find sporty threads and sneakers from big-name brands like Adidas and Superga.

Heritage Square, 100 Shortmarket Street and 78 Hout Street, 071 191 5043

toP Hat

Curator Shay Davis exhibits smallscale paintings, ceramics, prints, photography and sculpture in her almost postage-stamp-sized Heritage Square space, and larger works in

63 Buitengracht Street, 021 424 3578, www.tophat.co.za

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the Hout Street space. It is open by appointment only.

ArtS & LeISure Camelot spa Mandela Rhodes Place, cnr Wale and Burg streets, 021 481 4000 this day spa boasts a couple’s treatment room, flotation pool, hydro bath and rasul chamber.

reStAurAntS Barans theatre restaurant Greenmarket Square, 36 Burg Street, 021 426 4466 Middle eastern eats go hand in hand with live entertainment here.

silver moon deli 34 Bree Street, cnr Waterkant Street, 021 421 0788 Pop in for a quick snack on the go, or grab a table on the pavement outside where you can sit down and enjoy a fresh salad or sandwich.

simply asia Heritage Square, 96 Shortmarket Street, 021 426 4347, www.simplyasia.co.za Fresh and authentic Asian fare is the norm at this pared-down spot. Dig into hearty noodle dishes. Be prepared: if you ask for extra chilli, it’s guaranteed to be hot!

BArS Crow Bar 43 Waterkant Street, 021 425 3420

Café santé Cnr of Shortmarket Street and Greenmarket Square, 021 426 2939 A funky little Italian spot in the heart of Greenmarket Square.

An english-style pub with an old-world look. think padded wooden booths and vintage ads on the walls.

ACCommodATion holiday inn express

deluxe Coffeeworks 25 Church Street, 072 903 0319, 082 681 5740, www.deluxecoffeeworks.co.za this tiny spot is super-hip, and has officially the best coffee in Cape Town.

101 St George’s Mall, 021 480 8300, www.hiexpress.com/capetowncc this frill-free, affordable option is situated on St George’s Mall.

southern sun Cape sun house of pasta 135 Long Street, 021 422 5099 A great spot to pick up homemade pasta for a quick lunch.

Strand Street, 021 488 5100, www.southernsun.com this iconic skyscraper hotel boasts great views of the city. Staff are friendly and eager to help.

mesopotamia Corner of Long and Church Streets, 021 424 4664, www.mesopotamia.co.za

strand tower hotel

Fancy a night of belly dancing and exotic eats? Mesopotamia delivers authentic Kurdish cuisine like mezze and lamb.

this four-star-plus hotel has extra-long beds. the gym, sauna, and steam room have great city views.

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Cnr Strand and Loop streets, 021 431 7500, www.strandtowerhotel.co.za

513653 /www.bittersuite.co.za

What makes Simply Asia South Africa’s No. 1 Thai food restaurant? Is it the fact that our dishes are prepared by authentic Thai chefs, or the simplicity of our dish number system? Maybe it’s our menu, which offers a range of delicious Thai cuisine from simple stir-fries to fragrant curries. Whatever the reason, one thing is for sure: we’ve made it easy enough for anybody to enjoy authentic Thai, made simple.

THINK SIMPLY ASIA

Canal Walk 021 551 6053 • Cavendish Square 021 674 0408 • Durbanville 021 975 5891 Gardens 021 422 3364 • Grand West Casino 021 535 4090 • Cape Town CBD - Heritage Square 021 426 4347 • Kenilworth 021 674 5175 Lakeside 021 788 2247 • Paarl 021 870 1819 Parklands 021 554 5541 • Pinelands 021 531 2422 • Plattekloof 021 558 3511 Plumstead 021 761 2117 • Sea Point 021 439 0610 • Somerset Mall 021 850 0226 Stellenbosch 021 886 7382 • Table View 021 556 2213 • V&A Waterfront 021 425 5555 Willowbridge 021 914 7009 • Zevenwacht Mall 021 903 2740 We’re opening new stores all the time, so for the most up-to-date information please visit www.simplyasia.co.za

AUTHENTIC THAI. MADE SIMPLE.

FORESHORE NINE-TO-FIVE SMOOTHIES PUBLIC SPACES SKYSCRAPERS

‘The amazing energy of living between the mountain and ocean, combined with meeting someone from a different country every day at the CTICC, is inspiring.’ – Rashid Toefy, CEO of CTICC

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SIGHTS Cape Town InTernaTIonal ConvenTIon CenTre Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, 021 410 5000, www.cticc.co.za P9 The CTICC, as this flashy convention centre is known, plays host to trade exhibitions, big events and international conferences. Annual highlights include the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, the International Design Indaba and Cape Town Fashion Week.

JeTTy Square Between Thibault Square and Pier Place

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SHOPS SpaCe for lIfe Shop 4, The Spearhead, 42 Hans Strijdom Avenue, 021 418 1734, www.spaceforlife.co.za P4 Open 10am-6pm Mon-Fri; 10am-2pm Sat This shop stocks a stylish selection of mid-century Scandinavian furniture, lighting and homeware, from phones to crockery. The passionate owners also run a design consultancy and there’s a small workshop at the back where retro chairs and couches are re-upholstered with fabric by hip local designers like Heather Moore (from Skinny laMinx). As well as

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Suspended on long poles, artist Ralph Borland’s evocative ghost shark sculptures ‘swim’ through the air to remind us that the land now occupied by Jetty Square used to be part of the ocean. Infrared sensors in the noses of these skeletal sharks pick up the movements of people passing underneath, enabling them to swivel in response.

square with its wave-shaped benches is a popular pit-stop for office workers in the area. The lifelike sculptures by artist Egon Tania scattered through the space depict average folk doing average things: a man in a suit, cell phone to one ear; a woman carrying a shopping bag; another man, newspaper in one hand, waiting on a bench; and a boy playing on the ground, his push-bike forgotten a few steps behind him. The sculptures celebrate the fact that this once-vacant space has been reclaimed by Cape Town’s citizens.

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stocking vintage goods, they provide a platform for local talent, with everything from cushions to ceramics and artworks.

ArtScApe theAtre centre DF Malan Street, 021 410 9800, 021 410 9838 (box office), www.artscape.co.za P30

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The Westin Cape Town, Convention Square, Lower Long Street, 021 412 8200, www.westin capetown.com P9 Open Treatments from 9am-8pm; facilities (sauna and pool) 6am-10pm; gym 24 hours. Facilities free with a treatment. Without a treatment: R420 full day/R240 half day This award-winning day spa is situated on the top floor of the 19-storey Westin Cape Town hotel. Their glass box sauna offers 180-degree floor-to-ceiling views of the city, the V&A Waterfront, the harbour and the sea. There’s nothing more thrilling than sitting high up in the sky while life bustles down below. The spa’s heated indoor pool is all window on one side, with underwater views of the ocean while you’re swimming. And to make the experience even more surreal, there’s underwater music, too. JeTTY sQUAre

While it might not be the prettiest building around, this monolithic grey 70s-style edifice is home to one of the country’s premier theatre centres. Housing two theatres and a 1 487-seater opera house, the Artscape is also the home base of the Cape Town Opera, the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra, the Cape Town City Ballet and the top contemporary dance company, Jazzart. During school holidays the regular productions of Noddy and other children’s shows keep little ones entertained.

Zip ZAp circuS School Founders Garden, Jan Smuts Street, 021 421 8622, www.zip-zap.co.za P30 Were you one of those kids who dreamed of running away to the circus? The Zip Zap Circus School gives youngsters from all walks of life the chance to do just that. Teaching the tricks of the circus trade, the school covers everything from ground acrobatics and aerial trapeze to juggling. A mammoth white big top in Cape Town’s Foreshore is the school’s home base. It’s also where they put on shows from time to time. You can check out their website to find out when the next one is happening.

RESTAURANTS brew Mobile coffee 2 Long Street, 073 929 6894 Open 7am-5pm Mon-Fri

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Pop in for a hit of great coffee and a delicious homemade cupcake or sandwich at this friendly downtown spot.

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Open 7am-6.30pm Mon-Fri; 9am-3pm Sat This inner city lunch destination focuses on exceptionally fresh buffet meals, sushi, and quality fruits and vegetables served in a sleek interior.

Frieda’s on Bree 15 Bree Street, 021 421 2404, www.friedasonbree.co.za Open 6.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri; 8am-1pm Sat

Snatch a few rays of sun over lunch while seated on rickety mismatched furniture under a jaunty sunshade on the lower end of Bree Street. Generous dishes are on offer, like the rocket and parmesan salad topped with springbok carpaccio; Cape Malay chicken wraps; spicy curry; sweet potato and coriander soup; or crumpets with bacon and maple syrup.

orinoCo 17 Bree Street, 021 418 4544, www.orinocoflavours.co.za Open 8am-6pm Mon-Thurs; 8am-8pm Fri

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Col’CaCChio Shop 2, The Spearhead, 42 Hans Strijdom Avenue, 021 419 4848, www.colcacchio.co.za P4 Open 11am-11pm Mon-Fri; 6pm-11pm Sat, Sun Col’Cacchio pizzeria specialises in traditionally inspired Italian food with its crisp, thin-based pizzas and a variety of freshly prepared salads and pastas. Items range from traditional favourites to more exotic dishes like the La Zizou pizza made with seven-hour lamb stew.

Simple and delicious Latin-American street food is prepared by their Venezuelan chef, Migdalia Bellorin. The menu changes daily, and features everything from hearty Colombian stews and empañadas from Argentina to ceviche, the national dish of Peru. For breakfast, try one of the open sandwiches; huevos à la Mexicana (scrambled eggs with tomato, chilli, onion, coriander with a tortilla and refried beans); or the Venezuelan shredded beef, black bean and fried egg arepa (unleavened corn bread).

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Icon Building, cnr Loop and Hans Strydom street, 021 425 2814, www.fruitandvegcity.co.za P14

This nightclub owes its name to its location on the 31st floor of the city’s

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31st floor, ABSA Centre, 2 Riebeeck Street, 021 421 0581, www.thirtyone.co.za P14 Open 10pm-4am Fri-Sat

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ABSA Centre. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows boast jaw-dropping views of the city lights below. Ear candy takes the form of mainstream tunes you can dance to.

The Side Show 11 Mechau Street, 082 0770 315, www.thesideshow.co.za Open 10pm-4am Tues-Sat (closed Wed)

The old Fez Club has closed down and is now home to The Side Show. It caters to a younger crowd, with vodka student nights featuring more commercial dance music on Tuesdays; psytrance on Thursdays; drum and bass, electro and dubstep heating up the floor on Fridays; and big events with international DJs.

ACCOMMODATION hollow on The Square 9 Ryk Tulbagh Square, 021 421 5140, www.hollow-onthesquare.co.za P17 Rates Double rooms from R2013

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Hollow on the Square’s restaurant spills out onto a small cobbled square. Some rooms have mini kitchenettes and they are also kid-friendly with special rates.

ProTea hoTel norTh wharf 1 Lower Bree Street, 021 443 4600, www.proteahotels. com/protea-hotel-north-wharf-waterfront.html P4 Rates Single/double R1440/ R1685 Standing the edge of the central city, this four-star choice combines the perks of staying in a large hotel with the benefits of a self-catering stay. Apartment-style accommodation has fully-equipped kitchens, lounge areas and balconies. Other perks include a restaurant and bar, a scenic rooftop pool, and a 24-hour gym.

The weSTin CaPe Town Convention Square, Lower Long Street, 021 412 9999, www.westincapetown.com P9 Rates From R5440 This shiny skyscraper rubs shoulders with the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Its 19 floors offer great views of Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, the city, the harbour and the V&A Waterfront. There’s also an award-winning spa with equally spectacular views on site should you need to be pampered. It’s popular with tourists and businesspeople alike.

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SEATTLE COFFEE COMPANY 4 Loop Street, 021 425 7741

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Flat white, latté, cappucino: you name it, they’ve got your caffeine solution.

THIBAULT SQUARE Between Hans Strijdom Avenue and Riebeek, Long and Adderley streets, at the end of St George’s Mall Cafés and takeaway choices make this a popular lunchtime gathering spot.

SHOPS INCREDIBLE CONNECTION Shop 7, ENS Building, Lower Loop Street, 021 441 2420, www.incredible.co.za This computer and technology retail chain is a one-stop shop for all your techie needs, from memory cards and cellular accessories to hard drives and MP3 players.

BARS TULBAGH TAVERN Tulbagh Square, 021 421 2059 Grab a bar seat and enjoy a pint or two at this authentic English-style pub in the hub of the Foreshore.

ACCOMMODATION CIRCA ON THE SQUARE 15 Anton Anreith Arcade, 021 431 8820, www.circahotel.co.za Apartment-style accommodation with living rooms, bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms and well kitted-out kitchens.

SHOE HQ Thibault Square, cnr of Riebeek Street, end of St Georges Mall, 021 425 2960, www.shoehq.co.za Beautiful boots, sandals, sneakers and heels at a steal. A must for shoe addicts.

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ICON HOTEL Icon Building, cnr Lower Long Street and Hans Strijdom Ave, 021 421 4434, www.urbanhiphotels.com Self-catering, serviced apartments range from studio apartments to threebedroomed pads. There’s a rooftop pool.

MARIMBA Cape Town International Convention Centre, Entrance 5 on Heerengracht, 021 418 3366, www.marimbasa.com

SOUTHERN SUN THE CULLINAN

Authentic marimba bands accompany African-inspired eats.

1 Cullinan Street, 021 415 4000, www.tsogosunhotels.com/hotels/the-cullinan

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This progeny of the country’s largest hotel chain has recently been refurbished and now boasts a stylish new look.

SOUTHERN SUN WATERFRONT 1 Lower Buitengracht, 021 409 4000, www.tsogosunhotels.com/Hotels/ Waterfront-Cape-Town

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Another option from Southern Sun with 24-hour in-room dining, wireless internet and workstations for business travellers.

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A A-List Aces ’n Spades Active Sushi Adderley Hotel Addis in Cape Afraid of Mice Africa by Brett Murray Africa Café African Collection The African Dance Theatre African Home Crafts African Image The African Music Store The African Portrait African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel African Treasure African Women’s Craft Market Alexander Bar & Café Alliance Française Antiques Forever Arabella Day Spa Artscape Theatre Centre The Assembly Association for the Visual Arts Avoova

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B B.J. Oberholzer Babette Bamboo Barans Theatre Restaurant Baseline Bead Merchants of Africa Berlin Wall Birds Bizerca Bistro Blank Space Blue Mountain Backpackers Bombay Brasserie The Book Lounge The Bookery Bread, Milk & Honey Brew Mobile Coffee Brick Forge Brundyn + Gonsalves Bukhara

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C Café Frank Café Mojito Café Mozart

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Café Santé Camelot Spa Cape Diamond Hotel The Cape Gallery Cape Heritage Hotel Cape Town Carriage Company Cape Town Central Library Cape Town Coins and Collectables Cape Town Framed Cape Town Hollow Boutique Hotel Cape Town Holocaust Centre Cape Town International Convention Centre Cape Town Tourism Visitor Centre Capello Carne SA Carnival Court Backpackers Caroline’s Fine Wine Cellar Castle of Good Hope Cat & Moose Backpackers Central Methodist Mission Centre for the Book Charly’s Bakery Christopher Strong Church Gift Shop Church Square Church Street Antique Market Circa on the Square Clarke’s Bar Clarke’s Bookshop Clarke’s CNA Col’Cacchio The Collector Commune1 The Company’s Garden Crow Bar Crush

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D Daddy Cool Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel Daddy Long Legs Suites Dear Me Decodance Pool Lounge and Ladies Bar Deluxe Coffeeworks Destinée Jewellers DISH District Six Museum Dragon Room The Dubliner DVD Nouveau

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E Earth Fair Food Market East City Boxing Eastern Food Bazaar Ebony EDGE Glass Gallery Erdmann Contemporary and the Photographer’s Gallery ZA

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a-z o f v e n u e s Errol Arendz Boutique Escape Caffe The Evangelical Lutheran Church

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F The Famous Butcher’s Grill Fiction Field Office Five Flies Food Lovers Market Fork Freeworld Design Centre French Toast Frieda’s on Bree The Fringe Fuji Yumi Fujiyama The Fugard Theatre

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G G2 Art Galbi The Gallery Shop The Glam Gold of Africa Barbier-Mueller Museum Gold Restaurant The Grand Daddy Grand Parade & City Hall Great Synagogue Greenmarket Square Die Groote Kerk

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H Haiku Hello Again Hemelhuijs Hemporium Heritage Square Herman Noy Antiques Hilton Weiner Hip Hop Factory Boutique Holiday Inn Express Hollow on the Square Honest Artisan Chocolate House of Pasta Houses of Parliament HQ

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I I Love My Laundry Icon Hotel Idea Generation Dondup Imagenius Incredible Connection Inn on the Square Intimate Theatre Iziko Bertram House Museum Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum Iziko Koopmans-De Wet House Iziko Michaelis Collection

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Iziko Planetarium Iziko Rust en Vreugd Iziko Slave Lodge Museum Iziko Social History Centre Iziko South African Museum Iziko South African National Gallery

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J Jason Bakery Jay Jays Jetty Square Jiva Grande Spa Jo’burg Journey Julep

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K Kalila Karoo Classics Kauai Keenwä Kurt Geiger

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L The Labia on Orange Leather and Suede Liam Mooney Limeline Lioness Gateway Little Theatre and Arena Theatre Lola’s Long Street Antique Arcade Long Street Backpackers Long Street Baths Long Street Café The Love Craft Experiment Lucky Fish Lunar Lunchworks

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M Mali South Mama Africa Mandela Rhodes Place Marcelino The Bakery Maremoto Marimba Marvel Masala Dosa Meanwhile MeMeMe Merchants Café Merchants on Long Merry Pop Ins Mesopotamia Michaelis Gallery Minato Mint Missibaba/Kirsten Goss London Mogalakwena Craft Art Gallery

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O O’Driscoll’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Olive Green Cat Orinoco Ou Meul Bakkery

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P Palm Tree Mosque Pan African Market Parliament Hotel Penthouse on Long Pepper Club Philip Zetler Jewellers Pier Place Pierre-Estienne Designers & Engravers Prestwich Memorial and Visitors’ Centre Prins & Prins Protea Hotel North Wharf

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R The Reserve Revolution Roberto’s Rock, Paper, Scissors Royale Eatery

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S SA Missionary Museum Sababa Sarah Ord Interiors Savoy Cabbage Seattle Coffee Company Second Time Around Select Books Shelflife Shoe HQ The Side Show Signal Hill Winery The Silk and Cotton Co. Silver Moon Deli Simply Asia Sitting Pretty Skinny laMinx Skinny Legs & All

Skinz Leatherware The Slug & Lettuce Soko African Market South African Jewish Museum Southern Sun Cape Sun Southern Sun The Cullinan Southern Sun Waterfront Space for Life Spitz Shoes St George’s Cathedral St George’s Mall Stefan’s Jewellery & Gems Still Life Strand Tower Hotel Strato Studio 88 Sturk’s Tobacconists Sugarhut Club Suntra Spa Surf Zone

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T Taj Cape Town Thibault Square Tjing Tjing Top Hat Totalsports Trafalgar Flower Sellers Truth Tulbagh Tavern Tuynhuys Twankey Bar

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U Ulrich Naumann Deutsche Buchhandlung Urban Chic Boutique Hotel

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Y Youngblood Arts and Culture Development Yourstruly

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Z Zig Zag Shop @ The Africa Café Zip Zap Circus School Zulu Azania Zula Sound Bar

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SIGHTS Africa by Brett Murray Berlin Wall Cape Town Carriage Company Cape Town Central Library Cape Town Holocaust Centre Cape Town International Convention Centre Cape Town Tourism Visitor Centre Castle of Good Hope Central Methodist Mission Centre for the Book Church Square The Company’s Garden District Six Museum The Evangelical Lutheran Church The Fringe Gold of Africa Barbier-Mueller Museum Grand Parade & City Hall Great Synagogue Greenmarket Square Die Groote Kerk Heritage Square Houses of Parliament Iziko Bertram House Museum Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum Iziko Koopmans-De Wet House Iziko Planetarium Iziko Rust en Vreugd Iziko Slave Lodge Museum Iziko Social History Centre Iziko South African Museum Jetty Square Lioness Gateway Long Street Baths Mutual Heights Palm Tree Mosque Pier Place Prestwich Memorial and Visitors’ Centre SA Missionary Museum South African Jewish Museum St George’s Cathedral St George’s Mall Thibault Square Tuynhuys Walking tours

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SHOPS 210 On Long A-List Afraid of Mice African Collection African Home Crafts African Image The African Music Store African Treasure African Women’s Craft Market

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Antiques Forever Avoova B.J. Oberholzer Babette Baseline Bead Merchants of Africa Blank Space The Book Lounge Brick Forge Cape Town Coins and Collectables Cape Town Framed Caroline’s Fine Wine Cellar Christopher Strong Church Gift Shop Church Street Antique Market Clarke’s Bookshop CNA The Collector Destinée Jewellers DVD Nouveau Errol Arendz Boutique Field Office The Gallery Shop Hello Again Hemporium Herman Noy Antiques Hilton Weiner Hip Hop Factory Boutique Honest Artisan Chocolate Idea Generation Dondup Imagenius Incredible Connection Jay Jays Journey Kalila Karoo Classics Kurt Geiger Leather and Suede Liam Mooney Limeline Long Street Antique Arcade The Love Craft Experiment Lucky Fish Lunar Mali South Meanwhile MeMeMe Merchants on Long Merry Pop Ins Missibaba/Kirsten Goss London Mogalakwena Craft Art Gallery Moroccan Warehouse Mr Price Mungo & Jemima Olive Green Cat Pan African Market Philip Zetler Jewellers Pierre-Estienne Designers & Engravers Prins & Prins Revolution

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Rock, Paper, Scissors Sarah Ord Interiors Second Time Around Select Books Shelflife Shoe HQ Signal Hill Winery The Silk and Cotton Co. Sitting Pretty Skinny laMinx Skinz Leatherware Soko African Market Space for Life Spitz Shoes Stefan’s Jewellery & Gems Still Life Strato Studio 88 Sturk’s Tobacconists Surf Zone Top Hat Totalsports Trafalgar Flower Sellers Ulrich Naumann Deutsche Buchhandlung Van Schaik Bookstore Vertigo Wildfire Tattoos Woodhead’s Zig Zag Shop @ The Africa Café Zulu Azania

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galleries The African Portrait Association for the Visual Arts Brundyn + Gonsalves The Cape Gallery Commune1 Ebony EDGE Glass Gallery Erdmann Contemporary and the Photographer’s Gallery ZA Freeworld Design Centre G2 Art Iziko Michaelis Collection Iziko South African National Gallery Michaelis Gallery New Heritage Gallery Worldart Youngblood Arts and Culture Development

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arts & leisure African Dance Theatre Alliance Française Arabella Day Spa Artscape Theatre Centre The Bookery

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Camelot Spa East City Boxing The Fugard Theatre Intimate Theatre Jiva Grande Spa The Labia on Orange Little Theatre and Arena Theatre Que Pasa Latin Lounge St George’s Cathedral Suntra Spa Zip Zap Circus School

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restaurants &Union 95 Keerom Active Sushi Addis in Cape Africa Café Bamboo Barans Theatre Restaurant Birds Bizerca Bistro Bombay Brasserie Bread, Milk & Honey Brew Mobile Coffee Bukhara Café Frank Café Mojito Café Mozart Café Santé Capello Carne SA Charly’s Bakery Clarke’s Col’Cacchio Crush Dear Me Deluxe Coffeeworks DISH Earth Fair Food Market Eastern Food Bazaar Escape Caffe The Famous Butcher’s Grill Five Flies Food Lovers Market Fork French Toast Frieda’s on Bree Fuji Yumi Fujiyama Galbi Gold Restaurant Haiku Hemelhuijs House of Pasta HQ I Love My Laundry Jason Bakery

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sections Kauai Keenwä Lola’s Lunchworks Mama Africa Marcelino The Bakery Marimba Masala Dosa Merchants Café Mesopotamia Minato Mint My Basaar Orinoco Ou Meul Bakkery Roberto’s Royale Eatery Sababa Savoy Cabbage Seattle Coffee Company Silver Moon Deli Simply Asia Skinny Legs & All Truth Wimpy Yourstruly

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PUBS, BARS & CLUBS 31 Aces ’n Spades Alexander Bar & Café The Assembly Clarke’s Bar Crow Bar Daddy Cool Decodance Pool Lounge and Ladies Bar Dragon Room The Dubliner Fiction Jo’burg Julep Long Street Café Marvel Mr Pickwicks Mumbo Jumbo Murano Bar Neighbourhood Restaurant and Bar O’Driscoll’s Irish Pub & Restaurant The Reserve The Side Show The Slug & Lettuce Sugarhut Club Tjing Tjing Tulbagh Tavern Twankey Bar The Waiting Room Zula Sound Bar

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ACCOMMODATION Adderley Hotel African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel Blue Mountain Backpackers Cape Diamond Hotel Cape Heritage Hotel Cape Town Hollow Boutique Hotel Carnival Court Backpackers Cat & Moose Backpackers Circa on the Square Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel Daddy Long Legs Suites The Glam The Grand Daddy Holiday Inn Express Inn on the Square Long Street Backpackers Mandela Rhodes Place Maremoto Penthouse on Long Pepper Club Protea Hotel North Wharf Southern Sun Cape Sun Southern Sun The Cullinan Southern Sun Waterfront Strand Tower Hotel Taj Cape Town Urban Chic Boutique Hotel The Westin Cape Town

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Buitengracght Street Parking No 4 Riebeeck Square Parking 33 on Bree Redefine North Wharf Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital Pepper Club Lower Long Street Parking Sonnenberg & Hoffman CTICC 15 on Orange Mandela Rhodes Place Picbel Parkade Strand Parkade Thibault Square Parking SARS Capetonian Parking Ryk Tulbagh Square Fountain Hotel Golden Acre Grand Central Plein Park Truworths House External Parking Africa Parking No 1 Adderley Street Parking Park-a-lot Dubhe Parking Media 24 H.Heitman & Son Parking 2 Salazar Car Park Artscape - (From 17:00) 56 Barrack Street Parking Harrington Square Protea Parking Libertas Parking I.S.I Car Park H.Heitman & Son Parking 1

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