Markets

EAT, DRINK, SHOP AND BE MERRY BAY HARBOUR MARKET

31 HARBOUR ROAD, HOUT BAY 084 370 5715, bayharbour.co.za Housed in an old factory at the working harbour in Hout Bay, this vibey market is a winner. More than 100 stalls offer arts and crafts, and fashion, plus pastries, ice cream, fruit and a host of other gourmet goods. It has a serious green ethos too, aiming to become entirely waste-free. Open Fridays 5–9 pm, weekends 9:30 am – 4 pm BLUE BIRD GARAGE FOOD & GOODS MARKET

39 ALBERTYN ROAD, MUIZENBERG 084 405 3544, bluebirdgarage.co.za This unpretentious market housed in an old postal-plane hangar brings ‘the butcher, the baker and the T-shirt maker’ together. Fill up on tasty bites, fresh produce, vegan curries and home-made treats, then browse the beautiful jewellery and fashion. Open Thursday & Friday 4–9 pm CENTURY CITY NATURAL GOODS MARKET

PARK LANE, CENTRAL PARK, CENTURY CITY 021 552 6889, events.centurycity.co.za Support local creative-arts-, crafts- and clothing designers at this market. Patrons can enjoy boat trips from Intaka Island to Canal Walk Shopping Centre, or take in one of the live music acts. Dog lovers and kids will also delight in the adoption days hosted by African Tails. Keep an eye on the Century City events website for upcoming market days

CHILLED MARKET AT THE RANGE

ORPEN ROAD, TOKAI 021 713 2340, therange.co.za Tired of your usual Friday-night family takeaways? Abandon the drive-through for this evening market. Under the fairylight-lit marquee, you will find some of the Cape market scene’s top traders, with a selection ranging from hearty mains to lighter fare, wine and craft beer, sweet treats, and plenty to take home too. Open Fridays 4:30–9:30 pm, Sundays 10 am – 4 pm ELGIN RAILWAY MARKET

OAK AVENUE, ELGIN 021 204 1158, elginrailwaymarket.co.za Described as a gateway to the Overberg region, this market, housed in a converted old apple warehouse, is something locals and international visitors can get equally excited about. Art deco meets Victorian style in the venue’s interiors and, true to its name, a steam train makes a stop at the market a couple of times a month, promising a moment of excitement for kids. There’s plenty on offer to satisfy your hunger cravings, as well as stalls selling crafts, leather goods and jewellery. Open weekends 9 am – 5 pm

FAMILY MARKET AT BLAAUWKLIPPEN

BLAAUWKLIPPEN VINEYARDS, R44, STELLENBOSCH 021 880 0133, blaauwklippen.com It’s a child’s paradise at the Blaauwklippen Family Market in Stellenbosch, where rides and activities can keep little ones occupied for hours. While the kids enjoy their fun, parents can park off under the wild fig trees and munch on anything from German flammkuchen to Chinese dumplings, paired with Blaauwklippen wines, of course. Groove the afternoon away to live music and browse the arts, crafts, clothes and gadgets on sale too. Open weekends 10 am – 3 pm

GREENMARKET SQUARE

TOP OF BURG STREET, BETWEEN LONGMARKET AND SHORTMARKET STREETS, CBD This popular street market features crafts, art, jewellery and curios from South Africa and the rest of the continent, and is well worth a visit for its historical value alone. Have a cappuccino at one of the cafes or restaurants adjoining the square, which was among the first sites of commercial activity in colonial Cape Town and is now a beloved pedestrian-friendly zone. Open Monday to Saturday 9 am – 5 pm

EARTH FAIR FOOD MARKET

333 MAIN ROAD, SOUTH PALMS CENTRE, TOKAI earthfairmarket.co.za Home-made meals and tasty treats, plus goodies for your pantry, are all available here. Wednesday evenings see the market packed with families enjoying a midweek night off from cooking, and the weekend market provides the perfect opportunity to kick back on a hay bale with a glass of something cold while the kids enjoy their own dedicated play area. Open Wednesdays 4–9 pm and Saturdays 9 am – 3 pm LOURENSFORD MARKET

LOURENSFORD WINE ESTATE, LOURENSFORD ROAD, SOMERSET WEST 072 284 1654, lfhm.co.za Ease into the weekend at the Twilight Market on Friday evenings (September to May). Invite some friends and dig into the selection of artisanal food on offer – everything from burgers to brownies. Wash it down with local craft cider or one of the estate’s popular wines. Dogs (on leads) welcome. Open Fridays 5–9 pm and Sundays 10 am – 3 pm

MOJO MARKET

30 REGENT ROAD, SEA POINT 021 422 2747, mojomarket.co.za Mojo Market is an exciting seven-daysa-week food- and lifestyle market based in the heart of Sea Point. Head down to enjoy an eclectic mix of more than 30 retail stalls, food vendors and bars, plus a daily fresh-goods section. Open daily 11 am – 11 pm

THE MARKET @ PEARL MOUNTAIN

PEARL MOUNTAIN, BO LANG STREET, PAARL 072 391 8936, winefarm.wedding Local craftsmen and purveyors of fine produce gather once a year on the first Sunday of August to showcase their wares at this multifaceted estate. Expect to browse everything from watches and carefully carved wooden ornaments to wine, cheese, artisanal preserves and bread. Kids can go wild on the jumping castle while you enjoy the live band.

NEIGHBOURGOODS MARKET

373 ALBERT ROAD, THE OLD BISCUIT MILL, WOODSTOCK neighbourgoodsmarket.co.za What started out as a platform for small produce suppliers has become one of the most popular markets in the city. Traders offer a diverse selection of home-made meals and treats, and there are sections dedicated to locally produced designer clothing and jewellery, as well as plenty of goodies for kids. Open Saturdays 9 am – 3 pm ORANJEZICHT CITY FARM (OZCF) MARKET DAY

GRANGER BAY BOULEVARD, V&A WATERFRONT 083 628 3426, ozcf.co.za Run by a small group of city residents, OZCF is a non-profit project celebrating local food and sustainable farming. Shop for all kinds of veg, fruit, bread and organic dairy at the weekly market, or sample the yummy prepared food. Open Saturdays 8:15 am – 2 pm and Sundays 9 am – 2 pm

SLOW MARKET

OUDE LIBERTAS ESTATE, CORNER ADAM TAS AND OUDE LIBERTAS ROADS, STELLENBOSCH 081 831 3011, slowmarket.co.za For tasty eats with a story, head to this winelands market surrounded by oak trees. Promoting food and refreshments that are ‘good, clean and fair’, it’s a haven of fresh produce, home-made meals, street food and Stellenbosch wine and beer. Open Saturdays 9 am – 2 pm

V&A FOOD MARKET

DOCK ROAD, ADJACENT TO NOBEL SQUARE, V&A WATERFRONT 021 418 1605, waterfrontfoodmarket.com The V&A Food Market offers gourmet street food (from home-made ice cream and pastries to curry and pizza) at one of Cape Town’s premier tourist spots, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Live music completes the festive atmosphere. Open Thursday to Sunday 10 am – 6 pm

WATERSHED

17 DOCK ROAD, V&A WATERFRONT 021 408 7600, waterfront.co.za The Watershed is the Mother City’s design hub, with more than 150 traders selling fashion and jewellery, ceramics and textiles, arts and crafts, gifts, children’s products, and even furniture. Carefully curated to showcase the best of local craftsmanship, this is one stop you won’t want to miss. Open Thursday to Sunday 10 am – 5 pm