Nightlife in Cape Town
See and be seen on the trendy terrace at Sand Bar in Camps Bay or at Asoka on Kloof Street. Greenpoint thrives with straight and gay late-night venues and a party atmosphere. Visit the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront for early evening art performances before hitting the dance floors in Zonnebloem and Gardens, where clubs liven up from 11pm. Cabaret, jazz and live bands perform in the city centre. Weekend-loving Capetonians treat Wednesday nights as mini-Fridays.
La Med
Sundowners with sea views
Watch the sun go down over the Atlantic Ocean from La Med beach bar, as
paragliders land on the lawn. No-one cares how you dress at this Clifton
bar, so long as you know how to party.
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Address
Victoria Road, Clifton, Cape Town 8005
Telephone
+27 (0) 21 438 5600
Sand Bar
See and be seen
Overlooking the ocean, Sand Bar in Camps Bay is filled with the beautiful
people. Come after 6pm to enjoy a 'sundowner' cocktail on the spacious
terrace, or any time of day for a snack, coffee or fruit smoothie.
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Address
31 Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town 8001
Telephone
+27 (0) 21 438 8336
Perseverance Tavern
Contemporary nostalgia
Perseverance Tavern is South Africa's oldest public house, located in one of
Cape Town's heritage buildings lining Buitenkant Street. Typical pub fare
and up-and-coming live bands feature in the quaint beer garden. Jeans and
trainers are highly recommended.
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Address
83 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town 8001
Telephone
+27 (0) 21 461 2440
Asoka
Mystical cocktails
A favourite with the inner-city "boho" set, Asoka brings Feng Shui design
principles to Kloof Street, Cape Town. Comfy seats, murals and Buddha
statues surround an old olive tree, creating a mystical ambiance. Order
Asian fusion tapas with your Martinis.
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Address
68, Kloof Street, Cape Town 8001
Telephone
+27 (0) 21 422 0909
Mount Nelson Planet Champagne Bar
Colonial chic
Sleek with a touch of colonial chic, 100-year-old Mount Nelson Planet
Champagne Bar in Gardens still gives visitors an excuse to dress up and
enjoy a glass of bubbly. Order caviar or oysters to complement your
drink.
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Address
76, Orange St, Cape Town 8001
Telephone
+27 (0) 21 483 1000
Chevelle
Chic playground
A chic playground for Cape Town's night owls, the three-level Chevelle
encompasses a multitude of bars and lounges. Sip cocktails under the olive
tree in the courtyard or explore the Dragon Bar while DJs spin funk, house
and old favourites.
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Address
84, Harrington Street, Cape Town 8001
Telephone
+27 (0) 21 461 8701
Mercury Live & Lounge
Live local bands
Mercury Live & Lounge in Zonnebloem hosts regular gigs by
up-and-coming and established local bands. On two levels, the venue also has
a dance floor with DJs playing an eclectic selection, from rock to dance and
house music.
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Address
43 De Villiers, Zonnebloem, Cape Town 8001
Telephone
+27 (0) 21 465 2106
On Broadway
From comedy to cabaret
Centrally located, On Broadway is a glitzy theatre-restaurant with comedy,
dancing, jazz and cabaret. Catch Irit Noble, who says she's a drag queen
trapped in a woman's body. A pasta, meat and seafood-based menu caters for
all tastes.
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Address
88, Shortmarket St, Cape Town 8001
Telephone
+27 (0) 21 424 1194
Artscape
Cape arts
Opened in the 1970s in Foreshore, Artscape is the leading forum for
performing arts in Cape Town. Make your selection from various programmes
shown at the Artscape Opera House, Artscape Theatre, Artscape Arena or the
spacious Foyers.
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Address
DF Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town 8000
Telephone
+27 (0) 21 410 9800
