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.
Bars
Expand all1. La Med - Sundowners with sea views
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Victoria Road, Clifton, Cape Town 8005
Telephone
+27 (0) 21 438 5600
2. Sand Bar - See and be seen
Show moreOverlooking 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
31 Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town 8001
Telephone
+27 (0) 21 438 8336
3. Perseverance Tavern - Contemporary nostalgia
Show more 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
83 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town 8001
Telephone
+27 (0) 21 461 2440
4. Asoka - Mystical cocktails
Show moreA 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
68, Kloof Street, Cape Town 8001
Telephone
+27 (0) 21 422 0909
5. Mount Nelson Planet Champagne Bar - Colonial chic
Show moreSleek 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
76, Orange St, Cape Town 8001
Telephone
+27 (0) 21 483 1000
Clubs
Expand all6. Chevelle - Chic playground
Show moreA 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
84, Harrington Street, Cape Town 8001
Telephone
+27 (0) 21 461 8701
Entertainment
Expand all7. Mercury Live & Lounge - Live local bands
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
43 De Villiers, Zonnebloem, Cape Town 8001
Telephone
+27 (0) 21 465 2106
8. On Broadway - From comedy to cabaret
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
88, Shortmarket St, Cape Town 8001
Telephone
+27 (0) 21 424 1194
9. Artscape - Cape arts
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
DF Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town 8000
Telephone
+27 (0) 21 410 9800
