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Restaurants and bars, museums and galleries, clubs and music, shops and more from across Cape Town
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Things to do in Cape Town
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The best summer festivals in and around Cape Town
Ah, summer in Cape Town. When the sun is out and the beaches and tidal pools are packed. What’s not to love?
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Events: What’s on in Cape Town
Cape Town brings the goods when it comes to a jam-packed schedule of concerts and events
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The best Christmas markets in Cape Town
If you’re the Grinch that stole Christmas, stop reading now…
Where to eat and drink in Cape Town
Things to do
The 14 best wine estates for tasting Merlot in the Cape
Whether you're after a serious comparative tasting or a relaxed afternoon in the vineyards, these are the Cape wine estates to visit
Restaurants
The best Christmas Day lunches in Cape Town
Cape Town is home to award-winning restaurants. So take advantage of it!
Restaurants
The 12 best old-school classics in Cape Town
From wood-panelled grill rooms to family-run trattorias, these are the restaurants in Cape Town that have stood the test of time
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Local Intel
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Gareth Pearson
The co-founder of First Thursdays shares his vision for urban placemaking, and his favourite corners of Cape Town
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Jamie-Lee Domburg
Time Out Cape Town caught up with this bubbly radio personality to discover where she hangs out when she’s not behind the mic...
Bars and pubs
Leah van Deventer
Leah van Deventer is a globally recognised voice in the drinks industry, working at the intersection of writing, judging, education and public speaking
Escape the city
Things to do
The 13 best sunset spots in Cape Town
These are the best places to watch the sun go down on another day in the Mother City.
Sport and fitness
The 11 best golf courses in the Cape Winelands
From championship tracks to relaxed country courses, here's where to tee up in the Cape Winelands
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All the Blue Flag beaches in Cape Town this summer
Ready to hit the sand? Here's your guide to Cape Town's eight Blue Flag beaches for summer 2026/27.
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Travel
The 22 best places to go for Christmas in the world in 2026
It’s that time again. The lights are going up, the first Mariah memes are doing the rounds and someone in the group chat has already floated a Christmas...
Travel
The best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the world
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