Your ultimate guide to Cape Town
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
Nightlife
The best curated club scenes in Cape Town
Discover Cape Town’s nightlife experiences ranging from basement dance floors to alternative clubs and amapiano party spots
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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 Autumn wine festivals in the Cape
Raise a glass before the rains come with these festive events celebrating the fruits of the vine
Where to eat and drink in Cape Town
Bars and pubs
The 19 best rooftop bars in Cape Town
There's no better place to dive into Cape Town's cocktail culture than the city's best rooftop bars
Restaurants
The best affordable restaurants in Cape Town
Watching your pennies, pence and cents when you’re out and about? Book a table at one of these eateries
Restaurants
Best New Restaurants in Cape Town
Our guide to the best new dining experiences in and around the Mother City
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Local Intel
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Michael Chandler
As famous for his glorious ceramics as his quirky sense of artistic humour, Michael Chandler's Cape Town is filled with negronis and 'magic trees'...
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Clement Pedro
We caught up with Chef Clement Pedro to explore his Cape Town faves, from top chefs to secret spots
Escape the city
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The 14 best mountain bike getaways near Cape Town
Crank up the adventure for the day, or the weekend, with our pick of the best two-wheeled gravel getaways close to Cape Town
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The 11 best mountain getaways near Cape Town
From family-friendly houses to romantic hideaways, these unforgettable escapes will help you trade the Mother City streets for a rocky mountain high
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The 7 best stargazing getaways near Cape Town
While city lights can hamper stargazing, there are a few prime spots around the Mother City to catch grand celestial sights
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The 51 most beautiful places in the world
A red sandstone amphitheatre. An ancient woodland on the English coast. A teeny tiny island with a black sand beach. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes...
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