Guidebook for Cape Town

Taryn
Guidebook for Cape Town

Food Scene

A great local burger bar within walking distance of the apartment, on vibey Sea Point Main rd. Good for a meal, burgers are the order of the day here, or just a drink, choose from the list of local beers they have on tap. Jerry's is also my go to sports bar to watch the rugby, football or cricket.
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Jerry's Burger Bar Sea Point
239 Oliver Rd
35 recommandé par les habitants
A great local burger bar within walking distance of the apartment, on vibey Sea Point Main rd. Good for a meal, burgers are the order of the day here, or just a drink, choose from the list of local beers they have on tap. Jerry's is also my go to sports bar to watch the rugby, football or cricket.
Our go-to breakfast option, also within walking distance. What this place lacks in views it makes up for in decor, energy and atmosphere. If you arrive later, like we normally do, you may need to wait for a table, but this is almost part of the vibe as you have a flat white at the coffee bar. I've never been disappointed with anything off the menu, but the avo smash and eggs benedict stand out.
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JARRYDS Espresso Bar + Eatery
90 Regent Rd
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Our go-to breakfast option, also within walking distance. What this place lacks in views it makes up for in decor, energy and atmosphere. If you arrive later, like we normally do, you may need to wait for a table, but this is almost part of the vibe as you have a flat white at the coffee bar. I've never been disappointed with anything off the menu, but the avo smash and eggs benedict stand out.
In a sea of options for pizzas, this is our first choice - every time! It also happens to be just down the road. Their thin based pizzas are the best in the hood, whether you eat in the traditional trattoria feeling restaurant or get a takeaway for the beach or to bring home.
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Bella Italia
142 Main Rd
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In a sea of options for pizzas, this is our first choice - every time! It also happens to be just down the road. Their thin based pizzas are the best in the hood, whether you eat in the traditional trattoria feeling restaurant or get a takeaway for the beach or to bring home.
Beautiful beach, restaurants and all the fancy people of Cape Town!
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Camps Bay
389 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful beach, restaurants and all the fancy people of Cape Town!

Drinks & Nightlife

As you approach the hotel, the bar is on your right - take a pew on the patio, order a glass of wine and take in all the action on the vibrant Sea Point promenade. This place is all about sunsets, rather than late night revelry, so give yourself plenty of time to soak in the golden light. You can give the restaurant next door a miss, there are much better options around, but the (pricey) breakfast brunch in the hotel courtyard is legendary, plentiful and served how every day should start - with bubbles (MCC) and jazz.
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The Winchester Hotel
221 Beach Rd
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As you approach the hotel, the bar is on your right - take a pew on the patio, order a glass of wine and take in all the action on the vibrant Sea Point promenade. This place is all about sunsets, rather than late night revelry, so give yourself plenty of time to soak in the golden light. You can give the restaurant next door a miss, there are much better options around, but the (pricey) breakfast brunch in the hotel courtyard is legendary, plentiful and served how every day should start - with bubbles (MCC) and jazz.
Casual dining and great drinks with a beautiful view of the Sea Pont promenade. A good sunset option.
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Rockpool
205 Beach Rd
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Casual dining and great drinks with a beautiful view of the Sea Pont promenade. A good sunset option.
The current place to be, good vibe and decor. Gets very busy so get there early, especially on a Friday!
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The Village Idiot
32 Loop St
222 recommandé par les habitants
The current place to be, good vibe and decor. Gets very busy so get there early, especially on a Friday!

Shopping

The Piazza St Johns shopping centre is a short walk from the apartment and has a good grocery store (Woolworths), as well as a few great cafes for a quick bite or take-out. To get to St Johns Piazza, walk down the hill from the flat and turn left into High Level Road. Then after about 2 blocks, turn right into Arthurs Road. Walk all the way down to Main Road and you will see the centre on your left.
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Piazza St Johns
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The Piazza St Johns shopping centre is a short walk from the apartment and has a good grocery store (Woolworths), as well as a few great cafes for a quick bite or take-out. To get to St Johns Piazza, walk down the hill from the flat and turn left into High Level Road. Then after about 2 blocks, turn right into Arthurs Road. Walk all the way down to Main Road and you will see the centre on your left.
Further along Main Road (if you continue past St Johns Piazza) is the Point Centre. This is a bigger centre with another large grocery store (Checkers) as well as a few restaurants, doctors rooms, a spa, a bottle store and a cell phone/mobile store.
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The Point
76 Regent Rd
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Further along Main Road (if you continue past St Johns Piazza) is the Point Centre. This is a bigger centre with another large grocery store (Checkers) as well as a few restaurants, doctors rooms, a spa, a bottle store and a cell phone/mobile store.
The V&A Waterfront is one of Cape Town’s best shopping malls and is well worth a visit. You will find many restaurants, bars, designer stores and other entertainment here.
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V&A Waterfront
19 Dock Rd
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The V&A Waterfront is one of Cape Town’s best shopping malls and is well worth a visit. You will find many restaurants, bars, designer stores and other entertainment here.

Everything Else

Sea point Main Road is home to a wide range of restaurants and bars and you can find almost anything you need along this road! You will also be able to visit the banks as well as rental property companies on this road.
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Main Road
Main Road
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Sea point Main Road is home to a wide range of restaurants and bars and you can find almost anything you need along this road! You will also be able to visit the banks as well as rental property companies on this road.
Awesome little fishing village to wander around. Be sure to have a drink at the Brass Bell - its an institution in Cape Town. Food is a little greasy but its the closest you can get to the sea in Cape Town. Harbour House is also a great restaurant with a magnificent setting and a bit smarter.
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Kalk Bay
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Awesome little fishing village to wander around. Be sure to have a drink at the Brass Bell - its an institution in Cape Town. Food is a little greasy but its the closest you can get to the sea in Cape Town. Harbour House is also a great restaurant with a magnificent setting and a bit smarter.

Parks & Nature

A moderately easy hike that rewards you with fantastic views of Cape Town City, Table Mountain, The Ocean and everything in between!
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Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill Road
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A moderately easy hike that rewards you with fantastic views of Cape Town City, Table Mountain, The Ocean and everything in between!
Green Point Park is an urban park with something for everyone. Take a stroll through the gardens, get a workout, have a picnic or an ice cream in the shade or stroll through it on your way to the V&A Waterfront or Green Point. Look out for the weekly Park Run on a Saturday too!
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Parc Green Point
1 Fritz Sonnenberg Rd
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Green Point Park is an urban park with something for everyone. Take a stroll through the gardens, get a workout, have a picnic or an ice cream in the shade or stroll through it on your way to the V&A Waterfront or Green Point. Look out for the weekly Park Run on a Saturday too!

Arts & Culture

A trip out to Robben Island is a must. Guides are ex-prisoners and the tour provides an incredible insight into life at one of South Africa's most infamous prisons. You will also see the cell where Nelson Mandela spent so many years of his life. The boat trip to the Island is also an experience in itself with fantastic views of Cape Town from sea, and if you are lucky you could sea some sea life en route.
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Robben Island Museum
223 recommandé par les habitants
A trip out to Robben Island is a must. Guides are ex-prisoners and the tour provides an incredible insight into life at one of South Africa's most infamous prisons. You will also see the cell where Nelson Mandela spent so many years of his life. The boat trip to the Island is also an experience in itself with fantastic views of Cape Town from sea, and if you are lucky you could sea some sea life en route.