Hannah’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
The Woodstock Exchange at 66 Albert Road is an oasis - filled with eateries, coffee shops and delightful stores. For example an 'honest' chocolate maker - all dark chocolate - and a manufacturer of leather goods. You are able to observe the artisans creating their goods and their love for their craft.
It also houses the Broadband Barn on 5 floors - start-ups, entrepreneurs and innovators in a co-working environment.
https://www.facebook.com/TheWoodstockExchange
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Woodstock Exchange
Albert RoadThe Woodstock Exchange at 66 Albert Road is an oasis - filled with eateries, coffee shops and delightful stores. For example an 'honest' chocolate maker - all dark chocolate - and a manufacturer of leather goods. You are able to observe the artisans creating their goods and their love for their craft.
It also houses the Broadband Barn on 5 floors - start-ups, entrepreneurs and innovators in a co-working environment.
https://www.facebook.com/TheWoodstockExchange
Sightseeing
From a once bustling seaside resort to a semi-industrial area and now a bustling hub of creativity and hip coffee shops, the suburb of Woodstock just outside the Cape Town CBD has seen its fair share of re-invention over the years. Recently street art has been adding another voice to the transformation process.
A SHORT HISTORY
It’s hard to imagine that in the middle of the 19th Century, Woodstock, the semi-industrial area on the outskirts of Cape Town’s CBD, was once a seaside resort comparable to Brighton in the UK. However, in the years that followed, Woodstock became increasingly industrialised, especially after the substantial land reclamations in the 1950s that robbed the suburb of its beach. With the coming and going of industry, crime started creeping into the area with the area a definite no-go zone for tourists and even locals.
However, since the early 1990s Woodstock has undergone a gradual urban renewal process, especially in the last decade or so. These days Woodstock is undoubtedly the creative hub of the Mother City, with factories making way for artist studios, furniture showrooms and creative agencies occupying much of the area, and hip and trendy coffee shops and eateries lining its streets.
https://www.capetown.travel/woodstock-street-art-tour-in-cape-town/
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Woodstock Industrial Center
From a once bustling seaside resort to a semi-industrial area and now a bustling hub of creativity and hip coffee shops, the suburb of Woodstock just outside the Cape Town CBD has seen its fair share of re-invention over the years. Recently street art has been adding another voice to the transformation process.
A SHORT HISTORY
It’s hard to imagine that in the middle of the 19th Century, Woodstock, the semi-industrial area on the outskirts of Cape Town’s CBD, was once a seaside resort comparable to Brighton in the UK. However, in the years that followed, Woodstock became increasingly industrialised, especially after the substantial land reclamations in the 1950s that robbed the suburb of its beach. With the coming and going of industry, crime started creeping into the area with the area a definite no-go zone for tourists and even locals.
However, since the early 1990s Woodstock has undergone a gradual urban renewal process, especially in the last decade or so. These days Woodstock is undoubtedly the creative hub of the Mother City, with factories making way for artist studios, furniture showrooms and creative agencies occupying much of the area, and hip and trendy coffee shops and eateries lining its streets.
https://www.capetown.travel/woodstock-street-art-tour-in-cape-town/
Crafts & Food scene
A vibrant community in the heart of Woodstock where talented people come together to share, collaborate and show off their heartfelt passions. The Old Biscuit Mill is home to dynamic office spaces, a range of workshops and designer stores, decadent restaurants, food stalls as well as an inspiring line-up of day and night-markets, festivals and productions. Come and explore the Old Biscuit Mill and meet some of South Africa’s most innovative and creative designers, artists, photographers and connoisseurs of fine taste and décor.
Moreover, the Mill – as it’s affectionately known – houses some of the city’s most charming architecture and, since its revitalisation over 10 years ago, has secured its spot as one of Cape Town’s favourite destinations.
375 Albert Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7915
https://theoldbiscuitmill.co.za/
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The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdA vibrant community in the heart of Woodstock where talented people come together to share, collaborate and show off their heartfelt passions. The Old Biscuit Mill is home to dynamic office spaces, a range of workshops and designer stores, decadent restaurants, food stalls as well as an inspiring line-up of day and night-markets, festivals and productions. Come and explore the Old Biscuit Mill and meet some of South Africa’s most innovative and creative designers, artists, photographers and connoisseurs of fine taste and décor.
Moreover, the Mill – as it’s affectionately known – houses some of the city’s most charming architecture and, since its revitalisation over 10 years ago, has secured its spot as one of Cape Town’s favourite destinations.
375 Albert Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7915
https://theoldbiscuitmill.co.za/
Another one-stop community shop is the Salt Circle Arcade, housed in a bright yellow building near the Salt River Circle. There are second-hand books, shoes (including Doc Martins), eco-furniture, hand-made jewellery and eclectic items for the home and for gifts. If all that shopping makes you feel peckish, you’ll find food trucks in the courtyard serving burgers and Italian fare.
Salt Circle Arcade
374 Albert RdAnother one-stop community shop is the Salt Circle Arcade, housed in a bright yellow building near the Salt River Circle. There are second-hand books, shoes (including Doc Martins), eco-furniture, hand-made jewellery and eclectic items for the home and for gifts. If all that shopping makes you feel peckish, you’ll find food trucks in the courtyard serving burgers and Italian fare.
Curiosity had me popping into Vamp Furniture thanks to their fabulous bright yellow doors and funky sunflower mural. Here you’ll find up-cycled retro furniture, quirky collectables and a range of items by local designers, from ceramics to stationery. It’s a great little spot to while away the time, whether you are a serious collector or simply curious. Plus you are bound to leave with something you never knew you needed…
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Vamp Furniture
17B Kent StCuriosity had me popping into Vamp Furniture thanks to their fabulous bright yellow doors and funky sunflower mural. Here you’ll find up-cycled retro furniture, quirky collectables and a range of items by local designers, from ceramics to stationery. It’s a great little spot to while away the time, whether you are a serious collector or simply curious. Plus you are bound to leave with something you never knew you needed…
Side Street Studios is a network of 3 buildings in Woodstock, Cape Town - the area that has become the city’s unofficial heart of art and design. A creative home to private studios, as well as cafés, shops, and galleries that are open to the public.
Side Street Studios
48 Albert RdSide Street Studios is a network of 3 buildings in Woodstock, Cape Town - the area that has become the city’s unofficial heart of art and design. A creative home to private studios, as well as cafés, shops, and galleries that are open to the public.
Food scene
he Fat Cactus is almost a household name in Cape Town, but the branch in Albert Road is one of my favourites because I like to watch the Woodstock world go by from their verandah while enjoying an ice-cold margarita! Apart from the usual Mexican fare like tacos and quesadillas, they have a great selection of tequila, from El Jimador to Olmeca and Patron. Vegans will be pleased to know that they can also tuck into a plate of nachos as they have a non-dairy cheese option.
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The Fat Cactus Woodstock
160 Albert Rdhe Fat Cactus is almost a household name in Cape Town, but the branch in Albert Road is one of my favourites because I like to watch the Woodstock world go by from their verandah while enjoying an ice-cold margarita! Apart from the usual Mexican fare like tacos and quesadillas, they have a great selection of tequila, from El Jimador to Olmeca and Patron. Vegans will be pleased to know that they can also tuck into a plate of nachos as they have a non-dairy cheese option.
The rooftop with a view of the Mother City at Jamaica Me Crazy is the best spot to be at this much-loved and popular Caribbean-style spot – unless it’s windy! The food is good and reasonably priced, but they are famous for their great cocktails and even better happy hours. They have Monday specials, a pub quiz night on Tuesdays and host various other events on a fairly regular basis.
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Jamaica Me crazy
74 Roodebloem RdThe rooftop with a view of the Mother City at Jamaica Me Crazy is the best spot to be at this much-loved and popular Caribbean-style spot – unless it’s windy! The food is good and reasonably priced, but they are famous for their great cocktails and even better happy hours. They have Monday specials, a pub quiz night on Tuesdays and host various other events on a fairly regular basis.
Roodebloem Road has many restaurants and bars, but if you are looking for great breakfast or lunch spot, then Salisbury’s is the place to go. Their prices are so good that I when I re-visited them I asked if they still had their R50 lunch specials – turns out they have never had lunch specials, they just have good prices. You can also buy deli goods, craft beer, wine and take-aways if you don’t feel like cooking dinner. Seating is limited, but if you go slightly out of the breakfast and lunch rush hours, you should find a spot to enjoy a latte. I highly recommend their pies and wraps! While you are there, take a look across the road – the Parkers Superette (orginally S. E. Parker General Provision Grocer) is one of the original stores in area and has been in the same family for four generations. Go buy a chocolate or a coke and support a local family!
Salisburys Eatery
8 Aubrey StRoodebloem Road has many restaurants and bars, but if you are looking for great breakfast or lunch spot, then Salisbury’s is the place to go. Their prices are so good that I when I re-visited them I asked if they still had their R50 lunch specials – turns out they have never had lunch specials, they just have good prices. You can also buy deli goods, craft beer, wine and take-aways if you don’t feel like cooking dinner. Seating is limited, but if you go slightly out of the breakfast and lunch rush hours, you should find a spot to enjoy a latte. I highly recommend their pies and wraps! While you are there, take a look across the road – the Parkers Superette (orginally S. E. Parker General Provision Grocer) is one of the original stores in area and has been in the same family for four generations. Go buy a chocolate or a coke and support a local family!
When you settle into the relaxed atmosphere at Casa Bar Woodstock, you’ll find it hard to leave! Outdoors has seating with a street view, while inside you’ll find comfy couches and a bar with a built-in chess set. The owner and staff are incredibly friendly with an “our house is your house” attitude and their reasonably-priced meals are prepared before your eyes on an outdoor grill by a fairly entertaining chef. Although I don’t suggest you make this your first stop in Woodstock as you’ll suddenly find the day has gone – especially if you get stuck into the giant Jenga!
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Casa Woodstock Bar
332 Albert RdWhen you settle into the relaxed atmosphere at Casa Bar Woodstock, you’ll find it hard to leave! Outdoors has seating with a street view, while inside you’ll find comfy couches and a bar with a built-in chess set. The owner and staff are incredibly friendly with an “our house is your house” attitude and their reasonably-priced meals are prepared before your eyes on an outdoor grill by a fairly entertaining chef. Although I don’t suggest you make this your first stop in Woodstock as you’ll suddenly find the day has gone – especially if you get stuck into the giant Jenga!
Township-style dop n’ chop
There are are no knives and no forks at aMadoda Braai in Strand Street (off Albert Road) – just a hand bowl to wash your hands. Now that’s a braai! Choose from De Quickie, an Ama Chow Chow, De Big Mix or De Feast and tuck into braai’d chicken drumsticks, pork chops, boerewors, Xhosa bread and Amachakalak salad served on tin plates. If you want to cook yourself, you can buy a braai pack that has heaps of meat and includes a braai grid, hot coals and secret spice. The giant mural depicting township life makes for a great backdrop to long tables designed for sharing, plus there’s with a pool and foosball table. While it’s something that’s a little different to the usual Woodstock eateries, it is slightly off the main drag and in a fairly quiet backstreet, so probably a good idea not to linger too late into the night.
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Township-style dop n’ chop
There are are no knives and no forks at aMadoda Braai in Strand Street (off Albert Road) – just a hand bowl to wash your hands. Now that’s a braai! Choose from De Quickie, an Ama Chow Chow, De Big Mix or De Feast and tuck into braai’d chicken drumsticks, pork chops, boerewors, Xhosa bread and Amachakalak salad served on tin plates. If you want to cook yourself, you can buy a braai pack that has heaps of meat and includes a braai grid, hot coals and secret spice. The giant mural depicting township life makes for a great backdrop to long tables designed for sharing, plus there’s with a pool and foosball table. While it’s something that’s a little different to the usual Woodstock eateries, it is slightly off the main drag and in a fairly quiet backstreet, so probably a good idea not to linger too late into the night.
The Pot Luck Club, sister restaurant to the famed Test Kitchen, is housed on the top floor of the Old Biscuit Mill, and offers views over Woodstock and the surrounding areas of the city, as well as a rich menu of shared plates. Chef Luke Dale Roberts divides the menu by flavour profile — sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and umami — and mixes international cuisines with skill. The open kitchen is the centrepiece of the restaurant, and sets the tone for the atmosphere (professional meets convivial). Reservations highly recommended.
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The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert RdThe Pot Luck Club, sister restaurant to the famed Test Kitchen, is housed on the top floor of the Old Biscuit Mill, and offers views over Woodstock and the surrounding areas of the city, as well as a rich menu of shared plates. Chef Luke Dale Roberts divides the menu by flavour profile — sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and umami — and mixes international cuisines with skill. The open kitchen is the centrepiece of the restaurant, and sets the tone for the atmosphere (professional meets convivial). Reservations highly recommended.
Situated in the Woodstock Exchange, this sleekest cafeteria, Superette, is open for breakfast and lunch, and is located near a number of creative businesses (think: advertising and design agencies). It serves up elevated home cooking that makes the most of delicious local South African ingredients. There’s even a (very on-trend) section of the menu called “Things on Toast.” Cheese, mushrooms, beans, kippers (herring) — they’ve got ’em. Local beers on tap top off the experience.
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Superette
66 Albert RdSituated in the Woodstock Exchange, this sleekest cafeteria, Superette, is open for breakfast and lunch, and is located near a number of creative businesses (think: advertising and design agencies). It serves up elevated home cooking that makes the most of delicious local South African ingredients. There’s even a (very on-trend) section of the menu called “Things on Toast.” Cheese, mushrooms, beans, kippers (herring) — they’ve got ’em. Local beers on tap top off the experience.
Quench your thirst
There are a number of places in the neighbourhood where you can grab a drink. One of note is the Woodstock Gin Company, a local distiller that crafts wine- and beer-based gins, as well as a high tea gin, which is infused with rooibos and honeybush (advanced bookings are required for tastings). Not far away is the Woodstock Brewery, a local brewer that welcomes guests for tours and tastings of its beer on tap. If a structured visit isn’t to your taste, the brewery’s beer garden is a great spot to spend some downtime in the sun.
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Woodstock Gin Company
399 Albert RdThere are a number of places in the neighbourhood where you can grab a drink. One of note is the Woodstock Gin Company, a local distiller that crafts wine- and beer-based gins, as well as a high tea gin, which is infused with rooibos and honeybush (advanced bookings are required for tastings). Not far away is the Woodstock Brewery, a local brewer that welcomes guests for tours and tastings of its beer on tap. If a structured visit isn’t to your taste, the brewery’s beer garden is a great spot to spend some downtime in the sun.