Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Hemelhuijs is a trendy eatery in the village offering sophisticated cafe fare, juice blends and breakfast cocktails. Look out for heavenly menu highlights such as truffled white chocolate with steamed milk, orange spiced chai tea, roasted sweet potato with flaked snoek, muscat grape jam and buttermilk dressing, blood orange, fresh date and walnut salad with herb grilled feta, old fashioned cinnamon dumplings with home made custard and many other mouth-watering dishes.
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Hemelhuijs
71 Waterkant StHemelhuijs is a trendy eatery in the village offering sophisticated cafe fare, juice blends and breakfast cocktails. Look out for heavenly menu highlights such as truffled white chocolate with steamed milk, orange spiced chai tea, roasted sweet potato with flaked snoek, muscat grape jam and buttermilk dressing, blood orange, fresh date and walnut salad with herb grilled feta, old fashioned cinnamon dumplings with home made custard and many other mouth-watering dishes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Perfect for dinner, drinks and entertainment, Alexander Bar is situated in the heart of De Waterkant. This bar regularly has live music and shows, making it an excellent choice for a night out. The menu includes delicious cocktails and light meals. The theatre is small and charmingly old-fashioned, with intimate performances that are always interesting and memorable. The crowd is diverse, with a mixture of locals and tourists of all ages. Food and drinks are priced reasonably (great for those on a budget). Alexander Bar & Café is open 7 days a week - Monday to Saturday from 11h00 to 01h00 and Sundays and public holidays from 15h00 to 24h00.
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Alexander Bar, Café & Theatre
76 Strand StPerfect for dinner, drinks and entertainment, Alexander Bar is situated in the heart of De Waterkant. This bar regularly has live music and shows, making it an excellent choice for a night out. The menu includes delicious cocktails and light meals. The theatre is small and charmingly old-fashioned, with intimate performances that are always interesting and memorable. The crowd is diverse, with a mixture of locals and tourists of all ages. Food and drinks are priced reasonably (great for those on a budget). Alexander Bar & Café is open 7 days a week - Monday to Saturday from 11h00 to 01h00 and Sundays and public holidays from 15h00 to 24h00.
Sightseeing
Daily ragged tooth shark feeds, penguin feeds and plenty of interesting underwater exhibits make the Two Oceans Aquarium a must-visit for all ages. As the name implies, the aquarium showcases exhibits from both of the Cape's oceans - the cooler Atlantic Ocean and the warmer Indian Ocean. The exhibits are designed to educate and inform, with a strong focus on conservation. To finish your visit, you can head for lunch at the nearby on-site restaurant.
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Dock RoadDaily ragged tooth shark feeds, penguin feeds and plenty of interesting underwater exhibits make the Two Oceans Aquarium a must-visit for all ages. As the name implies, the aquarium showcases exhibits from both of the Cape's oceans - the cooler Atlantic Ocean and the warmer Indian Ocean. The exhibits are designed to educate and inform, with a strong focus on conservation. To finish your visit, you can head for lunch at the nearby on-site restaurant.
Parks & Nature
A designated Blue Flag status beach, Camps Bay lies on the glorious Atlantic Ocean coastline. The beach is flanked by a glamorous palm-lined strip of restaurants, bars and cafes. Many have compared the beach to the South of France, and for good reason, too. Whether you are enjoying the warm white sands, dipping your toes in the cool Atlantic waters or simply relaxing amidst the crowds of beautiful people, this is without a doubt one of the Mother City's finest beaches.
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A designated Blue Flag status beach, Camps Bay lies on the glorious Atlantic Ocean coastline. The beach is flanked by a glamorous palm-lined strip of restaurants, bars and cafes. Many have compared the beach to the South of France, and for good reason, too. Whether you are enjoying the warm white sands, dipping your toes in the cool Atlantic waters or simply relaxing amidst the crowds of beautiful people, this is without a doubt one of the Mother City's finest beaches.
Arts & Culture
Cape Town's foremost art gallery features a range of art from local and international artists. The gallery is close to the famous Greenmarket Square. Here, you can browse an extensive selection of South African, African, British, French, Dutch and Flemish art. Selections include temporary and fixed artworks, which means that there is almost always something new to see. Collections vary in medium, including paintings, paper, photography, sculpture, beadwork, textiles and architecture to name but a few. Whether you have an appreciate for art, or you're looking for an enjoyable way to spend a morning or afternoon, the gallery is sure to be a treat.
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Iziko South African National Gallery
Government AvenueCape Town's foremost art gallery features a range of art from local and international artists. The gallery is close to the famous Greenmarket Square. Here, you can browse an extensive selection of South African, African, British, French, Dutch and Flemish art. Selections include temporary and fixed artworks, which means that there is almost always something new to see. Collections vary in medium, including paintings, paper, photography, sculpture, beadwork, textiles and architecture to name but a few. Whether you have an appreciate for art, or you're looking for an enjoyable way to spend a morning or afternoon, the gallery is sure to be a treat.
Shopping
The Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village is a lovely shopping centre that houses a wide range of shops, restaurants and facilities. It is located just off Somerset Road, with ample underground parking available. While small enough to not feel like a giant mall, the centre is well-equipped with everything you need during your stay. There are a few small supermarkets, a liquor store, a range of high-end clothing boutiques, gift shops, cafes, art galleries, restaurants, banking facilities and foreign exchange desks. If you want a quick bite to eat, a cup of coffee, a few groceries or a bit of retail therapy, you are sure to find all of that and more at Cape Quarter.
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Cape Quarter Mall
27 Somerset RdThe Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village is a lovely shopping centre that houses a wide range of shops, restaurants and facilities. It is located just off Somerset Road, with ample underground parking available. While small enough to not feel like a giant mall, the centre is well-equipped with everything you need during your stay. There are a few small supermarkets, a liquor store, a range of high-end clothing boutiques, gift shops, cafes, art galleries, restaurants, banking facilities and foreign exchange desks. If you want a quick bite to eat, a cup of coffee, a few groceries or a bit of retail therapy, you are sure to find all of that and more at Cape Quarter.
Essentials
Perfect for fresh produce, groceries and other essentials, the centrally located Pick 'n Pay Strand Street is ideal for quick meals. The branch can easily be accessed by Uber or cab, or by car if you plan to self drive. Look out for freshly baked goods, fresh produce, fruit and vegetables, ready to eat meals and various other goodies. You can also find everyday basics such as bread, milk and household items.
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Pick n Pay Strand Street
58 Strand StPerfect for fresh produce, groceries and other essentials, the centrally located Pick 'n Pay Strand Street is ideal for quick meals. The branch can easily be accessed by Uber or cab, or by car if you plan to self drive. Look out for freshly baked goods, fresh produce, fruit and vegetables, ready to eat meals and various other goodies. You can also find everyday basics such as bread, milk and household items.