Isabella’s guidebook
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Set between mountains and the sea, Cape Town flaunts its natural beauty with pride. Bubbling beneath the surface is an irrepressible sense of adventure. Join in the fun with a range of outdoor activities, from hiking, biking, surfing, and paragliding to whale-watching trips and cage dives with great white sharks.
Nearby is Stellenbosch - a utopia for Wine Connoisseurs, as well as Seapoint, Clifton and Camp's Bay just around the corner. Take a walk on the promenade or relax on the beach while watching the sun set over the ocean.
I can guarantee you: a trip to Cape Town is always worth it!
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Cape Town
Set between mountains and the sea, Cape Town flaunts its natural beauty with pride. Bubbling beneath the surface is an irrepressible sense of adventure. Join in the fun with a range of outdoor activities, from hiking, biking, surfing, and paragliding to whale-watching trips and cage dives with great white sharks.
Nearby is Stellenbosch - a utopia for Wine Connoisseurs, as well as Seapoint, Clifton and Camp's Bay just around the corner. Take a walk on the promenade or relax on the beach while watching the sun set over the ocean.
I can guarantee you: a trip to Cape Town is always worth it!
Stellenbosch, known for its small-town charm and abundance of wine farms, is a must-visit on your trip to the Cape. Spend a day walking the streets that are lined with oak trees, boutiques and quirky cafes!
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Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, known for its small-town charm and abundance of wine farms, is a must-visit on your trip to the Cape. Spend a day walking the streets that are lined with oak trees, boutiques and quirky cafes!
Activities
Apart from its wine tasting, Spier offers Segway Tours through their vineyards! The tour begins with some basic segway training to make sure everyone feels comfortable and safe, after which you are ready to breeze through their vineyards on a guided segway tour. Once you are done, you can take a walk through the estate, have a picnic on their crisp green lawns, or treat yourself to a chocolate wine pairing!
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Spier Wine Farm
R310 Annandale RdApart from its wine tasting, Spier offers Segway Tours through their vineyards! The tour begins with some basic segway training to make sure everyone feels comfortable and safe, after which you are ready to breeze through their vineyards on a guided segway tour. Once you are done, you can take a walk through the estate, have a picnic on their crisp green lawns, or treat yourself to a chocolate wine pairing!
Every Saturday and Sunday the popular neighbourhood market brings local artisans, designers and foodies to the Old Biscuit Mill while enjoying the sound of live music from local musicians. During the week the fashionable boutiques and quirky shops are also open and welcome you to explore their products in this unique, industrial-style setting.
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The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdEvery Saturday and Sunday the popular neighbourhood market brings local artisans, designers and foodies to the Old Biscuit Mill while enjoying the sound of live music from local musicians. During the week the fashionable boutiques and quirky shops are also open and welcome you to explore their products in this unique, industrial-style setting.
Clos Malverne undoubtedly offers delicious food, but the reason I love to visit the restaurant is for their wine and ice-cream pairing. From gingerbread and chocolate to biltong and caramelised onion, this pairing experience is an explosion of flavours and a must for wine connoisseurs and ice cream lovers alike!
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Clos Malverne Wine Estate Restaurant
Devon Valley RoadClos Malverne undoubtedly offers delicious food, but the reason I love to visit the restaurant is for their wine and ice-cream pairing. From gingerbread and chocolate to biltong and caramelised onion, this pairing experience is an explosion of flavours and a must for wine connoisseurs and ice cream lovers alike!
Every weekend the Oranjezicht Farmer's Market welcomes both Capetonians and visitors to enjoy its range of mind-blowing brunch food. From raw juices to the beer and cocktail bar, from delicious meaty kebabs to vegan delicacies, and waffles, pancakes and ice-cream galore. You can even buy your own coconut to slurp from as you browse the stalls.
The farmer's market is also open Wednesday evenings for a night market - a perfect way to spend a warm summer's evening.
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Pamilihan ng Oranjezicht City Farm
Granger Bay BoulevardEvery weekend the Oranjezicht Farmer's Market welcomes both Capetonians and visitors to enjoy its range of mind-blowing brunch food. From raw juices to the beer and cocktail bar, from delicious meaty kebabs to vegan delicacies, and waffles, pancakes and ice-cream galore. You can even buy your own coconut to slurp from as you browse the stalls.
The farmer's market is also open Wednesday evenings for a night market - a perfect way to spend a warm summer's evening.
Food scene
Swan Cafe is a stunning Cafe close to the city's castle, step inside and be transported to Paris by this French Crêperie. Specialises in an extensive menu of delicious sweet crêpes and savoury galettes (savoury crêpes), be sure to pair your crêpe with a mimosa or in a 500ml mimosa jug to perfect the experience. Otherwise, enjoy some incredible coffee, or try one of their exquisite teas.
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Swan Cafe
Barrack StreetSwan Cafe is a stunning Cafe close to the city's castle, step inside and be transported to Paris by this French Crêperie. Specialises in an extensive menu of delicious sweet crêpes and savoury galettes (savoury crêpes), be sure to pair your crêpe with a mimosa or in a 500ml mimosa jug to perfect the experience. Otherwise, enjoy some incredible coffee, or try one of their exquisite teas.
Across the street from the apartment you will be staying at, is this stunning and stylish rooftop restaurant. As their website reads, "open yourself to a dining experience elevated to a new level. Indulge in our West Coast oysters and a glass of our locally sourced MCC". Menu highlights include octopus, springbok and other delicacies, as well as a list of cocktails to enjoy while having the best 360 views of Cape Town.
The Front of House manager and the waiters are wonderfully accommodating and will make sure your every need is taken care of.
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Utopiacapetown - Dining Elevated
40 Chiappini StreetAcross the street from the apartment you will be staying at, is this stunning and stylish rooftop restaurant. As their website reads, "open yourself to a dining experience elevated to a new level. Indulge in our West Coast oysters and a glass of our locally sourced MCC". Menu highlights include octopus, springbok and other delicacies, as well as a list of cocktails to enjoy while having the best 360 views of Cape Town.
The Front of House manager and the waiters are wonderfully accommodating and will make sure your every need is taken care of.
Having opened recently, Egghead Diner has made quite an impression on Kloof Street in being a vibrant 70's diner with finger-licking good food. Cosy yellow booths line the walls, while lamps resembling friend eggs hang from the ceiling. In true diner style, their menu features mouth-watering burgers and egg rolls, deep-fried cheesy snacks, pancakes, milkshakes and more!
Egghead
34 Kloof StreetHaving opened recently, Egghead Diner has made quite an impression on Kloof Street in being a vibrant 70's diner with finger-licking good food. Cosy yellow booths line the walls, while lamps resembling friend eggs hang from the ceiling. In true diner style, their menu features mouth-watering burgers and egg rolls, deep-fried cheesy snacks, pancakes, milkshakes and more!
Surround yourself with golden yellow walls lined with jams and spices while treating yourself to an all-day breakfast paired with a breakfast cocktail, like the clementine breakfast martini. From Bockwurst to Crepes Suzette, the menu is an explosion of flavours you don't want to miss!
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Hemelhuijs
71 Waterkant StSurround yourself with golden yellow walls lined with jams and spices while treating yourself to an all-day breakfast paired with a breakfast cocktail, like the clementine breakfast martini. From Bockwurst to Crepes Suzette, the menu is an explosion of flavours you don't want to miss!
If you are looking for affordable, delicious, quality street food, the Eastern Food Bazaar is the place to be. Regional Indian, Chinese and Turkish street food is available from a string of bustling stalls. Get Takeaways or, if you simply can't wait, sit down at the Bazaar itself and enjoy!
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Eastern Food Bazaar
96 Longmarket StIf you are looking for affordable, delicious, quality street food, the Eastern Food Bazaar is the place to be. Regional Indian, Chinese and Turkish street food is available from a string of bustling stalls. Get Takeaways or, if you simply can't wait, sit down at the Bazaar itself and enjoy!
Sightseeing
Of course, Table Mountain is a must-see. Whether you prefer to travel by rotating cable car or by hike (1.5-3 hours depending on one's fitness level), it doesn't matter as long as you get to the top and look down on the city below. A tip for the adrenaline-seekers and without a fear of heights is to find the Abseiling Team located by big wheel close to the Top Cable Station. A daring experience that you won't forget, but not for the faint-hearted!
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Table Mountain (Nature Reserve)
Of course, Table Mountain is a must-see. Whether you prefer to travel by rotating cable car or by hike (1.5-3 hours depending on one's fitness level), it doesn't matter as long as you get to the top and look down on the city below. A tip for the adrenaline-seekers and without a fear of heights is to find the Abseiling Team located by big wheel close to the Top Cable Station. A daring experience that you won't forget, but not for the faint-hearted!
Bars and Cocktails
Just five minutes walk from the apartment, is Manhattan - a terribly fun bar with a welcoming vibe that is a must-visit on your trip to Cape Town. Enjoy drinks of every kind as well as 2 for 1 drink specials while mixing with other tourists and locals alike and taking in the funky decor.
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Cafe Manhattan
74 Waterkant StJust five minutes walk from the apartment, is Manhattan - a terribly fun bar with a welcoming vibe that is a must-visit on your trip to Cape Town. Enjoy drinks of every kind as well as 2 for 1 drink specials while mixing with other tourists and locals alike and taking in the funky decor.
Gigi Rooftop is situated on the sixth floor of the Gorgeous George Hotel. The interior of the restaurant and bar space features sophisticated design which continues to the outdoor deck where you are surrounded by hanging plants with view of the pool deck and bold "Hello Georgeous" light-up sign. The perfect place to sip on an Espresso Martini or to try one of the barman's CBD cocktails.
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Gigi Rooftop Restaurant & Bar at the Gorgeous George Hotel
118 St Georges MallGigi Rooftop is situated on the sixth floor of the Gorgeous George Hotel. The interior of the restaurant and bar space features sophisticated design which continues to the outdoor deck where you are surrounded by hanging plants with view of the pool deck and bold "Hello Georgeous" light-up sign. The perfect place to sip on an Espresso Martini or to try one of the barman's CBD cocktails.
'Playful Luxury' best encapsulates this gem next to the V&A Waterfront. Sit on pink chairs with your feet in the sand and a drink in your hand while looking out towards the ocean and nodding to the beat played over the speaker system. Make sure to take photos in front of the gigantic disco ball or by one of the 5 bars in order to remember the evening!
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Grand Africa Café & Beach
Granger Bay Boulevard'Playful Luxury' best encapsulates this gem next to the V&A Waterfront. Sit on pink chairs with your feet in the sand and a drink in your hand while looking out towards the ocean and nodding to the beat played over the speaker system. Make sure to take photos in front of the gigantic disco ball or by one of the 5 bars in order to remember the evening!
The Gin bar is found by secret entrance through the chocolate shop on Wale Street. Once inside, you find yourself in a European Courtyard. Continue to the Gin Bar, where you may choose one of five remedies to cure you of any ills that may have befallen your heart, head or soul. In addition, they are also a beer and wine bar, and boast a newly opened Bubbly Bar.
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The Gin Bar
64A Wale StreetThe Gin bar is found by secret entrance through the chocolate shop on Wale Street. Once inside, you find yourself in a European Courtyard. Continue to the Gin Bar, where you may choose one of five remedies to cure you of any ills that may have befallen your heart, head or soul. In addition, they are also a beer and wine bar, and boast a newly opened Bubbly Bar.