Bars

The Athletic Club & Social Restored three-storey heritage building dating back to 1900, it’s home to three bars and a restaurant. 35 Buitengracht Street, Cape Town info@theathletic.co.za 021 012 533

The Art of Duplicity Hidden at the back of an 1894 storefront, it takes its cue from the prohibition Twenties. Bookings 170120.co.za Secret location, address given on booking

The Gin Bar Tucked neatly behind Honest Chocolate Café in the CBD, this dedicated gin bar is all about quality rather than quantity. 64A, Wale Street, Cape Town hello@theginbar.co.za, 071 241 2277

The Commissary No-fuss casual bar and eatery with delicious dishes and top-notch tipples. 88 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town info@theshortmarketclub.co.za, 021 422 2902

Tiger’s Milk Kloof Street Popular hotspot for its vibey atmosphere, cool cocktails and satisfying snacks. 55 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town kloofstreet@tigersmilk.co.za, 021 286 2209

Dark Horse Bar Aptly named watering hole serves a selection of tasty tipples and delectable tapas-inspired dishes. 145 Kloof Street, Cape town info@darkhorsebar.co.za, 021 422 0825

Tjing Tjing Rooftop Bar Located on the third level of a 200-year-old building in Longmarket Street. 165 Longmarket Street, Cape Town info@tjingtjing.co.za, 021 422 4920

RED Roof at the Radisson Red Hotel Radisson RED Hotel, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town baxter@radissonred.com 087 086 1578

Roxy Late Night The easygoing boho café and the only place in Cape Town whose kitchen stays open until 2am. 14 Wandel Street, Cape Town info@roxylatenight.com, 021 461 8507

Aces n Spades Rock ’n roll bar in the centre of the city. Happy Hour is from 4pm to 8pm. 62 Hout Street, Cape Town City Centre clint.aces@thefirmct.co.za, 021 424 1620

The Village Idiot Saturdays - Happy Hour is from 4pm to 6pm 32 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre info@thevillageidiot.co.za, 021 418 1548

The Striped Horse Bar & Grill “Gypsy-meets-pirate-shanty” . Ask about their own lager and African fable. 12-14 York Road, Muizenberg, Cape Town info@thestripedhorse.co.za, 021 788 2979

Bobo’s Brasserie This cosmopolitan hotspot serves a wonderful selection of cocktails, wines and spirits inspired by the Capetonian summer. 1 Two Oceans Beach, Beach Rd, Mouille Point, Cape Town

Chinchilla A cool and contemporary rooftop bar on the Camps Bay strip. Open 6pm till 10pm. Shop 120, Second Floor, The Promenade Building, Victoria Road, Camps Bay 021 286 5075

Julep a favourite with locals for contemporary cocktails and tapas. Try their signature cocktail, the mint julep. 2 Vredenberg Lane , Cape Town (0)21 423 4276