Vicki’s Guidebook to Cape Town: Meals, Mountains and More
Neighborhoods
My neighbourhood, Woodstock. A mixture of Victorian townhouses, industrial blocks, designer studios, hidden coffee shops and gin bars, street art, markets and more.
Woodstock is a great place to stay or spend a morning browsing or an evening going out. My favourite places include:
- A walk from Upper Woodstock to Salt River looking at street art
- Stellsky's Coffee
- The Biscuit Mill Market and craft shops on Lower Main Road
- Hope Gin Distillery's amazing tasting
- Brunch at Superette
- Delightful Italian Pizza at Pizza Connection, followed by a vibey drink at Jamaica me crazy (Roodebloem Road)
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Woodstock
My neighbourhood, Woodstock. A mixture of Victorian townhouses, industrial blocks, designer studios, hidden coffee shops and gin bars, street art, markets and more.
Woodstock is a great place to stay or spend a morning browsing or an evening going out. My favourite places include:
- A walk from Upper Woodstock to Salt River looking at street art
- Stellsky's Coffee
- The Biscuit Mill Market and craft shops on Lower Main Road
- Hope Gin Distillery's amazing tasting
- Brunch at Superette
- Delightful Italian Pizza at Pizza Connection, followed by a vibey drink at Jamaica me crazy (Roodebloem Road)
This is a great brunch or lunch neighbourhood and a place to enjoy a walk by the sea and still be near the city.
- You can go for a walk on the promenade, or rent bikes or scooters. It stretches all the way from Sea Point swimming pool to Green Point Park and Oranjezicht Market. There are also lots of parks for kids and outdoor gyms to flex some muscles with the locals.
- There are many food spots that locals love: Jarryds for a fancy boozy brunch, Lexis for healthy and delicious lunches, or Mojo Market for a bit of everything and some live music too.
- If the sea in Camps Bay or Clifton is too cold for you then the swimming pool in Sea Point is stunning, clean, friendly and only 31 rand!
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Sea Point
This is a great brunch or lunch neighbourhood and a place to enjoy a walk by the sea and still be near the city.
- You can go for a walk on the promenade, or rent bikes or scooters. It stretches all the way from Sea Point swimming pool to Green Point Park and Oranjezicht Market. There are also lots of parks for kids and outdoor gyms to flex some muscles with the locals.
- There are many food spots that locals love: Jarryds for a fancy boozy brunch, Lexis for healthy and delicious lunches, or Mojo Market for a bit of everything and some live music too.
- If the sea in Camps Bay or Clifton is too cold for you then the swimming pool in Sea Point is stunning, clean, friendly and only 31 rand!
Lovely place to stop off for lunch and some lovely gift shopping if you're going to Cape Point or the Penguins at Boulder's Beach. Check out:
Live Bait Restaurant for views and seafood
Lucky Fish and Chips for something authentically local
The harbour and fishing boats
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Kalk Bay
Lovely place to stop off for lunch and some lovely gift shopping if you're going to Cape Point or the Penguins at Boulder's Beach. Check out:
Live Bait Restaurant for views and seafood
Lucky Fish and Chips for something authentically local
The harbour and fishing boats
Our favourite food/drink spots
The best beer in the city, and chilled, Deep South peninsula vibes. You can take a walk down Noordhoek beach, or a drive over Chapman's Peak, then head here for local beer and great food.
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Aegir Project Brewery Noordhoek
65 Beach RdThe best beer in the city, and chilled, Deep South peninsula vibes. You can take a walk down Noordhoek beach, or a drive over Chapman's Peak, then head here for local beer and great food.
The secret gin bar - beautiful courtyard, amazing drinks! A very cool place for a drink before dinner in town.
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The Gin Bar
64A Wale StreetThe secret gin bar - beautiful courtyard, amazing drinks! A very cool place for a drink before dinner in town.
This is a classic Cape Town winery. For something different try booking the picnics at Jonkershoek restaurant - gourmet picnic and wine with stunning views.
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Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia RoadThis is a classic Cape Town winery. For something different try booking the picnics at Jonkershoek restaurant - gourmet picnic and wine with stunning views.
A more high-end eating experience that you'll have to book. Exquisite food, vibey place and amazing cocktails too. You get to see the chefs at work in an open-plan kitchen in the heart of Woodstock.
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The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert RdA more high-end eating experience that you'll have to book. Exquisite food, vibey place and amazing cocktails too. You get to see the chefs at work in an open-plan kitchen in the heart of Woodstock.
Some of the most mouth watering pizzas in Cape Town, they do Napolitana and Romana bases - our favourite is the Capetonian pizza!
Pizza Connection
113 Roodebloem RoadSome of the most mouth watering pizzas in Cape Town, they do Napolitana and Romana bases - our favourite is the Capetonian pizza!
Incredible view, delicious seafood! Watch the waves crashing and take a walk around the harbour after dinner.
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Live Bait Kalk Bay
Main RoadIncredible view, delicious seafood! Watch the waves crashing and take a walk around the harbour after dinner.
The vibeyest place in town for brunch. Try a walk or run from SeaPoint to Camps Bay and back - then head on to Jarryds!
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JARRYDS Espresso Bar + Eatery
90 Regent RdThe vibeyest place in town for brunch. Try a walk or run from SeaPoint to Camps Bay and back - then head on to Jarryds!
A smaller version of the famous restaurant - this cute bar is in the centre of town, great food and drinks.
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Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
92 Bree StA smaller version of the famous restaurant - this cute bar is in the centre of town, great food and drinks.
Very local vibe and fish straight from the sea - best in Cape Town and so fun!
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Lucky Fish & Chips
157 Main RdVery local vibe and fish straight from the sea - best in Cape Town and so fun!
In Woodstock: walking distance from our house
Stellski Café & Coffee Bar
34 Salisbury StreetOur favourite local coffee spot, walking distance from the house.
Incredible Italian pizza - Napolitana or Romana bases, around the corner from our house. Newly opened and friendly owners.
Pizza Connection
113 Roodebloem RoadIncredible Italian pizza - Napolitana or Romana bases, around the corner from our house. Newly opened and friendly owners.
Great deli/cafe to buy wine, groceries or grab breakfast and coffee if you don't feel like cooking. Their take away dinners are also great.
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Salisburys
79 Roodebloem RdGreat deli/cafe to buy wine, groceries or grab breakfast and coffee if you don't feel like cooking. Their take away dinners are also great.
Hope Distillery
7 Hopkins StWonderful local gin tasting! Very cool.
Hikes
Beautiful hike from above Sunny Cove or from Glen Cairn. A personal favourite off the tourist track- ask me for more details.
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Elsie's Peak
Beautiful hike from above Sunny Cove or from Glen Cairn. A personal favourite off the tourist track- ask me for more details.
Take a picnic/some wine and hike up Lion's Head for sunset and to watch lights come up over the city. Don't forget a torch for the way down!
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Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadTake a picnic/some wine and hike up Lion's Head for sunset and to watch lights come up over the city. Don't forget a torch for the way down!
A lesser-known trail going up from Hout Bay. A steep climb but sheltered and incredible views from the top! Stunning.
Judas’ Peak
A lesser-known trail going up from Hout Bay. A steep climb but sheltered and incredible views from the top! Stunning.
One of the flatter hikes in Cape Town, but absolutely beautiful, with views over Camps Bay and up to the 12 apostles. It's an out and back hike, go as far as you feel like.
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Pipe Track trail
Pipe TrackOne of the flatter hikes in Cape Town, but absolutely beautiful, with views over Camps Bay and up to the 12 apostles. It's an out and back hike, go as far as you feel like.
A cool spot if you don't feel like climbing all the way up Table Mountain/Devil's Peak. You go up towards the contour path and then around to an amazing overhang, sometimes with a waterfall.
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Woodstock cave
A cool spot if you don't feel like climbing all the way up Table Mountain/Devil's Peak. You go up towards the contour path and then around to an amazing overhang, sometimes with a waterfall.
Day Trips
What a cool day trip and seafood eating experience! So different from anything else - you have a seat and a 7-course seafood meal that is braaied on the beach in front of you. Bring your own white wine!
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Die Strandloper
jan olfsen strWhat a cool day trip and seafood eating experience! So different from anything else - you have a seat and a 7-course seafood meal that is braaied on the beach in front of you. Bring your own white wine!
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A My-Citi bus card is great for a longer stay
You can purchase one from the main bus stations - there are routes all over the city and the buses are safe, (fairly) punctual and convenient.
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Take some coins for car guard tips
Most places you park around Cape Town will have a car guard - an informal job where someone watches your car. A normal tip for them is 5-10 rand, paid as you drive off.
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First Thursdays are a must for going out in town!
The first Thursday of every month the art galleries and bars in town open their doors with cheap drinks and interesting art. Join the crowds and wander from place to place in the town centre. It's a vibe!