Discover Cape Town's Most Interesting Bars

Discover Cape Town's spectacular bar scene with rooftop cocktail bars offering Table Mountain views, waterfront venues along the V&A Waterfront, and trendy speakeasies in the City Bowl. Experience craft beer bars in the up-and-coming neighborhoods, sophisticated wine bars in the historic districts, and beachfront cocktail lounges in Camps Bay. From classic South African hospitality to experimental molecular mixology, Cape Town offers a unique blend of African charm, contemporary design, and cutting-edge cocktail culture in South Africa's most beautiful coastal city.

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Barcadia

Relive your pixel-powered youth while sipping craft beers at Cape Town’s adult arcade bar—retro games on free play and cocktails on tap at Barcadia.

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live-music

speakeasy

Art of Duplicity

Hidden behind a secret password in a Victorian warehouse, Art of Duplicity is Cape Town’s luxe speakeasy: moody Jazz nights, theatrical cocktails, vintage glam—one of the world’s best secret bars. Intimate, immersive, unforgettable.

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mixology

experience

Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen

A science‑meets‑soul cocktail kitchen in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront—bartenders in lab coats craft experiential, waterless, fynbos‑inspired drinks alongside tapas‑style bites in a moody, greenery‑lined space.

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Speakeasy

Cocktails

Aesthetic

The Gin Bar

The Gin Bar in Cape Town is a hidden gem offering an extensive selection of South African gins in a charming courtyard setting, accessible through the Honest Chocolate Café.

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cocktails

rooftop

Tjing Tjing Rooftop Bar

An attic-dream rooftop bar in an historic 200-year‐old building, Japanese shrine vibes & cocktails al fresco above the Cape Town buzz.

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Live Music

Experience

Cocktails

The House of Machines

A dynamic fusion of café, bar, and cultural hub, The House of Machines offers craft cocktails, live music, and a biker-inspired ambiance in Cape Town's city center.

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