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Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen

The Rocket Shed, Shop 280 Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

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

mixology

Sin + Tax

4 Bolton Road (corner of Bolton & Jan Smuts), Parkwood (Rosebank), Johannesburg 2193, South Africa

Hidden behind a graffiti-covered door in Rosebank, Sin + Tax is Joburg’s speakeasy sanctuary—moody lighting, leather couches, seasonal cocktails and expert mixologists crafting flavour-first, unforgettable tipples.

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Speakeasy

Cocktails

Aesthetic

The Gin Bar

64A Wale Street, Cape Town, South Africa

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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Live Music

Experience

Cocktails

The House of Machines

84 Shortmarket Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town, 8000 South Africa

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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