{"id":2699,"date":"2022-10-07T09:09:23","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T09:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xeroltha.com\/?p=2699"},"modified":"2026-03-11T07:52:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T07:52:23","slug":"best-bars-in-cape-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xeroltha.com\/blog\/best-bars-in-cape-town\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best Bars in Cape Town"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s no shortage of hopping watering holes in The Mother City<\/p><div class=\"03bb5c02e2f58c6bb7f372bc13011e34\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10px;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8677361123316975\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ZXZ -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8677361123316975\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3054782407\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br><br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>From speakeasy-style dives and boisterous pubs to swanky hotel lounges and rooftop gardens, I&#8217;ve rounded up the coolest bars in the city for all tastes and occasions.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Gigi Rooftop Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Gigi Rooftop Restaurant &amp; Bar at the Gorgeous George Hotel is an intimate 80-seater lounge on the 6th floor. Indulge in wild tiki-inspired cocktails or CBD-infused non-alcoholic drinks as you let your hair down and enjoy the sun-filled poolside sessions.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 118 St George\u2019s Mall, Cape Town<br \/>\nContact details: +27(0)87 898 6000<\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. The Athletic Club &amp; Social<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Cozy corners to eat, drink and relax in, this three-story bar and restaurant perfectly pair a casual ambiance with an indulgent design to create an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<p>Trace South Africa\u2019s sporting history on the walls, enjoy a cocktail on the terrace, share a meal over candlelight and end your night grooving to good tunes in the hidden basement bar.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 35 Buitengracht St, CBD, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa<br \/>\nContact details: +27 84 087 5566<\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. The Nines<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Enter the Nines, a rooftop restaurant and cocktail lounge perched atop the uber-swanky Station House. From its indulgent views of Sea Point and its surroundings to its sexy decor-the Nines is the perfect place to end your day.<\/p>\n<p>Go back in time to the beginning of cocktail making with their Vintage collection or dare to delve into their Modern Classics. There\u2019s also the option of a mixologist concocting one of their signature creations, mysteriously titled Masterpieces.<\/p>\n<p>Location: Station House, 19 Kloof Rd, Sea Point<br \/>\nContact details: 021 745 6609<\/p>\n<h4><strong>4. The Gin Bar <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A gin that tastes like the wind through the trees. A gin that tastes like your best friend&#8217;s laugh. A gin that tastes like the tears of joy running down your face. They have more gins than you can shake a stick at.<\/p>\n<p>But they\u2019re not just a Gin Bar, they&#8217;re also a beer and wine bar. And a newly opened Bubbly Bar. So if you&#8217;re into any of those things, they&#8217;ve got you covered. It&#8217;s a place so good you&#8217;ll want to keep it a secret.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 64A Wale St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa<br \/>\nContact details: +27 71 241 2277<\/p>\n<h4><strong>5. Yours Truly<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>With live DJs and acoustic sessions every weekend, Yours Truly is ideal for after-work drinks, lazy weekends, and breathtaking sunsets. Once a backpacker, Yours Truly has crept into the hearts and minds of both locals and international visitors alike.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 73 Kloof St, Gardens<br \/>\nContact details: +27(0)21 426 2587<\/p>\n<h4><strong>6. Bascule Bar<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Unwind at Bascule Whisky, Wine and Cocktail Bar, located at the V&amp;A Waterfront\u2019s yacht marina.<\/p>\n<p>Bascule is where connoisseurs and social butterflies gather for signature sundowners and lively tunes after a long day.<\/p>\n<p>Choose from more than 400 internationally acclaimed whiskies or indulge in one of Cape Town\u2019s finest wines.<\/p>\n<p>Location: Cape Grace Hotel, West Quay Road, V&amp;A Waterfront<br \/>\nContact details: +27(0)21 410 7100<\/p>\n<h4><strong>7. The Blue Room<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Blue Room at Grub &amp; Vine is a live music and cocktail lounge that pays homage to the soulful sounds of jazz and the blues. A collaborative venture between Grub &amp; Vine&#8217;s Chef Patron Matt Manning and well-known jazz artist Buddy Wells. The Blue Room is open from Wednesday &#8211; Saturday for pre-show dinner and cocktails with live performances from some of the country&#8217;s top jazz, soul, and blues artists.<\/p><div class=\"03bb5c02e2f58c6bb7f372bc13011e34\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10px;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8677361123316975\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ZXZ -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8677361123316975\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3054782407\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br><br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Location: 103 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town<br \/>\nContact details: +27 87 153 5244<\/p>\n<h4><strong>8. Awara<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Named after the 1951 Bollywood movie Awara (The Vagabond), this locale is the chic new incarnation of the ever-popular Bukhara. Picture trendy sophistication meets tongue-in-cheek alcohol offerings. From Pani Puri Gin and Masala Old Fashioned to coy cardamom-scented Blushing Lady, the fruits and spices used in Asian-fusion cuisine find their way into their divine drinks.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 33 Church St, Cape Town<br \/>\nContact details: +27(0)21 424-0000<\/p>\n<h4><strong>9. Chinchilla<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Savour sensational views, sunset sessions, and sizzling summer beats at Chinchilla, rated by Time Out Chicago as one of the best rooftop bars in the world. Come in and drift off with resident DJs spinning the coolest sounds on the city\u2019s hottest strip. Sip on chic alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails courtesy of their talented in-house mixologists.<\/p>\n<p>Location: Shop 120, Second Floor, The Promenade Building, Victoria Road, Camps Bay<br \/>\nContact details: +27(0)21 286 5075<\/p>\n<h4><strong>10. Hacienda<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Inspired by Baja California, Hacienda is a destination where guests can experience a modern twist on authentic COASTAL MEXICAN cuisine. Paired with exclusively selected Tequilas and Mezcals from the Baja California peninsula region in Mexico. They offer a dining experience not to be found anywhere else in Cape Town.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 92 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town<br \/>\nContact details: +27 21 422 0128<\/p>\n<h4><strong>11. Views by De Grendel<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Situated on the peak of a natural wonder of the world, Views by De Grendel is a brand-new beverage experience on top of Table Mountain. After an enthralling 5-minute ascent to the summit via the cableway, patrons can indulge in elegant wines while drinking in spectacular vistas over the Mother City.<\/p>\n<p>Note: Cableway tickets can be purchased online.<\/p>\n<p>Location: Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Tafelberg Road, Gardens<br \/>\nContact details: +27(0)21 424 8181<\/p>\n<h4><strong>12. RED Roof Bar<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Right on top of the Radisson Red Hotel, RED Roof is another must-visit bar in the mother city. Order refreshing cocktails and beers on tap (from a red truck casually parked poolside). The RED Roof is the perfect sunset meet-up spot in the stylish Silo District.<\/p>\n<p>Location: Silo 6, Silo Square, V&amp;A Waterfront<br \/>\nContact details: +27(0)87 086 1578<\/p>\n<h4><strong>13. Asoka<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>For over a decade, Asoka has been the gem of Kloof Street, a sensual experience where the music is intoxicating and the energy is palpable. The restaurant tantalizes patrons with nights of culinary and rhythmic indulgence.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 68 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa<br \/>\nContact details: +27 21 422 0909<\/p>\n<h4><strong>14. Mountain Club Bistro<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Voted one of the top rooftop bars in Cape Town, Mountain Club Bistro showcases jaw-dropping 360-degree of the city and Table Mountain.<\/p>\n<p>Opt for their signature showstopper cocktails or choose from a range of local wines, beers, and ciders. A crystal blue plunge pool, sun loungers, and a backdrop of the mountain make this trendy rooftop bar totally Instagrammable.<\/p>\n<p>Location: Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel, 12 Kloof Nek Rd, Gardens<br \/>\nContact details +27(0)21 424 1133<\/p>\n<h4><strong>15. Latitude Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>With astonishing views and a laidback atmosphere, Latitude Caf\u00e9 is located atop the Latitude Aparthotel. Escape to this 50-seater caf\u00e9 above the city, bristling with cosmopolitan afternoon cocktail culture. Relax on the edge of a luminescent rooftop pool or take an invigorating dip under the watchful gaze of Lion\u2019s Head.<\/p>\n<p>Location: Cnr Kings and Regent Roads, Sea Point<br \/>\nContact details: +27 21 286 2738<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s no shortage of hopping watering holes in The Mother City From speakeasy-style dives and boisterous pubs to swanky hotel [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2702,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[111,194],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2699","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cape-town","category-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/xeroltha.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2699","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/xeroltha.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/xeroltha.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xeroltha.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xeroltha.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2699"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/xeroltha.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2699\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2703,"href":"https:\/\/xeroltha.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2699\/revisions\/2703"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xeroltha.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2702"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/xeroltha.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2699"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xeroltha.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2699"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xeroltha.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2699"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}