Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Fill your soul with the views over the surrounding Schaapenberg Hills and the waters of False Bay down below.
Take in the tall glass walls allow views of both the working cellar and the farm below, while raw concrete columns frame artworks from well-known South African artists.
The special wine tasting at the estate costs a mere R30 per person for tasting five of their best wines, including goujère, a French choux pastry traditionally enjoyed with wine tastings in France. This is made by Chef Gregory Czarnecki, who also wows diners with his South African influenced French cuisine at the Waterkloof Restaurant.
99 habitants recommandent
Waterkloof Wine Estate
Old Sir Lowry's Pass RoadFill your soul with the views over the surrounding Schaapenberg Hills and the waters of False Bay down below.
Take in the tall glass walls allow views of both the working cellar and the farm below, while raw concrete columns frame artworks from well-known South African artists.
The special wine tasting at the estate costs a mere R30 per person for tasting five of their best wines, including goujère, a French choux pastry traditionally enjoyed with wine tastings in France. This is made by Chef Gregory Czarnecki, who also wows diners with his South African influenced French cuisine at the Waterkloof Restaurant.
Payamas and Jam was a hidden treasure for locals until people discovered the delicious fresh food that they serve. It is unusual with so much character and friendly service. I highly recommend Breakfast and lunches here. Plan for some time to chill and enjoy the interior - and fireplace in winter !
51 habitants recommandent
Pajamas and Jam eatery
32 Van Zyl StPayamas and Jam was a hidden treasure for locals until people discovered the delicious fresh food that they serve. It is unusual with so much character and friendly service. I highly recommend Breakfast and lunches here. Plan for some time to chill and enjoy the interior - and fireplace in winter !
Most Friday nights this spectacular wine farm hosts a food market, with live music. It buzzes with energy and top quality food, wine & coffee stalls - accompanied by a live band to enjoy a lovely evening out. Check their website or facebook page for open nights and special events. Other than the market, the Wine Estate is a beautiful tranquil place to walk through the gardens, browse the shops and art gallery or have a heavenly wine and chocolate tasting
69 habitants recommandent
Marché Lourensford
Lourensford RoadMost Friday nights this spectacular wine farm hosts a food market, with live music. It buzzes with energy and top quality food, wine & coffee stalls - accompanied by a live band to enjoy a lovely evening out. Check their website or facebook page for open nights and special events. Other than the market, the Wine Estate is a beautiful tranquil place to walk through the gardens, browse the shops and art gallery or have a heavenly wine and chocolate tasting
Funky little breakfast/lunch spot tucked away from the main tourist spots. You'll find many locals working away while having a good breakfast/lunch and coffee here. One of our go-to spots.
7 habitants recommandent
Fred & Max
Caledon StreetFunky little breakfast/lunch spot tucked away from the main tourist spots. You'll find many locals working away while having a good breakfast/lunch and coffee here. One of our go-to spots.
This is next-level quality dining with breathtaking views on a beautiful wine farm. Whether for a big event, leisurely lunch or a romantic dinner - we keep going back. Not a budget spot, but affordable when you want something special and most definitely memorable. Watch out for their winter menu specials as well. Below the restaurant is a very interesting art gallery with different exhibitions all the time.
50 habitants recommandent
Cavalli Estate
Strand RoadThis is next-level quality dining with breathtaking views on a beautiful wine farm. Whether for a big event, leisurely lunch or a romantic dinner - we keep going back. Not a budget spot, but affordable when you want something special and most definitely memorable. Watch out for their winter menu specials as well. Below the restaurant is a very interesting art gallery with different exhibitions all the time.
For a jaw dropping experience, you need to visit this wine farm and restaurant between Stellenbosch and Franchhoek. Words cannot describe the scenery, the property or the food. This is a top end farm with iconic gardens and views, and 2 amazing restaurants. Not cheap, but worth the splurge. There is also a SPA on the property - if you can afford it. Go for a mid-morning wine tasting followed by a lazy late lunch to drink in the spectacular views. Very popular with International tourists
6 habitants recommandent
Indochine at Delaire Graff Estate
For a jaw dropping experience, you need to visit this wine farm and restaurant between Stellenbosch and Franchhoek. Words cannot describe the scenery, the property or the food. This is a top end farm with iconic gardens and views, and 2 amazing restaurants. Not cheap, but worth the splurge. There is also a SPA on the property - if you can afford it. Go for a mid-morning wine tasting followed by a lazy late lunch to drink in the spectacular views. Very popular with International tourists
Another favourite - especially for a late lunch followed by lazy drinks while watching the sunset change the colours on the mountain range. This wine farm has a hotel as well. Other than the delicatessen and views, it has one of the best GIN bars around ! You have to see it (and taste it) to believe it
10 habitants recommandent
Asara Wine Estate & Hotel
Baden Powell DriveAnother favourite - especially for a late lunch followed by lazy drinks while watching the sunset change the colours on the mountain range. This wine farm has a hotel as well. Other than the delicatessen and views, it has one of the best GIN bars around ! You have to see it (and taste it) to believe it
You cannot get closer to the ocean and rocks while having a great meal and stunning views than this. Best to call and make a reservation. Take a walk on the pier and watch the fishing boats pull in/out or the big seals just lying around on the edges. We have been here so many times and keep on going back. Walking through the quint Kalk Bay streets is such a treat - and could dent your wallet a bit :) This is a lovely day trip destination
270 habitants recommandent
Harbour House Kalk Bay
Main RoadYou cannot get closer to the ocean and rocks while having a great meal and stunning views than this. Best to call and make a reservation. Take a walk on the pier and watch the fishing boats pull in/out or the big seals just lying around on the edges. We have been here so many times and keep on going back. Walking through the quint Kalk Bay streets is such a treat - and could dent your wallet a bit :) This is a lovely day trip destination
If you're looking for a spot to have sundowners with a stunning sunset overlooking what feels like the entire Atlantic Ocean, this is it. After sundowners at the bar, move down to the Azure restaurant for quality dining. This is in the 5-star Twelve Apostles Hotel - watch out for special stay-overs to increase the overall experience.
11 habitants recommandent
Azure Restaurant
Queen Victoria StreetIf you're looking for a spot to have sundowners with a stunning sunset overlooking what feels like the entire Atlantic Ocean, this is it. After sundowners at the bar, move down to the Azure restaurant for quality dining. This is in the 5-star Twelve Apostles Hotel - watch out for special stay-overs to increase the overall experience.
Lovely little spot for high quality breakfast, coffee, bread, eggs, pastries
23 habitants recommandent
SCHOON Bright street Somerset West
3 Bright StLovely little spot for high quality breakfast, coffee, bread, eggs, pastries
a mere 25 min away along a spectacular drive, you can visit a vibrant market for breakfast, lunch, coffee & cake or just an outing. Many foodstalls and craft shops.
60 habitants recommandent
Elgin Railway Market
Oak Avenuea mere 25 min away along a spectacular drive, you can visit a vibrant market for breakfast, lunch, coffee & cake or just an outing. Many foodstalls and craft shops.
Unexpected find, close to home. This small eatery serves much better food than most local places. Love the gnocchi, the panacotta, the fish - just everything. And then there's the sunset and lovely little beach.
22 habitants recommandent
Zest Restaurant
75 Beach RdUnexpected find, close to home. This small eatery serves much better food than most local places. Love the gnocchi, the panacotta, the fish - just everything. And then there's the sunset and lovely little beach.
Essentials
One of the best Woolworths food grocery stores in the country. You can find almost anything here from fresh fish to flowers to toilet paper. Located in the Waterstone Village center with many other stores to buy all your essentials from
33 habitants recommandent
Woolworths Waterstone Village
Main RoadOne of the best Woolworths food grocery stores in the country. You can find almost anything here from fresh fish to flowers to toilet paper. Located in the Waterstone Village center with many other stores to buy all your essentials from
A short drive and easy walk to buy some essentials. Exit through the top gate (reserved for residents only). Cross the railway line and main road to find this little SPAR for any quick purchases. There is also a Pharmacy, Pizza place and good coffee kiosk. 10-15min walk, few minutes by car
Kwikspar - Vergelegen
3 Schapenberg RdA short drive and easy walk to buy some essentials. Exit through the top gate (reserved for residents only). Cross the railway line and main road to find this little SPAR for any quick purchases. There is also a Pharmacy, Pizza place and good coffee kiosk. 10-15min walk, few minutes by car
Here you will find many usefull essentials shops, 10min drive away. Checkers - general grocery store as well as Woolworths - with more speciality products. It also has a bakery/coffee shop with a lovely view, Clicks Pharmacy and other smaller shops. Quiet center for quick shopping
6 habitants recommandent
Checkers Vergelegen Plein
Bizweni AvenueHere you will find many usefull essentials shops, 10min drive away. Checkers - general grocery store as well as Woolworths - with more speciality products. It also has a bakery/coffee shop with a lovely view, Clicks Pharmacy and other smaller shops. Quiet center for quick shopping
Sightseeing
This beautiful town is an hour away from Somerset using the mountain road. I would recommend taking the beautiful scenic drive towards Betty's Bay with a quick stop over in Kleinmond. Take in the maintains and ocean that you can almost touch. Hermanus is known for is land-based whale watching from almost anywhere along the winding coastal path, with the main area centered around many restaurants and coffee shops. It's worth spending a full day here to rejuvenate your soul and take way too many photos ! Take the 1 hour route back through the mountains and over the Sir Lowrys pass with Somerset West at the bottom of this pass.
219 habitants recommandent
Hermanus
This beautiful town is an hour away from Somerset using the mountain road. I would recommend taking the beautiful scenic drive towards Betty's Bay with a quick stop over in Kleinmond. Take in the maintains and ocean that you can almost touch. Hermanus is known for is land-based whale watching from almost anywhere along the winding coastal path, with the main area centered around many restaurants and coffee shops. It's worth spending a full day here to rejuvenate your soul and take way too many photos ! Take the 1 hour route back through the mountains and over the Sir Lowrys pass with Somerset West at the bottom of this pass.
Every trip to Cape Town is worth the drive up to Signal Hill. The almost 360-views of the ocean and majestic Table Mountain are just stunning on a cloudless day. It can become very busy as this is also where the para-gliders launch from. Sit and watch them get ready and take off ! There are toilets up here and always a welcome ice-cream truck on hot days. You never get tired of this view.
609 habitants recommandent
Signal Hill
Every trip to Cape Town is worth the drive up to Signal Hill. The almost 360-views of the ocean and majestic Table Mountain are just stunning on a cloudless day. It can become very busy as this is also where the para-gliders launch from. Sit and watch them get ready and take off ! There are toilets up here and always a welcome ice-cream truck on hot days. You never get tired of this view.
Enjoying Nature
Many peaceful walking trials with lovely views of the False Bay area can be found in the park nestled against the Helderberg Mountain. There is a small and basic coffee shop inside.
190 habitants recommandent
Helderberg Nature Reserve
Many peaceful walking trials with lovely views of the False Bay area can be found in the park nestled against the Helderberg Mountain. There is a small and basic coffee shop inside.
Dog-Friendly park where many locals walk their dogs along the Lourensford River. Peaceful & friendly way to spend some time
14 habitants recommandent
Radloff Park
Dog-Friendly park where many locals walk their dogs along the Lourensford River. Peaceful & friendly way to spend some time
If you're into moderate hiking, this is not to be missed ! The hike starts close to "The Grill Shack" located on the R44 heading away from Gordons Bay. (20min from here) You need to obtain a permit from the Grill Shack BEFORE the hike as they control the amount of people in the reserve. Spend 2-3 hours round-trip to hike in spectacular scenery and swim in mountain pools.
Crystal Pools Waterfall Trail
Crystal Pools Waterfall TrailIf you're into moderate hiking, this is not to be missed ! The hike starts close to "The Grill Shack" located on the R44 heading away from Gordons Bay. (20min from here) You need to obtain a permit from the Grill Shack BEFORE the hike as they control the amount of people in the reserve. Spend 2-3 hours round-trip to hike in spectacular scenery and swim in mountain pools.
Another must-do hike. The iconic Lions Head trial should take no more than 3 hours roundtrip. Go early, it gets busy, and hot. The views are something else !
17 habitants recommandent
Lions head hike trailhead
Another must-do hike. The iconic Lions Head trial should take no more than 3 hours roundtrip. Go early, it gets busy, and hot. The views are something else !
Arts & Culture
We just love attending the shows at this beautiful theatre. The shows are very popular and booking on their website is recommended. The theatre has a bar area with some snacks for sale. Highly recommended experience
274 habitants recommandent
Théâtre Fugard
We just love attending the shows at this beautiful theatre. The shows are very popular and booking on their website is recommended. The theatre has a bar area with some snacks for sale. Highly recommended experience
Drinks & Nightlife
Eclectic bar with Live music, great G&T, beer on tap and even good food ! An unexpected little gem in a side street in town. Visit during the day or evening.
155 habitants recommandent
The House of Machines
84 Shortmarket StEclectic bar with Live music, great G&T, beer on tap and even good food ! An unexpected little gem in a side street in town. Visit during the day or evening.
Everything Else
Wind your way up the side of the mountain to reach this incredible setting for a wine farm. The views are spectacular. Sit down for a wine tasting inside the restaurant or make a booking for a lovely sunset and dinner. Another high quality dining experience.
48 habitants recommandent
Idiom Restaurant & Idiom Wine Tasting Centre
Wind your way up the side of the mountain to reach this incredible setting for a wine farm. The views are spectacular. Sit down for a wine tasting inside the restaurant or make a booking for a lovely sunset and dinner. Another high quality dining experience.
Such a lovely wine farm with many things to do. The wine tastings are great in a beautiful cellar area - try the wine & chocolate pairing. There is a casual coffee shop with good options where we often pop in for a peaceful breakfast. You can also find an Italian restaurant on the property with easy eating, good food. Or you can simply wonder through the beautiful gardens, browse in the art gallery or small shop. There is also a Yoga studio here. Many Friday nights they host a buzzing night market with live music. Just driving in to this farm covers you with a sense of peace and tranquility.
99 habitants recommandent
Lourensford Wine Estate
Such a lovely wine farm with many things to do. The wine tastings are great in a beautiful cellar area - try the wine & chocolate pairing. There is a casual coffee shop with good options where we often pop in for a peaceful breakfast. You can also find an Italian restaurant on the property with easy eating, good food. Or you can simply wonder through the beautiful gardens, browse in the art gallery or small shop. There is also a Yoga studio here. Many Friday nights they host a buzzing night market with live music. Just driving in to this farm covers you with a sense of peace and tranquility.
Nestled behind the spectacular Vergelegen Estate is something more personal and definitely worth a visit if you like Olives, Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegar ! They have a Olive oil tasting that is just a must-do. You always leave with a few bottles of delicious Olives, Olive Oils (many types here) and to-die-for Balsamic Vinegar. And of course you can follow this with a wine tasting on the patio overlooking the mountains, vineyards and pond
32 habitants recommandent
Morgenster Estate
Off Lourensford RdNestled behind the spectacular Vergelegen Estate is something more personal and definitely worth a visit if you like Olives, Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegar ! They have a Olive oil tasting that is just a must-do. You always leave with a few bottles of delicious Olives, Olive Oils (many types here) and to-die-for Balsamic Vinegar. And of course you can follow this with a wine tasting on the patio overlooking the mountains, vineyards and pond