Ala Turkish grills Adana kebabs, lamb chops and mix grill platters on Napier Street in De Waterkant, Cape Town, billed as the first modern Turkish room.
OrderA signature mix grill platter, topped up with extra lamb chops or an Adana kebab.
TipBook through Dineplan, ask for the outdoor seating, and save room: the menu runs to more than 50 desserts, baklava platter included.
Romeo and Vero Vegan Butcherie sells mushroom-based meat alternatives from its own shop on Dixon Street in De Waterkant, Cape Town, Monday to Saturday.
OrderThe vegan boerewors roll, grilled to order from the shop's own mushroom-based sausage.
TipIt doubles as a butchery counter, so buy a few frozen packs to take home alongside your meal.
Loading Bay is an all day cafe on Hudson Street in De Waterkant, Cape Town, cooking organic produce into breakfasts and lunches for a design-led crowd.
DrinkFlat white
TipIts sister grocery, Sans Community on Main Road in Sea Point, sells the same organic produce, and the kitchen closes an hour before the doors.
Origin Coffee Roasting has hand-roasted speciality coffee in a working De Waterkant warehouse since late 2005, pouring single origins on Hudson Street.
BeansEthiopia, Kenya, Colombia
BrewsEspresso, Filter, Chemex
TipThe brew bar runs Chemex and Aeropress alongside espresso, a good stop to taste a single origin two ways.
Cafe Manhattan has run as Africa's first LGBTQI+ bar and kitchen in De Waterkant, Cape Town since 1994, on the corner of Waterkant Street, open daily.
DrinkTwo for one happy hour on house spirits and Long Islands, 16:00 to 18:00
FoodPizzas, burgers and share plates, with two for one burgers on Mondays
TipGo on a weekend evening for the busiest crowd, the kitchen keeps serving until an hour before the bar itself closes.
Utopia is the 15th floor rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar on Chiappini Street in De Waterkant, with views over Cape Town Stadium to the Atlantic.
TipDrinks are easier to walk into than dinner, which needs a booking; Sunday it closes after breakfast, so plan a weekday evening for the view.
Crew Bar on Cobern Street is a De Waterkant gay bar in Cape Town with shirtless barmen, two dance floors, pop and house DJs and regular karaoke nights.
TipGet in before 22:00 to skip the cover, and pair it with Cafe Manhattan on Waterkant Street a few doors away for an early dinner.
The Pink Candy Night Club on Strand Street is a pink-lit queer club in De Waterkant, Cape Town, with a proper dance floor, drag acts and house DJs.
TipDoors are only open Friday and Saturday; arrive before 22:00 to skip the cover, and expect a crush during Cape Town Pride.
Day trip · 8 hours
Experience whale watching in Hermanus, visit African penguins, and enjoy wine tasting in the scenic Hemel-en-Aarde Valley on a full-day Cape Town coastal adventure.
Guided tour · 9 hours
Embark on a full-day safari from Cape Town to Aquila Private Game Reserve. Spot the Big Five, enjoy a buffet breakfast and lunch. Enjoy stunning views of Dutoitskloof ...
Day trip · 8 hours
Start with a convenient Pickup from your Hotel Accommodation before Embarking on a Safari from Cape Town to Aquila Safari Game Reserve. Enjoy a buffet lunch, spot the ...