Talking to Strangers is a bar in City Bowl, Cape Town.
Editorially verified September 26, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 61 Loop Street, Cape Town 8001
The Whisky Lounge is the Taj Cape Town's vintage styled bar on Wale Street, pouring from one of the city's most extensive high-end whisky collections.
DrinkHigh-end whisky from one of the city's largest collections
FoodMulti-cuisine menu from the Taj Cape Town kitchen
TipThe hotel sets a smart casual dress code here, and the lounge stays open until 02:00 for a late nightcap after dinner nearby.
Tiger's Milk in Green Point, Cape Town runs a full craft beer wall and cocktail bar alongside its burger and ribs kitchen on Main Road itself.
DrinkCraft beer and a full cocktail list
FoodBurgers, ribs and pizza served until close
TipIt is a short stroll from Cape Town Stadium and Green Point Common, so it works as a stop before or after a match or a concert.
Yours Truly runs a cafe and bar on Kloof Street in Cape Town under its Up Yours rooftop, open from morning coffee through to a late night crowd.
DrinkWine, spirits and craft beer on the Up Yours rooftop
FoodPizzas and gourmet sandwiches from the cafe downstairs
TipAfter dark head up to Up Yours, the only rooftop bar on Kloof Street, for DJs and acoustic sessions while the cafe below turns into a beer garden.
El Burro serves tequila, mezcal margaritas and Mexican small plates on Main Road in Green Point, Cape Town, from a room with a balcony; no reservations.
DrinkTequila and mezcal margaritas
FoodMexican small plates served through the evening
TipNo reservations are taken, so walk in; in summer the balcony is the seat to ask for, in winter the fireplace.
Beluga pours from a whiskey lounge and wine emporium beside its sushi and seafood dining room at the Cape Town Cruise Terminal, V&A Waterfront.
DrinkA dedicated whisky bar list alongside signature cocktails
FoodHandcrafted sushi, contemporary seafood and grill dishes
TipAsk for the whiskey lounge if it is just drinks; the dining room serves handcrafted sushi and seafood until 22:00.
The Whisky Lounge is the Taj Cape Town's vintage styled bar on Wale Street, pouring from one of the city's most extensive high-end whisky collections.
DrinkHigh-end whisky from one of the city's largest collections
FoodMulti-cuisine menu from the Taj Cape Town kitchen
TipThe hotel sets a smart casual dress code here, and the lounge stays open until 02:00 for a late nightcap after dinner nearby.
Bascule Bar sits on the Cape Grace hotel marina in Cape Town, a whisky room with over 500 bottles and yacht view tables open until midnight daily.
DrinkTutored whisky tastings from a list of over 500 bottles
FoodBar snacks, oysters, small plates and charcuterie boards
TipBook the daily tutored whisky tasting ahead, the marina facing tables fill first once the sun starts dropping over the harbour.
