
Day trip · 8 hours
Hermanus Whale Watching, Penguins & Wine Tour
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.
Yours Truly is a bar in Gardens, Cape Town.
Editorially verified September 26, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Food program: Pizzas and gourmet sandwiches from the cafe downstairs

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 · 4h 30m
Explore Stellenbosch on horseback with a private guided ride through scenic vineyards, then unwind with local snacks and a bottle of wine. A perfect blend of adventure...
Address: 73 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town 8001
Planet Bar sits inside the pink facade of the Mount Nelson hotel in Cape Town, a champagne and cocktail room with a terrace for people watching.
DrinkDrink the Story cocktail collection built on local botanicals
FoodChampagne, canapes and a light all day menu
TipSit on the terrace in summer for the people watching, or claim a couch by the fireplace once the Cape winter sets in.
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.
Sky Bar is the rooftop bar of the Grand Daddy Hotel on Long Street in Cape Town, with seating among the hotel's Airstream trailers and Table Mountain views.
DrinkSignature cocktails, South African wines and cold beers
FoodFood menu from the hotel's Grand Deli Eats kitchen
TipWalk-ins are welcome, but the open rooftop closes in bad weather, so check the sky before you climb up for sundowners.
Planet Bar sits inside the pink facade of the Mount Nelson hotel in Cape Town, a champagne and cocktail room with a terrace for people watching.
DrinkDrink the Story cocktail collection built on local botanicals
FoodChampagne, canapes and a light all day menu
TipSit on the terrace in summer for the people watching, or claim a couch by the fireplace once the Cape winter sets in.