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Tapas plates alongside the signature cocktail menu inspired by South African folklore
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Daytime specials run from noon to 16:00 every day except Monday, so an early start costs less than the late rounds.
CuisineCocktail Bar
Price$$
NeighborhoodCity Bowl
HoursTue-Wed 12:00-00:00, Thu-Sat 12:00-01:00, Sun 12:00-00:00. Closed Mon.
Open until01:00 Thu-Sat, 00:00 Tue-Wed and Sun
The dishTapas plates alongside the signature cocktail menu inspired by South African folklore
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Location

Address: Corner Bree Street and Wale Street, Cape Town 8000

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The Gin Bar ★ 4.1

$$ Cocktail BarCity BowlUntil 01:00 Mon-Sat

The Gin Bar hides behind a chocolate cafe on Wale Street in Cape Town's City Bowl, pouring South African gins in a secret courtyard until one.

TrySignature gin and tonics, each billed as a cure for something

TipEnter through the Honest Chocolate cafe; on quiet winter nights the bar may close before 01:00, so call ahead if you plan to arrive late.

Directions

Talking to Strangers ★ 4.1

$$$ Cocktail BarCity BowlUntil 02:00 Mon-Sat

Talking to Strangers is a Loop Street cocktail room in Cape Town's City Bowl, serving African inspired street food tapas until two in the morning.

TryAfrican inspired street food tapas for sharing

TipAsk the bar for the current seasonal cocktail rather than a printed classic, since the list changes week to week.

Directions

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Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen & Cape Brandy Bar ★ 4.2

$$$ Cocktail BarV&a WaterfrontUntil 00:00 daily

Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen & Cape Brandy Bar serves cocktail kitchen snacks from the Rocket Shed at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront until midnight.

TryCocktail kitchen snacks built around the brandy list

TipAsk for the potstill brandy flight before ordering a cocktail, owner Kurt Schlechter built the bar's reputation on that pour first.

Directions

The Gin Bar ★ 4.1

$$ Cocktail BarCity BowlUntil 01:00 Mon-Sat

The Gin Bar hides behind a chocolate cafe on Wale Street in Cape Town's City Bowl, pouring South African gins in a secret courtyard until one.

TrySignature gin and tonics, each billed as a cure for something

TipEnter through the Honest Chocolate cafe; on quiet winter nights the bar may close before 01:00, so call ahead if you plan to arrive late.

Directions

The Fireman's Arms ★ 3.8

$ Cocktail BarForeshoreUntil 00:00 Tue-Sat

The Fireman's Arms is a Foreshore pub in Cape Town, opened in 1864 as the Somerset Arms, pouring 14 beers on tap with fire brigade pizzas until midnight.

TryPizzas named after the fire brigade, plus burgers and bobotie

TipArrive early for a big match, since nine HD screens and the fireplace corner fill fast; Thursday is quiz night.

Directions

Casa Bar ★ 3.8

$$ Cocktail BarWoodstockUntil 02:00 daily

Casa Bar pours local beer, cocktails and pizza on Albert Road in Woodstock, Cape Town, across from the Old Biscuit Mill, open daily until two in the morning.

TryPizza, two for one on Wednesday nights

TipHappy hour runs 16:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and 12:00 to 14:00 at weekends; Thursday is open mic night.

Directions

Talking to Strangers ★ 4.1

$$$ Cocktail BarCity BowlUntil 02:00 Mon-Sat

Talking to Strangers is a Loop Street cocktail room in Cape Town's City Bowl, serving African inspired street food tapas until two in the morning.

TryAfrican inspired street food tapas for sharing

TipAsk the bar for the current seasonal cocktail rather than a printed classic, since the list changes week to week.

Directions

Tiger's Milk ★ 3.7

$$ Cocktail BarGreen PointUntil 00:00 daily

Tiger's Milk on Main Road in Green Point, Cape Town runs a full burger and ribs kitchen alongside its craft beer wall until midnight nightly.

TryBurgers, ribs and pizza

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.

Directions

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