What to order at The Gin Bar

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Signature gin and tonics, each billed as a cure for something
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Enter 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.
CuisineCocktail Bar
Price$$
NeighborhoodCity Bowl
HoursMon-Wed 17:00-01:00, Thu-Sat 15:00-01:00. Closed Sun.
Open until01:00 Mon-Sat
The dishSignature gin and tonics, each billed as a cure for something
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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.

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Casa Bar ★ 3.8

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Directions

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Yours Truly ★ 3.9

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El Burro ★ 3.8

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