2 speakeasies worth the night across South Africa, editor-ranked. All South Africa guides.

The Art of Duplicity ★ 4.6

$$$$City BowlCape Town

The Art of Duplicity is a password only speakeasy in a Victorian warehouse in central Cape Town, taking bookings online and pouring signature cocktails.

TipBook online, get the password with your booking, and go on a Friday or Saturday night when the room has live jazz.

The Drinkery ★ 4.0

$$$City BowlCape Town

The Drinkery is a contemporary speakeasy on the mezzanine above the Heritage Square courtyard on Shortmarket Street in Cape Town, with seasonal cocktails.

TipTake the stairs up from the courtyard and ask for a seat on the terrace bar, which looks over the oldest fruiting vine in the country.

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