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 | Wine Routes | A short distance from the city, the winelands region is one of the most picturesque areas of the Western Cape. The three major wine routes, most passing through the quaint and historical towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek, offer an opportunity to appreciate the Cape's history and traditions while being surrounded by spectacular landscapes of vineyards hugging hills and valleys.
The best way to discover the winelands is by car, where you can stop of your own accord at the wine estates' traditional Cape Dutch homesteads. Take time to sample the farms' offerings, tour the cellars or enjoy a leisurely lunch on the spacious grounds. | | [go back] |
|  | Restaurants | Paranga
Located along the world-renowned sunset strip of the Camps Bay beach front, Paranga stands out among the plethora of venues for its strict adherence to the Four Paranga G's mentioned
Azure Restaurant
Savour the finest indigenous and international cuisine on offer in our extremely popular Azure Restaurant. Roberto de Carvalho, our Executive Chef, is on hand to create a variety of exquisite dishes including meat, seafood and vegetarian options.
Blues Restaurant
With sweeping views of Camps Bay beach and the Atlantic Ocean, a sexy Californian atmosphere and outstanding cuisine, Blues Restaurant has been a Cape Town favourite for more than 15 years
Tuscany Beach Restaurant
Situated on the very edge of the Atlantic overlooking the scenic Camps Bay beach with the spectacular Cape Mountains as its backdrop. Elegant but vibey, cocktails, sunsets and relaxed dining overlooking the ocean to inside a more formal intimate fine dining experience.
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|  | Bars and Pubs | Trendy bars along the Camps Bay strip offer cocktails and sundowners and a place to be 'seen' - try Caprice or Sandbar for a sundowner drink or Baraza for drinks accompanied by local DJ's. For a straight-off-the-beach drink and some good music stop in at La Med beach bar in Clifton.
Long Street in the city centre offers an eclectic mix of entertainment and is within walking distance of the many backpackers lodges found in the area. For a trendy hang-out in the city, try Po Na Na Bar on Heritage Square. For a mellow and laid back evening, try Kennedy's Cigar bar with its plush interior, cigars and bourbon. And, for an ultra-cool experience head for the Planet bar at the Mount Nelson hotel for exotic cocktails, champagne, caviar and oysters.
In trendy Kloof Street, Asoka Son of Dharma is a sophisicated lounge and bar with an upmarket yet comfortable feel.
The V&A Waterfront caters for a variety of tastes including live Jazz at the Green Dolphin restaurant and a lively dinner and pub atmosphere at Quay Four and Ferrimans.
In Greenpoint, Pulse is a trendy sports bar featuring big screen sports events, good food and dancing.
The southern suburbs offer a handful of venues frequented mostly by locals including Cubana Cafe on Claremont Main Road and the Forrester's Arms pub and De Wijnhuis wine bar in Newlands. In Observatory you'll find a collection of hippie and student type bars including Rolling Stones pool hall. In Kalk Bay there's the waterside Brass Bell for a casual meal and drink, as well as the Morrocan inspired Polona in the harbour. | | [go back] |
|  | Night Clubs | Cape Town, with its laid back locals, doesn't have hundreds of clubs to offer but there is enough of a variety to keep party seekers happy.
One of the most popular clubs is Opium in the vibey Greenpoint area. With a cigar bar, whiskey lounge and regular events and DJ's it is an extremely popular venue.
Somerset Road towards Greenpoint offers the Budda Bar and the Buena Vista Social Club for a sultry Cuban feel. The top end of Somerset Road and the De Waterkant area offers the traditionally gay scene at Bronx, Angel and Detour - although nowdays the area offers a real mix of clubs and entertainment including the popular Chilli 'n Lime.
The city centre is the main hub and offers a range of venues from ultra-trendy to ultra-laid back. The Fez, Rhodes House, Jet Lounge and The Ivory Room are a few which fit the ultra-trendy profile. In the District Six area The Jam and 206 attract a more relaxed crowd offering a variety of music and live bands. | | [go back] |
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