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delicious nibbles, such as West Coast and Namibian oysters. Tajcapetown.co.za
The Waiting Room
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VILLIANS OLD ALE HOUSE GPS 33° 55’ 18.467’’ S 18° 25’ 14.588’’ E
273 Long Street, 021 422 4536 Located above burger joint Royale Eatery, this venue hosts live music most nights. Bands play on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; hip-hop DJs hit the decks on Fridays; and house and disco rule on Saturdays. There is a reasonable cover charge. Facebook.com/WaitingRoomCT
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Fiction
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226-228 Long Street, 021 422 0400 Fiction has been a must-play venue for dance DJs since 2006, attracting local and international players such as Spoek Mathambo and Skrillex.
Thirtyone
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31st oor, ABSA Centre, 2 ie eek Street, 021 421 0581 Take the lift to the 31st floor of one of Cape Town’s landmark towers for a night of wraparound views. Regular weekend shindigs and special events have the party people feeling on top of the world. Cover charge. Thirtyone.co.za
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38 Hout Street, 021 422 2317 The original plan was for a pub, but the owners (sharing a solid restaurant pedigree: Jason Bakery, Bardough, The Village Idiot, etc) decided to serve meals along with a variety of ales and other beverages in a welcoming setting. Drop in for after-work drinks or come later when the party gets going.
FILM Alliance Française
CLUBS COCO
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70 Loop Street, 072 673 6869 A bar lounge-cum-superhot club that makes a night out memorable indeed. Music ranges from hip hop and house to a wide variety of ther genres. Cococpt.co.za @CapeTownCCID
CCID’S LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS In an agreement with the City of Cape Town, the CCID deploys additional Law Enforcement officers and traffic wardens in the CBD. CapeTownCCID
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155 Loop Street, 021 423 5699 Fans of world film will be in Cinema Paradiso at the Alliance Française; the cultural centre shows movies as part of its mission to introduce Cape Town to le monde francophone. There are free screenings most weeks; check the website. A ducap.wordpress.com
DVD Nouveau
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166 Bree Street, 021 422 4984 Let’s face it: some movies just don’t work as well when viewed on a laptop. Far more satisfying is
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