Best of Cape Town Central City Guide 2016

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The Central City is, without a doubt, the pulse of Cape Town. Despite having moved overseas twice, I’ve always returned home and the CBD is the first place I visit. There’s a magic that draws you back, and over the years I’ve seen it blossom into full colour.

We’ve reflected that colour in this year’s guide, enabling you to colour in your own favourite version of the Central City.

Jointly produced by New Media Publishing and the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID), the 2016 edition offers you a glimpse of the myriad on offer in this amazing downtown.

books, crafts, fashion, gifts, décor restaurants, cafés, bistros, markets, bakeries

ADVERTISING Senior sales executive Zak Swartz +27 (0)21 417 5151 Senior sales executive Anel du Plooy +27 (0)21 417 5166 Advertising coordinator Michelle Koetenberg

hotels, b&bs, backpackers Getting around, emergencies, resources

wheelchair access child-friendly average price booking required P closest parking facility as per the parking map on page 62

To obtain a copy of this magazine, contact Aziza Patandin at CCID on aziza@capetownccid.org or 021 286 0830

For a complete list of shops and services in the Central City, visit www.capetownccid.org EDITORIAL Editor Jan Moorhouse Art director Sean Robertson Listings writer James Bainbridge Copy editor Mandy Freeman Junior project manager Chanelle Livesey Repro New Media Repro Printed by Tandym Print

pubs, clubs, film, theatre, dance

PRODUCTION GM: production & operations Lucrezia Wolfaardt Production manager Shirley Quinlan Senior production coordinator Nadiema Eid Traffic Lesley Green PUBLISHING GM: contracts Andrew Nunneley Account director Jason Curtis Group creative director Crispian Brown Head of content Brendan Cooper

COVER: Carmen Ziervogel

Telephone +27 (0)21 417 1111 E-mail info@newmediapub.co.za www.newmediapub.co.za EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Managing director Bridget McCarney Group content director Irna van Zyl Group commercial director John Psillos

Published by New Media New Media House, 19 Bree Street, Cape Town 8001 PO Box 440, Green Point 8051

DISCLAIMER New Media Publishing takes the utmost care to ensure all information in this magazine is correct at the time of going to print. There are times, however, that the information in this publication differs due to changes beyond our control. The views expressed in the articles and reviews included in this publication are the opinions of the authors and are not intended as representations made on behalf of NMP. While all precautions have been taken to ensure the accuracy of information, neither the publisher, nor the editor, nor New Media Publishing and the CCID, can be held liable for any inaccuracies, injury or damages that may arise.

SAFE CLEAN CARING

OPEN FOR BUSINESS Welcome to the Cape Town Central City This guide has been prepared to ensure your stay in our CBD – whether you are a local or a visitor – is the best it can be.

It’s brought to you by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID), a non-profit organisation that operates within a very specific geographical area (see the map that follows on page 4) to provide top-up services over and above those provided by our partners in the CBD, namely the City of Cape Town and the South African Police Service (SAPS).

With our vision to be “safe, clean, caring and open for business”, the CCID’s work falls into four departments – Safety & Security, Urban Management, Communications, and Social Development – all backed by a 600-strong workforce on the ground.

Along with our day-to-day operations, we also run a variety of campaigns, particularly aimed at engaging with the public on the street, and there are two we’d like you to know about as well.

The “GIVE RESPONSIBLY” campaign, developed in 2008 by our Social Development department asks that you consider giving a “hand up rather than a hand out” to people begging on the street. When you do give a handout, you perpetuate the problems that “lock” these individuals into a life on the streets – no matter how sympathetic you may feel to their plight.

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This can often lead to aggressive begging, and compromise your feeling safe on our streets. Rather support the NGOs that are involved in skills development and rehabilitation. To make this as easy as possible for you, we have a dedicated SMS donation line as well as a SnapScan option (see opposite for details).

Our “STASH IT, DON’T FLASH IT” campaign encourages you to keep your valuables out of sight when you park your car, and keep your personal items safely on you when you walk around or enjoy our streets.

Both of these speak to the same common-sense attitude anyone would take in a busy urban area, and will ensure that you enjoy ours to the full potential of what it has to offer.

Please remember that what you’ll find here in the guide is just a taste of what’s on offer: to find information on all the venues and services we have on offer in our CBD, we’ve created a brand new web and mobi site, which you’ll find out more about on the next page.

Enjoy the Cape Town Central City and our 2016 guide.

Tasso Evangelinos ChIEF OPERaTINg OFFICER, CCID

INTRODUCING THE CCID’S

new web and mobi site

We’ve redesigned and redefined our online offering to give you the information you need at your fingertips, in a matter of seconds.

This can be used either in conjunction with this guide or to find out so much more about what the Cape Town Central City has to offer – from where to Shop, Stay, Visit, Eat or Play to where to Invest, or Learn more about the CCID. FEATURES INCLUDE: 1 Find exactly what you’re looking for, quickly and easily – from a place to eat or do your shopping, to an essential service such as a medical facility or even a government department 2 User-friendly wayfinding – work out where you are in town and find the closest venues to you 3 Across-platform interface – from your smart phone and tablet to your desktop 4 Keep up to date with events and news about what’s happening right now in the CBD 5 Access all the services offered by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID).

Our CCID Public Safety Officers are on duty throughout our area, 24/7 and you can always get hold of us anywhere within the Cape Town CBD by calling the CCID 24-hour HOTLINE SECURITY NUMBER:

082 415 7127

Do you want to GIVE RESPONSIBLY while you’re in the CCID? Donate R10 to our NGO partners by SMSing “Give” to 38088, or donate any amount of your choice by downloading the free SnapScan app onto your smartphone and scanning the code seen here. For more info on our NGO partners, visit www.giveresponsibly.co.za

CONTACT US 021 286 0830; email: info@capetownccid.org;

visit WWW.CAPETOWNCCID.ORG Facebook.com/CapeTownCCID

@CapeTownCCID

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VISIT FOR ALL CBD VENUES VISIT WWW.CAPETOWNCCID.ORG

TOP FREE SIGHTS

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The best things in life are free – we’ve rounded up the top five free sights to see in the Central City.

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THE COMPANY’S GARDEN The gardens, established by the Dutch East India Company as a fruit and veg patch in 1652, are an oasis of greenery tucked away in the middle of the city. Feed the squirrels or wander along the tree-lined walkways for a touch of calm in the bustling CBD.

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GREENMARKET SQUARE With its craft stalls, cafés and art-deco buildings, Greenmarket Square is an atmospheric place to buy craftwork from across Africa.

CENTRE FOR THE BOOK This centre’s aim is to promote a culture of reading, writing and publishing in local languages. Don’t miss its poetry readings, writing groups and workshops.

The St George’s Cathedral choir offers free performances, in addition to the full choral evensong that is sung every Sunday evening.

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PIER PLACE STATUES Visit this public square to view the collection of life-like statues depicting everyday life, courtesy of artist Egon Tania.

DID YOU KNOW? The Minstrel Parade on 2 January is a tradition that dates back to the days of slavery, when the day after New Year (so-called Tweede Nuwejaar) was a holiday.

Shavan Rahim, Gallo Images

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Cape Town Holocaust Centre 88 Hatfield Street, 021 462 5553, www.holocaust.org.za P10 This poignant museum, located in the same complex as the South African Jewish Museum, commemorates the suffering and bravery of the Jews in 20th-century Europe. The first of its kind in Africa, it evokes the past through archival material and multimedia displays.

District Six Museum 25A Buitenkant Street, 021 466 7200, www.districtsix.co.za P32 The area between Woodstock and the East City recalls the rich and turbulent history of District Six. This museum pays homage to those who were uprooted from this area.

Iziko Bertram House Hiddingh Campus, Orange Street, 021 481 3972, www.iziko.org.za P10 Bertram House, built in 1839, is the only surviving example of the English Georgian-style brick residences that were once common in Cape Town. The opulent interiors will give you insight into the life of a colonial family, with details such as a card table set for a game in the study.

scattered with some of South Africa’s finest Cape furniture and silver, plus a priceless ceramic collection.

Iziko Planetarium 25 Queen Victoria Street, 021 481 3900, www.iziko.org.za P10 This celestial theatre in the round utilises the complex Minolta star machine and multiple projectors to transport the audience through the universe’s endless wonders. Whatever the weather outside, the night sky in the domed auditorium is clear, offering an audio-visual spectacle in the daily shows.

Iziko Rust en Vreugd 78 Buitenkant Street, 021 481 3903, www.iziko.org.za P32 This house, which means ‘rest and joy’ in Dutch, was built for a high-ranking Dutch East India Company official. With its period garden and programme of art exhibitions, the three-storey building certainly lives up to its name.

Iziko Slave Lodge Cnr Adderley and Wale streets, 021 467 7229, www.iziko.org.za P11 The Dutch East India Company built the Slave Lodge in 1679, where it confined 9 000 slaves, convicts and mentally ill people over the following century.

Image courtesy Iziko Museums

Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum 71 Wale Street, 021 481 3938, www.iziko.org.za P1 Get a full understanding of the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood’s distinct culture before wandering its cobbled streets lined with pastel houses and mosques. This small museum gives some background on the Islamic area, which was originally settled by workers brought from Asia by the Dutch.

Iziko Koopmans-De Wet House 35 Strand Street, 021 481 3935, www.iziko.org.za P13 This refined Neoclassical abode offers a glimpse into how the very wealthy lived in late 18th-century Cape Town. You can tour several rooms on two floors, all

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Iziko Social History Centre 17 Church Square, 021 461 3375, www.iziko.org.za P22 This museum in the National Mutual Building, which was designed by Sir Herbert Baker, houses a wide-ranging anthropological collection. Exhibits include indigenous cultural material from across southern Africa, colonial artefacts from the Cape, as well as maritime items, ceramics, furniture, coins and textiles.

Iziko South African Museum 25 Queen Victoria Street, 021 481 3800, www.iziko.org.za P10 This 190-year-old museum houses more than 1.5 million specimens of scientific importance, ranging from millenniaold fossils to insects and fish caught last week. While the focus is on human history, mankind is not left out – look out for stone tools made 120 000 years ago.

Iziko William Fehr Collection at the Castle of Good Hope Cnr Buitenkant and Darling streets, 021 467 7205, www.iziko.org.za P32 Assembled by late businessman William Fehr and acquired by the

South African government in 1964, this collection of 17th- to 19th-century furniture and oil paintings is housed in the Castle of Good Hope. Fehr’s collection of watercolours, prints and drawings is on display at Rust en Vreugd.

Museum of Gems & Jewellery Cnr Loop and Hout streets, 021 422 0148, www.prinsandprins. com/prins-prins-diamonds-museumgems-jewellery P5 This museum at Prins & Prins Diamonds tells the story of man’s Gollum-like relationship with shiny stones. Coverage is given to famous South African finds, including the Cullinan Diamond and Blombos jewellery, and to the coveted rocks’ formation three billion years ago.

South African Jewish Museum 88 Hatfield Street, 021 465 1546, www.sajewishmuseum.co.za P10 This museum covers the Jewish experience in South Africa from the 19th-century immigrants onwards, with a good mix of artefacts and technology on display.

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Image courtesy Iziko Museums

IZIKO WILLIAM FEHR COLLECTION AT THE CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE

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ity My Central C

KATLEGO MABOE Expresso host

WHAT MAKES CAPE TOWN CENTRAL CITY LIKE NO OTHER CBD IN THE WORLD? Cape Town has a unique blend of natural and man-made beauty. The vibrant mix of cultures that come together everywhere you look makes you feel like you’re in a different country with every conversation. It’s one of the only cities I’ve ever lived in where one can work hard and enjoy an incredible quality of life outside of work.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE SIGHTSEEING SPOTS IN THE CENTRAL CITY? I really enjoy The Company’s Garden, which I visit on occasion. There’s always an air of calm and fun about the place that allows me to relax while taking a leisurely stroll.

IF YOU COULD DESCRIBE CAPE TOWN IN THREE WORDS WHAT WOULD THEY BE? Wanderlustheaven; breathtaking; inspiring.

South African Slave Church Museum 40 Long Street, 021 423 6755 P7 This modest structure in Long Street was built in 1804 as the first official slave church in the country. Today it houses a small museum depicting the history of missionary work in South Africa.

Muslim struggle for the recognition of Islam and the right to practise their religion.

Central Methodist Mission Cnr Longmarket and Burg streets, 021 422 2744, www.cmm.org.za P11 Opened in 1879, this Gothic Revival church has seen much history, including, in 1928, South Africa’s first radio broadcast of a church service. Its multiracial congregation was formed in 1988. Visitors are welcome to admire the grand interior and stained-glass windows.

Die Groote Kerk Adderley Street, 021 422 0569, www.grootekerk.org.za P11 This venerable old church was the first Christian place of worship erected in the Cape, soon after the Dutch arrived in 1652. Its cornerstone was laid in 1700 and it remains the matriarch of the Dutch Reformed Church in Cape Town.

Evangelical Lutheran Church 98 Strand Street, 021 421 5854, www.lutheranchurch.org.za P3 Dating to 1774, this Lutheran church is South Africa’s oldest church in permanent service and forms part of the country’s oldest city block.

While you’re there, look out for the carvings inside by German sculptor Anton Anreith, whose work is regarded as the pinnacle of the Cape Baroque style.

Great Synagogue

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Auwal Masjid

39 Dorp Street, 082 551 7324, www.auwalmasjid.co.za P11 South Africa’s oldest mosque was established in 1794 by Tuan Guru, the Indonesian prince and imam who is regarded as the father of Islam here.

The mosque is a symbol of the Cape

88 Hatfield Street, 021 465 1405, www.gardensshul.org P10 Also known as the Gardens Shul, this beautiful building dates back to 1905 and has a distinctive dome and towers. The elegant interior features a carved teak pulpit, gold-leaf friezes and stained-glass windows. The neighbouring Old Synagogue (1863) is South Africa’s oldest.

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Tour Companies & walking Tours

Abseil Africa/Crazy Adventures

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297 Long Street, 021 424 4760, abseilafrica.co.za, www.crazyadventures.co.za P10 Based near the backpackers at the Table Mountain end of Long Street, this adrenaline merchant arranges exhilarating activities. With its beaches and mountains, Cape Town is ideal for outdoor adventures and these guys organise everything from abseiling Table Mountain to kloofing (canyoning) and shark-cage diving.

African Touch Tours Palm Tree Mosque 185 Long Street, 082 551 7324, www.muslim.co.za P11 South Africa’s second-oldest mosque was named after two palm trees that stood in front of it – one of them remains today. The modest building resembles a house, which it initially was. A prayer room was later opened and it gained mosque status in 1825.

072 388 2398, www.africantouchtours.com African Touch offers a range of guided tours, including a three-hour amble around the Central City. You’ll start at St Georges Mall and get to take in the sights of The Company’s Garden, Greenmarket Square, the flower sellers with their colourful wares, the Castle of Good Hope and more.

St George’s Cathedral

Cape Town Carriage Company

5 Wale Street, 021 424 7360, sgcathedral.co.za P10 This Anglican mother church, southern Africa’s oldest cathedral, opened in 1834 and was proclaimed a cathedral in 1847. King George V laid the foundation stone of the current building, designed in gothic style by Sir Herbert Baker, in 1901, and sections were added throughout the 20th century.

The Cape Town Peace March, a pivotal anti-apartheid protest led by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, began here in 1989.

Castle of Good Hope, cnr Buitenkant and Darling streets, 021 704 6907, www.ctcco.co.za P13 These 1 1/2-hour tours in a replica Victorian horse-drawn carriage start at the Castle of Good Hope and take you through the CBD. The slow-paced trip recreates the cross-town travels of 19th-century ladies and gentlemen by taking you on a trotting trip through The Company’s Garden.

Cape Town Free Walking Tours St Martini Evangelical Lutheran Church

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CCID/Jacques Marais

240 Long Street, 021 423 5947 www.st-martini.co.za P6 Established by German immigrants in 1861 when the Lutheran Church in Cape Town spilt, St Martini church is also home to a German kindergarten and preschool.

076 636 9007, www.nielsentours.co.za These free 90-minute walking tours leave daily from Greenmarket Square – look out for the yellow umbrellas on the corner of Burg and Shortmarket streets. The 11am tour takes a historic amble around the Central City, while the 2pm itinerary climbs to the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood.

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CitySightseeing Cape Town 81 Long Street, 021 511 6000, www.citysightseeing.co.za P12 With audio guides available in 15 languages to give you a historical background and open tops to give you a tan, CitySightseeing’s red doubledecker buses are a fun way to get your bearings. The hop-on hop-off buses follow various loops around the city and free walking tours are also offered.

The newly added Yellow Downtown Tour focuses on sights of historical importance in the Central City. The kids’ audio channel is great fun for the little ones, as the sights are narrated by a naughty baboon. The tour office sells coffee, has free Wi-Fi, and a newly opened underground section is home to eight kiosks where you can plan various activities.

CoffeeBeans Routes 021 461 3572, coffeebeansroutes.com This cultural tour company eschews passive coach trips in favour of handson interactive experiences. The tours explore subjects ranging from beer to reggae and from design to jazz. They cover the Central City and also venture further afield.

Footsteps to Freedom

Good Hope Adventures

021 671 6878, footstepstofreedom.co.za These cultural and historical tours express the company’s philosophy that, behind Cape Town’s majestic mountains and vineyard vistas lie the stories of local people. On its eponymous walking tour and Nelson Mandela-themed walk, guides narrate the Central City’s history on street corners and squares.

They once supplied the city and passing ships with fresh spring water but today make a fascinating tour.

Gardens, squares & Public sPaces

Church Square

Cnr Parliament and Spin streets P22 After visiting the nearby Iziko Slave Lodge, view the 11 granite blocks displayed in the square that are inscribed with the names of slaves traded here. Slaves would wait under the ‘slave tree’ while their owners attended church services in Die Groote Kerk.

The Company’s Garden 19 Queen Victoria Street P10 While you’re exploring the gardens, which date back to 1652, see if you can spot the oldest cultivated pear tree in South Africa (planted around 1652) or the sundial built in 1781, which is located in the centre of the garden.

De Tuynhuys Government Avenue, The Company’s Garden P10 The Dutch East India Company built this beautiful 18th-century building, now the office of the president, to accommodate important guests. It was here that FW de Klerk announced the end of apartheid in 1992.

Good Hope Adventures 021 510 7517, www.goodhope adventures.com Think you’ve seen all Cape Town has to offer? Good Hope Adventures’ Tunnel Tour explores the CBD’s secret subterranean rivers and canals, some of which date back to the 17th century.

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Grand parade & City hall Cnr Buitenkant and Darling streets P20 Situated next to the Castle of Good Hope, the Grand Parade was once used for military parades and is now filled with market stalls by day. Nelson Mandela addressed the nation from the grand City Hall overlooking the square after his release from prison.

courtyard of Bistrot Bizerca here is a popular venue for after-work drinks.

Long street

Cape Town’s main drag is a highlight of the city. The vibrant thoroughfare encapsulates the city’s spirit with its boutiques, bars, craft shops, cafés and restaurants, all overlooked by VictorianDiD you era buildings with know?

Greenmarket wrought-iron balconies.

The Com pany’s Gar square Spend a day here, den offers fre e Between Shortmarket shopping and snacking Users are Wi-FI. allocated 100MB o and Longmarket before stopping f data pe r day.

Catch up streets, off St for sundowners. on your emails in Georges Mall P11 this idylli c setting. north Wharf Greenmarket Square At the end of Wharf first began in 1696 and, Street, off Loop Street P4 as its name suggests, was This square is hidden among originally a fresh produce hotels, including the Protea hotel of market. Today it’s bustling with the same name, near the lower end of market goers and browsing tourists.

Bree Street. You’ll find good restaurants heritage square and cafés in this up-and-coming part of Cnr Bree and Shortmarket streets P2 the Central City.

This block of Cape Dutch, Georgian pier place and Victorian buildings was saved Off Heerengracht Street P16 from becoming a parking garage and This square is surrounded by offices in now houses restaurants and bars. The

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the Foreshore area, which was reclaimed from the sea. Egon Tania’s life-like statues, showing people reading the paper and talking on the phone, were installed during a R2 million renovation.

St Georges Mall This pedestrianised thoroughfare, home to the weekly Earth Fair Market as well as permanent kiosks and stalls, runs northeast from St George’s Cathedral.

Passing close to Greenmarket Square, it’s a pleasant passage through the Central City, with benches, trees, public art and cafés.

Thibault Square Between Hans Strijdom Avenue and Riebeek, Long and Adderley streets, at the end of St Georges Mall P14 Some of Cape Town’s highest – and oldest – skyscrapers overlook this large brick plaza. With its cafés and benches, the square is a popular lunch spot for local office workers.

Places of interest

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Africa Centre

28 St Georges Mall, 021 418 3336, africacentre.net P18 This centre promotes pan-African culture, specifically as a tool for social change, and organises the Infecting

the City public arts festival. Its Talking Heads events showcase presentations by specialists ranging from geophysicists to champion surfers.

Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, 021 410 5000, www.cticc.co.za P9 Containing contemporary artworks and impressive spaces such as the 2 000m2 Grand Ballroom, the CTICC was built a decade ago. It hosts major events including the Good Food & Wine Show and Design Indaba. The CTICC is expanding some more – so watch this space.

Castle of Good Hope Cnr Castle and Darling streets, 021 787 1260, www.castleofgoodhope. co.za P32 Built in 1679, this well-preserved pentagonal Dutch East India Company building is South Africa’s oldest surviving colonial site. Wander the courtyards, arcades, lawns and military museum or join a guided tour.

Military ceremonies take place at 10am and midday during the week.

Central Library Old Drill Hall, cnr Parade and Darling streets, 021 444 0983, www.capetown.gov.za/library P20

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The South African parliament was built in Neoclassical and Cape Dutch style in 1884, with wings added in the 20th century. In 1960, this was where the prime minister of Britain, Sir Harold MacMillan, made the ‘Winds of Change’ speech that resounded around the world. On a free guided tour (available Monday to Friday), observe a debate and view the art collection.

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This building was originally a venue where soldiers drilled during bad weather in the late 1800s. Today it’s a bustling library with many events and school-holiday programmes.

Centre for the Book

Houses of Parliament 120 Plein Street, 021 403 2266, www.parliament.gov.za P10 This imposing red-and-white building featuring Corinthian columns has witnessed many pivotal moments in South African and international history.

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Open House Cnr Long and Dorp streets, www.westerncape.gov.za/generalpublication/open-house-publicart-competition P6 This bright-red 10,5m-high house installation, constructed by artist Jacques Coetzer, was the winning concept in a Western Cape Government public art competition.

A symbol of democracy and diversity, its balconies are set to host open-mic poetry, talks and performances, and encourage interaction between people from across society.

Zip Zap Circus Founders Garden, Jan Smuts Street, 021 421 8622, www.zip-zap.co.za P30 Zip Zap Circus is a well-established social circus that was founded in Cape Town in 1992, with the intention to inspire young people and help build a new culture of peaceful coexistence in South Africa. Zip Zap’s programmes are all free to participants.

Western Cape Government

62 Queen Victoria Street, 021 423 2669, www.nlsa.ac.za P10 Occupying a beautiful domed Edwardian building, this centre run by the National Library of South Africa promotes reading and writing through events including book discussions, launches, poetry readings and writing workshops.

The Children’s Reading Centre, which is aimed at kids aged seven and up, can also be found here.

Cnr Long and Orange streets, 021 422 0100, www.capetown.gov.za/ en/SportRecreation/Pages/ LongStreetBaths.aspx P10 Locals have been making a splash at Long Street’s Art Nouveau swimming pool since 1908. The 25m-long main pool, children’s pool and Turkish baths cater to serious swimmers, families and those in search of a relaxing wallow. The main pool is reserved for women from 10am to 2pm on Tuesdays.

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Galleries

The African Portrait

of exhibitions. It’s worth a look to see the rising talent of tomorrow.

The African Portrait

Cnr Long and Hout streets, 021 426 1886, The cape Gallery www.theafricanportrait.com p12 This decade-old gallery specialises in 60 Church Street, representations of Africa’s many faces, 021 423 5309, from Zulu chiefs and Masai warriors to www.capegallery.co.za p11 Saharan women and Samburu elders.

Located among Church Street’s As well as oil paintings, it Cape Dutch and Georgian offers limited-edition prints facades, this long-running Cape on canvas and represents gallery specialises in Town two local artists, Grant landscape painters who Tourism : Oxche and Mekhala van record South African Pinnacle Building, cnr Burg der Schyff. topography, flora and and Castl e Streets, 086 132 22 fauna. Contemporary 23, 021 4 87 6800, www.cap Association for street scenes are etown.trav el A wealth Visual Arts also on the walls, plus of inform ation at your fi (AVA) Gallery regularly changing group ngertips!

35 Church Street, 021 and solo exhibitions.

424 7436, commune.1 www.ava.co.za p11 64 Wale Street, 021 423 5600, One of the country’s oldest www.commune1.com p11 non-profit galleries, AVA showcases This is one of only a few South African contemporary South African art in all galleries offering a platform for artists to media. The gallery has been here in create large-scale, immersive installations. various guises since 1971, and aims to Past exhibitions have included Stefan promote visual arts and display rising Blom’s polychrome fibreglass figures with creative stars through its programme

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disconcerting machine-guns and gasmask faces. photography and painting are often shown too.

studio, Britz and colleagues create glass pieces and collaborate on larger architectural installations.

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Association for Visual Arts (AVA) Gallery

67 Loop Street, 021 424 9985, 61 Shortmarket Street, www.ebonydesign.co.za P5 021 424 7169, www.g2art.co.za P5 This diverse gallery stocks everything g2 exhibits a selection of affordable from fine art and furniture to carpets contemporary paintings, ceramics, and toys, all carefully curated by sculpture and photography. The the knowledgeable owner gallery represents local artists Marc Stanes. Contemporary including gilbert pearse, FNB design sensibility with whose Cape seascapes CT 12 an african twist runs are influenced by ONeRuN throughout, and the JMW Turner.

Come and support yo collectable artists on family and ur friends at the FNB One iziko Michaelis show include William Run, starti Milnerton ng in collection at Kentridge. and endin g in Bree Street, on the iziko old town 15 May 20 16 or enter o eDGe Glass Gallery House nline: thecapeto www.

29 Vredenburg Lane, Cnr Burg and wn12. com 021 423 3370, Longmarket streets, www.capeglassstudio.com Greenmarket Square, 021 P6 481 3933, www.iziko.org.za P11 Cape Town’s collection of 17thOwned by local glass artist century Dutch and Flemish paintings Nelius Britz, eDge exhibits the best hangs in the Old Town House, formerly contemporary South african art glass the City Hall, built in 1755 in the Cape and imported works. The pieces on Rococo style. The 17th century was display are a myriad of colour with the a golden age for Netherlandish art glass manipulated into fantastical forms, and the masters on display include resembling everything from coral reefs anthony van Dyck. to tropical flowers. at his adjoining

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New Heritage Gallery & The d’Vine art room

Government Avenue, The Company’s Garden, 021 481 3970, www.iziko.org.za P10 This is without a doubt one of South Africa’s best art museums. The National Gallery’s permanent collection includes paintings, photography, sculpture, beadwork and textiles from across Africa and Europe. The wide-ranging programme of temporary exhibitions has previously included retrospectives of KwaZulu-Natal’s Rorke’s Drift Art and Craft Centre and Tretchikoff’s portraits. Check the website for upcoming exhibitions.

100 Shortmarket Street, 071 191 5034, www.newheritagegallery.com P2 Shay Davis’s poppy and punky gallery is unashamedly modern, inspired by the likes of Van Gogh. It hosts changing exhibitions and represents artists such as Gregor Rohrig, who appropriates painters from Matisse to Tretchikoff.

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EDGE Glass Gallery

109 Loop Street, 021 424 8448, www.lutge.co.za P5 Allan Lutge’s gallery juxtaposes old and new, displaying his reclaimed indigenous wood tables alongside antique furniture and architectural features. The contrast continues throughout the gallery, where you’re just as likely to find a Victorian cast-iron pole as a contemporary ceramic vase.

stateoftheart Gallery 61 Shortmarket Street, 072 470 9272, www.stateoftheart-gallery.com P5 Jennifer Reynolds’s gallery is a great place to start a South African art collection, with prints and photos priced from around R750.

Paintings and sculptures are also on offer, with a focus on the best emerging talent.

Worldart 54 Church Street, 021 423 3075, www.worldart.co.za P11 Charl Bezuidenhout’s gallery was established in 2004 and specialises in colourful and satirical contemporary art, such as Kilmany-Jo Liversage’s graffiti portraits and Ayanda Mabulu’s pop take on Animal Farm. Prints by Liversage and Khaya Witbooi are available.

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The Central City offers a fusion of shopping experiences to satisfy every type of shopper.

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a variety of bespoke wineries, food shops, coffee roasters and chocolatiers to be found in the CBD. Artisan food markets mean foodies won’t go hungry.

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DÉCOR & HOMEWARE Whether you’re looking for a gift or something to add to your home, the Central City boasts a vast range of outlets showcasing retro, ethnic and contemporary designs.

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dealers in second-hand and new books are dotted about the Central City, with top selections of local and international titles on their shelves.

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JEWELS AND GEMS

The CBD is home to many reputable diamond and tanzanite jewellers.

Choose a gem for a bespoke piece or peruse the designer collections.

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FASHION From international brands to local boutique labels, you’ll find it all in the Central City’s fashion hub, with boho chic threads and contemporary couture for any occasion.

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Books

The Book Lounge 71 Roeland Street, 021 462 2425, www.booklounge.co.za P31 A former book-chain employee opened this gem in 2007. Today it’s a relaxed haven for book lovers, with a café, knowledgeable staff and two floors of novels and nonfiction. Regular events include the Saturday-morning children’s story time.

Clarke’s Bookshop 199 Long Street, 021 423 5739, www.clarkesbooks.co.za P6 The best spot for Africana from antiquarian to ANC memoirs, Clarke’s specialises in books on southern Africa, particularly new tomes. Celebrating its 60th birthday in 2016, Clarke’s ensures its two floors of shelves and tables hold treasures for collectors and holiday readers alike.

Select Books 232 Long Street, 021 424 6955, www.selectbooks.co.za P6 This long-standing book den specialises in southern Africa, with tomes old and new on subjects from travel to botany.

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African Image Cnr Church and Burg streets, 021 423 8385, www.african-image.co.za P11 African Image has a selection of craft and souvenirs. This is the place to buy shweshwe cushions, dinky sculptures made of recycled cans, zingy fabrics, chunky jewellery and tribal masks.

The Gallery Shop 48 Church Street, 021 424 0517 P11 A great stop for portable and distinctly South African souvenirs, the Gallery Shop sells traditional and contemporary craftwork from beaded jewellery to embroidered textiles.

Proceeds support various community projects and NGOs.

Lucky Fish 43 Long Street, 084 380 0090, www.facebook.com/luckyfishonlong P12 Lucky Fish sells a quintessentially Capetonian range of street-sharp T-shirts, with a few quirky souvenirs in the mix.

Merchants on Long 34 Long Street, 021 422 2828, www.merchantsonlong.com P12 This clothing boutique sells trendy threads and accessories by African

15-19 Burg Street, 021 423 7832, www.buchhandlungnaumann.co.za P11 With books in German, French and English, Ulrich Naumann’s wide-ranging stock includes maps, field guides, novels and cookery books. The multilingual staff also offer tourist information.

Crafts & gifts

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African Home Crafts 41 Caledon Street, 021 461 1700, www.africanhome.co.za P22 Here you’ll find find Zulu and Xhosa pottery, beadwork, basketry and fabrics, alongside items made from recycled materials such as wire, tin cans and plastic.

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designers, including Hout Couture sunglasses, Makono shirts and the store’s own brand.

Mogalakwena Craft Art Gallery 3 Church Street, 021 424 7488, www.mogalakwena.com P11 Exhibitions covering African culture take place on the ground floor of Mogalakwena, while the other floors showcase unique textiles, embroidered soft furnishings, linen and beaded items.

SAM 1st floor, 107 Bree Street, 021 422 2898, www.ilovesam.co.za P2 South African Market offers a selection of home-grown fashion, furniture, décor and design. Browse racks of items like Matblac leather wallets and two-tone womenswear from Hannah Collection in this whitewashed space. You can meet SAM’s designers at First Thursday night markets.

Youngblood Africa Arts and Culture Development Beautifull Life Building, 70-72 Bree Street, 021 424 0074, www.youngblood-africa.com P2

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Décor & homeware

Anouk Furniture & Decor Perspectives, 37 Roeland Street, 082 856 4624, www.facebook.com/ AnoukFurnitureDecor P31 A favourite among designers in the know, Anouk has an amazing range of vintage furniture and unusual décor items. If you want to create a warm and quirky aesthetic or just fancy a wander down memory lane, visit Anouk for gorgeous old pieces from decades past.

Avoova 97 Bree Street, 021 422 1620, www.avoova.com P2 Avoova’s range of ostrich eggshell items includes picture frames, bowls, belt buckles and even champagne buckets.

Shell fragments are salvaged from ostrich farms to make the Afro-chic items.

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ANOUK

Sharing a space with Beautifull Food restaurant, this arts foundation supports emerging South African artists by offering them capital and exposure. The gallery stages regular events including concerts, launches and workshops, and has a different exhibition every fortnight.

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Babette

37 Barrack Street, 021 461 4599, www.fieldoffice.co.za P31 This café-cum-design outlet showcases the work of Pedersen + Lennard. The designers express their mixed heritage in furniture that combines the qualities of African craft and the aesthetics of Scandinavian design.

41 Church Street, 021 424 4457, www.babetteclothing.co.za P11 Local label Babette is the work of Stellenbosch fashion graduate Barbara Lötter, who adapts vintage dresses.

If you love vintage, you’ll love her sleeveless dresses, flowery skirts and hats.

Long Street Antique Arcade

Black Dog

127 Long Street, 021 423 2666, www.theantiquearcade.co.za P12 Here you’ll find shelf upon shelf of shiny treasures and faded curios. This arcade of 12 shops is a great place to spend an afternoon browsing.

259 Long Street, 082 786 0312, www.blackdog.co.za P6 Black Dog is an edgy, contemporary South African menswear range inspired by global fashion trends. The designs are locally made, whilst using imported

Moroccan Warehouse Cnr Commercial and Buitenkant streets, 021 461 8318 P31 This Moroccan treasure trove sells carpets, mosaic tables, scatter cushions and more – all guaranteed to give your home some Maghrebi mystique.

Skinny Laminx 201 Bree Street, 021 424 6290, www.skinnylaminx.com P6 Ranging from aprons and bags to wallpaper and napkins, designer Heather Moore’s work has a blocky, colourful style. The ‘soft bucket’ plant pots are fun.

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65 Loop Street, 021 426 5094, www.stable.org.za P5 This showcase of innovative SA design features work from across the country, including chairs, tables, lighting and more.

FASHION

Afraid of Mice 86 Long Street, 021 423 7353, www.afraidofmice.com P6 Between white walls that eschew second-hand fustiness, two sisters sell vintage clothes, shoes and bags. Items including unique pieces by the likes of Stella McCartney are hand-picked for their stitching, fabric and lace details.

ity My Central C LIEZEL VAN DER WESTHUIZEN TV and radio presenter WHAT MAKES CAPE TOWN’S CENTRAL CITY LIKE NO OTHER IN THE WORLD? Cape Town is surrounded by beaches and beautiful Table Mountain.

There are many unique clothing designers and clothing stores here, and around almost every street corner there is something for fashionistas.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE SHOPS IN THE CENTRAL CITY? Eve Emporium on Long Street, Klûk CGDT, Hendrik Vermeulen, Honest Chocolate and Vintage in The City.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE THING TO BUY WHEN YOU ARE TREATING YOURSELF? Flowers! My first stop is always Adderley Street Flower Market, followed

by Aspen Flowers & Co on Loop Street.

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Hendrik Vermeulen Couture 79 Hout Lane, 021 424 1686, www.hendrikvermeulen.com P12 Hendrik Vermeulen designs couture fashion and accessories for women and men, but his shimmering dresses are the real showstoppers!

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218-224 Long Street, 021 422 0696, www.facebook.com/HenryCapeTown P6 Henry offers a curated selection of street fashion that’s perfect for hitting Long Street’s pavements, including caps, backpacks and sneakers.

Iracema Boutique luxury fabrics, creating a casual wear range that boasts an international flavour

Diomande 130 Long Street, 021 424 0747, www.diomande.com P6 If you’re looking for quality leather shoes, look no further. Diomande specialises in leather shoes and boots for men and women.

217 Bree Street, 071 405 0583, www.facebook.com/IracemaBoutique P6 Deborah Polansky has an eye for sourcing one-of-a-kind designs and the shelves are stacked with a well-chosen but unfussy collection, ranging from tiger-print two-pieces and monochrome jumpsuits to lion chokers and knits.

Klûk CGDT

43-45 Bree Street, 083 377 7780, Best of 66 Hout Street, www.klukcgdt.com P3 the B 021 461 1385, One of South Africa’s For the fr unch eshest flo www.errolarendz.co.za premier fashion wers for your h ome or th e ideal gift visit w P12 labels, Klûk CGDT’s ww.aspen andco. co.za, Sh Arendz is famous dedication to modern op 2, The Graphic Centre, 19 for his DuSud ‘haute luxury, exclusivity and 9 Loop S treet, street’ women’s service has gained 021 424 6 511 collection. The designer attention worldwide. also offers personal Offering six prêt-àfashion consultations and porter collections, bespoke the sexy prêt-à-porter Errol couture and bridal gowns for Arendz Cape Town Collection. a dream wedding, their designs embody elegance and class.

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Gypsy

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Latitude 33 165 Bree Street, 021 424 9857, www.lat33.co.za P6 This temple to beach culture offers fashion, food and art inspired by the owners’ international surf jaunts. Above a surf-themed café, portraits of surfers are sold alongside Aussie surf labels.

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285 Long Street, 021 424 2994, www.gypsytrading.co.za P6 Love boho clothes? Look no further than Gypsy. Their womenswear is free-flowing and features soft colours. Find your perfect pashmina here.

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MeMeMe 117A Long Street, 021 424 0001, www.mememe.co.za P11 Designer and sculptor Doreen Southwood established her store 15 years ago to champion South African fashion labels. You’ll find Liefie, Adam & Eve, Non European, Babette, Diomonde and more labels here.

Mungo & Jemima 108 Long Street, 021 424 5016, www.mungoandjemima.com P11 This store is aimed at women of all ages who seek genuinely unique garments.

The shelves are stocked with the owners’ womenswear labels, Good and Coppelia, plus those of other local designers.

Paul Smith 133 Bree Street, 021 424 0354, www.paulsmith.co.uk P11 The celebrated British designer himself commandeered this blue-fronted store’s design, with newsprint-lined walls contrasting with the couture. His men’s and women’s garments fuse classic glamour and international glitz.

Here you’ll find Simon Deporres shirts, T-shirts, hoodies, jackets and trilbies.

Vintage and the City 287 Long Street, 021 422 5646, www.vintageandthecity.com P6 Hit the rails here to find styles from retro to contemporary urban, with shoes, accessories, plenty of denim and the odd tassel among the classics from bygone decades.

WAG Fashion 62 Long Street, 079 158 7388, www.facebook.com/wagfashion P5 The WAG label is the work of designer Sheray Bakos, who aims to bring out a woman’s inner goddess. Bakos comes from a long line of dressmakers and started experimenting with fabric offcuts as a child.

Second Time Around 196 Long Street, 021 423 1674, www.secondtimearound.co P6 This fun-loving vintage clothing store is filled with hats, dresses, shirts and jackets that would make a Great Gatsby flapper proud.

Skinz Leatherware 86 Long Street, 021 424 3978, www.skinzleather.co.za P11 Since 1978, Skinz has manufactured and sourced unique leatherwear, attracting celebrity clients like Leonardo DiCaprio. This is the place to pick up leather waistcoats, suede crop tops and crocodile sandals.

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Superior Goods Store 69 Roeland Street, 021 461 0212, www.sdsuperiorgoods.com P31 Locally made with a philosophy of producing classic tailored streetwear that retains its contemporary feel.

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Food & drink

Caroline’s Fine Wines

Dorrance Wines

Shop 44, Matador Centre, 62 Strand Street, 021 419 8984, www.carolineswine.com P13 Caroline Rillema stocks more than 1 500 South African wines and sells one of the country’s largest ranges of European wines. We recommend that you sample the wonderful local wines.

95 Hout Street, 021 422 0695, www.vinsdorrance.co.za P2 Situated in the heart of the Central City is a unique winery where French winemaker Christophe Durand showcases the art of French winemaking whilst embracing our local cultivars. Guests can enjoy wine tastings accompanied by a selection of French delicacies.

Chefs Warehouse

Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants

92 Bree Street, 021 422 0128, www.chefswarehouse.co.za P2 Foodies from pros to enthusiasts will find something to inspire their culinary endeavours at Chefs Warehouse. It features a shop, a deli, a restaurant and a street-food canteen.

81 Church Street, 021 424 7204, www.ffmm.co.za P2 Buying steaks for the braai is a South African ritual and these butchers put a decidedly hip Capetonian spin on the experience. You can buy clean, ethical, sustainable cuts and even add a Deluxe Coffeeworks flat white to your order.

Culture Club Cheese 215 Bree Street, 021 422 3515, www.cultureclubcheese.co.za P6 Cheesemaker and -monger Luke Williams runs this heaving store cupboard of cheese, fermented foods and ethically sourced produce. As well as stocking up on gourmet picnic essentials, from charcuterie to 100 different South African cheeses, you can sample the free-range fare in the restaurant.

Honest Artisan Chocolate 64 Wale Street, 076 765 8306, honestchocolate.co.za P5 Dairy connoisseurs will love Honest’s hand-moulded chocolate slabs made from raw, organic cacao, featuring flavours from mint, orange and coffee to Kalahari Desert Salt. Bonbons and spreads are also on offer. Their attention to detail extends to the wrapping on the chocolate bars, which all have different artworks printed on them – making them perfect for gifts.

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100 Shortmarket Street, Heritage Square, 021 424 5820, www.winery.co.za P2 French winemaker Jean-Vincent Ridon capitalises on Cape Town’s extraordinary natural environment, growing his famous Clos D’Oranje syrah in Oranjezicht and his Mourvedre over the hill in Camps Bay. Taste and buy his delectable range – including the sweet Eszencia, rated one of South Africa’s best-ever wines by the US trade – in the historic setting of Heritage Square.

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Jewellery & accessories

Destinée Jewellers

45 Buitengracht Street, 021 426 6789, www.destinee.co.za P1 At Destinée, diamond cutting and jewellery manufacturing tours demonstrate how the coveted objects are produced, while the diamond and tanzanite jewellery pieces are sold alongside homeware and African craft.

Kirsten Goss and Missibaba 229 Bree Street, 021 424 8127, www.kirstengoss.co.za, www.missibaba.com P6 South African designer Kirsten Goss has wowed celebrities with her angular and ethereal jewellery since opening her London store in 2002 – she’s even designed pieces for Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding. Missibaba, whose handmade leather handbags are experiments in texture and colour, shares this space.

Caroline’s Fine Wines

Leather & Suede 73 Loop Street, 021 426 2758, www.leatherandsuede.co.za P3 Look no further if you’re after a memorable souvenir in the form of a beautiful garment or accessory.

Olive Green Cat 76 Church Street, 021 424 1101, www.olivegreencat.com P5 This stylish little jewellery shop’s unusual name was inspired by its

founders’ surnames – jewellery designers Philippa Green and Ida Elsje Olivier, respectively known for their Perspex cuffs and bespoke engagement rings, and architect Gregory Katz. The trio produces the Situ collection, featuring diamonds set in resin.

Philip Zetler Jewellers 54 St Georges Mall, 021 423 2771, www.philipzetlerjewellers.co.za P13 With an 80-year-old heritage, this shop sells diamonds, tanzanite, antique and modern jewellery, Krugerrand coins and watches.

Pierre-Estienne Designers & Engravers 59A Long Street, 076 270 6372, www.pierre-estienne.com P12 This handmade and engraved gold and silver jewellery mixes street style and gothic flair. The eclectic pieces range from Africa peace pins to chunky rings studded with precious stones.

Prins & Prins Cnr of Loop and Hout streets, 021 422 0148, www.prinsandprins.com P5 A family jeweller that specialises in all things shiny – whether you want a diamond engagement ring, a pair of tanzanite earrings or a pink sapphire bracelet – the 40-year-old firm has the experience to guide you.

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fresh produce (hence its name) and slaves. Today it functions as an atmospheric outdoor craft market where you can browse funky township art and items from across Africa or listen to the rhythm of buskers playing calypso drums.

Pan African Market

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Adderley Street Flower Market Adderley Street, between Strand and Darling streets, www.capetown.travel/ activities/entry/Adderley_Street_ Flower_Sellers P19 You won’t find fresher flowers than at this well-known location. Florists call out the day’s deals and reel in punters like bees to nectar – look out for Cape classics such as proteas, petunias and daisies.

76 Long Street, 021 426 4478 P11 Dozens of market stalls sell the best craftwork that Africa has to offer on three floors of a Long Street building.

Browse classic items from across the continent, including multicoloured fabrics, masks, wooden giraffes and hippos, sold by a multilingual group of vendors.

St Georges Mall Along the length of the pedestrianised thoroughfare, kiosks and stands sell clothes, craftwork, souvenirs and more.

Look out for the Earth Fair Food Market every Thursday.

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African Women’s Craft Market

The African Music Store

112 Long Street, 072 393 1900, www.awcm-ct.co.za, P5 Dubbed “The melting pot of African Arts and Crafts”, the market boasts a selection of traditional African artefacts from different cultures across the continent. It’s the perfect spot to pick up a memento from your trip.

134 Long Street, 021 426 0857, www. facebook.com/TheAfricanMusicStore P5 African tunes breeze out of this music shop, announcing Cape Town’s best collection of CDs from the continent.

Church Street, between Long and Burg streets P11 Church Street’s antique shops and galleries are supplemented by this line of trestle tables offering a mindboggling array of antiques and vintage curios.

Greenmarket Square Burg Street between Longmarket and Shortmarket streets P11 Over the centuries, this cobbled square has been used to trade

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301 Long Street, 021 423 0303, www.boardhub.co.za P6 This skateboarding shop sells boards, wheels and a range of parts, plus wellknown brands such as Vans and Etnies shoes. The store is a great place to get the low-down on everything boardbased in Cape Town.

Chanel Bettison Hair and Beauty Concept Store 71 Shortmarket Street, 021 422 1373, www.chanelbettison.com P3 Chanel Bettison’s beauty salon and art gallery offers treatments from massage therapy to teeth whitening.

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Start with a Gelish manicure or pedicure, before heading upstairs to have your back unknotted amid soft music and candlelight.

such as Santa Cruz and Specialized on offer. Stock includes mostly mountain bikes as well as the local brand Pyga. The staff are super helpful, too.

Ecoco Cnr Loop and Shortmarket streets, 021 424 3339, www.ecoco.co.za P5 Made in South Africa using 100% natural ingredients, Ecoco’s ecological skincare products draw inspiration from ancient dermatological practices. The shop sells five ranges and gift boxes from safari packs to bon voyage bags.

Ma se Kinners 1b-c Church Street, 083 982 1748 P11 Meaning ‘Mother’s Children’, this innovative shop stocks high-quality, locally made kids’ clothing and soft toys as well as ceramics and art.

Merry Pop Ins 201 Bree Street, 021 422 4911, www.merrypopins.co.za P6 Penny-watching parents will love this shop because it offers quality secondhand clothing, furniture, toys and equipment for kids aged up to 12.

The store also helps disadvantaged families in the Cape Town area.

Revolution Cycles

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177 Bree Street, 021 423 5191, www.revolutioncycles.co.za P2 This cool bikers’ den on Bree sells and services bicycles, with a range of parts and international brands

Sturk’s Tobacconists 54 Shortmarket Street, 021 423 3928, www.sturkstobacconists.co.za P11 South Africa’s oldest tobacconist, established in 1793, has served many famous smokers, including Winston Churchill. Its snuff mill can no longer be heard across the city, but Sturk’s still stocks cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, water pipes and, of course, tobacco in every flavour you can think of.

Woodhead’s 29 Caledon Street, 021 461 7185, www.woodheads.co.za P22 Founded in 1867, Woodhead’s is the city’s original leather merchant, and also sells sandals, belts, sheepskin slippers and winter boots among its products.

Yogi’s Barber Shop 103 Buitengracht Street, 021 424 5408, www.yogis.co.za P1 The fourth generation of his family to cut Capetonian hair, Yogi trims, shaves and snips in his shop that adjoins the Cape Town Lodge hotel. Many celebs, including Trevor Noah, have enjoyed a spot of personal grooming in the classic old-fashioned barber shop with its retro chessboard floor.

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CUISINES TO TRY

in the Central City Why travel far to experience an array of international cuisines? The Central City boasts the best culinary options available.

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SPANISH CUISINE

ITALIAN CUISINE

Traditional food made with love that brings comfort... South Africans love Italian food, which manages to make an occasion of any meal. You’ll find everyday pizza spots as well as refined northernItalian fare in the CBD.

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ASIAN Whether you’re after sushi, dim sum or traditional Asian fusion, you’ll find a variety of options to choose from. Many restaurants offer sushi specials, but high-end Asian fare is also on the cards.

CAFÉ CULTURE From bakeries and coffee roasters to pavement cafés and bistros, there are plenty of places where you can people-watch and enjoy freshly brewed espressos and artisan pastries.

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AFRICAN Sample exotic dishes from the centre of the continent and various game meats.

Or opt for local flavours with sweet and spicy Cape Malay fare and quintessential street eats in the form of bunny chows and samoosas with a fiery kick.

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Tapas are taking Cape Town by storm.

Many restaurants are adding spice to their menus with ingredients like saffron, chorizo and smoked paprika.

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Addis in Cape

R130–R225 Cnr Long and Church streets, 021 424 5722, www.addisincape.co.za P11 Addis in Cape offers exotic east-African dishes and home-made Ethiopian coffee to finish the feast.

Africa Café R275 108 Shortmarket Street, 021 422 0221, www.africacafe.co.za P2 Africa Café offers tastes of the continent in colourful surrounds. Enter through the craft shop and venture upstairs to enjoy the seasonal menu.

The Diplomatic R100 35 Long Street, 021 424 5000, www.thediplomaticsa.com P12 This low-key eatery brings southernAfrican home cooking to the heart of Long Street, serving traditional dishes such as pap and wors.

Madam Taitou R75 77 Long Street, 021 426 6969 P12 Enjoy Ethiopian specialities such as couscous and tibs (grilled lean beef with berbere spice mix). Vegetarians are catered for too – the vegan platter is delicious. Don’t miss the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony that takes place daily at 5pm.

Mama Africa

R120 178 Long Street, 021 424 8634, www.mamaafricarestaurant.co.za P6 Have a drink at the Snake Bar with its Coke-bottle chandelier before trying Mama’s specials such as bobotie, lamb curry and game steaks.

Marimba

R100 Cnr Heerengracht and Walter Sisulu streets, 021 418 3366, www.marimbasa.com P9 Marimba offers exactly what it promises – live music from marimba maestro Bongani Sotshononda. The stone, wood and steel furnishings reflect Africa’s energy, as do the communal dishes served in earthenware pots.

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Active Sushi

R90 Portside Building, Bree Street, 021 418 0064, www.activesushi.com P3 All the classic sushi dishes are on the menu, along with lunch offers and the popular R139 eat-as-muchas-you-like special.

Downtown Ramen R65 103 Harrington Street, 021 461 0407 P32 Here you’ll find authentic bowls of Japanese noodles and broth in a relaxed setting. Do try the Japanese Sapporo while you’re there.

Fuji Yumi R65 Cnr Loop and Church streets, 021 422 3660, www.fujiyumi.com P5 Fuji Yumi rustles up modern and traditional Japanese food. Noodle dishes, miso soup, bento boxes and sushi are on the menu – we suggest you try the tempura-like karaage.

Fujiyama

R250 77 Church Street, 021 424 2491, www.fujiyamacapetown.com P2 Fujiyama offers an elegant dining experience – the set menus feature at least four courses, including appetisers, sushi, miso soup and dessert.

Galbi R115 210 Long Street, 021 424 3030, www.galbi.co.za P6 This Korean fusion barbecue restaurant was started by a couple who taught English in South Korea.

Every table has a small grill where diners cook their own meat, chicken and vegetables.

Haiku

R120 58 Burg Street, 021 424 7000, www.haikurestaurant.com P11 Haiku’s elegant oriental décor offers an intimate setting for the modern Asian cuisine. Dishes are served tapas-style and will take you on a taste-bud tour of Asia.

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I Love My Laundry R45 59 Buitengracht Street, 074 992 1481; 50 Buitenkant Street, 078 105 6280, ilovemylaundry.co.za P2; P31 I Love My Laundry makes a visit to the laundromat fun. Each branch is a café, bar, laundromat and art gallery rolled into one. They offer dim sum, wine tastings and fondue nights.

Minato

R100 Shop 4, 210 Long Street, 021 423 4712, www.facebook.com/ minatosushirestaurant P6 Minato has built a reputation for its sushi, with a variety of rolls, sashimi, tempura and platters on offer.

Nuri Sushi Factory R45 8 Parliament Street, 021 461 8719, www.nuri.co.za P19 Describing itself as an Africanised sushi bar, this playful eatery serves gourmet interpretations of the Japanese rice dish, including spicy seared tuna roses and salmon-skin rolls.

Phad Thai

R70 18 Long Street, 021 418 3011, www.phadthai.info P3

Here you’ll find dishes from Thailand and Japan, with a revolving sushi bar.

Appropriately, phad thai is a specialty.

South China Dim Sum Bar

R60 289 Long Street, 078 846 3656, www.facebook.com/ SouthChinaDimSum Bar P6 Dim sum are Cantonese tapas that consist of dumplings, rice-noodle rolls, meat, vegetables and other goodies, all served in steamer baskets or on small plates.

Bakeries, cafés & Bistros

Aniyor Bakery & Café

R40 Cnr Thibault Square and Hans Strijdom Avenue, 021 419 5356, www.facebook.com/Aniyor P14 This artisan bakery and vegetarian café fuels local office workers and bakes spectacular cakes. Tarts, breads, salads and gourmet sandwiches with fillings like tofu or halloumi are on the menu.

Awestruck Bistro R50 92 Bree Street, 021 424 6261, www.facebook.com/pages/ Awestruck-Bistro P2 Serving coffee, delicious European pastries, gourmet sandwiches and chocolate treats, Awesome Bistro is a treat.

Bacon on Bree

R60 217 Bree Street, 021 422 2798, www.bacononbree.com P6 Offering more than a bacon sandwich, Cape Town’s ‘baconporium’ serves rasher-based feasts from BLTs to burgers. Go for the ever-popular Harvey Specter, a bacon and brie ciabatta with roasted tomato and pesto.

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Beautifull Food R60 Beautifull Life Building, 70-72 Bree Street, 021 424 1960, www.youngblood-africa.com P5 Sharing a three-storey gallery with Youngblood Africa Arts & Culture Development, Beautifull Food is a great

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place for lunch – try the ‘create a plate’ buffet, home-made pies, quiches, salads or all-day breakfasts.

Birds Café

R85 127 Bree Street, 021 426 2534, www.facebook.com/BirdsCafe P6 Owned and managed by chefs, Birds offers fresh, local and seasonal produce.

The house chicken pie with mushroom sauce is a firm favourite.

The Blend

R50 79 Roeland Street, 073 831 0547, www.theblend.co.za P31 This New York-style café sells coffee by some of Cape Town’s top roasters.

The gourmet sandwiches and the kale, chorizo and eggs breakfast is certainly a gourmet way to start the day.

Borage Bistro

R45 7B Ground Floor, Portside Building, Cnr Buitengracht Street and Hans Strijdom Ave, 021 418 0992, www.borage.co.za P4 The upmarket brasserie serves delicious breakfast and lunch dishes such as Swiss beef stroganoff, and is only open for dinner on Thursdays and Fridays.

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WHAT MAKES CAPE TOWN CENTRAL CITY LIKE NO OTHER CITY IN THE WORLD? Cape Town offers everything you could hope for when it comes to the enjoyment factor. Whatever your pursuit, you’ll find a place in Cape Town that will entertain your happy place.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SPOT IN THE CENTRAL CITY FOR DINNER? Carne for meat on the bone and aged steaks.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF CUISINE? I’m a real sucker for sashimi and great sushi … the one time I’d be willing to overlook my banting tendencies.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE COFFEE? Flat white … NEVER decaffeinated – caffeine is GOOD for you in moderation. Three cups of coffee a day ups our metabolism by around 10%, which is an extra 150 calories that we burn daily just by drinking it.

Café Frank

R45 160 Bree Street, 021 423 0360, www.cafefrank.com P6 Frank strips down the traditional restaurant experience, offering canteenstyle dining and fresh, fuss-free dishes.

Café Riteve

R101 88 Hatfield Street, 021 465 1594, www.caferiteve.co.za P10 Café Riteve offers kosher food, with everything from falafel to pizza. Hearty breakfasts are served until midday and there are some great seafood dishes, including pickled fish.

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Cappello

R90 204 Long Street, 021 426 6006, cappello.co.za P6 The main menu at Capello offers pizza, pasta, burgers and grills, while there’s

also a sushi menu and an extensive cocktail menu.

Charly’s Bakery R42 38 Canterbury Street, 021 461 5181, www.charlysbakery.co.za P32 This renowned bakery can make any cake you can dream up. Pop in for a pie and enjoy the happy vibes in the pink-and-white 19th-century building.

Chopchop R45 75 Harrington Street, 071 262 4717 www.orderchopchop.co.za. P32 Healthy and affordable breakfast and lunch options is what you’ll find here – the salads are a must. All organic waste goes to their rooftop worm farm garden.

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Cinnamon Coffee Shop and R80 Savour Restaurant

including ciabatta, Danish pastries, croissants, pretzels and Bavarian rye.

African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel, cnr Haas Collective R100 Orange Street and Grey’s Pass, 021 469 19 Buitenkant Street, 021 461 1812, 8000, www.africanpridehotels.com P10 Pop into 15 on Orange to admire haascollective.com P31 its sleek interior design and, Having relocated from the while you’re here, dine Bo-Kaap, Haas serves First thursd on globally inspired coffee that will grab your a y s Food tr dishes in Savour attention – if you’re brave ucks Start you r First Th Restaurant. Next, head enough, try a cup of u rs day in the ca to Cinnamon Coffee ‘death wish’. It’s the Riebeeck r park on Sq Shop for patisserie or strongest coffee on local food uare, where tr after-dinner cheese. earth, apparently.

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Garden Restaurant

R80 Company’s Garden, 021 423 2919, www.thecompanysgarden.com P10 This is a beautiful spot for lunch, afternoon tea or after-work cocktails.

The menu features breakfasts, snacks, platters and burgers.

Hard Pressed Café R75 Portside Building, cnr Bree and Mechau streets, 079 066 8888, www.hardpressed.co.za P4 The menu at this cool café includes houseblended coffee, healthy lunches and onthe-go snacks. Don’t forget to browse the vinyls while you’re here.

Deluxe Coffeeworks

R16 25 Church Street, 072 569 9579, www.deluxecoffeeworks.co.za P11 This is the mothership of local caffeine champs. Roasting is the main business here, but it’s also a cool spot to grab a cup or bag of black gold.

Euro Haus Bakery

R70 210 Loop Street, 021 422 0168, www.eurohaus.co.za P6 Formerly Marcelino Bakery, Euro Haus offers tastes of continental Europe,

Issi on Bree

R65 130 Bree Street, 021 422 1325, www.facebook.com/issionbree P6 This easygoing café has a winning formula: great coffee, wholesome food and delicious cakes. The book exchange is another reason to hit this design-savvy space.

IYO Burgers

R80 103 Bree Street, 021 422 1313, iyoburgers.co.za P5 IYO Burgers specialises in inside-out burgers (stuffing local grass-fed patties with fillings), served with organic fries.

The house whiskey braai-BQ sauce ensures the burger of the same name is a hit – definitely take a bottle home.

Jason Bakery

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R30 185 Bree Street, 021 424 5644, www.jasonbakery.com P6 This hip bakery and café is popular for its fresh pastries, burgers, breakfasts and ‘doughsaints’ (a doughnut-croissant

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hybrid). It’s the perfect spot for your morning coffee but get there early.

Kamili

R37 Cnr Long and Shortmarket streets, 083 444 5375, www.kamilicoffee.co.za P11 Kamili is the brainchild of coffee connoisseur Theo Snyckers, who roasts beans and introduces drinkers to new flavours. Theo is no purist – the point is to simply enjoy his coffee.

L’Apero

R100 38 Long Street, 021 424 7247, www.granddaddy.co.za P12 The Grand Daddy hotel’s restaurant is a casual but sophisticated spot that serves Mediterranean-inspired steaks, salad, pasta and seafood.

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Motherland Lola’s

R85 228 Long Street, 021 423 0885, www.lolas.co.za P6 This bustling bistro’s menu changes regularly. Beef fillet with thick-cut chips and steamed West Coast mussels are typically on offer, and the deli section looks after vegetarians.

R65 Mandela Rhodes Place, cnr St Georges Mall and Wale Street, 021 424 8570, www.motherlandcoffee.co.za P11 Motherland brings a folksy feel to the glass-and-steel Mandela Rhodes Place.

As well as coffee, sandwiches and muffins, it sells its beans by the bag.

New York Bagels Lunchworks

R75 20-22 Waterkant Street, 021 418 3118, www.lunchworks.co.za P3 Here it’s all about the noon repast, with sandwiches, salads, wraps, bagels, baguettes and burgers to fill that gap.

Max Bagels

R22 – R60 120 Bree Street, 076 042 0224, www.maxbagels.com P2 This New York-style bagel bar serves bagels with classic fillings like salted beef or toppings such as roast cauliflower, Emmental and bacon.

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Mint

R175 Taj Cape Town, Cnr Wale Street and St Georges Mall, 021 819 2000, www.tajhotels.com P11 Spilling onto St Georges Mall, Mint boasts an open-plan show kitchen, floor-to-ceiling wine rack and tasting nook that add a touch of class.

R35 44 Harrington Street, 021 820 4359 P32 The highly popular New York Bagels has relocated to the Central City and is now located in Harrington Street.

This institution specialises in traditional boiled and baked New York style bagels, offering a staggering 13 different varieties.

The Odyssey Gastropub

R100 199 Bree Street, 021 422 4084, www.theodyssey.co.za P6 The contemporary saloon aesthetic and live music create a relaxed environment to enjoy craft beers, cocktails, gourmet burgers and classic mains.

Orchard on Long

R45 211 Long Street, 021 424 3781, www.orchardonlong.co.za P6 Orchard serves a delicious range of juices, smoothies and health shots to give you a boost.

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Yours Truly

R40 175 Long Street, 021 422 3788, www.yourstrulycafe.co.za P6 This Long Street eatery serves coffee, gourmet sandwiches, build-your-own pizzas and craft beer. stos & Cafés

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Clarke’s Bar & Dining Room

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R65 133 Bree Street, 021 424 7648, www.clarkesdining.co.za P5 This casual diner attracts hungry hipsters with its Nutella croissants, Caesar salad, pulled pork and oyster chowder.

Dear Me Ou Meul Bakkery

R75 14 Long Street, 021 419 0226, www.oumeul.co.za P14 The ‘Old Mill’s’ authentic home-made pies and bakes keep regulars happy. Pop in for a pie and salad, and you’ll probably leave with a frozen venison pie and milk tart for home!

Rosa’s Bakery

R40 70a Shortmarket Street, 021 424 4467 P5 This quaint traditional bakery offers oven-fresh products, with the choice of takeaway or a comfortable sit-down option. Their high-quality products could be mistaken for those coming from a traditional German bakery.

Cakes and platters can be ordered for special occasions.

Skinny Legs & All

R70 70 Loop Street, 021 423 5403, www.skinnylegsandall.co.za P6 Resembling an art gallery, this café is a cultured spot for enjoying cakes, croissants and unbeatable babycinos.

R120 165 Longmarket Street, 021 422 4290, www.dearme.co.za P11 Dear Me serves simple, honest and wholesome dishes. Vegan or gluten free? They’ve got you covered!

Lefty’s

R65 105 Harrington Street, 021 461 0407 P32 This self-proclaimed dive bar with its old pianos and graffiti is a popular hipster hangout. The no-nonsense bar food includes legendary sticky barbecue pork ribs, burgers and skinny fries.

Royale Eatery

R70 273 Long Street, 021 422 4536, www.royaleeatery.com P6 Fancy a gourmet burger? Well, head over to where it all began. Royale serves dozens of burgers with deliciously inventive toppings. Notably, they were recently voted as serving one of the 10 best burgers in the world

by The Telegraph.

Tiger’s Milk Truth Coffee

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R95 44 Long Street, 021 422 0700, tigersmilk.co.za P12 Tiger’s Milk is a whimsical cross between a neighbourhood hangout and a gothic palace. The menu focuses on gourmet burgers, steaks and pizza, plus there are cocktails and craft beers on tap.

Cape Heritage

R40 36 Buitenkant Street, 021 200 0440, www.truthcoffee.com P31 Crowned the best coffee shop in the world by MSN Travel, Truth’s headquarters is a wonderful place to enjoy Cape Town’s creative spirit over breakfast or lunch.

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The Village Idiot

R85 32 Loop Street, 021 418 1548, www.thevillageidiot.co.za P3 Hipster meets old world at this barrestaurant from the guys behind Aces ’n Spades. The food is shisha nyama and includes gourmet burgers and a meaty braai board.

Charango Grill and Bar

R80 114 Bree Street, 021 422 0757, www.charango.co.za P2 Named after a Peruvian ukulele, Charango brings a taste of the Latin American nation to the Central City.

Raw fish dishes (ceviche and tiraditos) are on offer, as well as grill-style mains and Latino cocktails such as pisco sours.

Wimpy

R40 101 St Georges Mall, 021 424 3470 P11 Situated in the heart of St Georges Mall, Wimpy is an institution for early-morning coffee and breakfast.

Take advantage of their famous coffee special which offers a second complementary cup of coffee with any sit-down meal from Monday to Friday.

Yo! Meatball

R45 77 Roeland Street, 071 274 1725 P31 This diner-style temple to the meatball serves a range of the round lovelies – lamb, beef, chicken, vegetable, snoek and apricot, and salmon and dill yoghurt.

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Baran’s

Shavan Rahim

R75 36 Burg Street, 021 426 4466, www.baransshishalounge.co.za P12 A traditional Kurdish restaurant that serves a blend of Middle-Eastern flavours. Sit outside on Greenmarket Square to watch the passersby.

Fork

R200 84 Long Street, 021 424 6334, www.fork-restaurants.co.za P12 Fork offers its own take on tapas – the dishes are designed for diners who like to share. Try the raclette fondue or tiger prawns wrapped in pancetta.

La Parada

R120 107 Bree Street, 021 426 0330, www.laparada.co.za P2 La Parada offers an attractive backdrop for delectable tapas and cocktails.

You’ll notice the patrons spilling out onto the sidewalk when it starts to get busy.

Orinoco

R110 17 Bree Street, 021 418 4544, orinocoflavours.co.za P3 Orinoco offers Latino dishes including burritos, quesadillas, tacos and fajitas, and specials such as half-price tapas on Tuesday and Saturday evenings.

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Carne SA

R140 70 Keerom Street, 021 424 3460, www.carne-sa.com P6 Carne is without a doubt a carnivore’s paradise. They serve the finest cuts of Romagnola beef, Dorper lamb and more.

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Sababa

R75 231 Bree Street, 021 424 7480, www.sababa.co.za P6 The name is Hebrew slang for ‘awesome’ and the menu is a testament to that.

The buffet heaves with stews, curries, bean dishes and salads at lunch time.

Tortilla Modern Mexican

R45 Icon Building, cnr Lower Long Street & Hans Strijdom Avenue, 021 418 4599, www.tortillamexican.co.za P14 A fun lunch stop, Tortilla offers the gamut of Latin American street food, including burritos and tacos. If you are carb-conscious, try the naked burrito, with all the delicious fillings (but without the wrap) on lettuce leaves.

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Hemelhuijs

R100 71 Waterkant Street, 021 418 2042, www.hemelhuijs.co.za P3 This artistic urban oasis mixes tastes of childhood with exotic flavours in its dishes. Try an inventive cocktail or juice.

Savoy Cabbage

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The Famous Butchers Grill R70 101 Buitengracht Street, 021 422 0030, www.capetownlodge.co.za P1 Located in the Cape Town Lodge hotel, this restaurant specialises in superior A-grade steaks matured to perfection.

Other meaty dishes range from chicken wings to ribs.

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Bombay Brasserie

R225 Taj Cape Town, cnr Wale Street and St Georges Mall, 021 819 2000, www.tajhotels.com P11 The Taj hotel’s sumptuous Indian restaurant, modelled on its namesake in London, serves contemporary curries in the old Reserve Bank building.

Bukhara

R150 33 Church Street, 021 424 0000, www.bukhara.com P11 Bukhara upgrades the much-loved curry house concept, dishing up aromatic curries amid classic Indian opulence.

North-Indian cuisine is a speciality, so expect succulent meats from the charcoal tandoor oven.

Masala Dosa

R75 167 Long Street, 021 424 6772, www.masaladosa.co.za P6

Shavan Rahim

R200 101 Hout Street, 021 424 2626, www.savoycabbage.co.za P2 This champagne bar and restaurant is an exquisite setting for a bottle of bubbly. The ever-changing menu features gourmet dishes and rare cuts such as zebra loin and warthog shank.

R170 100 Shortmarket Street, 021 424 6373, www.hqrestaurant.co.za P2 Heritage Square’s elegant, Parisian-style steakhouse serves just one dinner main: a sirloin steak and thin-cut fries with HQ’s signature Café de Paris butter.

You’ll also find longer lists of lunch mains and gourmet bar snacks.

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This Bollywood-themed restaurant offers a few dosa dishes, plus vegan options, roti wraps and light meals.

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95 Keerom

R175 95 Keerom Street, 021 422 0765, www.95keerom.com P6 If you’re after a fine-dining experience, this Italian-owned restaurant is just the place. It serves Milanese dishes and haute cuisine, including a large carpaccio selection and butternut ravioli.

Doppio Zero

R90 Mandela Rhodes Place, cnr Church Street and St Georges Mall, 021 424 9225, www.doppio.co.za P11 Doppio Zero, known for their thin-crust gourmet pizzas (also available in ‘half and half’ form), has a menu filled with burgers, tapas, gourmet sandwiches and more.

Isola

R60 72 Wale Street, 021 422 0800 P5 Expect wood-fired pizzas, home-made pasta and veal dishes along with good lunch-time specials.

Bocca

R90 Cnr Bree and Wale streets, 021 422 0188, bocca.co.za P2 Bocca does Italian classics including fresh pasta and Neapolitan pizza from a hand-built pizza oven. Lunch and dinner menus feature dishes from West Coast mussels to slow-cooked pork belly.

Palma

R85 213 Bree Street, 082 294 7015 P6 This Italian-run eatery offers a refined experience of Mediterranean cuisine.

Bruschetta, frittata and panino feature on the lunch specials board, while DJs, live music and drag shows are staged on Thursdays and Fridays.

Col’Cacchio

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R80 Shop 2, Redefine North Wharf, 42 Hans Strijdom Avenue, 021 419 4848, www.colcacchio.co.za P4 Their ‘half and half’ pizzas offer a 50/50 combination of two toppings, giving you the best of both worlds. Pasta dishes and salads are also on the menu.

True Italic

R55 15 Bree Street, 021 418 7655, www.trueitalic.co.za P3 This Italian osteria raises pasta dishes to a fine art. Home-made pastas, Italian sausages, imported cured meats and mozzarella feature in the meals.

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The Fugard Theatre Premier theatre and events complex in Cape Town.

From left: Main auditorium, Karen Zoid, main entrance, Sir Ian McKellen

The 320-seater Fugard Theatre and 134-seater Fugard Studio is located within the historic Sacks Futeran building in Cape Town’s District Six, with the renovated Congregational Church Hall in Caledon Street as its entrance.

Construction of the Fugard Theatre was underwritten by its founding producer Eric Abraham, and is named in honour of Athol Fugard, South Africa’s greatest playwright.

The Fugard Theatre is proud to present and host the very best of both local and international productions, bioscope and events.

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SEATING AND BOOKING All seating is reserved and can be booked through Computicket or through the theatre’s box office on 021 461 4554.

SAFE PARKING Harrington Street car park is located at the corner of Caledon and Harrington streets and is available for the use of theatre patrons.

Address: Caledon Street (Corner of Buitenkant), District Six, Cape Town. www.thefugard.com 021 461 4554

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A round of cocktails can turn your night from drab to fab. Here are our top five cocktails to enjoy in the Central City.

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COSMOPOLITAN

Made famous by the girls in Sex and the City, this vodkabased drink is perfect for a girls’ night out.

MOJITO This Cuban stallion is a rum-based cocktail that is infused with mint and fresh lime.

It’s the perfect afterwork drink to get your night started.

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MARGARITA

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Shaken or frozen, this tequila-based cocktail is a staple of bars around the world. Channel your inner Mexican and shout ‘salud’!

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MARTINI Shaken or stirred? We all know how James liked it… best served with an olive or a twist.

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BLOODY MARY Whether you’re starting your night out with one or recovering from last night’s party, this old favourite will do the trick.

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Beer-drinkers are spoilt for choice in the CBD, where quality local craft beer is to be found at most bars.

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Bars & puBs

Aces ’n Spades

R35 62 Hout Street, 021 424 1620, www.acesnspades.com P12 With its black-and-white rock ‘n’ roll portraits, leather booths and stained glass, this bar and club is a bona fide rockers’ hangout. DJs play Wednesdays to Saturdays, with rocking live music on Thursdays.

Alexander Bar & Café R40 76 Strand Street, 021 300 1088, alexanderbar.co.za P12 Its vintage furnishings include rotary telephones to contact the cutie at the next table – or dial the bartender.

It’s jointly owned by a playwright, and an intimate theatre upstairs hosts live music, comedy, drama and more.

Inner City Ideas Cartel

Beerhouse R45 223 Long Street, 021 424 3370, beerhouse.co.za P6 This industrial-styled bar overlooking Long Street is just the place to sample SA’s craft-beer scene. Twenty-five taps and 99 bottled beers offer tastes of the Cape and further afield, with pub grub to soak it up, as well as regular events.

Bob’s Bar

R28 187 Long Street, 021 424 3584 P6 One of the famous bars included in Long Street’s resume and a sure choice to be included in any pub crawl. Bob’s boasts an impressive lists of shooters, currently offering as many as 83 to choose from.

Buena Vista Social Cafe

R50 230 Long Street, 021 422 0469 P11 For a truly Cuban experience, Buena Vista is your place. Famous for their cocktails, nachos and chilli poppers, the newest location in Long Street is perfect for dinner and drinks that are sure to extend well into the evening in this highly social setting.

Cartel Bar R30 Inner City Ideas Cartel, 71 Waterkant Street, 021 824 1781, www.ideascartel.com P3 You’ll find this cool bar above the Inner City Ideas Cartel, which provides shared office space to city entrepreneurs and creatives. Working professionals come here to unwind over cocktails, gin, burgers and tapas. It’s open on Fridays and Saturdays. Don’t miss their monthly Gin O’clock and brunch events.

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Catacombs

R50 107 Bree Street, 021 426 0330, www.laparada.co.za P5 Beneath La Parada tapas bar, the Catacombs is an intimate lounge that features mirror balls and a dancing pole.

Cocktails and Belvedere Vodka awaits, so start planning your bachelor or hen’s party.

Julep

R45 2 Vredenburg Lane, 021 423 4276, www.julep.co.za P6 This tiny bar, tucked away on a lane off Long Street, is a local secret for its cocktails and cool vibes courtesy of B-movie posters and intimate seating.

Long Street Café

R30 259 Long Street, 021 424 2464, bigger th R30 www.facebook.com/ of wine th e bottle e better!

Visit www 251 Long Street, longstreetcafe P6 .b for an an igbottle.co.za 021 424 1510, This local favourite, nual wine festival that will ex www.kennedys.co.za identified by its neon ceed you r expectat P6 sign and art-deco ions.

The Dubliner brings windows, is popular for Guinness-fuelled fun to its great-value cocktails Long Street, with a lengthy and bar food. While away bar, tiled floor and live music. a few hours here, peoplewatching at the outside tables.

The Gin Bar R50 Mother’s Ruin Gin Bar R50 64 Wale Street, 076 765 8306, 219 Bree Street, 082 681 6601, www.theginbar.co.za P5 www.mothersruin.co.za P6 This concept bar offers four artisan Cape Town has gone gin crazy and, with gin cocktails, called Head, Heart, Africa’s biggest selection of the juniperSoul and Ambition. Heart is popular, based spirit and knowledgeable staff, combining hints of rosemary with this gin palace is the place to see what the fynbos flavours of Inverroche the fuss is about. ‘Gin of the month’ gin, while G&T fans can design their encourages exploration of the 100-plus dream drink from a long list of gins bottles on the shelves, while cocktails and tonic waters. and prohibition tunes contribute to the spirit’s mellowing effect.

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Murano Bar

R65 African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel, cnr Orange Street and Grey’s Pass, 021 469 8000, www.africanpridehotels.com P10 Like everything in 15 on Orange, this cocktail bar is an extraordinary piece of design, draped with 20 000 handmade Italian Murano glass links. Don’t miss the elevated pod on top of the bar that offers views of Table Mountain.

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R70 Cnr Bree and Orphan street, 021 424 2004, www.theorphanage.co.za P6 This cocktail bar’s drinks are every bit as remarkable as its decor. Gargoyles

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watch over artisan elixirs, twisted classics and tantalising intoxications on the drinks menu, and gourmet snacks add to the decadent fun.

Paparazzi

R55 Pepper Club, cnr Loop and Pepper streets, 021 812 8888, www.pepperclub.co.za P6 The Pepper Club hotel’s groundfloor bar is influenced by New York’s stylish after-hours haunts. It aims to create an atmosphere of international sophistication, and celebrity visitors to the Cape are often spotted here.

Publik Wine Bar

R50 81 Church Street, www.publik.co.za P1 This neighbourhood wine bar focuses

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on the more interesting and unusual products of the Cape’s vineyards.

Settle in for a glass accompanied by cured meat and cheese, and drop by for special deals on bubbly and vintage wine on Mondays and Tuesdays respectively.

Sky Bar and Daddy Cool

R45 The Grand Daddy, 38 Long Street, 021 424 7247, www.granddaddy.co.za P12 The Grand Daddy hotel has a bar next to the vintage Airstream caravans on its rooftop. Sipping a beer in the quirky environment is a classic local experience, but if bling is your thing head inside to golden Daddy Cool’s for a cocktail.

The Slug & Lettuce R35 218-224 Long Street, 021 424 7328, www.slugandlettuce.co.za P6 This South African chain offers a jolly British experience, with a rocking horse, unicycle and bookshelves overlooking the barstools.

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Tjing Tjing WHAT MAKES CAPE TOWN CENTRAL CITY LIKE NO OTHER CITY IN THE WORLD? The fact that we have a mix of some of the best cities in the world all rolled into one, yet we are so uniquely South African.

We are very proud of our mountain and everything that surrounds it.

We are also less than a 30-minute drive away from some of the finest wines or surf in the world.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE SPOTS IN THE CENTRAL CITY FOR AFTER-WORK DRINKS? I love The Village Idiot and Tiger’s Milk. I really enjoy my local craft beer.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE FRIDAYNIGHT DRINK OF CHOICE? I’ll start with a Darling Slow Beer or Devils Peak or even a Bings Bru, then work my way into a decent single malt.

IF YOU OWNED YOUR OWN BAR WHAT WOULD IT BE CALLED? The Crafty Irishman.

R60 165 Longmarket Street, 021 422 4920, www.tjingtjing.co.za P5 This 200-year-old heritage building houses both Tjing Tjing Torii, an Asian restaurant, and the star of the show, a rooftop bar. Part attic and part garden, the bar offers craft beer, tapas, accompanied by indie and electronica.

Twankey Bar

R50 Cnr Wale and Adderley streets, 021 819 2000, www.tajcapetown.co.za P11 Run by the neighbouring Taj Cape Town, Twankey specialises in West Coast and Namibian oysters (shucked to order) and Cape Town’s freshest pint of Guinness. Champagne, cocktails, craft beer and tapas are also served in the historic marbled interior.

The Waiting Room

R18 273 Long Street, 021 422 4536, www. facebook.com/WaitingRoomCT P6 This venue puts on live music most

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nights. Bands play on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, hip-hop DJs hit the decks on Fridays, and house and disco on Saturdays. Cover charge is R35.

electronic DJs alongside seasoned artists, with impressive aesthetics and a café serving tapas.

Fiction Weinhaus + Biergarten

R60 110 Bree Street, 021 422 2770, www.facebook.com/bierandwein P2 Located in the basement of a former church and spilling into a leafy courtyard, this popular watering hole offers a winning Germanic mix of craft beer, wurst sausages and wine. A braai sizzles away on Saturdays – check the Facebook page for other events.

Clubs

The Assembly R40 61 Harrington Street, 021 465 7286, www.theassembly.co.za P32 One of Cape Town’s favourite nightspots, The Assembly occupies the expansive interiors of a renovated warehouse in the East City. You can expect club nights, live gigs, international DJs and comedians attracting locals ranging from rockers to hipsters. Cover charge costs between R50 and R200.

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The Imperial R40 31 Shortmarket Street, 021 811 0261, www.theimperial.co.za P11 This glamorous bar and club is a popular spot for movers and shakers who like to dress up and hit the dance floor. Club nights include hip-hop and house, with occasional launch events and themed parties in the mix. Cover charge R80.

Thirtyone R40 31st floor, ABSA Centre, 2 Riebeek Street, 021 421 0581, www.thirtyone.co.za P14 Take the lift to the 31st floor of the ABSA Centre, one of Cape Town’s landmark towers, for a night of wraparound views. Partygoers will enjoy this elevated experience.

Cover charge R50.

James Blyth

R40 71 Loop Street, 021 422 0202, www.eracapetown.com P5 Rated one of the world’s best clubs by Mixmag, Era promotes up-and-coming

R30 226-228 Long Street, 021 424 5709, www.fictionbar.com P11 Fiction has been a must-play venue for dance DJs since 2006 and has attracted local and international players such as Spoek Mathambo and Skrillex. The club’s weekly theme nights range from the frenetic Untamed Youth (Tuesdays) to the psychedelic Continuum (Wednesdays).

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Film

Alliance Française 155 Loop Street, 021 423 5699, www.afducap.wordpress.com P6 The cultural centre shows movies as part of its mission to introduce Cape Town to le monde Francophone.

There are free screenings most weeks; visit their website for more information.

The Pink Flamingo R100 The Grand Daddy, 38 Long Street, 021 424 7247, www.granddaddy.co.za P12 Visit this outdoor cinema perched on top of the Grand Daddy boutique hotel for a movie night like no other.

It makes for an atmospheric venue where you can enjoy classic flicks, which are screened on Monday nights.

live perFormance venues & dance classes

Artscape

The Fugard Theatre

DF Malan Street, 021 410 9800, www.artscape.co.za P30 This multifaceted performance venue is the home of the Cape Town Opera and the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra. Come to this 1970s complex to watch local and international performers offering a lively calendar of drama, opera, comedy, dance and musicals.

The Crypt Jazz Restaurant R75 1 Wale Street, 079 683 4658, www.thecryptjazz.com P11 This jazz venue is open Tuesday to Saturday nights and is found in the crypt of St George’s Cathedral. The cover change is a reasonable R75, for which you can watch trios, big bands and more beneath the blue-lit vaults, with dinner adding to the experience.

The Fugard Theatre Cnr Caledon and Lower Buitenkant streets, 021 461 4554, www.thefugard.com P32 Named after the great South African playwright Athol Fugard, this theatre is one of Cape Town’s most exciting performance venues. Everything from international smash hits, to new plays and comedians take to the stage here, with the Bioscope cinema adding further variety.

Jazzart and Que Pasa R70 Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan Street; 021 410 9848, www.jazzart.co.za; 074 199 0918, www.quepasa.co.za P30 Two dance troupes offer classes in the Artscape complex. Jazzart, the Cape’s oldest contemporary dance company, specialises in weekly contemporary and Afro-fusion classes. Latin experts Que Pasa give weekly dance lessons.

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in the Central City While there’s no place like home, there are a number of hotels in the Central City that offer unique experiences to tick off your bucket list.

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HIGH TEA

There’s nothing ordinary about staying in the revamped trailers at The Grand Daddy Hotel. Each trailer is themed to symbolise the key features of a ‘South African road trip’.

Experience different parts of the country without having to leave the CBD.

Indulgence awaits you at Taj Cape Town with the most delectable sweet and savoury treats on offer, accompanied by a range of more than 20 teas to sample. Available daily from 2pm to 5pm.

COCKTAILS AT 15 ON ORANGE Sip cocktails in the elevated chandelier pod at Murano Bar while enjoying 360-degree views of Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Signal Hill and the city.

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VIEW FROM THE LIFTS AT THE SOUTHERN SUN CAPE SUN

One of the most established hotels in Cape Town offers an experience like no other. The vistas from the lifts are spectacular, especially for those who land at night and have never seen the cityscape sparkle in all its glory.

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Located on the 19th floor of the Westin, enjoy a dip in the indoor or outdoor pool.

Experience spectacular birds-eye views over the Cape Town harbour or try the indoor lap pool that features underwater music.

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Adderley Hotel

R1 200 31 Adderley Street, 021 469 1900, www.adderleyhotel.co.za P19 The Adderley offers a mix of old and new, with luxurious rooms and self-catering apartments spread across a century-old building and an 11-storey tower. The feel is urban and contemporary, and facilities include a rooftop pool, cocktail bar and restaurant.

African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel R2 000 Cnr Orange Street and Grey’s Pass, 021 469 8000, www.africanpridehotels.com P10 Baoasting eye-catching design, 15 on Orange is a head turner from the moment you enter the lift with its opulent golden chair. Facilities include a pool and gym, but it’s also tempting to simply sit and admire the innovative design features, like the glass-fronted pod rooms.

Cape Diamond Boutique R850 Hotel Cnr Parliament and Longmarket streets, 021 461 2519, www. capediamondhotel.co.za P20 This three-star hotel gains boutique credentials from the individual designs of its 60 rooms, all mixing classic style with contemporary materials and furniture.

Cape Heritage Hotel

R1 800 90 Bree Street, 021 424 4646, www.capeheritage.co.za P2 This 17-room boutique hotel offers contemporary style and service in the historic setting of Heritage Square.

Cape Heritage Hotel

Cape Town Hollow Boutique R1 365 Hotel 88 Queen Victoria Street, 021 423 1260, www.seasonsinafrica.com P10 Tranquil green views come with fourstar facilities at this 56-room haven, tucked away on a quiet street next to The Company’s Garden.

Cape Town Lodge

R995–R5 000 101 Buitengracht Street, 021 422 0030, www.capetownlodge.co.za P1

CAPE HERITAGE HOTEL

Cape Town Lodge’s black-and-red exterior is a local landmark. Inside you’ll find more than 100 spacious and modern rooms, plus four luxury self-catering apartments.

Capetonian Hotel R895 Pier Place, off Heerengracht Street, 021 405 5670, www.raya-hotels.com P16 Accommodation here ranges from neat, business-style rooms to grander suites, and facilities include a business centre and free shuttle to the nearby V&A Waterfront. There are 170 rooms with views of Table Mountain or Table Bay, and two restaurants.

Circa Hotel C R650–R1 200 14 Jetty Street, 021 431 8820, www.circahotel.co.za P15 Circa offers luxury self-catering apartments with secure basement parking. The apartments feature a lounge, bedroom, en-suite bathroom and kitchen each.

Daddy Long Legs

R1 175 134 Long Street, 021 422 3074, www.daddylonglegs.co.za P6 Choose between rooms themed around a karaoke booth, a hospital operating

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theatre, nautical tattoos, great album covers and sunset photography in this design-inpired hotel.

units are locally themed, their interiors evoking the Winelands, Karoo and Hermanus beach houses.

Daddy Long Legs Apartments

Hollow on the Square

R1 250 263 Long Street, 021 422 3074, www.daddylonglegs.co.za P6 Cape Town’s Daddy Long Legs group is well known for its urban cool and creativity, and these five self-catering apartments are no exception. The oneand two-bedroom apartments are a stylish haven for visitors.

Hotel on St Georges

Fountains Hotel

R1 760 1 St George’s Mall, 021 443 1100, www.fountainshotel.co.za P18 The Fountains has beautifully decorated rooms with modern artwork. Some rooms boast views of Table Mountain or the harbour. It’s located near the train station and offers a lounge bar, restaurant, inhouse bakery, indoor pool and sauna.

The Grand Daddy

R1 875 38 Long Street, 021 424 7247, www.granddaddy.co.za P12 This singular boutique hotel has a rooftop trailer park with seven vintage Airstream caravans. The sleek silver

R1 500 9 Ryk Tulbagh Square, 021 421 5140, www.hollow-onthesquare.co.za P15 Hollow’s rooms are furnished with hand-crafted bamboo furniture. Rooms in the main section have kitchenettes and the hotel is a fun spot with an alfresco restaurant.

R1 000 ABSA Centre, cnr St Georges Mall and Riebeek Street, 021 419 0811, www.hotelonstgeorges.com P13 Guests will enjoy the views from the higher floors, the professional staff, breakfast buffet and overall value for money at Hotel on St Georges.

Icon Apartments

R850–R2 550 Icon Building, cnr Hans Strijdom Avenue and Lower Long Street, 021 418 2821, homefromhome.co.za P14 Featuring contemporary furnishings, these studios and one- to threebedroom apartments are swish urban pads. The rooftop swimming pool overlooks Signal Hill and the City Bowl, and there’s secure underground parking.

Inn on the Square

R995 10 Greenmarket Square, 021 423 2050, www.threecities.co.za/ hotel/innonthesquare P11 This landmark art-deco building houses 165 funkily decorated bedrooms and facilities. The rooftop pool and sun deck have views of Table Mountain, while inside you’ll find a sauna, fitness centre, restaurant and bar.

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R700 33 Hout Street, 021 424 5821, www.kingsincape.com P12 Occupying a 19th-century building, this Ethiopian-run hotel comprising 14 modern, spacious rooms has a restaurant that offers tastes of Addis Ababa, while the bar has live music on Fridays.

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Mandela Rhodes Place R1 100 Cnr Burg and Wale streets, 021 481 4000, www.mandelarhodes place.co.za P11 You’ll find spacious, stylish and wellequipped one- and two-bedroom selfcatering apartments here. Hotel facilities include a spa, pool, gym and restaurants.

The New Tulbagh Hotel R1 580 –R1 950 9 Ryk Tulbagh Square, 021 418 5161, newtulbaghhotel.com P17 The New Tulbagh is a comfortable and stylish choice with several room types, including family rooms and double-level executive suites.

Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town R1 800 Foreshore 29 Heerengracht, Foreshore, 021 427 4800, www.parkinn.com/ hotel-capetown P17 Two minutes’ walk from the CTICC, this 120-room four-star hotel is the perfect spot to relax between meetings or tours. Facilities include a splash pool, RBG Bar & Grill and the 11th-floor Harald’s Bar & Terrace, mixing Table Mountain views with cocktails and atmospheric lighting.

Parliament Hotel R920–R1 450 9 Barrack Street, 021 461 6710, parliamenthotel.co.za P21 Taking its name from the nearby Houses of Parliament, this three-star hotel is a comfortable option from the marbled reception onwards. Facilities include undercover parking and a babysitting service.

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Pepper Club

R1 500 Cnr Loop and Pepper streets, 021 812 8888, www.pepperclub.co.za P6 Connected to Long Street by a palmlined courtyard, this urban oasis has Table Mountain views from its rooftop pool. The opulent interiors combine Capetonian cool with international sophistication.

ity My Central C NATALIE BECKER Actress, TV & radio presenter and MC WHAT MAKES CAPE TOWN’S CENTRAL CITY LIKE NO OTHER CBD IN THE WORLD? Its unique combination of natural beauty, history and diversity of cultures and people, its warm and generous spirit and vibrant pulse combined with its relaxed pace and beautiful environment.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE HOTELS IN THE CENTRAL CITY? I enjoy Taj Cape Town – it has great teas, is central and a beautifully done mixture of classic and modern. African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel has beautiful design and is a fun place to be!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING TO DO WHEN STAYING IN A HOTEL? When I first arrive, relaxing in my bathrobe and unwinding in a beautiful room, taking in the environment and taking my time.

Always a bonus if it has a great restaurant and of course I enjoy a good massage!

IF YOU COULD DESCRIBE CAPE TOWN IN FOUR WORDS WHAT WOULD THEY BE? Vibrant; eclectic; nature; beauty.

Protea Hotel North Wharf R3 780 1 Lower Bree Street, 021 443 4600, www.proteahotels.com P4 Apartments at this property have contemporary furnishings, fully equipped kitchens and views across town, while communal amenities include a restaurant, rooftop pool, gym and secure parking.

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Southern Sun Cape Sun

Strand Tower Hotel R1 400 R1 530 Cnr Strand and Loop streets, Strand Street, 021 488 5100, 021 431 7500, www.tsogosunhotels.com P4 www.strandtowerhotel.co.za P12 One of the CBD’s most luxurious hotels, The Strand Tower rooms are attractively this 368-room hotel has sweeping decorated. The second-floor pool is views of Table Mountain and Robben an oasis in the heart of the CBD, and Island. Facilities include a spa, a spa, gym, sauna, executive indoor pool and a restaurant lounge, restaurant and serving contemporary bar are offered.

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R2 900 1 Cullinan Street, 021 415 4000, www.tsogosunhotels. com P4 With 394 rooms, the opulent décor at The Cullinan is a definite talking point.

The Peach Tree restaurant serves delicious Cape Malay fusion dishes.

Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town R1 600 1 Lower Buitengracht Street, 021 409 4000, www.tsogosunhotels.com P4 This 537-room hotel occupies a prime position in the Central City near the main highways. Its facilities include an outdoor pool and a South African restaurant.

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R2 700 1 Wale Street, 021 819 2000, www.tajhotels.com P11 Offering the grandeur of a raja’s palace, this five-star hotel is complete with marble floors and pillars, excellent restaurants and bars.

The in-house spa specialises in Ayurvedic treatments.

Townhouse Hotel R1 700 60 Corporation Street, 021 465 7050, www.townhouse.co.za P22 The Townhouse, located between The Company’s Garden and the Castle of Good Hope, has 11 floors of rooms and suites with stylish furniture and plenty of space.

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Tudor Hotel R980 153 Longmarket Street, 021 424 1335, www.tudorhotel.co.za P11 The Tudor is right on Greenmarket Square, close enough to enjoy the sights and sounds of the craft market by day.

Urban Chic Hotel

R980 172 Long Street, 021 426 6119, urbanchic.co.za P6 Twenty rooms give European sophistication a Capetonian twist.

Spanish marble, textured carpets, mahogany furniture and crushed linen curtains are complemented by contemporary artworks throughout.

The Westin Cape Town R3 600 Convention Square, Lower Long Street, 021 412 9999, www.westincapetown.com P9 The 483-room Westin has an impressive range of facilities behind its towering glass façade. For a spa experience like no other, visit the Heavenly Spa on the 19th floor.

Backpackers & Budget

Blue Mountain Backpackers

R150 208 Long Street, 021 424 9272, bluemountainbackpackers.co.za P6 Comfy sofas await on the balcony, the travel desk arranges tours and the accommodation includes dorms and private rooms.

Carnival Court Backpackers R200 255 Long Street, 021 423 9003, www.carnivalcourt.co.za P6 The restored Victorian building has both dorms and private rooms, some opening onto the huge balcony.

Taj Cape Town

Cat & Moose Backpackers’ Lodge R420 305 Long Street, 021 423 7638, www.catandmoose.co.za P6 With dorm beds starting at R140 and private rooms at R420, this is an option for the budget-conscious.

Taj Cape TOWn

Forty8 Backpackers Hotel R220-700 (dorms R220-240, private rooms R650-700) 48 Hout Street, 021 422 4848, www.forty8backpackers.co.za P12 Forty8 offers smart backpacker accommodation, mixing style and affordability in four- to 12-bed dorms and double rooms.

Long Street Backpackers R155– R405 209 Long Street, 021 423 0615, www.longstreetbackpackers.co.za P6 A mosaic stairwell leads you to one of Cape Town’s best backpacker hostels.

Vibey tunes are always on the stereo and the bar is great for meeting other travellers.

Two Oceans

R150–R360 47 Long Street, 021 422 5401, www.twooceansbp.co.za P7 The striking blue-fronted hostel offers all the essentials: male and female dorms and double rooms; a kitchen, pool room and TV lounge. Plus you can sleep easy as fresh towels and bedding are provided.

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ESSENTIALS The Central City is pretty easy to navigate, especially since most of it can be explored on foot. However, there are various transport options available. For more information on public transport call the City of Cape Town’s Transport Information Centre (TIC) on the toll-free number 0800 65 64 63, 24 hours a day.

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TRANSPORT Why not saddle up and hire a bicycle to explore the CBD? Cape Town Cycle Hire (www.capetowncyclehire. co.za 021 434 1070), Up Cycles (50 Waterkant Street www.upcycles.co.za, 074 100 9161) and Bike and Saddle (www.bikeandsaddle.com, 021 422 3302). For a fun ride, hire a motorbike or scooter at Cape Bike Rentals (186 Bree Street, 021 426 5851).

The MyCiTi buses have revolutionised transport in and around Cape Town.

They’re clean, reliable and easy to navigate. See our map with bus stops on page 62. Get a travel card at major stops and selected convenience stores (www.myciti.org.za). If sightseeing is your thing, the CitySightseeing hop-onhop-off buses are a must. Look out for the Yellow bus route that focuses on historical sights in the city centre (www.citysightseeing.co.za).

As far as taxis go, minibus taxis are still prolific, but safety is also a concern.

There are many metered sedan taxi companies: Rikkis (0861 745 547/ 021 441 3559; www.rikkis.co.za) offers shuttle, sharecab and door-to-door

services; and the popular international brand Uber (www.uber.com) is also available.

Getting into the CBD by train is undertaken by thousands of commuters on a daily basis. If you would like to take a train trip on Metrorail (021 449 6478, www.metrorail.co.za) from the Cape Town Railway Station in Adderley Street, travel during peak times and in first class.

Don’t take any valuables and report any incidents to the Railway Police (021 443 4327).

PARKING Street Parking Solutions (021 422 0153) Parking within the CBD is R3.40 for 0-15 minutes and R3.40 every 15 minutes thereafter. The kerbside parking marshalls, easily identified in their orange bibs, accept payment in cash and via SnapScan.

HEALTH & SAFETY CHEMISTS Barrs Pharmacy 58 Strand Street, 021 421 6756 Culemborg Pharmacy 9 Heerengracht, 021 425 3925

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essen t i al s Lite-Kem Pharmacy 24 Darling Street, 021 461 8040 Olsen’s Pharmacy 129 Long Street, 021 423 2371 Tothills Chemist & Photoshop 18 Lower Burg Street, 021 421 2421 CLINICS & HOSPITALS Dorp Street Reproductive Health Clinic 3 Dorp Street 021 483 4662 Lasermed 181 Bree Street, 021 424 5078 www.lasermed.co.za

Western Cape Sea Rescue Services 021 449 3500

OPtOmetrists Mullers Optometrists 104 Longmarket Street, 021 461 6254 Specsavers 52 St Georges Mall, 021 424 4064 The Saban Spec Co. 22 Bree Street, 021 418 1191

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Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital 181 Longmarket Street, 021 480 6111 Accident and Emergency Room: 021 480 6271/2 Toll-free line: 0801 22 22 22

The CCID has a large contingent of uniformed security guards that patrol the Central City and its 24-hour emergency call centre number is 082 415 7127. CCTV, monitored parking marshals and these guards have greatly improved security in the Central City, but continue to use common sense as you would in any big city: don’t walk alone at night, draw money in a quiet area, or expose cash, jewellery or cameras.

Netcare Travel Clinic Room 1107, 11th Floor, Picbel Arcade, 58 Strand Street, 021 419 3172, www.travelclinic.co.za

Cape Town Central Police Station 021 467 8000/1/2 Consumer Protector 0800 007 081 Metro Protection Service 021 480 7700

DISABLED FACILITIES Major attractions and hotels in the Central City are disabled-friendly, but smaller establishments may not have wheelchair facilities. All venues with wheelchair access are specified in this guide.

INTERNET Wi-Fi is widely available in hotels, plus many cafés and restaurants offer free services to guests. Free Wi-Fi is available to the public in The Company’s Garden, St Georges Mall and Harrington Street.

Marie Stopes Clinic 91 Bree Street, 021 422 4096

Accidents & emergencies Take out travel insurance before you leave home and, if you require medical attention, seek private treatment for smoother, quicker service. In case of a medical or trauma emergency call: ER24 (private EMS) 084 124 General emergencies 107 from a landline, 112 from a cellphone National AIDS Helpline 0800 012 322, www.aidshelpline.org.za Netcare (private EMS) 086 1 638 633 Poison Information 0800 333 444 Police 10111 Western Cape Ambulance 10177 Western Cape Mountain Rescue Services 021 948 9900

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eLectrOnics Cameraland 68 Long Street, 021 423 4150 Cape Cellular Repair Centre Cnr Plein and Darling streets, 072 270 7499 Cell C 58 Strand Street, 084 770 0029 Incredible Connection 2 Lower Loop Street, 021 441 2420, www.incredible.co.za MTN 30 St Georges Mall, 021 418 3593 083 869 1467

e sse nti a l s Transignal Electrical Sales 21 Harrington Street, 021 461 3335 Virgin Mobile Cnr Adderley and Longmarket streets, 021 462 1680 Vodacom 58 Strand Street, 021 421 0090

Hardware, LocksmitHs & speciaLity services

MasterCard 0800 990 418 Visa 0800 990 475

postaL services There are branches of the South African Post Office (www.postoffice.co.za) at 2 Roggebaai and 10 Pepper Street.

Postnet (0860 767 8638, www.postnet. co.za) is another private option: 2 Long Street 021 418 1630, St Georges Mall, 1 Mostert Street 021 461 1121.

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AAA Lazer Security 16 Hans Strijdom Avenue, 021 425 9966

360 Specialised Training 31 Martin Hammerschlag Way, 021 418 1072

C D Fox (packaging materials) 80 Hout Street, 021 423 5206

Action Cycling 30 Waterkant Street, 021 425 6830

Coastal Hire (tool, equipment hire) 31C New Church Street, 021 424 4900

Bodytec 42 Hans Strijdom Avenue, 021 418 1523

Handles Inc 167 Bree Street, 021 422 2322

Bowman Cycles 153 Bree Street, 021 423 2527

Hardware Centre 14 Bree Street, 021 421 7350

City Bowl Fitness 4C Loop Street, 079 760 0399 021 421 4617

Heddle Hardware 76 Harrington Street, 021 461 1206 Levers & Locks 29 Loop Street, 021 425 3841 Key Boutique 283 Long Street, 021 424 5877 Master Keys 9 Riebeek Street, 021 419 6880 Laundry/Dry-cleaning & Shoe Repairs Barksole 7 Riebeek Street, 021 421 7803 I Love My Laundry 59 Buitengracht, 074 992 1481 50 Buitenkant Street, 078 105 6280 Nannucci 103 Parliament Towers, Plein Street, 021 465 5127 Corner of Bree and Prestwich streets, 021 462 7000

moNey matters The Central City has more than 120 ATMs. Major branches of all the banks in South Africa can also be found here. Report lost or stolen cards: American Express 0800 110929 Diners Club 0860 346 377

East City Boxing 104 Harrington Street, 071 188 9301 Jack Lemkus 26 St Georges Mall, 021 425 2166 Mike’s Sports 94 Strand Street, 021 418 1811 Pound for Pound Boxing Gym 260 Bree Street, 072 159 8361 Virgin Active 21 Lower Long Street, 021 421 5857 Zone Fitness 34 Strand Street, 021 418 1253

tippiNG Tipping is standard practice. Waiters get around 10–15%, taxi drivers about 10% and porters about R10 a bag.

toUrist iNFormatioN For advice on accommodation, sights, trips in and around the city as well as where to eat and drink, Cape Town Tourism is a one-stop shop.

Cnr Castle and Burg streets, 0861 322 223, 021 487 6800, www.capetown.travel

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The historic heart of the city is famous for its unique character. There are art galleries, museums and markets, craft, fashion and design stores to explore, as well as many restaurants, cafes and bars inspired by local and global culture and cuisine. Whether it is live music you are after, or a quiet time in the natural surroundings of the Company’s Gardens, MyCiTi will get you there and back.

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MyCiTi buses operate up to 18 hours a day, depending on the route, so you can plan a long day – and evening – out and about. MyCiTi does not accept cash on the buses.

All passengers aged four and over need their own myconnect card to travel. Get these for R30 at MyCiTi station kiosks and selected retailers and load with money to pay for your travel. Tap in and tap out and you’re there.

Find out more about MyCiTi’s network of routes and services at www.myciti.org.za or call the Transport Information Centre on 0800 65 64 63.

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