Guidebook for Cape Town

Mike
Guidebook for Cape Town

Food Scene

Brad's Grill is a local steakhouse witrh a great fowolling and is one of Harfield Village's most loved restaurants Brad's Grill, marks it's 35th anniversary this year.They offer an "Early Bird Special " in by 6 out by 8 .It has a lovely vibe , great value and extensive menu, again 10 minutes drive from us and well worth sampling their fare.
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Brad's Grill
69 2nd Ave
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Brad's Grill is a local steakhouse witrh a great fowolling and is one of Harfield Village's most loved restaurants Brad's Grill, marks it's 35th anniversary this year.They offer an "Early Bird Special " in by 6 out by 8 .It has a lovely vibe , great value and extensive menu, again 10 minutes drive from us and well worth sampling their fare.
Every Thursday between 16.30 - 20.00 a Community Market offers a wide range of local and international dishes plus delicious Cape Point wines for visitors to buy and enjoy outside on the lawns over looking Noordhoek long beach watching the sunset, a must on a summer's evening.
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Cape Point Vineyards
Silvermine Road
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Every Thursday between 16.30 - 20.00 a Community Market offers a wide range of local and international dishes plus delicious Cape Point wines for visitors to buy and enjoy outside on the lawns over looking Noordhoek long beach watching the sunset, a must on a summer's evening.
This is a fantastic place to enjoy great Italian dishes, with their speciality being their wood fired oven pizzas, great value and delicious , you can also bring your own wine. Such a lovely warm and informal setting inside or in the garden, its close by and worth a visit.
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Borruso's
2 Mains Ave
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This is a fantastic place to enjoy great Italian dishes, with their speciality being their wood fired oven pizzas, great value and delicious , you can also bring your own wine. Such a lovely warm and informal setting inside or in the garden, its close by and worth a visit.
A lovely little place where all their meals are prepared over a wood fired grill, sirloin steaks, lamb rump espetada to fish and gourmet burgers. They are just up the road from us a 5 minute walk .Worth a visit.
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The Eatery Wood Fired Grill Claremont
70 Belvedere Rd
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A lovely little place where all their meals are prepared over a wood fired grill, sirloin steaks, lamb rump espetada to fish and gourmet burgers. They are just up the road from us a 5 minute walk .Worth a visit.
An exciting member of the fast growing craft beer breweries springing up in and around Cape Town . The Taproom an upmarket space in the Devil's Peak Brewing Company's converted Salt River warehouse where lovers can savour impecable craft beers and droolicious eats amidst the rich aromas of malt,hops and yeast.Cape Town beer culture? It doesn't get more real than this.
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Devils Peak Salt River Taproom
150 Cecil Rd
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An exciting member of the fast growing craft beer breweries springing up in and around Cape Town . The Taproom an upmarket space in the Devil's Peak Brewing Company's converted Salt River warehouse where lovers can savour impecable craft beers and droolicious eats amidst the rich aromas of malt,hops and yeast.Cape Town beer culture? It doesn't get more real than this.
Every Thursday evening from 16.30 - 20.30 traders from in and around Cape Town gather together in an exquisite historical building to cook up a storm! There are around 30 different stalls to choose from, all of which are carefully handpicked from traders that offer the highest quality, freshnest, ingredients and a passion for food . check www.citybowlmarket.co.za
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City Bowl Market
14 Hope St
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Every Thursday evening from 16.30 - 20.30 traders from in and around Cape Town gather together in an exquisite historical building to cook up a storm! There are around 30 different stalls to choose from, all of which are carefully handpicked from traders that offer the highest quality, freshnest, ingredients and a passion for food . check www.citybowlmarket.co.za
This enchanting cafe is a wonderful spot for a relaxed breakfast or brunch with friends, Starlings Cafe it's a quaint gem restaurant found tucked between loads of shubbery along an unexpected main road in Claremont. . Just up the road from us, a 5 minute walk.A great place for informal good service.
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Starlings
94 Belvedere Rd
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This enchanting cafe is a wonderful spot for a relaxed breakfast or brunch with friends, Starlings Cafe it's a quaint gem restaurant found tucked between loads of shubbery along an unexpected main road in Claremont. . Just up the road from us, a 5 minute walk.A great place for informal good service.
A funky friendly European style Wine Bar for the over 23's.With stunning views from the roof top garden,leather couches,open fires and board games and watch major sporting events on TV .Enjoy snacks or dinner from their menu of home cooked meals.
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Oblivion Bar & Kitchen
22 Chichester Rd
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A funky friendly European style Wine Bar for the over 23's.With stunning views from the roof top garden,leather couches,open fires and board games and watch major sporting events on TV .Enjoy snacks or dinner from their menu of home cooked meals.

Drinks & Nightlife

Forrie's as it is affectionately known to the locals nestles at the foot of our majestic mountains in the leafy suburb of Newlands, this restaurant and pub offers a great atmosphere to all ages combine with a wide selection of meals to be enjoyed in a lovely indoor & outdoor setting, plus it has many TV screens for sports fans to relax and enjoy . They are well known for their Sunday Carvery with succulent joints of meat and fresh seasonal vegetables. There is also a a delightful play area for kiddies. www.forries.co.za
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Foresters Arms
52 Newlands Ave
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Forrie's as it is affectionately known to the locals nestles at the foot of our majestic mountains in the leafy suburb of Newlands, this restaurant and pub offers a great atmosphere to all ages combine with a wide selection of meals to be enjoyed in a lovely indoor & outdoor setting, plus it has many TV screens for sports fans to relax and enjoy . They are well known for their Sunday Carvery with succulent joints of meat and fresh seasonal vegetables. There is also a a delightful play area for kiddies. www.forries.co.za
A great place to meet the locals from Harfield Village, enjoy the drinking and eating experience as well as going upstairs to sample Afro Caribbean Brewing Company range of local beer brews.
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Banana Jam Cafe
157 2nd Ave
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A great place to meet the locals from Harfield Village, enjoy the drinking and eating experience as well as going upstairs to sample Afro Caribbean Brewing Company range of local beer brews.

Sightseeing

The Bergkelder is part of the Anton Rupert empire is built into the side of the :Pappegaaiberg " the "Parrot Mountain" where clay pidgeon shooting competitions used to take place. The daily tours 10,11,13,15.00 daily around the cellars and vinoteque is a beautiful experience show casing how many of their famous brands are created and kept . A must to see when visiting Stellenbosch. Booking www.bergkelder.co.za
Bergkelder Wine Centre
43 George Blake St
The Bergkelder is part of the Anton Rupert empire is built into the side of the :Pappegaaiberg " the "Parrot Mountain" where clay pidgeon shooting competitions used to take place. The daily tours 10,11,13,15.00 daily around the cellars and vinoteque is a beautiful experience show casing how many of their famous brands are created and kept . A must to see when visiting Stellenbosch. Booking www.bergkelder.co.za
The KWV has an international reputation of excellence in the production of wines,brandy and fortified wines ( port ) and the cellar tour is very interesting . Part of the group is the beautiful and historic wine estate nearby called Laborie where they have tours and wine tastings on a daily basis.
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KWV Wine Emporium
Kohler Street
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The KWV has an international reputation of excellence in the production of wines,brandy and fortified wines ( port ) and the cellar tour is very interesting . Part of the group is the beautiful and historic wine estate nearby called Laborie where they have tours and wine tastings on a daily basis.
The Namaqualand Flower Spectacular is a wonderful experience that takes place between August and September , for more details check www.selfdrivethe capeflowerroute.co.za
Namaqualand
The Namaqualand Flower Spectacular is a wonderful experience that takes place between August and September , for more details check www.selfdrivethe capeflowerroute.co.za

Parks & Nature

Hermanus has the best sight seeing amenities in the world for the Southern Right whales coming to calve in Walker Bay between August and October .Every year Hermanus has the The Hermanus Whale Festival September 30th to October 2nd, a wonderful time to visit the area. www.hermanus-festival.co.za
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Hermanus
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Hermanus has the best sight seeing amenities in the world for the Southern Right whales coming to calve in Walker Bay between August and October .Every year Hermanus has the The Hermanus Whale Festival September 30th to October 2nd, a wonderful time to visit the area. www.hermanus-festival.co.za
Situated on Route 44 at Klapmuts midway between tellenbosch & Paarl.This is South Africa's biggest free flying park with over 24 species of butterflies ,300 pupae are imported each week and reared in the park. There are also reptiles,marmoset monkeys,tarantulas & meerkats. A fascinating place to visitas well as enjoy a snack and visit the trinket shop.
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Butterfly World
R44
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Situated on Route 44 at Klapmuts midway between tellenbosch & Paarl.This is South Africa's biggest free flying park with over 24 species of butterflies ,300 pupae are imported each week and reared in the park. There are also reptiles,marmoset monkeys,tarantulas & meerkats. A fascinating place to visitas well as enjoy a snack and visit the trinket shop.
There are over 1000 African Nile crocodiles housed in open dams .Guided tours every 45 minutes take you over ramp ways and explains about their habits - very educational and you have the chance to hold a baby crocodile. Well worth a visit. www.lebonheurcrocfarm.co.za +27 (0)21 863 1142
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Le Bonheur Reptiler og eventyr
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There are over 1000 African Nile crocodiles housed in open dams .Guided tours every 45 minutes take you over ramp ways and explains about their habits - very educational and you have the chance to hold a baby crocodile. Well worth a visit. www.lebonheurcrocfarm.co.za +27 (0)21 863 1142
Stony Park Nature Reserve, located in the quaint coastal town of Betty's Bay in the Overberg is home to one of the largest successful breading colonies of African Penguins in the world plus has 3 species of cormorants. It's a lovely trip only 90 km from Cape Town . www.capenature.co.za +27 (0) 28 272 9829
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Stony Point naturreservat
2411 Wallers Rd
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Stony Park Nature Reserve, located in the quaint coastal town of Betty's Bay in the Overberg is home to one of the largest successful breading colonies of African Penguins in the world plus has 3 species of cormorants. It's a lovely trip only 90 km from Cape Town . www.capenature.co.za +27 (0) 28 272 9829

Shopping

This comprehensive shopping centre with 2 large food supermarkets, liquor store, fast food outlets fashion shops , etc. is just 10 minutes away.
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Kenilworth Centre
1 Doncaster Rd
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This comprehensive shopping centre with 2 large food supermarkets, liquor store, fast food outlets fashion shops , etc. is just 10 minutes away.
Cavendish Square is a very nice upmarket shopping centre in Claremont Main road with lovely clothes stores,restaurants,cinemas etc. just 15 minutes from our home.
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Cavendish Square
1 Dreyer St
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Cavendish Square is a very nice upmarket shopping centre in Claremont Main road with lovely clothes stores,restaurants,cinemas etc. just 15 minutes from our home.

Everything Else

Kenilworth Karting , South Africa's best indoor karting venue, inexpensive,mega- exciting sport.Afast ,well built track,high quality,regularly maintained karts,electronic timing and results printout and above all,modern,clean racing enviroment. Great Fun !!
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Kenilworth Karting
10 Myhof Rd
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Kenilworth Karting , South Africa's best indoor karting venue, inexpensive,mega- exciting sport.Afast ,well built track,high quality,regularly maintained karts,electronic timing and results printout and above all,modern,clean racing enviroment. Great Fun !!
Kenilworth Karting , South Africa's best indoor karting venue, inexpensive,mega- exciting sport.Afast ,well built track,high quality,regularly maintained karts,electronic timing and results printout and above all,modern,clean racing enviroment. Great Fun !!
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Kenilworth Karting
10 Myhof Rd
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Kenilworth Karting , South Africa's best indoor karting venue, inexpensive,mega- exciting sport.Afast ,well built track,high quality,regularly maintained karts,electronic timing and results printout and above all,modern,clean racing enviroment. Great Fun !!
This beautiful Brandy Distillery was built at Vlottenberg close to Stellenbosch, is a wonderful place to visit and join one of the daily cellar tours to see the many stages of brandy distillation. As well as watching the Cooper build barrels and then finally tast the very fine range of Van Ryn brandies. Make it part of your visit to Stellenbosch the 2nd oldest town in South Africa, surrounded by beautiful wine estates. Book your tour 10am,11am, 3pm daily. www.vanryn.co.za
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Van Ryn's Distillery and Brandy Cellar
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This beautiful Brandy Distillery was built at Vlottenberg close to Stellenbosch, is a wonderful place to visit and join one of the daily cellar tours to see the many stages of brandy distillation. As well as watching the Cooper build barrels and then finally tast the very fine range of Van Ryn brandies. Make it part of your visit to Stellenbosch the 2nd oldest town in South Africa, surrounded by beautiful wine estates. Book your tour 10am,11am, 3pm daily. www.vanryn.co.za
This beautiful Brandy Distillery was built at Vlottenberg close to Stellenbosch, is a wonderful place to visit and join one of the daily cellar tours to see the many stages of brandy distillation. As well as watching the Cooper build barrels and then finally tast the very fine range of Van Ryn brandies. Make it part of your visit to Stellenbosch the 2nd oldest town in South Africa, surrounded by beautiful wine estates. Book your tour 10am,11am, 3pm daily. www.vanryn.co.za
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Van Ryn's Distillery and Brandy Cellar
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This beautiful Brandy Distillery was built at Vlottenberg close to Stellenbosch, is a wonderful place to visit and join one of the daily cellar tours to see the many stages of brandy distillation. As well as watching the Cooper build barrels and then finally tast the very fine range of Van Ryn brandies. Make it part of your visit to Stellenbosch the 2nd oldest town in South Africa, surrounded by beautiful wine estates. Book your tour 10am,11am, 3pm daily. www.vanryn.co.za