Best Bars in Cape Town
Cape Town nightlife is very famous all over the African continent. This article introduces tourists to top bars in Cape Town offering great drinks and a good time in this city. Cape Town’s local as well as its multicultural tourists love drinking and going for a fun night out. Therefore, this city offers good drinking spots whether you want a cheap beer at a local brewery or a high-end bar that mostly prestigious bakers and high-profile people visit. Here are the best bars for you to visit once you are in Cape Town.
The Dubliner in Cape Town City Centre
You can find this bar at the center of Cape Town’s nightlife scene on Long Street. You can get local comfort food here in a laid-back atmosphere here. However, according to a few tourists testimonies, safety here is a bit shabby. Also, you need to be careful if you are going alone and want to take a taxi very late at night.
House of Machines near Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum
House of Machines is one of the best bars in Cape Town. You can find this bar on Shortmarket Street near Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum and in the City Centre. The interesting thing here is the attention to detail and authenticity. Moreover, the drink here is not cheap, and they are leaning towards the expensive high-end side. However, there is good live music every night here, and they have specialty cocktails as well. The best thing here is its laid-back crowd, which is friendly, and it’s a safe place to drink as well.
Yours Truly a Hip Bar on Kloof Street
You can find this famous drinking joint at two places in the city. They are located on Kloof and Loop Streets. The Kloof Street branch is one of the best places to drink beer in summertime. This bar attracts people from all walks of life to come for a Cape Town nightlife experience, and their beer prices are reasonable as well. There are some nights that DJs come here, and this place will be really crowded with people dancing on the dance floor. Drinking here is really recommended during afternoon times.
Orphanage Cocktail Emporium
This joint has a long list of cocktails; however, they don’t come cheap. This bar is among the high-end bars in Cape Town and worth the visit if you are into unique drinks by expert mixologists. You will find this prestigious bar at the end of Bree Street.
*Update: This bar is no longer open for business.
Beerhouse on Long Street and Tygervalley
Beerhouse is located on Long Street and has many selections of beer for you to try here. This humble beer bar has many imported beers as well as local brews and crafts. This bar is a favorite with young locals and tourists, so expect a lot of crowds here. There is another branch in the Tygervalley neighborhood with the same quality of beers and food. What makes Beerhouse one of the great bars in Cape Town is its 25 tap beer options as well as its delicious food menu. The beerhouse food menu consists of nachos, burgers, tacos, BBQ platter, pizza chicken wings, and onion rings.
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Cape Town Nightlife Hotspots
The best of Cape Town nightlife hotspots are located in the City Centre, especially on Long St and near the beachfront. These are the locations where the majority of pubs are located and are good for having fantastic nightlife.
