Cape Town's nightlife offers a wide variety of options. There are dozens of bars and clubs, jazz cafes, opera, independent theaters, and movie houses, all of which offer a good time out. For an exciting night out on the town, a must-visit is the La Med. La Med is best known as a summer sundowner spot, and what better place to sip on something tall and alcoholic. With a beach setting second-to-none and an incredible vibe, this is one of Cape Town's best offerings.
You can also head on to Rafiki's for a taste of Africa in Cape Town. Rafiki's is a legendary place that is impossible to miss as you drive through the heart of Cape Town. Located on Kloof Nek Road, which extends around the Atlantic Seaboard, Rafiki's cooks up amazing food, hosts the best events, and throws lavish parties. From African dishes and seafood to tasty pizzas, Rafiki's has it all.
For a bit of zing, check out Madame Zingara. The star-studded, purple facade of this popular entertainment hot spot yields to glittery interiors. A roaring fireplace throws glowing rays across the faces of pretty, costumed waitresses and dancers, who turn the venue into a carnival. Cape Town nightlife's hedonistic reputation is not undeserved. If you're looking for a few drinks at a bar, live music or just to dance the night away, you can't go wrong with Cape Town's bars and clubs.
Victoria Road
(Glen Country Club)
A Terrific Sundowner Setting...
194 Long Street
Lounge lizards relax to drums and bass...
169 Long Street
Smooth Retro Sounds in a Capacious Venue...
Shortmarket Street
Corner of Long Street
Where Rock Bands Find Inspiration...
226 Long Street
Get an Underground Story...
76 Orange Street
Mount Nelson Hotel
Drink Under the Stars...
20 Piers Street
Corner of Church and Wolfe Street, Maynardville Park, Wynberg
Shakespeare under the Stars...
Orange Street
(University of Cape Town)
A Small but Cozy Venue...
68 Orange Street
Art movies in a Charming Theater...
215 Bree St
A bit of zing!...
112 Lower Main Road
Off Station Road and Lower Main Road, Observatory
Community Revered...
Rotair Cableway
Tafelberg Road
Home of the Piña Colada...
81 Main Road 1st Floor Exhibition House
Greenpoint
Cuban Touch Contemporary Latin...
13 Kloof Nek Road
A Taste of Africa in Cape Town...
178 Long Street
Mama will Make it Better...
265 Long Street
Cuban Style Bar and Restaurant...
54 Shortmarket Street
Market in the heart of Cape Town...
218 Long Street
Go to Jo'burg - For Hip Lounging...
108 Kloof Street
Eat, Drink or Ride...
DF Malan Street
Foreshore
Showpiece theatre - window to the world...