Touch of Madness

Top choice in Cape Town


This long-running bar and restaurant has new management but still offers an eclectic art-house atmosphere and a varied menu of global favourites. There's a good range of craft beer on tap and a variety of events from DJ nights to poetry slams and the monthly LGBT Unofficial Pink Party (www.facebook.com/pg/pinkpartyza).

From the food menu, choose between spring rolls, mezze, tacos, burgers and bunny chow (bread rolls filled with curry – a Durban favourite).


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