Stellenbosch
This place has a dozen local craft beers on tap and plenty more in bottles. There's also a decent wine list and a great selection of spirits. If you can't…
Must-see nightlife in Western Cape
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Garden Route
Enjoy great coffee and homemade cakes at this funky cafe with eclectic decor and ocean views from the deck. It's an awesome spot to spend a couple of…
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Franschhoek
There are three permanent beers on tap, plus ever-changing experimental brews so be sure to ask what's new. It also serves beers from Cape Brewing Company…
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Hermanus
This cave, occupied by the last Strandlopers (coastal indigenous people) at the turn of the 19th century, has a truly remarkable setting and is definitely…
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Franschhoek
Franschhoek's main strip gets swamped with tourists in summer, so locals retreat to side-street haunts like this diminutive coffee shop. There are a few…
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Western Cape
The courtyard is a lovely shady spot to retreat from Greyton's summer heat with a taster tray (R35) of four beers, brewed in-house. The menu features bar…
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Stellenbosch
Scribble on chalkboard tables while sipping shiraz at this trendy pavement cafe that also serves as Brampton winery’s tasting room. Sandwiches, wraps and…
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Stellenbosch
This funky bar is a Stellenbosch institution. There's regular live music and decent bar food.
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Hermanus
The decor is a bit shabby but the ocean views more than make up for it. There's sushi and pizza on the menu (mains R55 to R115), local beer on tap, sport…
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Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch’s second-oldest pub attracts a slightly older crowd than many places in town, with its well-priced pub grub, large array of craft beer, live…
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Stellenbosch
Popular with both locals and students, Trumpet Tree has a shady beer garden where you can nibble pizzas and sip on craft beer during the lengthy happy…
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Winelands
Enjoy a taster tray of five beers while watching the brewers in action at the small brewery behind the bar. Food is served – typical pub grub where…
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Garden Route
This tiny bar serves a wide range of craft beer from around the country and there's even an equally tiny brewery on-site. Grab a pint and a bar snack to…
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Plettenberg Bay
A long-established bar in the centre of town with sports on the big screen in the early evening and DJs playing pop and dance tunes later on.
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Stellenbosch
A chilled, student-filled place that also serves lunch – opt for the pizza. There's often live music as well as regular drinks specials.
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Knysna
Knysna's top spot for late-night dancing offers a relaxed vibe and a balcony area for lounging. DJs play when there are no live bands.
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Hermanus
A chilled-out bar with good cocktails and DJs most nights. In the early evening it's a great place to enjoy sunset with a beer.
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Stellenbosch
This club has a small dance floor beyond the long bar where DJs pump out dance and house music.
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