Richard Holmes

As if the mountain, oceans, vibrant city and dynamic culinary scene weren’t enough to keep you busy, Cape Town also brings the goods when it comes to a jam-packed schedule of concerts and events. We're tapping into all the vibes with our updated and expanded Events Guide to Cape Town. Across the city, you’ll find live music, vibey markets, special shows and fun events that are a total jol (that’s a ‘party’, in local lingo). Here's our hand-picked selection of the hottest events to head for in the Mother City. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Cape Town🍝 The best restaurants in Cape Town🏖 The best beaches in Cape Town🛍 The best shops in Cape Town🏠 The best Airbnbs in Cape Town 🏨 The best hotels in Cape Town Richard Holmes is a travel writer based in Cape Town. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

South Africa’s love affair with meat means you'll find a steak featured on almost any restaurant menu across the city, from fast-food to fine-dining. But as any committed carnivore will tell you, a single option buried deep on a long menu doesn’t really count. Instead, if you’re after a fine steak and likely a good glass of red to match, you’d do well to head straight to one of the Mother City’s celebrated steakhouses. Many of Cape Town’s best steakhouses have been in business for decades; a testament to their quality and, often, personality. In recent years many have also honed in on what really matters: serving the best cuts sourced from local farmers, and grilled to perfection. Rump or sirloin, T-bone or hangar... whichever you prefer, these are the best steakhouses in Cape Town. RECOMMENDED: 😋 The best restaurants in Cape Town🍳 The best breakfast and brunch spots in Cape Town☕️ The best cafés and coffee shops in Cape Town📍 The best things to do in Cape Town This article was written by Richard Holmes, a travel writer based in Cape Town. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts.

  There’s no shortage of choice when it comes to finding a bed in Cape Town, and that perfect trinity of comfort, charm and location can be dialled up or down according to the depth of your pockets. If you’re watching your budget, you’ll want to start with our guide to the Best Affordable Hotels in Cape Town, which is filled with pocket-friendly picks. But if you’re splurging a little? Well then, you’ve come to the right place. From glorious urban hideaways that could have been plucked from the streets of Paris or Amsterdam, to seaside escapes with the most unforgettable views, you’ll be spoilt for choice for luxury hotels in Cape Town. There are historic charmers and contemporary creations, and if you’ve been dreaming of a room with a view, you’ve come to the right city. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Cape Town😋 The best restaurants in Cape Town🏄‍♀️ The best beaches in Cape Town🛍 The best markets in Cape Town🖼 The best museums and galleries in Cape Town Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.

Want to know where the locals love to go? In this exclusive series on Time Out Cape Town, ‘Local Intel’ taps into some of the city’s best-connected characters to unearth the corners you simply can’t miss in the Mother City. Born and raised in Cape Town, Matthew Mole is a firm favourite with local fans. He burst onto the music scene in 2013 with his debut album release – ‘The Home We Built’ – which delivered much-loved singles including the earworm ‘Take Yours, I’ll Take Mine’. He followed up that smash with his chart-topping sophomore album ‘Run’ in 2016, which bagged him Record of The Year at the South African Music Awards. His intensely personal album ‘Ghost’ followed in 2019 – scooping up another SAMA – and in 2021, Mole took home Record of The Year for 'Keep It Together'. His fourth studio album dropped in October 2023, which earned another avalanche of award nominations in 2024. Beyond the studio, he’s headlined South Africa’s biggest stages and music festivals, opening for the likes of Bastille and Of Monsters And Men, while tours have taken him across America and Europe. But it’s the Mother City he calls home, and when he’s on the road you’ll find Matthew Mole indulging in his favourite corners of Cape Town.

Cape Town is known as the culinary capital of Africa, so no surprise that this cosmopolitan coastal city boasts dozens of sushi restaurants, from upscale fine dining with all the frills to unpretentious izakaya-style local joints. And with International Sushi Day celebrated in a haze of wasabi every June, we've pulled together the very best sushi spots the Mother City has to offer.  It’s always a pleasure to sample sushi with a sea view on the Atlantic seaboard – though bear in mind you’ll pay (a lot) more for the privilege, so if you want to indulge on a budget, you’d be better off heading for the suburbs. And another bit of advice: for a more sustainable sushi fix, opt for tuna over salmon. Yellowfin, longfin and bigeye tuna are all abundant in local waters, especially in the summer months. So say goodbye to food miles and hello to super-fresh sashimi. RECOMMENDED: 😋 The best restaurants in Cape Town🍷 The best wine farms in and around Cape Town📍 The best things to do in Cape Town🛏 Where to stay in Cape Town Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.

Cape Town is the culinary capital of Africa, and has long been hailed as one of the world's most exciting destinations for foodies. Whether you're searching for a restaurant with a view of the winelands – hello Chef's Warehouse – or a contemporary fine-dining destination in the heart of the popular V&A Waterfront, we've got you covered in this authoritative list of the best restaurants in Cape Town. And because the landscape keeps changing, so does this list, with new additions including Chefs Warehouse & Canteen, The Red Room, Ouzeri and The Happy Uncles!  Cape Town is a cosmopolitan culinary landscape and one that is increasingly aware of the need for diversity both on the plate and in the kitchens. In selecting our favourite spots (and we know there will be those who disagree) we’ve highlighted a cross-section of the city’s kitchens. They are each memorable in their own way, and while they differ in approach and price they are all worth a visit. So, our advice? Come hungry, and get stuck into our (ever-changing) selection of Cape Town’s best restaurants.  RECOMMENDED: 🍳 The best breakfast and brunch spots in Cape Town🛍 The best markets in Cape Town🍕 The best pizza in Cape Town This guide was recently updated by Richard Holmes, a travel writer based in Cape Town. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

With the Atlantic Ocean on the doorstep and Table Mountain National Park as the ‘back garden’, it’s little wonder Cape Town is hailed as one of the world’s most beautiful cities. But beneath the visual spectacle there’s a rich cultural and historical tapestry to be discovered. Centuries of history as a trading port have given Cape Town a cosmopolitan multiculturalism that fuses warm African hospitality with Mediterranean charm. It’s a city where you’ll spend your days outdoors and your nights enjoying the city’s legendary culinary scene. Not sure where to start? Don’t miss these must-do experiences handpicked by a local writer.  RECOMMENDED: 🛏 A guide to where to stay in Cape Town🍴 The best restaurants in Cape Town🐧 The best beaches in Cape Town🏡 The best Airbnbs in Cape Town🏨 The best hotels in Cape Town Richard Holmes is a travel writer based in Cape Town. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

Want to know where the locals love to go? In this exclusive series on Time Out Cape Town, ‘Local Intel’ taps into some of the city’s best-connected characters to unearth the corners you simply can’t miss in the Mother City. He’s played sold-out solo shows in New York and Los Angeles, and shared the bill of BST Hyde Park with the likes of Gwen Stefani and Sam Ryder. He’s clocked up more than 40 million global streams, and has built a loyal fanbase across the globe. But Cape Town is still the city that global star Will Linley calls home. Raised in Cape Town as the youngest member of a musical family, this talented musician and songwriter grew up playing violin and viola before teaching himself piano and guitar. Inspired by pop singer-songwriters including Dean Lewis, Lewis Capaldi and Ed Sheeran, Linley’s breakthrough came via TikTok, starting an avalanche of interest that saw his music become radio fodder across South Africa and his debut EP kill all my feelings garner acclaim at home and abroad. An electric live artist, Linley has gone on to perform at P!NK’s Summer Carnival, BST Hyde Park, the Barn on the Farm Festival in Gloucester, and his debut London headline show at The Courtyard Theatre. He also played Lollapalooza 2024 in Chicago, while keeping fans happy with the release of his Magic EP, a collection of what he calls ‘sad-pop’ songs, blending raw, emotional lyrics over cheery, dancey beats. His music is the ideal soundtrack for any visit to the Mother City, so Time O

Time Out Market Cape Town has unveiled a brand new boutique wine offering. Cultivar Wine Bar offers a uniquely curated wine experience, with sommelier Lennox Nyengera, showcasing the quality and diversity of South Africa’s wine regions. In step with the world-class culinary experience served up by the Market’s 13 chefs,  Cultivar Wine Bar will pour a world-class taste of the country’s winemaking excellence. ‘Having recently celebrated our first anniversary, we are thrilled to introduce Cultivar to our curated lineup,’ says Russ Meyer, General Manager of Time Out Market Cape Town. ‘This exciting addition not only complements the food the Market offers from the city’s best chefs and restaurateurs but also reinforces our commitment to supporting and showcasing the exceptional talent of local winemakers.’ As a South African-trained sommelier, Nyengera brings a wealth of experience and passion to Cultivar. With a background in fine dining establishments including The Roundhouse, Camphors at Vergelegen, and Chefs Warehouse, he has cultivated a deep understanding of wine, earning certifications from the South African Sommeliers Association and the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET).  Photograph: Time OutLennox Nyengera, Cultivar Wine Bar At Cultivar Wine Bar, he and his team of trained wine stewards are committed to sharing their knowledge with guests of all experience levels, making the world of wine approachable, educational, and enjoyable. At the Bar, guests will find a tho

2025 is set to be a momentous year when it comes to travel. Citywide celebrations and milestone anniversaries will be taking place in Amsterdam and Rome, sparkling new cultural centres are flinging open their doors in Rotterdam, New York and Abu Dhabi, and there are fresh chances to see some wonderful wildlife in Australia, Singapore and Greenland – but that’s just the beginning. Read on for our roundup of the 25 coolest, weirdest and most adventurous new things to do across the world in 2025, no matter your whereabouts or budget. RECOMMENDED:🇬🇧 The best things to do in the UK in 2025🛍️ The coolest neighbourhoods in the world🎪 The world’s best music festivals for 2025🌃 The best cities in the world right now  

Cape Town is set to sizzle this New Year’s Eve, with an array of spectacular events to welcome in 2025. From beachside bashes and rooftop soirées to luxury cruises and live music festivals, the Mother City has something for you, however you like to celebrate. Highlights include the electrifying Secrets of Summer Festival, the glamorous Genesis NYE party, and the iconic countdown at the V&A Waterfront, complete with a midnight fireworks display. Cape Town promises an unforgettable start to the New Year. The best parties sell out fast, so book your tickets early for these unmissable celebrations!

​​With the ocean on three sides, the sea makes its presence felt just about everywhere in Cape Town, whether you’re relishing the rush of icy Atlantic waters over sun-burnt feet on Clifton 3rd, or wallowing in the warm(ish) waters of False Bay. It’s a wild coastline this, and the pounding swell that makes it a haven for surfers also keeps many on terra firma. Ah, but there’s a Goldilocks option too, that combines the safety of the hotel pool with the bracing tang of salty sea. Say hello to the tidal pools of the Mother City: from the Atlantic Seaboard to the deep south, there are 19 tidal pools to discover and dip into across the city. Here’s the definitive Time Out pick of the 11 best tidal pools in Cape Town. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Cape Town🍝 The best restaurants in Cape Town🏖 The best beaches in Cape Town🛍 The best shops in Cape Town Born and raised in the city, Richard Holmes is a travel writer based in Cape Town. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

The Time Out Market is a unique global concept that aims to celebrate the authentic flavours, foods and chefs of a city under a single roof. What began in 2014 with Time Out Market Lisbon has become a global phenomenon, and in 2023 Cape Town became the first city in Africa to host a Time Out Market. Located in a renovated historic building in Cape Town’s popular V&A Waterfront precinct, Time Out Market Cape Town brings together more than a dozen of the city’s top chefs, serving up a diverse menu of dishes that find inspiration both in Africa and beyond. Alongside the food, a dedicated wine bar showcases the acclaimed New World wines of South Africa, while a trio of bars serves up everything from local craft beers and artisan spirits to signature Time Out Market cocktails. It’s a vibrant space of communal tables – with plenty of outdoor seating dishing up amazing mountain and harbour views – with an easy ordering and collection system. Our How To Order guide and FAQs will answer all your questions about a visit to Time Out Market Cape Town. 📍 For everything you need to know about Time Out Market Cape Town, visit our homepage.   

The Time Out Market is a unique global concept that aims to celebrate the authentic flavours, foods and chefs of a city under a single roof. What began in 2014 with Time Out Market Lisbon has become a global phenomenon, and in 2023 Cape Town became the first city in Africa to host a Time Out Market. Located in a renovated historic building in Cape Town’s popular V&A Waterfront precinct, Time Out Market Cape Town brings together more than a dozen of the city’s top chefs, serving up a diverse menu of dishes that find inspiration both in Africa and beyond. Alongside the food, a dedicated wine bar showcases the acclaimed New World wines of South Africa, while a trio of bars serves up everything from local craft beers and artisan spirits to signature Time Out Market cocktails. It’s a vibrant space of communal tables – with plenty of outdoor seating dishing up amazing mountain and harbour views – with an easy ordering and collection system. Our How To Order guide and FAQs will answer all your questions about a visit to Time Out Market Cape Town. 📍 For everything you need to know about Time Out Market Cape Town, visit our homepage.   

While her eponymous restaurant in the V&A Waterfront is already hugely popular for its elevated take on South African cuisine, The Siba Deli dishes up a more relaxed culinary experience, all while retaining Siba’s focus on freshness. Look out for a subtle infusion of local flavours in everything from her wholesome salads and delicious dips, to traditional sticky wings and spicy chakalaka sauce.   THE SIBA DELI MENU Starters Sticky chicken winglets and salsa mayo R135 Charred corn ribs in creamy coconut sauce R80 Siba’s famous chakalaka with a chimichurri dressing R80 (a side for mains and starters)  Siba’s signature quiche R95  Mains Our Salads Tuscan artichoke, chickpea, sundried tomato, crispy capers, parmesan salad with a tangy vinaigrette R165 Maple glazed baby rainbow carrots, roasted beetroot, wild rocket feta salad on a bed of hummus with a chimichurri dressing R130 Miso-glazed roasted sweet potato bowl with sautéed courgetti spirals, mixed cabbage, tahini-dressed broccoli R175 Spicy and zesty Asian pickled spiral cucumbers with edamame, sugar snap peas, salad on a bed of baby spinach leaves R110 Roasted butternut, couscous, red pepper and feta salad with pickled red onion and creamy dressing R165 Our toppers Lemon, garlic and parmesan chicken kebabs R60 Teriyaki trout R70 Braised beef short rib R80 Roasted miso mushrooms and aubergine kebab R60 Soy and chimichurri tofu kebab R50 Dessert Granadilla and lemon curd baked cheesecake R95  (vegan option available)  Water

For all of the creativity in Cape Town’s restaurant landscape, a common complaint – often justified – is that indigenous African cuisines and culinary traditions are sidelined in favour of fine dining that looks to Europe, Asia and North America for inspiration. But not so at MLILO 'Fires of Africa', where chef Vusi Ndlovu brings a truly pan-African experience to the menu, interpreting the many ways that cultures across the continent have incorporated a lick of flame and kiss of smoke into their cooking. At MLILO you’ll find an elevated take on the traditional Zulu shisanyama barbecue, a taste of Senegal in the lamb didi, or the Kenyan classic nyama choma – thinly sliced beef – with a fresh kachumbari salad. It’s a brave and bold new approach to creating world-class cuisine imbued with the unmistakeable flavours of Africa.   MLILO MENU uMbhona R65 (Classic street corn grilled, inspired by the streets of Mombasa) Broccoli R65 (Charred broccoli, miso pickled peanuts,  drizzled with maafe sauce) Brochette of Dakar R110 (Baguette filled with Yassa onions, grilled chicken dusted in kan kan spice, chilli & lettuce) Pepe wings R110 (Grilled chicken wings seasoned with the flavour of pepe) Pork/Chicken Suya R110 (Grilled pork/chicken skewers marinated in homemade suya spice blend and brown butter served with plantain ketchup) Nyama Choma R110 (Thinly sliced beef with chunky kachumbari) iPlate R195 (South African braai plate: beef chuck/lamb chop, chicken wing & boerewors) Lamb

Want the scoop on the most creative ice cream in the Mother City? You’ll find it at Unframed, thanks to the innovative flavour creations dreamt up by founder Yann Rey. Ever wondered what lemon-infused olive oil and white chocolate ice cream might taste like? Here’s your chance to find out. Every flavour combination is crafted from scratch, in small batches and from quality ingredients, drawing heavily on what’s fresh and in season in the Cape. No surprise then that Unframed has been rated amongst the world’s greatest ice-cream parlours. UNFRAMED MENU   Scoops 1 Scoop R49 2 Scoops R79 3 Scoops R89   Indulge Tasting Flight R99 (5 flavours) Sundaes R109 (3 scoops, toppings, whipped cream)   Waffles Waffle R59 (Icing sugar, whipped cream) + Extra Scoop R25 + Extra topping R10  

South Africa may fall into the so-called ‘New World’, but the country’s winemaking heritage dates back more than three centuries, with the first wines pressed here as far back as 1659. All of which means there’s a long and complex history to South African wine, and though you may be familiar with white Burgundy, or Left Bank Bordeaux, understanding the strengths and stars of the Cape’s diverse vineyards requires expert insight. That’s where chef Matt Manning comes in, bringing Bree Street’s hugely popular Culture Wine Bar to Time Out Market Cape Town. The extensive wine list includes an impressive range offered by the glass, allowing you to sip your way from the cool-climate vineyards of Elgin and big-hitters of Stellenbosch to the pioneers breaking new ground in the Swartland. Culture Wine Bar captures the best of the Cape in the glass.

The menu of Asian restaurants in Cape Town may be small, but if you know where to look you’ll find some real gems, with talented chefs putting their own spin on the classics. How Bao Now is a great example, with two of the city’s top chefs – Matt van den Berg and Carla Schulze – bringing authentic Cape flavours to a concise menu of Asian plates at their Woodstock outpost of How Bao Now. Fluffy bao buns are, as you might have guessed, the star of the show, and at Time Out Market Cape Town this creative duo brings a local perspective as they plate up exclusive flavour combos such as crayfish bao infused with Cape Malay flavours and a coconut and curry furikake, or wagyu sando-bao with a chilli crunch mayo, tonkatsu and pickled cucumber.   HOW BAO NOW MENU Baos Wagyu Sando (2 in a portion) R170 (Panko bao, wagyu, tonkatsu sauce, chilli-crisp kewpie) Flaming Chicken R105 (Fried thigh, XO, peanut crumb, Szechuan dressing) Fried Fish R100 (Hake, pickled red onion, Thai red curry dressing, nuac cham) Kimchi Pork R105 (Sous-vide pork belly, kimchi, miso mayo, Asian dressing) Banana Blossom (Vegetarian) R100 (Pickled red onion, Asian dressing, XO, herbs Kiddies Chicken Bao R65   Bao Special Cape Malay Crayfish R200 (Curry aioli, coconut furikake, vadouvan XO, lime)   Bites Crack Peanuts R45 Andry Edamame

YARD began as a cult classic in the inner-city, as famous for its idiosyncratic service as the delicious fare. And now Eugene Smith brings his inimitable approach to pizza to Time Out Market Cape Town. Atop their signature hand-stretched dough you’ll find four classic YARD flavours flying out of the ovens. Whether your poison is New York pepperoni, barbecue chicken, spicy Italian salami or the heady mix of blue cheese and caramelised onions, expect the generous pizzas from YARD to come standard with a side order of their (in)famously cheeky service. YARD MENU Select your: Dough Style N = Neopolitan R = Romano NY = New York (45cm) C = Californian Please note: Neapolitan & Romano-base pizzas come with Fior de late cheese. New Yorker and California-style bases come with grated mozzarella cheese Sauce White Alfredo Italian Tomato Pesto Signatures Juicy Chick N245/R275/C225/NY465 (Choose Sauce, Pizza Warehouse BBQ Sauce, Mozzarella, Slow Roasted shredded Chicken, Feta and Peppadews) Sweet Baby Blue (Vegetarian) N190/R230/C180/NY375 (Choose sauce, Mozzarella, Blue cheese crumbled, Caramelised onions and fresh wild rocket) Italian Favourites Autumno (Vegetarian) N180/R185/C175/NY314 (Choose Sauce, Mozzarella, Italian herbs, Mushrooms, red onions, Baby Spinach finished with a crack of black pepper) Artigiano N210/R220/C205/NY400 (Choose sauce, Mozzarella, Artichokes, Roasted red peppers & Pepperoni) Capricciosa N180/R190/C175/NY340 (Choose sauce, Mozzarella, Salami, Kalamat

South Africa was a late-bloomer when it comes to picking up on the artisan coffee trend, but in 2006 that began to change. That was thanks to the founders of Origin Roasting, who slowly introduced a curious Cape Town to the concept of hand-roasted beans, single-origin coffee and the fact that, no, milk didn’t need to be super-heated. Origin kick-started a juggernaut, and today the city is brimming with adventurous micro-roasters, hipster baristas and seriously good coffee. Honestly, if you’re drinking a bad cup in Cape Town you have only yourself to blame. But if you don’t know where to start in the search for a good brew, make it Nøsh Café. Created by Origin co-founder Joel Singer, Nøsh Café offers a unique coffee experience, brewing up three of the city’s finest artisan roasters – Origin, Truth and Tribe – in a single location. At Nøsh Café Singer brings his signature passion to the Time Out Market Cape Town, showcasing the Mother City’s vibrant coffee culture in all its guises.  And to accompany that cortado? Alongside the coffee, at Nøsh Café you’ll find a menu of all-day breakfasts and an eclectic collection of light meals and baked goods that take global inspiration and serve it up with a friendly neighbourhood feel. NØSH CAFÉ MENU Breakfast Bialy Breakfast Bun R115 (Bialy, aromatic beef patty, fried egg, house-made tomato jam, fresh tomato, hot sauces for the brave (jalapeño or habanero) Shakshuka - Merguez|halloumi R135 (Two free-range poached eggs, fragrant tomato s

Within days of Ramenhead opening in Cape Town in 2022 there were queues out the door, as hungry locals lined up for the best noodles in the city. That’s not surprising, as Peter Tempelhoff, Ashley Moss and Jennifer Hugé – the culinary creatives behind Ramenhead, and award-winning FYN restaurant – scoured Tokyo and Osaka for time-honoured ramen recipes, returning with the first (and only) Yamato noodle machine in Africa. The trio brings that same passion and focus to Time Out Market Cape Town, with Ramenhead’s seaside outpost offering a compact list of Asian plates and slurpable ramen bowls.   RAMENHEAD MENU   Tori Chintan R240 (Light broth of chicken with soya sauce) Tori Katsu Curry R250 (Rich creamy style chicken curry ramen) Kids Ponyo ramen R140 (Half-portion of chicken tori chintan) Sesame & Mushroom R240 (Double dashi style vegan)   Ramen add-ons Ajitamago egg R20 Extra noodles R30 Gluten-free noodles +R30 Nekomanma R40 (Bowl of Ishikawa rice for leftover soup)   Rice bowl Chashu Don R210 (Spring onion, BBQ-glazed pork burnt ends, sesame)   Snacks Karaage R145 (Tokyo-style friend chicken, miso mayonnaise) Pork gyoza R130 (Potstickers with green chili ponzu) Cabbage gyoza R120 (Potstickers with spicy ponzu peanut sauce)   Dessert Purin R95 (With seasonal fruit and fragrant shisho syrup)  

It’s a burger bar, but not as you know it – and that’s thanks to the creativity of prolific restaurateur, chef and TV personality Bertus Basson. With a brace of popular restaurants across the Cape, Basson is passionate about celebrating homegrown South African flavours and culinary traditions. At De Vrije Burger you can count on having your hands full with his next-level burgers made with free-range beef and homemade buns.    DE VRIJE BURGER MENU Burgers: De Vrije Burger R125/R155 with tjips (180g Free Range Beef, Double Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles) De Jonge Burger R115/R145 with tjips (180g Free Range Beef, Double Cheese) Die Bennie Griessel R125/R155 with tjips (180g Free Range Beef, Double Cheese, mustard pickle) De Vrije Vegetarian R115/R145 with tjips (Bo-Kaap-inspired falafel burger, double cheese, all the trimmings) A complimentary De Vrije Roomys with every burger purchased.   Add on: Smoked chilli sauce: R12.50 Melrose and Biltong: R35 Bacon - 3 rashers: R30   Extras: Hand-cut Tjips: R45 Have it: BBQ spice dusted: +R7.50 Cheezy: +R25 Peri-Peri: +R17.50 Onion Rings: +R45 Basson and Son soft drinks: R40  

Sustainability. It's become as much of a buzzword as 'seasonality' and 'local produce'. But amongst the best restaurants in Cape Town , few restaurants – or chefs – walk the talk quite like FYN. That's thanks to the dedication of chefs Peter Tempelhoff (also behind Sushiya and Ramenhead at Time Out Market Cape Town ) and Ashley Moss, combined with the fervor of service and beverage director Jennifer Hugé. Because FYN has made history as the first restaurant in Africa to earn a coveted three-star rating from the Food Made Good Standard awarded by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA). That's the same association which consults on the respected World's 50 Best Sustainable Restaurant Award; an accolade that FYN won in 2023 . 'As a restaurant, we are constantly working to operate as responsibly as possible be that through sourcing ingredients, working towards regenerating the supply of indigenous crops, repurposing our waste, or mentoring the next generation of chefs' says Tempelhoff. It's something we consider at every stage of our business. We are incredibly proud of this accolade, especially as it comes from the global industry's leading body when it comes to sustainability.' Bagging a three-star rating was no easy feat. The intensive audit process covered more than 200 topics, from responsible sourcing and social responsibility to environmental impact. But for Juliane Caillouette Noble, Managing Director of the SRA, this rigorous process proves that FYN 'are doing exac

Just 20 minutes from the city centre, the Durbanville Wine Valley is one of the closest wine destinations to Cape Town, drawing no end of local tourists and wine-loving tourists. While the offbeat Durbanville Wine Safari is one of the best ways to explore the area, be sure to set aside time for a bite at the latest culinary offering: the Wilde Vy Bistro on Hooggelegen Farm, home of Signal Gun Wines. The new bistro is the creation of South African chef Jürgen Snyman and Ghanaian entrepreneurs Kwasi Osei-Kusi and Charles Bucknor, who bring together decades of experience in the worlds of food and hospitality.  Snyman is certainly no stranger to Cape foodies. With more than 25 years behind the pass, he was recently the culinary brains behind the experience at ever-popular inner-city eateries Kloof Street House, Asoka and Egghead.  At Wilde Vy Bistro Snyman offers plenty of choice for hungry diners, with a wide-ranging menu that runs from Small Plates and a Raw offering to meaty plates from the Fire Grill and a dedicated Kiddies menu. The thread binding them together is a subtle blending of local and global flavours, with plenty of bistro creativity thrown in. Think line fish with bok choi off the grill. Côte de boeuf alongside smoked aubergine and black garlic. Duck liver parfait will be a hit on cooler Autumn days, while the citrus-cured Overberg trout and ajo blanco is a sure-fire hit in summer. Set around the eponymous wild fig, expect a blend of al fresco dining amid the Wi

While locals may often suffer the strong south-easterly winds that blow through the Mother City in the summer months, for kite-surfers in search of big air they're nothing but a blessing. And now the wind known as the (in)famous 'Cape Doctor' has given the city a world-first, with one dare-devil kite-surfer using the howling winds and whipping waves to complete a jump over an aircraft! The kiter in question is Red Bull athlete and extreme big-air kite-surfer Lasse Walker, who pulled off this world-first stunt offshore of Dolphin Beach in Cape Town on Thursday, January 16. Leaning hard into the gusting southerly winds, Walker managed to fly his board high above the wings of a Red Bull aircraft piloted by Red Bull Air Race pilot Łukasz 'Luke' Czepiela . Photograph: Sebastian Marko / Red Bull Content Pool Neither kiter nor pilot are strangers to death-defying aerial adventures. Walker is a regular at events such as the Red Bull Megaloop, and is known for his jumps over obstacles as bizarre as a freighter, a pier and a whale! This latest antic took place at what he regards as his favorite kitesurfing spot in South Africa. Likewise, the Polish pilot Czepiela is a regular on the Red Bull Air Race circuit and became an internet sensation in 2023 for landing his plane on the famous (and tiny!) helipad of the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubai. This latest stunt took two years of planning to ensure the safety of kiter and pilot. 'I was flying back from America and we had headwinds durin

In what has become an annual highlight for curious-minded Capetonians, the UCT Summer School returns from January 20 to February 1, 2025, with an exciting schedule of lectures, tours, excursions and extended courses that offer a rare opportunity for the public to tap into a wealth of knowledge and expertise from expert staff, alumni and outside experts. The UCT Summer School is the only program of its kind in Africa, and this year, it offers dozens of fascinating lectures and presentations that showcase some of the university's world-class research at a level accessible to the general public. The Summer School program spans a range of disciplines and topics: literature, art and music; philosophy, politics and history; medicine and science; and language, art and writing courses. Highlights of the 2025 program include lectures and presentations by well-known artist William Kentridge and Jonny Steinberg – winner of the Sunday Times Literary Award for his book 'Winnie and Nelson: A Portrait of a Marriage' – along with insights from the world of entertainment with the likes of Des Lindberg. Alongside the engaging lecture series, you'll also find 'In Conversation' sessions that take a more informal approach. This year, author Karen Jennings, who was shortlisted for the Booker Prize, writer Jolene Young, and editor John Linnegar will take the chair. Want to take a deep-dive into subjects as diverse as Baltic politics or the music of Bach? Look out for extended courses that run over

Transvaal Africa. With its echoes of colonialism and the apartheid era, it’s perhaps a curious name for a Zimbabwean company invested in agriculture, construction and logistics. But by the end of 2025, this may also be the latest airline connecting Cape Town to Zimbabwe. That comes as Transvaal Africa has secured an Air Services permit, with ambitions to launch regional routes out of both the Zimbabwean capital of Harare and the tourist hotspot of Victoria Falls. According to TravelNews , Transvaal Africa aims to lease three Boeing aircraft and have the first flights take off in the last three months of the year. While the focus will initially be on key regional services connecting Harare to cities including Johannesburg and Dar es Salaam, Transvaal Afica CEO Patson Moyo also has ambitions to launch long-haul routes to Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as charter flights to Cape Town. And there is certainly demand. In December 2024 Proflight Zambia launched a brand-new route connecting Cape Town to Livingstone, on the Zambian side of the Falls, while airlines including Airlink and Kenya Airways already link Cape Town to ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’. Have you heard about the new direct flights to St. Helena?

FlySafair had their big sale this past Thursday. We know these types of sales are often difficult to capitalise on, but we hope you managed to grab a ticket. Here's what went down on Thursday: Planning your 2025 travels? If you know where you want to go, and when, today’s the day to book if you want to take advantage of a big juicy 30 percent discount on local flights. That’s because today – January 16, 2025 – is the day for FlySafair’s New Year sale. It’s on for 24 hours only, ending at midnight, and offers up to 30% off all domestic flights to FlySafair’s nine domestic destinations, including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Mbombela and Gqeberha. ‘We want to start the new year on a high note by demonstrating our commitment to making travel accessible and affordable,’ says Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer at FlySafair. ‘The sale offers budget-conscious customers the chance to secure amazing deals on flights well in advance… we want to make more South Africans’ travel dreams a reality in 2025.’ The sale is valid for flights taking off from today until October 25, 2025, and is applicable to all domestic flights on the FlySafair network. Regional flights are not included. Discounted tickets can only booked directly on the FlySafair website or the FlySafair app, and are – surprise, surprise – subject to availability. Previous sales have seen huge interest and seats selling out fast, especially over the public holidays and long weekends in March and April. Also remember th

While locals have always known it, and the hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit each year soon realise it, now the data has confirmed it: Cape Town offers the best quality of life of any city in Africa! That’s according to new research from data and research consultancy Numbeo, which crunched the numbers across a range of metrics to highlight African cities that offered the best quality of life. Billed as the world’s largest cost of living database, Numbeo also crowd-sources data on quality of life across housing indicators, perceived crime rates, healthcare quality, transport quality, and other statistics. Those statistics are crunched into indexes that score cities on metrics including safety, healthcare, purchasing power index, cost of living index, commute times, pollution and the ratio of property prices to income. In 2025, Cape Town once again topped the table for African cities, with an overall index score of 160.2. Pretoria, Durban and Johannesburg followed, with Casablanca (Morocco) the only city outside of South Africa to crack the top five. Cape Town also led the way in Health Care and (the lack of) Pollution. If you've been to any of Cape Town's Blue Flag beaches you'll likely agree! However, as anyone stuck in Mother City rush hour can attest, it’s no surprise that Cape Town faltered when it came to commute time, with an index score of 42.4, nearly double Durban’s winning score of 25.5. But hey, it could be worse: Lagos ranked with the worst commute times

With a mantelpiece of awards and a dining room that’s never empty of savvy locals and hungry travellers, it’s with good reason that Chefs Warehouse at Beau Constantia is hailed as one of the best fine-dining restaurants in the Cape. Since 2016 chef-patron Ivor Jones has led the kitchen here in creating a memorable dining experience that is consistently curated and inspired, without fuss on the plate or fawning service. It is, I’ll admit, my go-to recommendation for fine dining in the city. And now Jones’ pedigree has been recognised with an invitation to join 20 other world-class chefs – boasting 27 Michelin stars between them - to cook at the United Kingdom’s iconic culinary gathering, Northcote Obsession.  ‘When Lisa asked me to be a part of this event, I fell off my chair,’ said Jones.  Hosted in England’s Ribble Valley, Obsession launched at luxury hotel Northcote – in the scenic county of Lancashire – in 2001 as a celebration of great food and fine wine. The event celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025, with Northcote executive chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen curating the collection of chefs who will take over the kitchen for this 17-night festival of fine fare. And while Jones will be serving a menu filled with many of his favourite dishes from Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia on February 7, he’ll be in good company as the Northcote kitchen welcomes some of the world’s most celebrated chefs. This year the menu of culinary talents includes Alain Roux of The Waterside Inn in B

Drinking and driving. It’s never a good idea. Especially when you plan on hopping your way from cellar to cellar through one of the Cape’s most popular wine destinations. Cycling tours, horseback rides, walking tours and the Franschhoek Wine Tram are excellent options further afield, but now it’s Durbanville’s turn to change the game, with the launch this month of the brand-new Durbanville Wine Safari. ‘The aim was to develop a service that not only enhances the wine-tasting experience but also supports the region’s growing reputation as a must-visit destination,’ says Joss Terry, who co-founded the Durbanville Wine Safari with fellow entrepreneur Henri Nimb.  ‘The concept was born from our own experiences as regular visitors to the area,’ adds Henri. ‘We’ve always loved going but needed a reliable form of transport to get around for safe wine tasting. The Wine Safari does this in a fun way, because you get to enjoy the trip with other wine lovers too.’ Durbanville is, after Constantia, the closest major wine route to Cape Town, and an ideal option for time-pressed travellers and locals looking for an easy weekend escape. That the cellars here craft world-class cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc is just a bonus! The Durbanville Wine Safari runs on two set routes, serviced by two 22-seater safari-style vehicles that operate on a loop linking some of the region’s most celebrated wine farms. With canvas roofs for shade and open sides to allow the best views, they offer a fun and novel

There are many good reasons to add the Paarl Winelands to your Cape Town travels, whether you saddle up for the mountain bike trails on Paarl Mountain, or tap into the region’s burgeoning culinary scene. When it comes to food and wine, Spice Route Estate was something of a pioneer on the southern slopes of the mountain, offering a smorgasbord of local flavours in a single estate that served up everything from wood-fired pizza and Italian spirits to some of the best craft beers in the Cape. This summer sees another new addition to Spice Route, with the opening of The Chocolate Room by Beyers. The Chocolate Room is the brainchild of Kees Beyers, who is also the cocoa-brains behind a pair of tasting counters and stores in Johannesburg, and a range of chocolate creations available nationwide. At Spice Route, The Chocolate Room is firmly focused on bespoke chocolate tastings (from R60 – R100 per person), but you’ll also find indulgent milkshakes and light meals on offer.   The striking new space was designed by Joanne Roelofsz, who blended warm earthy tones with luxurious elements of polished brass and velvet to create a sumptuous space for sweet adventures. ‘Designing The Chocolate Room was about creating a multi-sensory experience that pays homage to cacao's exotic history while aligning with the rich tapestry of The Spice Route’s narrative,’ says Roelofsz. Tastings at The Chocolate Room are offered until 4.30 pm daily and last approximately 20 minutes. Here are the best res

Whether you go for the beginner-friendly surf, or the wave of coffee shops and eateries that have flourished on the shore, Muizenberg is one of the most popular beaches in Cape Town. And in what will be happy news for fans of this colourful corner of False Bay, the City of Cape Town has announced an ambitious redevelopment project for Muizenberg’s iconic beachfront.  The rebuild of the extensive public areas is set to begin in mid-February 2025, with the refurbishment, scheduled for completion by the end of 2026, set to upgrade public amenities, improve parking and replace deteriorating sea walls.  The redevelopment will start in Surfer’s Corner, close to the railway line, with a rebuild of ageing coastal infrastructure, including wooden seawalls, stone masonry steps and curved concrete structures. These will be replaced with a stepped revetment, or retaining wall, featuring a three-meter-wide promenade and a universally accessible beach ramp. Designed by coastal engineering experts, this revetment will offer enhanced protection against rising sea levels and frequent storm surges while improving connectivity to the St James walkway. The concrete promenade will feature a sandblasted and sandstone aggregate finish to better blend with the natural environment. Other key upgrades include formalising the parking areas – currently gravel – along the railway line and Pavilion, while the existing ablution facilities will be moved landward to create additional beachfront space and inc

It’s a big, busy, beautiful world out there, and 2025 offers all of us another 365 opportunities to get out there and discover all that it has to offer. But where, oh where, to begin? Happily, the global Time Out editors have pulled together the 25 coolest, weirdest and most adventurous new things to do across the world. And wow, what a choice there is. Topping the list of The 25 best new things to do in the world in 2025 comes the Rome Jubilee, a Catholic festival celebrated every 25 years. Expect millions of pilgrims to visit the city, walking The Seven Churches Pilgrimage across the city and countryside, and taking part in a calendar of masses and processions. In May 2025 Rotterdam will see the opening of FENIX – the world’s first museum to tell stories of migration through art – while Harlem’s Studio Museum and its collection of works by Black artists will reopen in autumn after a seven-year renovation. In Kansas City, look forward to a new museum dedicated to the hallowed world of southern barbecue! Osaka is pulling out all the stops to ensure Expo 2025 is a success, while in the world of luxury travel, a clutch of new overnight train services is coming to Europe (hello, Norient Express!) And, of course, the repairs to the Notre Dame in Paris are due to finally be completed in 2025. Amid these worthy contenders for a spot in the top 25 comes the Durbanville Wine Safari, a brand-new tour offering in the Winelands on the outskirts of Cape Town. Durbanville is, after Co