Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
You could almost believe that the hut on the beach of Kalk Bay, South Africa, is the hideout of a devout Cuban pirate and part-time poet, stranded in this fishing village on the Cape of Good Hope. Our decor consists of an impressive hodgepodge of chandeliers, devotional objects, vases, and references to Ernest Hemingway and Che Guevara, the inspiration behind the name of the restaurant’s bar.
Classic cocktails such as mojitos, Bloody Marys, and daiquiris are listed at the top of the menu in memory of the revolutionary from Cuba and the famous author and his love of the Caribbean and strong liquor. Cape to Cuba restaurant features authentic Cuban dishes with Cajun influences as well as punches of heat supplied by chilies. After dessert, you can dream of nights in far-off Havana while savoring the taste of a cigar.
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Cape to Cuba
165 Main RdYou could almost believe that the hut on the beach of Kalk Bay, South Africa, is the hideout of a devout Cuban pirate and part-time poet, stranded in this fishing village on the Cape of Good Hope. Our decor consists of an impressive hodgepodge of chandeliers, devotional objects, vases, and references to Ernest Hemingway and Che Guevara, the inspiration behind the name of the restaurant’s bar.
Classic cocktails such as mojitos, Bloody Marys, and daiquiris are listed at the top of the menu in memory of the revolutionary from Cuba and the famous author and his love of the Caribbean and strong liquor. Cape to Cuba restaurant features authentic Cuban dishes with Cajun influences as well as punches of heat supplied by chilies. After dessert, you can dream of nights in far-off Havana while savoring the taste of a cigar.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Brass Bell Restaurants and Pubs, located in the trendy harbor town of Kalk Bay, is situated in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Surrounded by the rolling waves, the restaurant complex of terraced dining areas, is nestled into the tidal pool walls, and offers visitors an unforgettable and truly unique dining experience.
Built in 1939, the Brass Bell’s humble beginning as a council-run “Tea Room” is a far cry from the bustling complex of seaside dining venues that it is today. Owner, Tony White has pioneered the ongoing development of the Brass Bell Restaurants and Pubs, and together with his dynamic hospitality team has turned the Brass Bell from a once quaint seaside bistro into a beloved house hold name, boasting an impressive series of 7 different dining and events venues.
The location and splendor of this magical place has captured the imagination and hearts of tourists and locals alike, and it is now a world renowned and well loved hotspot welcoming guests with warm hospitality and superb menu selections
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The Brass Bell Restaurants and Pubs
Main RoadThe Brass Bell Restaurants and Pubs, located in the trendy harbor town of Kalk Bay, is situated in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Surrounded by the rolling waves, the restaurant complex of terraced dining areas, is nestled into the tidal pool walls, and offers visitors an unforgettable and truly unique dining experience.
Built in 1939, the Brass Bell’s humble beginning as a council-run “Tea Room” is a far cry from the bustling complex of seaside dining venues that it is today. Owner, Tony White has pioneered the ongoing development of the Brass Bell Restaurants and Pubs, and together with his dynamic hospitality team has turned the Brass Bell from a once quaint seaside bistro into a beloved house hold name, boasting an impressive series of 7 different dining and events venues.
The location and splendor of this magical place has captured the imagination and hearts of tourists and locals alike, and it is now a world renowned and well loved hotspot welcoming guests with warm hospitality and superb menu selections
Sightseeing
Named the ‘Cape of Storms’ by Bartolomeu Dias in 1488; the ‘Point’ was treated with respect by sailors for centuries. By day, it was a navigational landmark and by night, and in fog, it was a menace beset by violent storms and dangerous rocks that over the centuries littered shipwrecks around the coastline.
In 1859 the first lighthouse was completed; it still stands at 249 metres above sea-level on the highest section of the peak and is now used as the centralised monitoring point for all the lighthouses on the coast of South Africa. Access to this historical building is by an exhilarating 3 minute ride in the wheelchair accessible Flying Dutchman funicular that transfers visitors from the lower station at 127 metres above sea level, to the upper station at 286 metres above sea level.
Table Mountain National Park forms part of the Cape Floral Region, a World Heritage Site. It includes the majestic Table Mountain chain, which stretches from Signal Hill to Cape Point, and the coastlines of the Cape Peninsula. This narrow stretch of land, dotted with beautiful valleys, bays and beaches, contains a mix of extraordinarily diverse and unique fauna and flora
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Cape Point
Named the ‘Cape of Storms’ by Bartolomeu Dias in 1488; the ‘Point’ was treated with respect by sailors for centuries. By day, it was a navigational landmark and by night, and in fog, it was a menace beset by violent storms and dangerous rocks that over the centuries littered shipwrecks around the coastline.
In 1859 the first lighthouse was completed; it still stands at 249 metres above sea-level on the highest section of the peak and is now used as the centralised monitoring point for all the lighthouses on the coast of South Africa. Access to this historical building is by an exhilarating 3 minute ride in the wheelchair accessible Flying Dutchman funicular that transfers visitors from the lower station at 127 metres above sea level, to the upper station at 286 metres above sea level.
Table Mountain National Park forms part of the Cape Floral Region, a World Heritage Site. It includes the majestic Table Mountain chain, which stretches from Signal Hill to Cape Point, and the coastlines of the Cape Peninsula. This narrow stretch of land, dotted with beautiful valleys, bays and beaches, contains a mix of extraordinarily diverse and unique fauna and flora
Parks & Nature
Cape Town and her surrounding coastline offers the visitor some wonderful beaches, but none are more interesting nor more beautiful than the Boulder’s Beach in Simon’s Town. This beach, with its wind sheltered bays and safe sandy shores, is home to a breeding colony of over 2000 endangered African Penguins.
Boulders Beach forms part of the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area and an entrance fee is required to access these sandy shores that are home to the tuxedoed little bird. Strictly controlled access to this beach by the SANparks authority ensures that it is always clean and tidy and that the facilities are well maintained and spotless. These facilities include toilets and outdoor beach showers. The beach is seldom crowded and is a real hit with little one’s as it offers a very gentle and warm ocean swimming experience.
Once through the turnstiles, one can stake your claim on the pristine sand and then freely explore the large 540 million year-old granite boulders, small rock pools and little bays in the close proximity of the flightless little swimming birds.
To view the African Penguins and their nesting and breeding sites, a superb walkway has been established that takes the visitor on an intimate tour of the area these endangered birds call home. African Penguins were previously referred to as the “Jackass” Penguin due to their donkey-like call, but a more diplomatic choice of name saw them re-christened as African Penguins. The area is patrolled by park rangers to ensure both the visitors safety and the safety of the birds.
You're likely to see loads of penguins at Boulders beach. Photo courtesy of ScubaGeek
For the best penguin viewing experience, Foxy Beach is the place to be, just a short stroll from the actual Boulders Beach. The boardwalks are all wheelchair-friendly and will take you to within metres of the birds. There is also a visitors centre accessed on foot using “Willis Walk” from the Bellevue Road/Cape Point side, or via Kleintuin Road from the Seaforth Road/Simon’s Town side.
Boulders Beach has plenty of decent restaurant, café and accommodation offerings close to the gates (although nothing on offer inside the reserve precinct) and is en-route to Cape Point. A beautiful summer's day spent at Boulders is tough to beat, but don’t get too close to the Penguins as they have a nasty nip on them.
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Пляж Боулдерс
Kleintuin RoadCape Town and her surrounding coastline offers the visitor some wonderful beaches, but none are more interesting nor more beautiful than the Boulder’s Beach in Simon’s Town. This beach, with its wind sheltered bays and safe sandy shores, is home to a breeding colony of over 2000 endangered African Penguins.
Boulders Beach forms part of the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area and an entrance fee is required to access these sandy shores that are home to the tuxedoed little bird. Strictly controlled access to this beach by the SANparks authority ensures that it is always clean and tidy and that the facilities are well maintained and spotless. These facilities include toilets and outdoor beach showers. The beach is seldom crowded and is a real hit with little one’s as it offers a very gentle and warm ocean swimming experience.
Once through the turnstiles, one can stake your claim on the pristine sand and then freely explore the large 540 million year-old granite boulders, small rock pools and little bays in the close proximity of the flightless little swimming birds.
To view the African Penguins and their nesting and breeding sites, a superb walkway has been established that takes the visitor on an intimate tour of the area these endangered birds call home. African Penguins were previously referred to as the “Jackass” Penguin due to their donkey-like call, but a more diplomatic choice of name saw them re-christened as African Penguins. The area is patrolled by park rangers to ensure both the visitors safety and the safety of the birds.
You're likely to see loads of penguins at Boulders beach. Photo courtesy of ScubaGeek
For the best penguin viewing experience, Foxy Beach is the place to be, just a short stroll from the actual Boulders Beach. The boardwalks are all wheelchair-friendly and will take you to within metres of the birds. There is also a visitors centre accessed on foot using “Willis Walk” from the Bellevue Road/Cape Point side, or via Kleintuin Road from the Seaforth Road/Simon’s Town side.
Boulders Beach has plenty of decent restaurant, café and accommodation offerings close to the gates (although nothing on offer inside the reserve precinct) and is en-route to Cape Point. A beautiful summer's day spent at Boulders is tough to beat, but don’t get too close to the Penguins as they have a nasty nip on them.
Arts & Culture
The Kalk Bay Theatre (KBT) is a 78-seater theatre located at 52 Main Road, Kalk Bay in the old Kalk Bay DR church, built in 1876 and is a heritage protected building.
The building has been lovingly converted into an intimate theatre with a bar area serving light meals, snacks and drinks on the upper floor. KBT offers a unique night of entertainment. Theatre, sustenance and quality time with friends all under the same roof
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The Kalk Bay Theatre
Main RoadThe Kalk Bay Theatre (KBT) is a 78-seater theatre located at 52 Main Road, Kalk Bay in the old Kalk Bay DR church, built in 1876 and is a heritage protected building.
The building has been lovingly converted into an intimate theatre with a bar area serving light meals, snacks and drinks on the upper floor. KBT offers a unique night of entertainment. Theatre, sustenance and quality time with friends all under the same roof
Shopping
Southern Africa is often considered the “gemstone capital of the world” as almost half of the world’s gemstones are found in this part of the world. For this reason, experiencing the amazing beauty and variety of gemstones is an absolute “must” for visitors to Cape Town.
One of the most popular and convenient places to see and buy gemstones in Cape Town – and see an amazing variety of gemstone products – is at The Scratch Patch and Mineral World outlets at Simon’s Town and the V&A Waterfront
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Scratch Patch Mineral World and cave golf
Dido Valley RoadSouthern Africa is often considered the “gemstone capital of the world” as almost half of the world’s gemstones are found in this part of the world. For this reason, experiencing the amazing beauty and variety of gemstones is an absolute “must” for visitors to Cape Town.
One of the most popular and convenient places to see and buy gemstones in Cape Town – and see an amazing variety of gemstone products – is at The Scratch Patch and Mineral World outlets at Simon’s Town and the V&A Waterfront
Essentials
Enjoy two full floors of retail delight with over 120 stores and you’ll understand why so many people are indulging their love for shopping at Blue Route Mall Cape Town, Tokai. Take a break in our brand-new food court, home to a variety of much-loved casual eateries, and panoramic views of the Constantiaberg Mountains. And if you’re in the mood to relax a little more, sink into the comfy seats of our all-new 8-screen Ster Kinekor cinema complex which includes 3D.
Thanks to its dedication to offering customers a world-class retail experience and top quality service levels, Blue Route Mall has succeeded in evolving into a mall that is not
only a shopping destination of choice for the Southern Suburbs, but for Cape Town as a whole.
Easily accessible from major routes, Blue Route Mall in Tokai is just ten minutes from Claremont and twenty minutes from Cape Town city centre, perfectly situated for visitors from the Southern Suburbs and beyond.
So make your next shopping trip one to Blue Route Mall and experience the difference that choice, quality and convenience make.
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Blue Route Mall
Tokai Road
Enjoy two full floors of retail delight with over 120 stores and you’ll understand why so many people are indulging their love for shopping at Blue Route Mall Cape Town, Tokai. Take a break in our brand-new food court, home to a variety of much-loved casual eateries, and panoramic views of the Constantiaberg Mountains. And if you’re in the mood to relax a little more, sink into the comfy seats of our all-new 8-screen Ster Kinekor cinema complex which includes 3D.
Thanks to its dedication to offering customers a world-class retail experience and top quality service levels, Blue Route Mall has succeeded in evolving into a mall that is not
only a shopping destination of choice for the Southern Suburbs, but for Cape Town as a whole.
Easily accessible from major routes, Blue Route Mall in Tokai is just ten minutes from Claremont and twenty minutes from Cape Town city centre, perfectly situated for visitors from the Southern Suburbs and beyond.
So make your next shopping trip one to Blue Route Mall and experience the difference that choice, quality and convenience make.