Bar Hopping in Cape Town

Rick's is by far one of my favourite places to grab a drink on Kloof Street with a view of Table Mountain. The first floor seating is more of a laid back dinner and cafe vibe. With a stunning balcony looking at the mountain and hustling Kloof. The roof is the main event. With unobstructed views of iconic Table Mountain and great food and drinks... and the spiciest jalapeno poppers! They are always super busy so make a booking beforehand and either choose the laid back 1st floor lounge or balcony or the beautiful rooftop seating.

Found this gem while I was staying at the Southern Sun Hotel. Honestly one of the best views from both the indoor and outdoor seating. As the name suggests, this bar is on the 14th Floor, and the views do not disappoint. Seating on all sides of the building so you either have a Sea, Table Mountain, Lions Head and Cape Town City View. The inside seating has a beautiful view of the City and Table Mountain & Lions Head. Highly highly recommend this place for Sundowners, as they do close early. Great place to start the Bar Hopping & get some cute pictures. Or even pre-drinks for your date night. Enter through the Southern Sun Hotel and head to the 14th Floor.

The trendiest decor that makes all of my interior design dreams come true. A little rooftop garden with tons of seating and of course, the iconic rooftop pool. Gigi's makes gorgeous cocktails and is a must see bar. Especially if you have a cute Girls Night Outfit that you are dying to take some cute instagram pictures in.

We have dubbed this our local bar in Cape Town. Super laid back either to start the night or end it. Limited seating but this place is super chilled, and sometimes even has a DJ. Nice outdoor area to get some air... just watch out for Cape Town's Massive Rats in the street! LOL Still highly recommend this place. If we go out in Cape Town, we either start or end the night here... or both.

The most laid back bar I have been in here in Cape Town. Super chilled staff and people, unlike alot of places here in the city. They often have great live music, and are purely music focused. A great stop along your pub crawl thanks to its central location. Highly recommend stopping in here for a beer. There is limited space inside and a little bit of on street seating. But the bouncers make you feel safe!

I have often driven past the super busy bar on Upper Kloof. Tons of people chatting, laughing and just being people spilling to the outside of the bar. And finally we tried it- and we were not disappointed! We happened to go on a Friday after First Thursdays, so it was super quiet. With 2 floors, and a balcony upstairs, this place seemed massive. On busy nights it can be too overcrowded though. So pick a quiet night or start the night here while it is quiet.

Cool spot to visit in Cape Town with your mates. Good music. And tons of different vibes for you to choose from. The first floor is a simple bar with outdoor seating, upstairs feels more like a club. Be cautious though... the balcony collapsed in late 2023, luckily no one was fatally injured. But be cautious, especially if there are lots of people there. The downstairs feels like a hidden speakeasy, when you walk in it feels like you've stepped back in time. Cool place!

There will always be a line outside of Blondie. Always. They don't take bookings and it is strictly first come first serve. But it is worth it. With great throwback music and 90s diner interior design, and the iconic yellow! Aesthetic Instagram pics? Get them here! Apparently if you go as they open you can get a seat instead of waiting in line, and have some food- apparently its really good. Dance the night away to ABBA remixes at Blondie on Kloof.