Mia's Guidebook

Mia
Mia's Guidebook

Outdoor / nature

Take a walk next to the sea where locals walk their dogs, cycle, run and stroll. Grab a coffee and some delicious ice cream from The Creamery. Rent a bike - close to the Seapoint pool
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Sea Point Promenade
Beach Road
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Take a walk next to the sea where locals walk their dogs, cycle, run and stroll. Grab a coffee and some delicious ice cream from The Creamery. Rent a bike - close to the Seapoint pool
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The Company's Garden - Rose Garden
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A day trip. Incredible natural scenery
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Cape Point
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A day trip. Incredible natural scenery
Steep climb, but well worth it for the views
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Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill Road
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Steep climb, but well worth it for the views
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Camps Bay Beach
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Take a drive out to Kalk Bay or hop on the train. Lots to see and do - beaches, harbour, restaurants, galleries and little shops. Olympia Café is a must for breakfast and try Cape to Cuba for lunch. If you feel like fish and chips, try Kalky’s in the harbour.
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Kalk Bay
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Take a drive out to Kalk Bay or hop on the train. Lots to see and do - beaches, harbour, restaurants, galleries and little shops. Olympia Café is a must for breakfast and try Cape to Cuba for lunch. If you feel like fish and chips, try Kalky’s in the harbour.

Food scene

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The Woodlands Eatery
8 Breda St
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South China Dim Sum Bar
289 Long St
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Black Sheep Restaurant
104 Kloof St
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Try the banana bread bunny chow - it’s delicious
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Honest Chocolate Cafe
64A Wale St
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Try the banana bread bunny chow - it’s delicious
The outside area is laid back and easy going. Awesome views.
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Round House
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The outside area is laid back and easy going. Awesome views.
The best meal we’ve had in a while. Be sure to book a table
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Bao Down Restaurant
79 Main Road
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The best meal we’ve had in a while. Be sure to book a table
Have lunch with your toes in the sand
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Grand Africa Café & Beach
Granger Bay Boulevard
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Have lunch with your toes in the sand
Massive pizzas and burgers. Great blues music and very chilled vibe
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The Dog's Bollocks at YARD
6 Roodehek St
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Massive pizzas and burgers. Great blues music and very chilled vibe
Great selection of bagels for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Good coffee and delicious cheesecake
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New York Bagels
44 Harrington St
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Great selection of bagels for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Good coffee and delicious cheesecake
One of Luke Dale Roberts (of Test Kitchen fame) restaurants in the heart of the city. Book in advance
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The Shortmarket Club
199 Oxford Road
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One of Luke Dale Roberts (of Test Kitchen fame) restaurants in the heart of the city. Book in advance
Tapas style dining by Luke Dale Roberts (Test Kitchen fame) in Woodstock. Opt for the 1st dinner seating in summer to make the most of the incredible views. Book in advance
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The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert Rd
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Tapas style dining by Luke Dale Roberts (Test Kitchen fame) in Woodstock. Opt for the 1st dinner seating in summer to make the most of the incredible views. Book in advance
If you decide to take the day to go to kalk bay, this is one of our favourite spots for lunch. Eclectic decor, good food and a bar complete with swing and beach sand
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Cape to Cuba
165 Main Rd
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If you decide to take the day to go to kalk bay, this is one of our favourite spots for lunch. Eclectic decor, good food and a bar complete with swing and beach sand
The place is tiny, but you can’t book. So be there at 12 on the dot to ensure you get a spot. Only open for lunch. Tapas style
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Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
92 Bree St
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The place is tiny, but you can’t book. So be there at 12 on the dot to ensure you get a spot. Only open for lunch. Tapas style
Greek restaurant. Just down the road. Share a mezze plate, drink a glass of rose and stare at the mountain.
Exhibit Greek Restaurant
176 Upper Buitenkant St
Greek restaurant. Just down the road. Share a mezze plate, drink a glass of rose and stare at the mountain.
Indian tapas. You can’t book, it’s a walk in and get served place. Don’t eat too much of the naan in the beginning... it’s a 4/5 course meal, so pace yourself
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Thali Restaurant
3 Park Rd
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Indian tapas. You can’t book, it’s a walk in and get served place. Don’t eat too much of the naan in the beginning... it’s a 4/5 course meal, so pace yourself
A healthy take on mexican food in a vibrant setting
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El Burro Greenpoint
79 Main Rd
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A healthy take on mexican food in a vibrant setting
Delicious tacos. Close to bars if you want to continue your night
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EL Burro Taqueria Kloof Nek
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Delicious tacos. Close to bars if you want to continue your night
Burgers of all kinds
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Royale Eatery
20 Vineyard Road
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Burgers of all kinds

Shopping

Everything you need under one roof. Pharmacy, grocery stores, liquor store, coffee shops, hair dressers etc.
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Gardens Shopping Centre
Buitenkant Street
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Everything you need under one roof. Pharmacy, grocery stores, liquor store, coffee shops, hair dressers etc.
Just up the road. Opens early and stays open late
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tops at SPAR
1529 Chris Hani Road
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Just up the road. Opens early and stays open late
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V&A Waterfront
19 Dock Rd
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The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert Rd
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Collection of beautiful locally made goods in the garden’s centre
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Fabricate
Mill Street
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Collection of beautiful locally made goods in the garden’s centre
Selection of local designs in the colourful bo kaap. Grab a coffee at the deluxe next door
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Bo-Op
102 Wale St
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Selection of local designs in the colourful bo kaap. Grab a coffee at the deluxe next door

Sightseeing

See Cape Town from above and spend some time on the beautiful Table Mountain.
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Kabelbaanstation Tafelberg
5821 Tafelberg Rd
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See Cape Town from above and spend some time on the beautiful Table Mountain.
Incredible architectural space. And interesting and provocative art pieces by african artists
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Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art
South Arm Road
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Incredible architectural space. And interesting and provocative art pieces by african artists
A lovely local museum that celebrates the vibrant area that was District 6, before people were relocated during the apartheid era
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District Six Museum
25A Buitenkant St
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A lovely local museum that celebrates the vibrant area that was District 6, before people were relocated during the apartheid era
Don’t get a fright when you hear a canon shot every day at 12:00 noon. This has been a tradition since 1806. You can see them shoot the cannon
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Noon Gun
Military Road
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Don’t get a fright when you hear a canon shot every day at 12:00 noon. This has been a tradition since 1806. You can see them shoot the cannon
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Chapmans Peak
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A good way of orientating yourself and learning a bit about the history of Cape Town. There are bus tours, township tours and canal tours to choose from
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City Sightseeing Cape Town
81 Long St
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A good way of orientating yourself and learning a bit about the history of Cape Town. There are bus tours, township tours and canal tours to choose from
Walk the cobble stone streets and see the colourful houses and people. Stop at the street stall on the corner of rose and wale street for a traditional snack of koesisters and samoosas
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Bo-Kaap
71 Wale St
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Walk the cobble stone streets and see the colourful houses and people. Stop at the street stall on the corner of rose and wale street for a traditional snack of koesisters and samoosas

Markets

Food stalls, baked goods and fresh produce. A great vibe and lovely location next to the sea
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Oranjezicht City Farm Markt
Granger Bay Boulevard
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Food stalls, baked goods and fresh produce. A great vibe and lovely location next to the sea
Lovely curated selection of local clothing and crafts
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The Watershed
17 Dock Rd
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Lovely curated selection of local clothing and crafts
One of the oldest markets in Cape Town. Open 24 hours a day
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Trafalgar Place Flower Market
13 Adderley St
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One of the oldest markets in Cape Town. Open 24 hours a day
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Bay Harbour Market
31 Harbour Rd
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Activities with kids

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Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock Road
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The Planetarium
25 Queen Victoria St
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Iziko South African Museum
25 Queen Victoria Street
Located next to a play park where kids can enjoy themselves while parents have a bite to eat
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Deer Park Café
2 Deerpark Dr W
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Located next to a play park where kids can enjoy themselves while parents have a bite to eat
Great play area for kids, pools and a good vibe for mom and dad
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Shimmy Beach Club
12 S Arm Rd
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Great play area for kids, pools and a good vibe for mom and dad
Big eco park with different play areas for kids of different ages. Educational areas within the garden. Biking paths.
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Green Point Park
1 Fritz Sonnenberg Rd
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Big eco park with different play areas for kids of different ages. Educational areas within the garden. Biking paths.
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The Company's Garden - Rose Garden
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Drinks

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The Power & The Glory
13d Kloof Nek Rd
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The Athletic Club & Social
35 Buitengracht Street
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The Dark Horse
145 Kloof St
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Radisson RED Cape Town Roof Bar
Great rooftop bar overlooking Table Mountain
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The Dark Horse
145 Kloof St
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Great rooftop bar overlooking Table Mountain
Cosy. Variety of gin cocktails. Beautiful courtyard setting
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The Gin Bar
64A Wale Street
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Cosy. Variety of gin cocktails. Beautiful courtyard setting
Rooftop bar for drinks or dinner. Asian inspired tapas
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Tjing Tjing
165 Longmarket St
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Rooftop bar for drinks or dinner. Asian inspired tapas