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May 2, 2019

Drinks In The City

The city of Cape Town is known for its beautiful beaches, long sunny days and its bounty of trendy restaurants. Further than this you'll find plenty of space for drinks with a view and refreshing cocktails with a twist. These are a few of our favourite places to find a cocktail in Cape Town.

Drinks In The City

TJING TJING

Their unique location isn't the only thing that will have you coming back for more. Tjing Tjing Rooftop is located in a 200 year old attic above one of Cape Towns most popular streets. They offer a wide selection of drinks and bespoke cocktails that will entice your senses and awaken your mind. The playlist is a collection of their current indie favourites with a splash of electronica. The perfect spot for a special occasion or just a  casual after work drink with friends.

Tjing tjing

HARRINGTONS BESPOKE BAR

A classic cocktail lounge with a flair of otherworldly opulence and style. This boutique cocktail bar is in an hidden yet bustling part of the city, giving it an easy and laid-back vibe. Their cocktail selection is something to dream about, with a combination of classics mixed with a few totally out there options for the daring. Stop by this picture perfect bespoke bar for a quick evening spoil or settle in for a night of entertainment.

Harringtons

CAUSE EFFECT BAR

Cause Effect is an experiential cocktail kitchen and brandy bar inspired by Cape Town's fynbos, oceans, vineyards and mountain. Known for their exotic flavour combinations and local ingredients they have quickly become one of the most popular cocktail spots in the city. It's not only the cocktail ingredients and flavours that will have you mesmerised, they're served in equally quirky and stand out vessels. You'll soon see why this is one of our top spots, especially once you've tried their highly recommended Tree of Life cocktail.

Cause + Effect

CHINCHILLA BAR

This exclusive rooftop venue is the first of its kind on the popular Camps Bay restaurant strip. It's become known as one of the top spots to watch a classic Cape Town beach sunset or for a cozy drink between friends. It offers a wide variety of cocktails and has plenty of options for those who are more on the adventurous side. This bright and fresh location will surely be simmering all summer long.

Chinchilla


THE (SECRET) GIN BAR

If you blink, you’ll miss it. This hidden gem is where you’ll find an exclusive selection of gins and incredibly knowledgeable bartenders. One of the country’s only true speak-easy bars, accessed through a Chocolate Café, and nestled within a Mediterranean-style secret courtyard it’s the place to be this summer. Learn how to identify various gin myriads and explore their variety of garnishes that as unique as the building itself.

Secret Gin Bar

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