Fun and entertainment Cape Town

Former ballroom of the Italian Embassy inaugurated in 1949 by Princess Labia. The place is the oldest art house cinema in the country. The whole has its charm, even though the old hall has been divided in two and its splendour can no longer be fully appreciated. A total of 4 slightly old-fashioned cinemas, but the programming, the atmosphere and the low prices guarantee the quality of the show! The Labia also has two modern halls on Kloof Street in the shopping centre. The programming is a little more commercial, but the prices are the same.

Located in Waterkant and Main Road at Sea Point, Manhattan Café is a popular day bar, frequented by gay people as well as the hetero. Very pleasant tables outside. Wi-Fi.

In this classy restaurant, jazz concerts easy-listening, world music and lounge music accompany dinner.

In the suburb of Rondebosch, The Baxter Theatre was inaugurated in 1977 as the university's theatre centre. A mythical theatre in Cape Town, in the heart of the university. Today, three halls are home to international, national and local troupes. The programming of the venue is extremely rich, the atmosphere bohemian, intellectual and charming. The Baxter regularly organizes internships or workshops for young people from disadvantaged communities as well as the annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival for young theatre talent.

The largest auditorium for classical concerts: orchestras, operas, ballets, plays. All the major troupes pass through this hall, which can accommodate more than 1,000 people, the Opera House. Inside the complex, the "Cape Town City Ballet" and "Jazzart Dance Theatre" halls respectively host classical dance and contemporary jazz troupes. Consult the programme on the website. At nightfall, it is not recommended to walk in the surrounding streets.

Student bar with punk, ska, hip-hop and rock. Paired with neighboring bars, kind of delirium Lord of the Rings: Gandalf's, Mordor and Gotham. Here, the music is even metal, gothic and hard. For genre lovers, neurds and geeks.

A lively café-restaurant, the temple of nightlife in Obs', as Observatory is called, the student district of Cape Town, very bohemian and intellectual as we like them, with its bobos and friendly students in a New York atmosphere. The place is very large and rather relaxed, you can meet there for an aperitif with friends to sip a good craft beer or an elaborate house cocktail. You can even order a pizza to share, cooked on a wood fire, or sit down to taste a delicate cuisine based on meat or fish.

Trendy café with large windows on Long Street. Beautiful vintage and colorful decoration, flowers are placed on each table. It is the ideal place to have breakfast, a light lunch or a coffee during the day. Simple and delicious dishes inspired by world cuisines. Examples: poached pear, walnut and gorgonzola salad, fish cake, the chef's specialty, chicken with Cajun sauce. Everything is fresh, good, healthy, well cooked, it quickly becomes a canteen. Fresh detox juice: apple, spinach, cucumber, or carrot, spinach, celery, beet.

The coffee temple in Muizenberg. Located in one of the most popular surfing cities in South Africa, if not the world, the Empire Café offers a breathtaking view of the ocean towards Seal Island. Guests appreciate the friendly atmosphere and the excellent quality of the coffee. The Empire's bakers offer daily real butter croissants, ciabatta sandwiches and farmhouse brown bread, as well as a wide range of biscuits and confectionery. Snacks and dishes are also available upon request.

The Yard is a trendy café and restaurant with a breathtaking view of the MOCCA Museum of Contemporary African Art and its original building. Large room with bar and open kitchen in the central island. In this new developing district right next to the Waterfront: the Silo district. A very pleasant industrial and contemporary atmosphere, but above all, a modern and very nicely served kitchen. It's also nice to stop for a delicious iced coffee at the bend in the walk to cool off on the terrace in the afternoon.

A true Cape Town institution, Rick's Café has taken up residence in the vibrant Kloof Street area. Originally housed in a 110 year old Victorian house, the new home has just as much charm, with the added bonus of the cosy balcony on the corner of Kloof Street and Weltevreden. Inside, the décor is unchanged and reminiscent of the film Casablanca. The décor is cosy, with velvet benches and colourful mosaics on the walls and on the stairs. Wrought iron candlesticks subdue the atmosphere.

The highest rooftop on the waterfront in the pretty Camps Bay area. Come up for a drink at the end of the day to enjoy the view at sunset, which is then splendid. The ambience is both chic and casual with soft armchairs, sofas and rattan tables. Colourful cushions and small lanterns bring a cocooningtouch to the placeto taste the delicious cocktails and listen to live music.

It's a hidden, secret, underground bar... although a little less, now that you've been tipped off. You have to go through the chocolate factory to find the gin bar, nestled in a secret courtyard. Gin is fashionable in South Africa, you will be served cocktails of all colours made from this alcohol. Unfound, almost invisible, welcome to this beautiful space with Mediterranean air where the sun shines during the day and the lanterns sparkle at night, welcome to Gin Bar!

Just a few years after opening, this new-generation bar is a real success. The concept: a liquid menu! We offer these drinking pleasures in starter, main course and dessert formulas. The bartenders are true artists, playing with flavors and presentations, and putting on a show as they prepare the drinks. The cocktails are creations served on plates just like in a gourmet restaurant. A truly unique experience. It's smoky, it's colorful, it's lively and you want to try it all... Nice!

Fancy a coffee break? Just a stone's throw from the District Six Museum, a beautiful space, partly dedicated to the art of enjoying a good coffee, awaits us. This place is called Truth Coffee, and as soon as you walk through the door, it transports you to another era, a bit of a 1930s dandy. The waiters all wear uniforms from the last century, and the menu is read in a newspaper. Everyone is very attentive. For an exceptional coffee break, breakfast or even brunch, the place is ideal. A highly recommended address.

The Congolese Kayembe Ntemba who has opened "Chez Ntemba" clubs all over Africa has not forgotten Jo'burg, Durban, Pretoria and of course Cape Town! Atmosphere ndombolo and cut off from Kinshasa and Brazzaville until the end of the night in front of the mirrors and under the faceted balls: it's a change from rock and deep house. And if you speak French, you'll be even better received, because you'll probably come across a large community of French speakers. Meet from Thursday to Sunday on Main Road, at the back of the Waterfront.