Hg2 : The Hedonist

A Hedonist’s guide to…

Cape Town

CafesCafe

Melissa’s
The best of Cape Town's green scene, healthy-conscious foodies descend on Melissa's for organic dishes that cleanse both the system and soul.

SightsPerforming Arts

Artscape
Artscape hosts both local and international musical productions within Apartheid-era architecture; with so much to take in, you won't know whether to look at the stage or your surroundings.

CafesDeli

Olympia Cafe
The laid-back surf vibe here is teamed with brilliant, no-nonsense fare; the inventive salads are particularly memorable.

RestaurantsFrench

Overture
An unusual but carefully thought-out menu makes Overture one of our favourite places to eat in the city. We can't get enough.

ClubsLive Music

Rocking the Daisies
As suggested by its name Rocking the Daisies is the kind of three-day festival that attracts both hip and hippy music lovers.

RestaurantsAsian

Haiku
If you're culinary tastes lean more towards the Asian persuasion, then Haiku is the restaurant for you.

SightsArt Gallery

Rupert Museum
There's not much to say about the building itself, but focus is very much on the artwork at the Rupert Museum. Perhaps that is the way it should be.

Things to doGolf

Milnerton Golf Club
Links courses are few and far between in Cape Town; in fact, there's only one and it's here in the fabulous form of Milnerton Golf Club.

RestaurantsEuropean

Jordan Restaurant
Country bumpkins and city slickers alike will appreciate the hearty rustic fare served here.

SightsTours

Coffeebeans Routes
City tours can all get a bit same-y but Coffeebeans Routes offers inventive itineraries that stray from the beaten path. Woohoo!

RestaurantsIndian

Bombay Brasserie
Step into this gracious, compact former banking hall and it feels as though you've stumbled into the plush, velvety dreamspace of an opulent opera house.

RestaurantsMediterranean

La Boheme/La Bruixa
With a sense of community and lashings of Spanish style, it's no wonder La Bruixa is popular with the locals.

Things to doGolf

Pearl Valley Golf
As one of South Africa's most prestigious golf courses, Pearl Valley is the place to tee off in style.

ClubsNight Club

Fiction DJ Bar
Fact or Fiction? We go with Fiction every time: where the music is seriously cool, the crowd is seriously dressed and the doormen are seriously tough.

HotelsBeach

The Long Beach
Fall out of bed and onto the beach at our favourite hippie hangout.

SightsLandmarks & Monuments

Groot Constantia Wine Museum
If this wine estate was good enough for Napoleon, then Groot Constantia Homestead and Wine Museum is certainly good enough for us.

HotelsDesign

Cape Cadogan
Historic grandeur complimented by touches of modern minimalism. Design mavens will love it.

RestaurantsTapas

Fork
Spooning leads to forking, as they say, and that's certainly the case at the appropriately-named Fork restaurant; no knives needed just prongs and an appetite for bite-sized morsels.

ShopsShopping Areas

Green Point
Despite being something of a residential area, Green Point is a hive of activity and has become one of the city's trendiest areas to shop.

Things to doCharters & Rentals

Downhill Adventures
Perfect for extreme sports beginners; whether you want a guided tour or some off-road solo cycling, organise an excursion or two with Dowhill Adventures.

BarsLounge

Rick’s Cafe Americain
Rick's Café Américain draws on inspiration from the film Casablanca, though the hip factory is turned up a notch or two to create a space that is cosy yet incredibly chic.

SightsLandmarks & Monuments

Vergelegen
A little off the beaten track, but definitely worth it for the chance to sample some of the region's best wine; the stunning surroundings and Cape Dutch architecture add to its splendour.

BarsWine Bar

Wijnhuis
We challenge you to get through the epic winelist at Wijnhuis. Trust us - we've tried.

RestaurantsInternational

Delaire Graff
With a location so beautiful it could make grown men weep, it's no surprise that the food wine and service at Delaire Graff Estate is pretty damn good, too.

ShopsShopping Areas

Woodstock
As one of Cape Town's oldest suburbs, Woodstock will please even the most discerning shopper with its great variety of shops.

Things to doGreat Outdoors

Platboom
Beautiful white sand dunes don't characterise beaches often but that's exactly what Platboom is famous for.

SightsLandmarks & Monuments

Boekenhoutskloof
Whether you can pronounce it or not is irrelevant; Boekenhoutskloof is a historic wine estate that hosts tastings that would please even the most discerning connoisseur.

SightsPerforming Arts

Maynardville Open-Air Theatre
Enjoy the balmy summer nights at the Maynardville Open-Air Theatre, ice-cold refreshment in-hand of course.

CafesCoffee Shop

Origin

Things to doCharters & Rentals

La Dolce Vita Biking
La Dolce Vita Biking offers scooter rentals to those who wish to explore the city on two wheels.

Things to doGreat Outdoors

St. James
The tidal pool is the best bit about St James and is a refreshing - if not slightly bracing - way to start any day.

Things to doSpas

Long Street Baths
Despite somewhat shoddy changing rooms, Long Street Baths offers swimming pools and Turkish baths that more than make up for any shortcomings.

Things to doGreat Outdoors

Sleepy Hollow
Enjoy a spot of horseriding at the foot of Chapman's Peak with Sleepy Hollow. Headless horseman not included.

CafesBakery

Foodbarn Deli
Serving the freshest bread and nicest-smelling croissants in the city, this is the best bakery around. At least we think so.

HotelsBoutique

2inn1 Kensington
Five-star service without the five-star rates; what are you waiting for?

HotelsCountry

Hawksmoor House
Escape to the countryside for outdoor pursuits and hearty food.

HotelsDesign

Sugar
Sugar is one of the hippest retreats in Cape Town, what was once a backpacker's hostel has been renovated into something really rather special...

HotelsCountry

Babylonstoren
It's the kind of rural idyll you remember for the rest of your life. An immersive all-over sensory experience that leaves you feeling calm, rejuvenated, ready to take on the world.

Things to doExtreme Sports

Abseil Africa
If you're not quite comfortable with throwing yourself off a cliff attached to a bungee, then ease yourself in by abseiling down it at a slightly slower, more controlled pace.

RestaurantsInternational

La Petite Ferme
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