The art of true escapism is more essential still when a stay is going to be short and sweet. You’re spoiled for choice in terms of Rosebank hotels, but Clico Boutique Hotel –complete with an outstanding restaurant – is at the top of our must-visit list. A real gem in a quiet but central location, … Continue reading Chic stays: Clico Boutique Hotel
Beneath the super-cool Hallmark House Hotel is a basement jazz club. The spot on Siemert Road in New Doornfontein may look seemingly abandoned, but when diners shuffle down a dark alley and enter a nondescript door, they’ll find an intriguing, unexpectedly charming ‘secret’ Prohibition-style cocktail den. Complete with drinks exuding smoke and small, flavoursome dishes, … Continue reading Secret, underground dining at The Marabi Club Pop-Up Restaurant
Cape Town is home to scenic beauty in every corner, but the V&A Waterfront is undeniably some of the best. Fortunately, the La Colombe Group of restaurants now offers a place to perch next to (and directly over) the working harbour, giving us lunch or dinner with a view. They say first impressions matter, and … Continue reading Outstanding oceanside dining at PIER Restaurant
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