No. 1
Talking To StrangersTop pick
Cocktail bar · Cape Town
4.8stars· 215 reviewsR 100–500 · Wheelchair accessible
“The music is good, atmosphere is relaxing and their cocktails are the best.”
Room 25 · Bars
Top bars in Cape Town
10 works on view, hung in order of rating and how many people left one.
Top pick marks the top three.
How we rankNo. 2
The Gin BarTop pick
Bar · Cape Town
4.6stars· 1,544 reviewsR 100–400 · Wheelchair accessible
“Great bartenders, excellent local South African gins, and a cool location!”
No. 3
The DrinkeryTop pick
Bar · Cape Town
4.6stars· 238 reviewsR 100–400 · Wheelchair accessible
“What a lovely cocktail bar with outstanding service and great drinks.”
No. 4
The Fireman's Arms
Bar · Cape Town
4.5stars· 2,556 reviewsR 200–300 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible
“One of South Africa's oldest bars, dating from 1864. Amazing atmosphere.”
No. 5
The House of Machines
Bar · Cape Town
4.5stars· 1,950 reviewsR 200–300 · Wheelchair accessible
“Best conversations, best cocktails, best music, and the best vibes.”
No. 7
The Dark Horse
Bar · Gardens
4.5stars· 335 reviewsR 200–300
“Excellent atmosphere, great service and very tasty cocktails at fair prices!”
No. 8
Roxy Late Night
Bar · Gardens
4.4stars· 1,408 reviewsR 100–200 · Wheelchair accessible
“Cheap and good beer, a great vibe and a nice location.”
No. 9
The Power & The Glory
Bar · Tamboerskloof
4.4stars· 828 reviewsR 100–200 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible
“Rustic vibe with decently priced drinks and friendly service”
No. 10
The Blue Room
Live music bar · Cape Town
4.4stars· 344 reviewsWheelchair accessible
“Great jazz experience, very classy, good selection of wines.”
Bars in Cape Town
Notes on this room
Which bars in Cape Town are rated highest?
Weighing each rating by its number of reviews, the top spots go to Talking To Strangers (4.8★, 215 reviews), The Gin Bar (4.6★, 1,544 reviews) and The Drinkery (4.6★, 238 reviews).
How many bars does DowntownBizIndex list in Cape Town?
There are 10 bars on this page, spread over 2 neighbourhoods such as Gardens and Tamboerskloof.
Can I find bars in Cape Town open on a Sunday?
Yes: 3 of the 10 with listed hours open on Sundays, for example The Fireman's Arms (11 am–8 pm), fable (12 pm–12 am) and The Power & The Glory (7:30 am–1 am). Hours can change, so a quick call first is a good idea.
Which bars in Cape Town have the most reviews?
The Fireman's Arms (2,556 reviews), The House of Machines (1,950 reviews) and The Gin Bar (1,544 reviews).