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Trendy bars along the Camps Bay strip offer cocktails and sundowners and a place to be 'seen' - try Caprice or Sandbar for a sundowner drink or Baraza for drinks accompanied by local DJ's. For a straight-off-the-beach drink and some good music stop in at La Med beach bar in Clifton. Also on the Atlantic Seaboard, Wafu in Mouille Point has a fantastic wooden deck which overlooks the sea - perfect for chilling with a cocktaik and some of their speciality Asian tapas.
Long Street in the city centre offers an eclectic mix of entertainment and is within walking distance of the many backpackers lodges found in the area. For a trendy hang-out in the city, try Po Na Na Bar on Heritage Square. For a mellow and laid back evening, try Kennedy's Cigar bar with its plush interior, cigars and bourbon. And, for an ultra-cool experience head for the Planet bar at the Mount Nelson hotel for exotic cocktails, champagne, caviar and oysters.
In trendy Strand Street, Gold Restaurant is a sophisticated restaurant and entertainment area with a traditional yet comfortable feel.
The V&A Waterfront caters for a variety of tastes including live Jazz at the Green Dolphin restaurant and a lively dinner and pub atmosphere at Quay Four and Ferrimans.
In Greenpoint, Pulse is a trendy sports bar featuring big screen sports events, good food and dancing.
The southern suburbs offer a handful of venues frequented mostly by locals including Cubana Cafe on Claremont Main Road and the Forrester's Arms pub and De Wijnhuis wine bar in Newlands. Also in Newlands, Caveau at the Mill (sister to the original Caveau in town) is located within the historic Josephine Mill and offers a huge selection of wines. In Observatory you'll find a collection of hippie and student type bars including Rolling Stones pool hall. In Kalk Bay there's the waterside Brass Bell for a casual meal and drink, as well as the Morrocan inspired Polona in the harbour.
People don't just love Cape Town for its blue sky; they're also interested in the colours it takes on after dark. Thousands visit each year solely for the city's nightlife. Live shows, talented performers and all-night clubs offer an array of talent and entertainment that, given the city's size, is remarkably varied and plentiful. The city is also known as a top jazz destination, and its gay scene is the best on the continent. So after you've indulged in another of our matchless sunsets, head out and dip your toes into Cape Town by night. We guarantee you'll party long enough to make sure you won't miss the similarly beautiful sunrise that follows...
When it comes to live music and entertainment, Cape Town nightlife has plenty to offer. Molo has set up a list of the best live African music venues in Cape Town.
Nyoni's Kraal African Restaurant and Live Music
A new restaurant in Cape Town on the African live music scene. Walk upstairs and experience the size and warm atmosphere of this venue. Visit Nyoni's Kraal for soulful African music and good times in Cape Town. Find it on 98 Longstreet in Cape Town's city centre.
The making of music sits firmly within the arena of the arts. The making of money (as a priority) sits uncomfortably close. But these estranged cousins need each other. We all understand the realities that an artist/musician must face in order to earn a living. But why does money (i.e. the world of business and the people who operate within that commercial ecosystem) need Art?
Stop for a moment and try and imagine a world devoid of pictures, paintings, sculptures, photo, dance, poetry, movies or - dare I say it - Music? Pretty bleak, huh? so from a commercial viewpoint, the question should never be "can we afford it?" Much more relevant is the question "can we afford NOT to have it?"
Mike Smith, LMG Music Guide
There's always something very special about being at a live music event. You experience a unique sound that touches you in a way that only live music can. To listen to more live music look through the upcoming music attractions to ensure you don't miss a thing.
Young or old, music is something that ties us all together. In Cape Town, you have the added bonus of a massive variety of cultures, musical histories and backgrounds.
Jazz fans have a few regular haunts to hang around at as they wait for the big one the annual Cape Town Jazz Fest. Those interested in African beats and rhythms should take a trip down Long Street, popping into any place with a drumbeat and a baseline.
Visitors wanting to experience the quintessential Cape Town nightlife will want to visit some of the bars and clubs. Here local and international bands and DJs play out the night until the sun sends everyone home.
On Long Street, the Waiting Room and Fiction are the edgiest Cape Town venues with line-ups full of local and international bands and DJs. Expect sweaty live and loud rock 'n roll, ska, indie, hip hop and electronica with various nights for various folks.
Green Point has a few sweaty-chic bump and grind clubs. The area was famous for its party hard gay clubs, thumping house music and late morning licences.
The Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock is fast becoming another irreverent live music venue. Everyone from famous European DJs to iconic American punk bands (read NOFX) has played under the stars in the biscuit mill.
For a more chilled experience pack a picnic basket and head for Kirstenbosch Gardens. The botanical gardens are home to a Sunday summer music festival.
Families relax on a hill, eating and drinking wine as everything from folk bands to African fusion acts play music against the backdrop of TableMountain.
Another fast growing favourite is the Forest Amphitheatre on the Paul Cluver Wine Estate. An hour from Cape Town, this wine estate hosts open air concerts featuring everyone from famous international acts like Johnny Clegg to up and coming African divas.
