subject: The Best Bars And Pubs In Cape Town, South Africa [print this page] The people of Cape Town and South Africa in general, are a very thirsty lot and love to enjoy the active social lifestyles promoted by the beauty of the country they live in. Cape Town itself is situated in the Western Cape (which ironically is in the South of the country) and is a tourist Mecca for both local and international tourists. Because of this there are a number of good watering holes dispersed around the city that offer a veritable smorgasbord of drinking, eating and mingling. Because of the vast amount of good pubs and drinking establishments in the city we have selected a group of some of the best in the Cape Metropolitan area. We hope you enjoy visiting them and enjoy meeting the people of this amazing city. Cheers!
Our Pick of the Top Drinking Establishments in Cape Town
It would be impossible to single out an individual pub or wine bar as the best in Cape Town, simply because there are so many good ones. Our favourites are:
The Workshop
World famous simply because of its small size, this legendary drinking establishment is known in the Guinness Book of Records as the worlds smallest pub. But dont let its size fool you, because it is packed to the rafter with big nights out and great people.
Youll find it in: Hout Bay
Contact them on: (+27(0)21 790 3602)
Oblivion Wine Bar
If European class and elegance is your thing (with a bit of African pizazz thrown in for good measure) then the Oblivion Wine Bar is your sort of place. Good food, good friends and a roaring fire in winter make Oblivion a eating, drinking, dancing and singing establishment for all 365 days a year.
Youll find it in: Hartfield Village
Contact them on: (+27 (0)21 671-8522)
Foresters Arms
Known as Forries by Cape Town locals, this well-known pub has become a Cape Town institution with the beer loving public. Its also fairly close to the Newlands rugby ground and a regular haunt of the city rugby elite.
Youll find it in: Newlands
Contact them on: (+27(0)21 689 5949)
The Firemans Arms
Known as one of the oldest pubs in Cape Town, this storied pub offers great pub grub and is a great place to watch local and international sport. They also host some of the best quiz evenings in town for those who have a love of general knowledge.
Youll find it in: Cape Town City Centre (close to the V&A Waterfront Entrance)
Contact them on: (+27(0)21 419 1513)
The Brass Bell
With ocean views as beautiful as the woman who live in the area, this pub has a great restaurant and a drinks menu that is second to none. It is the perfect Cape Town summer afternoon drinking and eating experience.
Youll find it in: St. James
Contact them on: (+27(0)21 788 5455)
Mitchells Brewery
A beer fanatics dream, the Mitchells Brewery offers visitors to Cape Town and locals alike the chance to enjoy freshly brewed ales every day of the week.
Youll find it in: The V&A Waterfront
Contact them on: (+27(0)21 419 5074)
Perseverance Tavern
Nicknamed as Percies by generations of Cape Town locals, this pub dates back to the early 1800s and boasts one of the oldest vines in the country.
Youll find it in: The Gardens Area of Cape Town
Contact them on: (+27(0)21 461 2440)
Oxford Arms Country Tavern
This rustic country tavern offers some of the best (and most well priced) beer in the Cape Town Metropolitan Area! It also has an amazing pub style menu that includes some of the best Springbok and Guinness Pie and Crispy Eisbein youll find anywhere in the country.
