East City favourites (walking distance)
Food scene
New York Bagels
44 Harrington StBest bagels and cheesecake in Cape Town.
Swan Cafe
Barrack StreetAmazing French crepes.
International award winning coffee bar and roasters. Friendly staff and unique decor.
425 abantu bendawo batusa
Truth Coffee Roasting
36 Buitenkant StInternational award winning coffee bar and roasters. Friendly staff and unique decor.
Pizzasaurus
Vegetarian / Vegan pizza place.
Local businesses
Locally owned, amazing selection, super helpful and informed staff. Check out their launches, author Q&As and kids story times.
123 abantu bendawo batusa
the book lounge
71 Roeland StreetLocally owned, amazing selection, super helpful and informed staff. Check out their launches, author Q&As and kids story times.
Green and Purple | Medical Dispensary
420
Booze and bars
Established in 1895, one of the oldest pubs in the country. Local art scene hangout. Go for the cheap drinks and jukebox.
25 abantu bendawo batusa
Kimberley Hotel Backpackers
46 Roeland StEstablished in 1895, one of the oldest pubs in the country. Local art scene hangout. Go for the cheap drinks and jukebox.
Bar and live-music venue owned by top SA surfer. Great burgers and pizzas.
31 abantu bendawo batusa
SurfaRosa
61a Harrington StBar and live-music venue owned by top SA surfer. Great burgers and pizzas.
Roeland Liquors
65 Roeland StGreat selection of local wines and craft beers.
Sightseeing
Named after prominent local playwright Althol Fugard check their listings for local and international shows.
274 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Fugard Theatre
Named after prominent local playwright Althol Fugard check their listings for local and international shows.
Learn about the rich and tragic history of the area, and the people who lived here.
445 abantu bendawo batusa
Iziko lezwe lonke lwezwe laseSix
25A Buitenkant StLearn about the rich and tragic history of the area, and the people who lived here.
Home to the National gallery, Iziko museum, and the planetarium. Take a stroll through the indigenous flora and ancient trees.
602 abantu bendawo batusa
Company's Gardens
Home to the National gallery, Iziko museum, and the planetarium. Take a stroll through the indigenous flora and ancient trees.
Natural history museum and Planetarium.
305 abantu bendawo batusa
Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium
25 Queen Victoria StNatural history museum and Planetarium.
Our National art gallery home to an impressive permanent collection of South African art.
190 abantu bendawo batusa
Iziko South African National Gallery
Government AvenueOur National art gallery home to an impressive permanent collection of South African art.