Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Less than a five minute walk from our home, you will find the iconic Hussar Grill. Established in 1964, the Rondebosch Hussar Grill is one of the oldest grillrooms in the country and is a true Capetonian favourite that has been serving the finest South Africa beef to generations of loyal and dedicated guests for the past 50 years. The restaurant is filled with character and embodies the finest of grill room traditions. As the original Hussar Grill, it remains the benchmark against which all the others are measured.
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The Hussar Grill Rondebosch
10 Main RdLess than a five minute walk from our home, you will find the iconic Hussar Grill. Established in 1964, the Rondebosch Hussar Grill is one of the oldest grillrooms in the country and is a true Capetonian favourite that has been serving the finest South Africa beef to generations of loyal and dedicated guests for the past 50 years. The restaurant is filled with character and embodies the finest of grill room traditions. As the original Hussar Grill, it remains the benchmark against which all the others are measured.
Also just a five minute walk, you will find this coffee shop on Main Road. Highly recommended for your morning coffee.
vida e caffè Rondebosch
41 Main RdAlso just a five minute walk, you will find this coffee shop on Main Road. Highly recommended for your morning coffee.
Rock Sushi Thai
Catch an Uber or drive for 5 minutes down Main Road for the best Thai curry in town.
Healthy fast food? If that sounds like a good idea, you'll love Kauai. Famous for it's smoothies, wraps and salad bowls.
KAUAI Rondebosch
Main RoadHealthy fast food? If that sounds like a good idea, you'll love Kauai. Famous for it's smoothies, wraps and salad bowls.
Sightseeing
One of the seven wonders of the world, this is a must-see in Cape Town. Breath-taking views of the city.
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I-Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdOne of the seven wonders of the world, this is a must-see in Cape Town. Breath-taking views of the city.
Parks & Nature
A great place to walk or jog, this is a forest in the middle of the Southern Suburbs in Cape Town. If you don't mind adding 20 minutes to your walk, you can access the forest from the cottage, through the University of Cape Town. Just ask us for directions! Alternatively, Newlands Forest is just a three minute drive from the house.
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Isihlahla sase-Newlands
A great place to walk or jog, this is a forest in the middle of the Southern Suburbs in Cape Town. If you don't mind adding 20 minutes to your walk, you can access the forest from the cottage, through the University of Cape Town. Just ask us for directions! Alternatively, Newlands Forest is just a three minute drive from the house.
Camps Bay Beach
Camps Bay is one of the Cape's most beautiful beaches.
Another must-see when visiting Cape Town! Take a picnic and enjoy the beauty of the gardens. The Summertime Concerts are a must if you're visiting between November and March.
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveAnother must-see when visiting Cape Town! Take a picnic and enjoy the beauty of the gardens. The Summertime Concerts are a must if you're visiting between November and March.
Arts & Culture
Walking through this museum with a guide who used to live in the area before the forced removals by the apartheid government in the 1960's, you will get a unique insight into the history of our city.
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Iziko lezwe lonke lwezwe laseSix
25A Buitenkant StWalking through this museum with a guide who used to live in the area before the forced removals by the apartheid government in the 1960's, you will get a unique insight into the history of our city.
Seriously, how lucky are we? This icon of Cape Town is also a mere five minute walk from our house. Showcasing local talent including actors, comedians and musicians, this will be an evening well spent.
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I-Centre ye-Theatre ye-Baxter
Main RoadSeriously, how lucky are we? This icon of Cape Town is also a mere five minute walk from our house. Showcasing local talent including actors, comedians and musicians, this will be an evening well spent.
Artscape Theatre Centre
A great venue for large theatre performances.
Essentials
Take a five minute walk down the road and you will walk straight into Woolies, our local grocery store. Apart from the usual groceries, this store also has a good selection of tasty pre-prepared meals.
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Woolworths Rondebosch
49 Main RdTake a five minute walk down the road and you will walk straight into Woolies, our local grocery store. Apart from the usual groceries, this store also has a good selection of tasty pre-prepared meals.
Also on Main Road Rondebosch in Riverside Centre, just a five minute walk down the hill, you'll find Pick 'n Pay, one of South Africa's most well loved grocery store chains. Also in this centre is a pharmacy and a number of restaurants.
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Pick n Pay Rondebosch
89 Main RdAlso on Main Road Rondebosch in Riverside Centre, just a five minute walk down the hill, you'll find Pick 'n Pay, one of South Africa's most well loved grocery store chains. Also in this centre is a pharmacy and a number of restaurants.
Shopping
The Waterfront has something for everyone, from fashion to arts and crafts, food markets to cinemas. Cape Town's famous Red Buses leave from the Waterfront, as do boat rides (including a trip to Robin Island, where Nelson Mandela spent too many years in prison) and helicopter flips. Probably my favorite store here? Exclusive Books :-)
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V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdThe Waterfront has something for everyone, from fashion to arts and crafts, food markets to cinemas. Cape Town's famous Red Buses leave from the Waterfront, as do boat rides (including a trip to Robin Island, where Nelson Mandela spent too many years in prison) and helicopter flips. Probably my favorite store here? Exclusive Books :-)