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You can also come along for Happy Hour every day between 4pm — 6pm and again from 9pm until 11pm. This applies to selected drinks, just ask your server. If you are after more than just a drink and a dance Cape Town has two gay cruising bars available. This is one of the bars that offers men only nights. These include themed nights whether it be underwear or naked nights.
There is no cover charge for this bar until 11pm when the theme night starts. This gives you a chance to go along and see what you think before committing. For those staying, the bar is quite strict with respecting the theme so its undies as a minimum after 11pm! The bar offers cocktails, beer, wine, milkshakes and spirits.
There is also a restaurant offering snacks and coffee. However you are probably more interested in the facilities: they have private cabins, a steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, movie rooms, a sundeck for some incredible views and then of course dark rooms and so on.
Hot house is open everyday, 12pm-2am Monday-Wednesday, 12pm-4am Thursday, 24 hours at the weekend and till midnight Sunday. When we say gay ish — these bars are not officially gay bars, but we would say that they are more than just gay friendly and so definitely worth checking out:.
This is not a gay bar as such, but it is definitely worth a visit. Beefcakes is the place for burgers, drag shows and wait staff that look like Abercrombie and Fitch models.
The drag show is actually quite hilarious and the food reasonable at 79ZAR for a burger. If you are really there for a fun night you can take a body shot from one of the waiters — I have to say we were very tempted. For all of the above reasons, this is very popular now with a lot of hen parties that go here looking for their own beefcakes!
Make sure to check availability and book online before you go. This is not exclusively a gay bar but it is gay owned and known for being a queer space with a mixed crowd. Here you can enjoy slightly cheaper priced drinks and all kinds of shows ranging from comedy shows to some more queer themed shows such as Boylesque.
Again, not an exclusively gay bar, however this gay owned bar and restaurant proudly underlines its logo with the rainbow flag. It is not a place to dance, however when they occasionally have events they will move some tables to create a small dancefloor. It was a bonus for us that while we were there for food they played Ariana Grande and Little Mix! We first visited Prison Bar many years ago when it was Beaulah Bar which was a gay bar.
During Pride we returned to find the name had changed. We spoke with Prison Bar to see if it was still a gay bar and were happy to be told:. We decided that it is only fair to cater to the regulars. We are a straight bar but gay friendly and we welcome all individuals no matter of their sexual preferences.
Drinks are cheap, bar staff are friendly and there is a small dancefloor with a pole at one end if you fancy a go! The Victoria and Albert Waterfront complex is one of the main entertainment hubs, with its shops, bars and restaurants attracting around 23 million visitors a year.
The Sea Point promenade is also popular with tourists. The city center is around 10 minutes away so easily reachable. The MyCiTi bus transit service runs along the entire strip. You can also travel around easily by Uber and there are good scenic walking and cycling routes. You can find a variety of accommodation types here including houses, apartments, duplexes and gated developments. Much of the accommodation is grand but comes at a high price, especially in Camps Bay and Clifton. Sea Point is slightly more affordable and is the only part of the Atlantic Seaboard with high-rise apartments.
Tourism, retail, hospitality, adventure sports, and food and drink all play a key role in the local economy. Because these neighborhoods attract so many wealthy tourists, they can be good places for entrepreneurs looking to exploit a gap in the market. The thriving city center is close enough for professionals to make the daily commute.
The beautiful coastline and abundance of scenic beaches make this a great place to retire to if you have the money. Although the City Bowl is the busy hub of Cape Town, its position nestled in between Table Bay and the mountains means that it also offers many natural delights too. There are mountain hikes and forest treks aplenty for those who enjoy the great outdoors.
City Bowl reminds many western expats of their home city in terms of modern entertainment facilities combined with good quality amenities. The Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock is a market area full of designer stores, restaurants and craft beer outlets. Also worth checking Long Street and Bree Street for shopping and bohemian hangouts, and the Company Gardens heritage site — the oldest garden in South Africa.
You can find plenty of buses, taxis, Ubers and trains to other parts of the city and wider South Africa. Property and rental prices in the City Bowl can be steep but on the whole are more affordable than the Atlantic Seaboard. You can find a variety of styles to suit everyone from young single professionals to retirees, from large Victorian houses in Oranjezicht and Tamboerskloof to small studio apartments in the city center.
Woodstock is a slightly more affordable option, although prices have increased in recent years. Here, you can find modern industrial design apartments popular with creatives.
Woodstock, with its abundance of coworking spaces, is favored by entrepreneurs and those who work in media and the arts. Constantia and Bishopscourt in particular are well known for their vineyards, good restaurants and top performing schools — in particular Constantia Waldorf and the American International School of Cape Town. For shopping, dining and entertainment, you have big complexes such as the Blue Route Mall in Tokai and the plush Constantia Village.
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The city center is a 25 minute drive away from these suburbs so the peacefulness and scenery is offset slightly by frustratingly long journeys if you travel during peak times. The MyCiTi bus service does cover these zones, though, and there are Uber, taxi and cycle options too. The predominant type of accommodation in these suburbs is large gated garden houses with big lawns. Perfect for bringing up a big family in, but they can set you back a bit.
Tokai, a slightly more built up area, is more affordable but still well above that national average house price. The wine industry is also important here. Professionals who live in the area often commute or, in this day and age, work remotely from home. To the north of the city around Table Bay, you can find the peaceful west coast neighborhoods of Bloubergstrand, Milnerton and Tableview. The area is a water sports mecca as well as being a good spot for affordable family-friendly homes.
While the lifestyle is somewhat quieter than in the Atlantic seaboard neighborhoods, the beaches here are beautiful and considered the best place for surfing in the city. The West Coast is popular with young expat families as well as those who want to explore the great outdoors at a laid back pace.
Tableview is the most vibrant area with a good selection of pubs, clubs and restaurants close to the beach front. These suburbs are a bit more remote than some other areas, ranging from between kilometres from the city center. You can find an assortment of property types at more affordable prices than in neighborhoods closer to the city center. These include beachfront apartments for those wanting to be close to the water sports action and freestanding homes for families. Tableview is noted as a particularly affordable area for first time buyers of South African property.
This area is great if you want to start up a business or find a job in water sports or outdoor sports. Retail is also a strong sector. Famed for its surfing and other water sports, the West Coast is also a great affordable location for young families.
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Located among the beautiful coastline scenery in the southwest, Hout Bay has a distinct seaside holiday town feel to it. It is made up of several neighborhoods and, although consisting of many holiday homes and weekend commuters, has a strong community feel. Hout Bay is teeming with pretty beaches, walking trails, and stunning views. It also has one of the biggest fishing harbors in the Western Cape. Hout Bay is a popular location for young families with children as well as young professionals. It has a community-driven spirit, many active neighborhood groups and a good international mix of residents.
Although quieter than more central Cape Town areas, Hout Bay has plenty of good facilities and amenities. It boasts some fantastic seafood restaurants, a lively weekend market, bars with live music and water sports including stand up paddling, canoeing and surfing.