Cape Town rooftops give you Table Mountain to the south, the harbour to the north, the Atlantic Seaboard to the west. The 10 below show how Cape Town uses one of the world's most photogenic geographies.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in Cape Town
01 · Cape Town
V&A Waterfront
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27th floor · Table Mountain
On top of the Radisson Blu. Table Mountain to the south, the harbour to the north.
Order: A Pinotage, with the mountain view
02 · Cape Town
City Bowl
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Heritage hotel rooftop
At the Cape Heritage Hotel. Sweeping Table Mountain views.
Order: A South African gin G&T
03 · Cape Town
City Bowl
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Hotel rooftop · Champagne
At the Taj Cape Town. Sister rooftop to the Twankey champagne bar.
Order: A glass of champagne at sunset
04 · Cape Town
V&A Waterfront
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Hotel rooftop · Pool
At The Silo Hotel. Pool deck with direct Table Mountain view.
Order: A pool-side cocktail
05 · Cape Town
Tamboerskloof
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Boutique hotel rooftop
At Camissa House. Sweeping mountain and city views.
Order: A signature cocktail at sunset
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06 · Cape Town
V&A Waterfront
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Hotel rooftop · Casual
Casual rooftop at the Radisson Blu Waterfront.
Order: A casual cocktail at sunset
07 · Cape Town
Camps Bay
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Hotel rooftop · Beach view
At The Bay Hotel in Camps Bay. Direct view of the Atlantic Seaboard.
Order: A signature with the ocean view
08 · Cape Town
Camps Bay
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Hotel rooftop · Polished
At The Twelve Apostles Hotel. Polished rooftop with the most spectacular Atlantic views.
Order: A martini with the ocean view
09 · Cape Town
V&A Waterfront
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Beach club · Rooftop
V&A Waterfront beach club with rooftop sections.
Order: A frozen drink at the beach
10 · Cape Town
City Bowl
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Casual rooftop
Casual City Bowl rooftop with mountain views.
Order: A casual cocktail at sunset
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How Cape Town owns the rooftop view
Cloud 9 is the iconic option. Most peak between 5 and 8 PM at sunset.
