Cape Town

The Best Pubs in Cape Town

Cape Town pubs span heritage British pubs from the colonial era and a strong South African craft beer scene. The local breweries — Devil s Peak, Drifter, Newlands Spring — are among the most exciting in Africa.

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    Beerhouse

    De Waterkant · $$

    Craft beer specialist with 99 rotating South African and international taps. Open daily.

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    The Fireman s Arms

    Salt River · $$

    Heritage British pub from 1864. Original interior, reliable beer, traditional pub food. Open daily.

  3. 03

    Devil s Peak Taproom

    Kenilworth · $

    Brewery taproom for one of South Africa s leading craft breweries. Open Tuesday to Sunday.

  4. 04

    Banana Jam

    Newlands · $$

    Caribbean themed pub with a serious craft beer list. The food is Caribbean and excellent. Open daily.

  5. 05

    Forrester s Arms

    Sea Point · $$

    Heritage village pub with a long history. The garden in summer is a destination. Open daily.

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    Stranger s Club

    $$

    Casual neighbourhood pub with a serious craft beer focus. Open daily.

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Heritage British pub from 1864. Original interior, reliable beer, traditional pub food. Open daily.

Brewery taproom for one of South Africa s leading craft breweries. Open Tuesday to Sunday.

Caribbean themed pub with a serious craft beer list. The food is Caribbean and excellent. Open daily.

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