The Best Wine Bars in Cape Town
6 wine bars in Cape Town ranked by list quality, expertise, and atmosphere.
Cape Town wine bars champion South African producers — Stellenbosch, Constantia, Walker Bay, Swartland — with serious European support. The proximity to the Cape Winelands makes the local lists exceptional.
The bars cluster in De Waterkant, Sea Point, and the Bo-Kaap. Most Cape Town wine bars run 200 to 400 bottle lists with deep South African focus.
Prices are friendly — R 60 to 120 by the glass at serious bars.
The 6 best wine bars in Cape Town
Publik
Natural wine bar with a tight South African and European focus. Reserve.
Mother s Ruin
Wine bar with a tight European focus. Open daily.
Caveau Wine Bar
Heritage wine bar with a deep South African list. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
Test Kitchen Fledgelings
Wine bar from the Test Kitchen team. The list is excellent. Reserve.
House of Machines Wine Bar
Casual wine bar with a tight natural list. Open daily.
La Tete
Restaurant with a deep wine list and a focus on offal. Reserve.
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