Shimmy Beach Club
KEY2 PickV&A Waterfront
Daily, 11:00am – 2:00am (seasonal)
- Summer weekendsPoolside DJ sets
Harbour-side pools, day beds and a full DJ programme through summer.
South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001
After dark
Cape Town Nightlife
Every room has a night that belongs to it. Here is the week laid out — which club runs hip-hop, which runs house, which lounge to start in, and the hours that matter.
Dayclub
Speakeasy
The Waiting Room
KEY2 PickLong Street
Wed–Sat, 8:00pm – 2:00am
- WeekendsRooftop deck
An unmarked upstairs bar reached through a kebab shop, with a small rooftop deck.
273 Long Street, Cape Town 8001
Lounge
Beerhouse on Long
Long Street
Daily, 12:00pm – 2:00am
- Any nightCraft beer balcony
The biggest South African craft beer list in the city, with a lively street-facing balcony.
223 Long Street, Cape Town 8001
Publik
Kloof Street
Mon–Sat, 4:00pm – 12:00am
- Any nightNatural wine list
A tightly curated list of small South African producers poured by a knowledgeable staff.
81a Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town 8001
Residencies and themed nights rotate seasonally — confirm the lineup and dress code with the venue before you commit a table.