Nightclubs and Bars in Cape Town
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Cape Town’s nightlife offers something fantastic for every type of reveller. Many of the city’s top entertainment venues are centrally located in the CBD, and most are open almost every day of the year, until late.
From lounges and bars to the hottest clubs in the city, there’s a venue to delight every type of party seeker. Whether you prefer to let loose on a dance floor or relax in a sophisticated cocktail bar, you’ll find the perfect night-time spot in the Mother City.
Top nightclubs Cape Town
Just like with any other trend, many clubs come and go in Cape Town. However, there are long-standing favourites that have established loyal followings, remaining trendy and wildly popular year after year. These venues are superb for dancing and socialising until the small hours, and offer a fantastic selection of music, live acts, DJs, fashionable decor and, of course, the hippest partygoers in the city.
Check out The Bang Bang Club, Mercury Live, Fashion TV Cafe, Hemisphere, Club Chevelle and The Assembly, which often features live bands. All of these venues are conveniently located in, or near to, the city centre.
Cape Town’s best bars and cocktail lounges
For those who prefer to enjoy a quieter evening out, Cape Town offers a superb array of upmarket bars and cocktail lounges, including Long Street Bar, Boo Radleys, Planet Bar and the ever-stylish Bascule Bar whiskey lounge. There’s also an assortment of student bars, pubs and more colourful venues offering cheaper drinks and plenty of merriment.
For a sophisticated evening on the town, be sure to visit The Twankey Bar at the Taj Cape Town. Enjoy cocktails, seafood delicacies and a selection of South Africa’s finest wines, whilst taking in the soothing sounds of jazz music. This is one of Cape Town’s most opulent lounges, and is the ideal spot for drinks at sunset, after dinner, or before a big night out.
Discover The Twankey Bar next time you’re out in Cape Town, or book your accommodation at Taj Cape Town now.
