Opening times Tuesday – Saturday, 4pm – lateĬontact 0, to find it 165 Longmarket Street, Cape Town CBD Rick’s Café Americain Good to know On the first floor is Momiji, a reservations-only restaurant, while Tjing Tjing Torii on the ground floor serves sensational Japanese street food. There are no bookings so seating is on a first-come-first-served basis. Whether you sit inside (in a 200-year-old Cape Dutch-inspired attic, complete with wooden mansards) or on the view-drenched deck, you’re poised for an evening of pleasure, with some of the best cocktails in the city (plus Japanese whisky, gin and sake), finger-licking otsumami (snacks) and a toe-tapping electro-indie playlist. Part of Tjing Tjing’s three-storey Japanese emporium on Longmarket Street, the Rooftop is the ideal spot to kick off a special night out. Opening times Monday – Thursday & Sunday, 12pm – 10pmĬontact 0, to find it The Hyde Hotel, 13 London Road, Sea Point, Cape Townīook through DinePlan Tjing Tjing Rooftop Bar

Good to know An extensive food menu of sharing plates includes a potsticker trio, a slider board, loaded fries (poutine) and ocean tempura. In addition to wine, beers, bubbly and spirits, there’s a cocktail list of classics and innovative creations, such as The Hyde Club Sours and Salty Dogs. A scattering of tables, with unhindered views of Lion’s Head and the Atlantic Ocean, is covered by a retractable roof that offers shelter from UV rays in summer and rain in winter – making it a wonderful spot all year round. Perched high up on the seventh floor of The Hyde Hotel, Skye Rooftop Bar beckons with a sparkling pool, 360˚ views, tasty food, crafty cocktails and an upbeat vibe. Opening times Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 10pmĬontact 0, to find it The Promenade Building, Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Townīook Through DinePlan SKYE Rooftop Bar & Restaurant A food menu of seaside café classics and sushi means that you can stay for a light dinner, too… On Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, resident DJs spin cool tunes from 5pm to 9pm. It’s the ideal place to while away the hours, sipping on glorious cocktails (pineapple & sage margaritas, Amaretto & apricots sours, pina coladas) to a soundtrack of slick beats. This cool, colourful and contemporary rooftop bar on the Camps Bay strip offers killer views of the beach and ocean a stone’s throw away. Opening times Monday – Sunday, 9am – 12pmĬontact 0, to find it Radisson RED Hotel, Silo 6, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town This rooftop sun terrace and pool deck eight floors up boasts killer views – of the harbour, bay, the city skyline and Table Mountain – making it the perfect place for sunset cocktails and tapas. It sits atop the Radisson RED Hotel in the trendy Silo District at the Waterfront, and drinks are served from a red bus. This is not just any old hotel bar – it’s a red-hot venue where some of the coolest gatherings go down. Restaurant: Monday – Sunday, 7am – 12am (last orders 9.30pm)Ĭontact 0, to find it Gorgeous George Hotel, 118 St George’s Mall, Cape Town CBDīook Through DinePlan RED Roof at Radisson Red Opening times Bar: Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 12am Tuesday nights see “The Jam”, a loose gathering of musos playing together. Good to know DJs on the decks from 7pm, Thursday to Sunday. In-house mixologist Leighton Rathbone creates wild, tropical African-inspired cocktails to match. An emerald-green, glass-panelled swimming pool and views of the city give the pool deck a slick designer edge, but the vibe is oh-so-easy, with lively chatter and cool tunes.

Situated on the sixth floor of the Gorgeous George Hotel, this chic 100-seater watering hole has been exquisitely decorated by some of the city’s hottest design talents, who’ve added their creative mark to the heritage building. Opening times Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 11pmĬontact 0, to find it Station House, 19 Kloof Road, Sea Point, Cape Town Good to know Ample secure parking and a swift elevator make for easy access. Fabulous cocktails (divided into Vintage, Modern Classics and Masterpieces), a superb food menu and a substantial wine and spirits list complete the picture. The cocktail lounge is plush, with leather couches and designer armchairs then there’s the huge deck extending out from the restaurant with ocean views to die for. The Ninesĭressed to the nines, it’s all about taking it to the next level at Sea Point’s newest rooftop restaurant and lounge (yip, it’s on the ninth floor). Which are your favourite? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below. When the golden hour strikes, it’s rooftop time! Perched high above the busy streets and crowded divebars, these elevated watering holes provide vertical respite from the sweltering chaos below, offering fresh air, stellar views, a lively atmosphere, and a selection of crafty cocktails to boot. Drink in some of the best views in the Mother City.

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