Top rated Cocktail bars in Cape Town, South Africa to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Top rated Cocktail bars in Cape Town

Experience the best that Cape Town has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 47 places from Cocktail bar category.

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Bar By Rhys

Cocktail bar

👍👍 An amazing gin tasting experience. The staff were friendly, funny, and knowledgeable, and the tasting was out of this world! A must visit for gin lovers and enthusiasts.

4.90 (45 reviews) (~2.41 km from centre)

The Holy Spirit vodka bar and restaurant

Restaurant

👍👍 If you want a beautiful, delicious, home cooked style meal this is the place to go. The food is innovative and different to other vegan restaurants in the area. The owners are friendly and accommodating to anyone who walks through the door (the restaurant dog is absolutely adorable!!). Space looks b...

4.80 (239 reviews) (~0.87 km from centre)

Bar 48

Cocktail bar

👍👍 Bar 48 is my little gem in Cape Town.. During the day, this cafe is a haven for those seeking respite from the bustling city. The atmosphere is peaceful, making it an ideal spot for a leisurely brunch or a midday coffee break. The service is attentive and friendly, with staff members who are always...

4.80 (48 reviews) (~0.87 km from centre)

Bascule Bar and Lounge

Cocktail bar

Cozy, sophisticated waterside spot with a patio offering upscale bar fare & over 500 whiskies.

$$$ $

4.60 (160 reviews) (~2.32 km from centre)

La Barra

Restaurant

👍👍 Amazing food. Really great vibe. The staff is incredibly friendly. Highly recommended.

4.60 (142 reviews) (~0.81 km from centre)

Utopia Cape Town

Restaurant

Chic rooftop eatery with a la carte & set menus highlighting seafood, meat & plant-based provisions.

$$$ $

4.50 (1.9K reviews) (~1.29 km from centre)

The House of Machines

Bar

Brick-lined hot spot for choice espresso, small-batch spirits & clever light bites, plus live music.

$$ $$

4.50 (1.6K reviews) (~0.87 km from centre)

Iron Steak and Bar Restaurant

Steak house

😠 Restaurant was very hot. Did not smell nice. Music too loud therefore I had to shout to speak to people at my table. Very expensive for portion sizes. I had the flat iron done medium with Mac and cheese and chips. Not my kind of style of steak. Will not be back for steak. I felt I wasted my money a...

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4.50 (1.3K reviews) (~0.8 km from centre)

Origin Coffee Roasting

Coffee roasters

Laid-back cafe and barista school in artisan producer's historic brick warehouse and courtyard.

$$ $$

4.50 (754 reviews) (~1.32 km from centre)

fable

Cocktail bar

👍👍 Not only was this place a gem, but the staff is magical, the food is off this world and honestly! As a date night or night out spot, I would definitely go there again! The prices are super reasonable and just a wholesome legit place! Big ups team, keep up the great work!

4.50 (286 reviews) (~0.73 km from centre)

unWINEd at the Beach

Pizza restaurant

👍👍 Dynamite truly comes in small packages. Small quaint restaurant that packs a massive punch in the flavours of the food. My fiancée and I could not believe our taste buds and definitely did not expect food that tasted this good. Great flavour, great service and great overall experience. We will defin...

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4.50 (272 reviews) (~8.34 km from centre)

Incognito

Bar

👍👍 Went to this place for a friend’s birthday celebration. I had a wonderful time. The restaurant was so beautiful and it had a chilled vibe to it. The food and service was pretty decent. The views of the outside though, stunning! I also too a walk outside by the pool area and it was nothing short of...

4.50 (250 reviews) (~9.82 km from centre)

Escobar District Six

Bar

👍👍 Awesome revamp of the bar! Now with sofa seating, great décor and awesome drinks. Super friendly staff and owner/manager

4.50 (116 reviews) (~0.67 km from centre)

Coach On Long

Lounge

😠 If I could give you Zero I would. My friend and I ordered two beers. After a while a guy Alaskis or whatever his name is came and told us to move. We refused because we were comfortable where we were. Then he ordered us to move or he would refund us. After agreeing that we would be refunded he refus...

4.50 (64 reviews) (~0.4 km from centre)

Tiger's Milk Camps Bay

Restaurant

😠 What a shocking experience. Went there on Sunday evening, the service and food was nothing short of laughable. We had to ask to order twice, ordered our drinks 15 minutes before the food and yet the drinks only came with the food after more than half an hour after we ordered the food. The worst par...

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4.40 (4.5K reviews) (~4.28 km from centre)

Tiger's Milk Kloof Street

Restaurant

👍👍 Tiger’s Milk in Kloof Street assisted with hosting our year-end function. Usually an administrative nightmare, the Tiger’s Milk team made it so easy and effortless. They have various options available for different budgets. Everything was ready when we arrived, the food was mouthwatering, and the se...

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4.40 (3.8K reviews) (~0.53 km from centre)

Tiger's Milk Long Street

Restaurant

👍 The BEST MUSHROOM SAUCE I'VE EVER TASTED. The atmosphere very relaxing. Just found the steak a bit too chewy and a struggle to cut through. The waitress' attentiveness was SPOT ON ; not like other places where they keep asking you every "5" minutes if everthing is okay while you have food in your...

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4.40 (2.9K reviews) (~0.9 km from centre)

Burger & Lobster

Hamburger restaurant

Lively restaurant & bar serving a selection of burger & lobster dishes as well as fresh cocktails.

$$$ $

4.40 (2.6K reviews) (~0.85 km from centre)

Bobo's by Kove Collection

Restaurant

👍 Beautiful restaurant in SeaPoint with beachy interiors, open air vibe with sea views. Lots of interior and patio seating options depending on the weather. The food was delicious, smaller sized portions. My only complaint was lunch took over 2+ hours and I had to rush and was not able to have my 3rd...

$$$ $

4.40 (1.6K reviews) (~3.39 km from centre)

Rick's Cafe Americain

Restaurant

Casablanca movie-themed restaurant with Moroccan/Med/US menu, roof terrace and mountain views.

$$ $$

4.40 (1.5K reviews) (~0.79 km from centre)

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Top rated Cocktail bars in Cape Town, South Africa