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De Waterkant Cape Quarter is more than a shopping centre; it’s also a unique piazza in De Waterkant, the former District 5 of Cape Town. This historical area has developed over the years into one of the trendiest places in the Mother City, with beautifully renovated old buildings and up market interior design establishments.Here you can unwind in style in an intimate square - sipping sundowners, quaffing wine at the Nose (a terrific wine bar with a great collection of special wines) or enjoying delicious cocktails with friends at Tank. Perhaps a light lunch or a sumptuous dinner? The Cape Quarter has a wide choice of excellent restaurants and is the best one stop destination for unique lifestyle stores and Piazza Entertainment as well. If you enjoy shopping, window shopping, buying furniture or would just like to relax and enjoy a meal, then the Cape Quarter is the place to be.
Things to do near
De Waterkant
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Western Cape (0.1 km from De Waterkant) Proud of it's Argentinian influences, Chakkachurri Bar offers an exceptional venue for a night out.
The style is cosy and classy, with a touch of modern in the interiors. Sit back in this cosy lounge and relish the great cocktails. Live entertainment is also a regular occurrence, so contact to find out the latest news.
Perfect for group gatherings, functions, and parties.
Open: Tuesday to Wednesday: 18:00-2:00, and Thursday to Saturday: 17:00-2:00.
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Green Point (0.2 km from De Waterkant) Open twice a week, the Cape Quarter Village Market is a lifestyle, European-inspired market that exhibits local goods and produce.
Within the centrally located mall of the Cape Quarter, when the market is up and running you'll find an al fresco venue surrounded by a myriad of shops, restaurants and speciality services. In terms of market food, there is a large choice to enjoy comprising delicious gourmet-style items. Live music is also a common attraction. On Saturdays you'll find the corner bar area open, offering a large selection of locally brewed beers on tap and wines.
When you've browsed the various vendors and ate your full, you can explore the rest of the mall at leisure.
There is plenty of underground parking available.
Open every Wednesday and Sunday, 10:00 to 15:00.
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City Centre (0.2 km from De Waterkant) Established back in 1864, Fireman’s Arms is one of the oldest pubs in Cape Town, supplying a variety of fine beers and wines, paired with comforting food and light meals.
A relaxed setting, the pub is generally buzzing at night, especially when a big game is on. Patrons can enjoy spectacular viewing in full high definition on all 9, 46″ flat-screen panels, as well as 2 big screens for all major sporting events with digital sound to match.
Private functions and events can be arranged on request.
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Green Point (0.3 km from De Waterkant) Cape Town's luxurious nightclub and restaurant is situated a stone's throw from the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Stadium and the City Centre. Haunt of the uber-trendy, it combines unrestrained opulence with a distinct, progressive and modern approach.
Inspired by UK 'super clubs', a passion for good food and excellent service, no expense has been spared. State-of-the-art entertainment and a tip-top dining experience offers a hedonistic feast for the senses.
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V and A Waterfront (0.4 km from De Waterkant) The first of its kind in South Africa, the Wheel of Excellence is an exclusive attraction for the V&A Waterfront during and after the 2010 FIFA World Cup.The stunning situation offers visitors a bird’s-eye view of the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Stadium, Robben Island, Table Mountain, the City Centre and Paarl mountains.At 50m high, it is a fully illuminated giant observation wheel featuring 36 fully enclosed luxury cabins that will treat visitors to a unique sightseeing opportunity, glass of bubbly in hand! The comfy cabins feature glass floors, air conditioning and LED lighting.This type and size of wheel is a first for Cape Town and South Africa and will be fully operational for an extended period post-World Cup. This particular wheel came directly from the Champs Elysees in Paris where it was a major attraction over the peak Christmas and New Year period.Ticket prices to the Wheel of Excellence cost R80 per person and R50 per child aged 4 to12. Tickets can be purchased at the Wheel of Excellence site or at the V&A Waterfront Information Centre.
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City Centre (0.5 km from De Waterkant) Filled with old-world charm, a functioning rotary dial telephone system, warm incandescent lighting and a revolving sofa, Alexander Bar & Café is engineered for playful interaction and conversation.
With impeccably selected jazz and world music and a fairly priced range of local wines, malt whiskies, martini cocktails and light meals, Alexander Bar is building a loyal base of Cape Town regulars and becoming a happy discovery for visitors.
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City Centre (0.6 km from De Waterkant) Inspired by the love of all things bling, Daddy Cool is the whimsically glamorous bar of the Grand Daddy Hotel. In this white and gold playspace you can sip on fine wines, delicious cocktails, happy-go-lucky bubbly and a good old fashioned selection of spirits. Need to know? Open each evening (except for Sundays) Daddy Cool kicks back with good sounds and live performances throughout the week.
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City Centre (0.6 km from De Waterkant) Celebrate a cinema experience beneath the stars in the world's only rooftop trailer park at the Pink Flamingo Cinema.
Get your free pop-corn, candy cone and welcome drink with your ticket. Movies start at 19:00.
For private screenings call 021 424 7247.
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City Centre (0.8 km from De Waterkant) Widely regarded as one of the leading convention venues in the southern hemisphere, the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) couldn't be more appropriately positioned. Situated in the heart of the City Centre against the stunning backdrop of Table Mountain and next to the V&A Waterfront, it is a place where people from all walks of life are brought together.
The CTICC is an International exhibition and conference venue featuring auditoriums, exhibition and trade show space, grand ballroom, meeting suites, galleries, conservatories and landings as well as the largest, most advanced kitchen facility in the Western Cape.
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City Centre (0.8 km from De Waterkant) Tjing Tjing is unique in many ways, located in the trendy and vibrant urban area of Cape Town central.
You'll find this rooftop bar above Dear Me Restaurant in Longmarket Street. The interior reflects a fusion of eastern influences, mixing of old and new, local and Asian, accentuating a warm atmosphere. Enjoy a selection of classic cocktails and wines, paired with delicious tapas.
Open Tuesdays to Fridays from 16:00 to late, and Saturdays from 18:30 to late.
We take exclusive bookings on a Monday night.
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City Centre (0.8 km from De Waterkant) Situated 31 floors above Cape Town's city center, 31 offers nightlife like no other with awesome views of, Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and out as far as Somerset West. Catering to valued international and local clientele, 31 has the status of an international nightclub. Expect a gorgeous crowd, views and the hottest new music.
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City Centre (0.8 km from De Waterkant) There's a new retail destination on the Mother City skyline Mover and shaker of the South African events industry Alison McCutcheon has added a new string to her bow. Seeing a gap in the market for a destination store that showcased the resourcefulness and creativity of all South Africans.The Rainbow Experience at the stylish Mandela Rhodes Place on Church Street, Cape Town offers everything you would want for an unusual gift, leisure or décor item reflecting the spirit of South Africa.This unique multi level retail concept store is packed full of intriguing, unusual and desirable products and is home to the clever handprint paintings of Nelson Mandela and other South African icons. The enterprising spirit of the rainbow nation’s people is apparent as you move through the store. Admire the artworks on the upper level and enjoy watching artists at work. Bronwyn Tarr, adds the finishing touches to another handprint painting and this initiative of McCutcheon has seen visitors and residents stop to engage as the image evolves. Enjoy browsing the book section where shelves bulge with the talent of our local authors. Visitors fascinated with South Africa’s road to freedom and iconic leader, Nelson Rohlihlahla Mandela, can view a short movie of his legendary life journey and his legacy of leadership through reconciliation, mentorship and magnanimous spirit. With contemporary art, books, music, design and fashion this is a store that simply buzzes with the passion of our people and has to be the first stop on a visit to the City. Jazz jamming sessions are regular events in the Rainbow Room on the Lower level making this the perfect creative hot spot to chill. Read, network or catch up on your mails at the espresso cafe & bar where a lively selection of social drinks plus a small menu of deliciously fresh fusion foods delight the palate. Committed to creating a flagship for the global philosophy of mankind and ubuntu, business partners McCutcheon and Frank Gormley, are supporting Mr Mandela’s vision of educating and building outstanding leaders in Africa by sustaining revenue streams to the Mandela Rhodes Foundation through the unique Rainbow Experience.Need to know? The Rainbow Experience, Mandela Rhodes Place, Church Street, Cape Town is open daily from 9am to 9pm.
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City Centre (0.8 km from De Waterkant) Who is that dude with all those eggs on his head? Egg Man appears at Greenmarket Square come rain or shine and at all the hottest festivals in South Africa, adding an air of Rio-style festivity wherever he performs. His name is Gregory da Silva - a comedian artist, storyteller, dancer and live street performer. Egg Man was born in Benin West Africa, which is Voodoo Country. He speaks French and English and is living in the Mother City.Wearing an invincible smile and a twenty five kilogram headdress, he always turns heads as he strolls around Greenmarket Square. Each day his outfit sports a new feature, presenting the city centre with a new display of his symbolic African art and culture. His body is armoured with artefacts and his face painted with tribal patterns. Gregory's warm voice is lively and he repeatedly offers phrases and words in French. Gregory performs at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival, the Hermanus Whale Festival, Klein Karoo National Kunstefees and many others. He has been hired to receive guests at hotels and airports and appeared on SABC 2 and E-TV News. His dream is to impart creative knowledge to South African youth, giving them the power to create beautiful things and also to support themselves, all part of his ultimate venerable ambition to "bring Africa together to make one". Bravo!
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City Centre (0.8 km from De Waterkant) Right in the centre of Cape Town is one of the oldest public spaces in the Mother City. Greenmarket Square celebrated its 300th birthday in March 2010 with a substantial facelift.Refurbished ablutions, a brand new stage, newly laid cobblestones, reconstructed marketplace and more spacious café environment have made this vibrant spot more people-friendly.The atmospheric market dates back to 1696 when it was built. Later sailors from passing ships would use the area for trading their merchandise and stocking up on produce before they continued their voyage.In recent years, Greenmarket Square has become an increasingly crowded trading venue offering a wide variety of Pan-African curios, clothing, candles and speciality stalls.Numerous restaurants and cafes surround the square, providing good people-watching vantage points while you take a caffeine break from shopping.Remember the Purple Rain Protest? Throughout the apartheid era, Greenmarket Square was frequently the focus of political protests. This was largely due to its proximity to parliament, and also the background of its shoppers and merchants. Today the market is still buzzing with interesting characters and has a great atmosphere.Opening hours:Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:00Saturday 09:00 – 15:00
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Bo-Kaap (0.8 km from De Waterkant) The Bo-Kaap is the historical Cape Town residential area of freed slaves and muslims following the abolition of slavery.
The Bo-Kaap Museum is located in Wale Street and acts as a cultural history museum, depicting the lifestyle of the nineteenth-century muslim family.
Open from Mondays to Saturdays from 10h00 to 17h00.
Children under 18 years enjoy free entrance.