Things to Do in Century City, Cape Town
Cape Town's master-planned business district north of the city bowl, built around canals on former wetland and industrial land.
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Top things to do in Century City
Canal Walk Shopping Centre
★ 4.5 · 62.3kShopping Mall
Upscale retail complex with elegant architecture & 400+ stores & restaurants, plus a movie theater.
- Every day
- 9 AM – 9 PM
CUM Books - Canal Walk
★ 4.6 · 422Specialty Store
- Every day
- 9 AM – 9 PM
Where to eat & drink in Century City
Mugg & Bean Canal Walk
★ 4.6 · 2.2kCoffee Shop· R 100–200
A restaurant that serves bottomless coffee, classic breakfast, and wholesome lunch options.
- Every day
- 8 AM – 9 PM
Ocean Basket Century City
★ 4.6 · 5.4kSeafood· $$
Modern chain restaurant with a cheerful vibe, serving up seafood & sharing platters.
- Every day
- 11 AM – 9 PM
Brick Lane Eatery Century City
★ 4.4 · 2.7kCoffee Shop· R 100–200
A restaurant in Century City, Cape Town, offering burgers, beer, and other dining options.
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Fri
- 8 AM – 9 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM – 9 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM – 3 PM
Col'Cacchio Canal Walk
★ 4.5 · 3.8kItalian· R 100–300
A South African restaurant offering wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and gourmet salads.
- Every day
- 9 AM – 9 PM
tashas Canal Walk
★ 4.4 · 1.8kCafé & Bakery· R 200–300
A beautifully designed café in Cape Town's Century City, serving fresh, made-to-order dishes for all-day dining.
- Mon–Wed
- 8 AM – 8 PM
- Thu–Fri
- 8 AM – 9 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM – 9 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM – 8 PM
Bossa Canal Walk
★ 4.4 · 2.4kRestaurant· R 100–700
A family-friendly restaurant offering meals, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere.
- Every day
- 8 AM – 10 PM
Tiger's Milk Century City
★ 4.3 · 7.4kBar & Grill· $$
A restaurant located on the waterways near Century City Square, offering a venue for functions, drinks by the canal, and weekend lunch.
- Mon–Thu
- 9 AM – 12 AM
- Fri
- 9 AM – 2 AM
- Sat
- 9 AM – 2 AM
- Sun
- 9 AM – 12 AM
Bootlegger Bridgewater
★ 4.6 · 459Coffee Shop· R 100–200
Discover more about Bootlegger Bridgewater. Come check us out!
- Mon–Fri
- 6:30 AM – 5 PM
- Sat
- 6:30 AM – 3 PM
- Sun
- 6:30 AM – 9 PM
The Hussar Grill Century City
★ 4.6 · 1.2kSteakhouse· R 200–700
A premium dining establishment offering exceptional steaks, fine wines, and an elegant atmosphere.
- Every day
- 12 PM – 11 PM
La Parada Century City
★ 4.4 · 2.0kTapas· R 200–800
A Spanish-inspired bar with a South African twist, embodying a passion for the style of Hemingway's favorite Spanish bars.
- Every day
- 11 AM – 12 AM
The Burner
★ 4.3 · 1.3kIndian· R 100–200
A casual dining restaurant specializing in Durban Style Indian Cuisine, known for its generous portions and lamb bunnychows.
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Thu
- 11 AM – 9 PM
- Fri
- 11 AM – 10 PM
- Sat
- 11 AM – 10 PM
- Sun
- 11 AM – 9 PM
Slate
★ 4.7 · 128Bistro· R 100–200
A pet-friendly cafe located by a tranquil canal, known for its coffee, brunch, burgers, and other delicious food.
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Century City map
Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- 2CUM Books - Canal Walk
- 3Mugg & Bean Canal Walk
- 4Ocean Basket Century City
- 5Brick Lane Eatery Century City
- 6Col'Cacchio Canal Walk
- 7tashas Canal Walk
- 8Bossa Canal Walk
- 9Tiger's Milk Century City
- 10Bootlegger Bridgewater
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Canal Walk Shopping CentreShopping Mall
CUM Books - Canal WalkSpecialty Store
Mugg & Bean Canal WalkCoffee Shop
