Things to Do in City Bowl, Cape Town

Cape Town CBD, the main economic hub, surrounded by Table Mountain and Signal Hill. The area is known for its walkability and access to various attractions, including markets and nightlife.

Iziko South African MuseumScience Museum
Castle of Good HopeCastle Museum
Truth Coffee RoastingCoffee Shop

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Top things to do in City Bowl

Iziko South African Museum
★ 4.3 · 869
Science Museum★
Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 5 PM
Sat
8:30 AM – 4 PM
Sun
8:30 AM – 4 PM
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Castle of Good Hope
★ 4.3 · 13.0k
Castle Museum★
Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums.
Every day
9 AM – 4 PM
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The Book Lounge
★ 4.7 · 901
Bookstore
Relaxed, independent shop offering a wide variety of books in different genres, plus author events.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 6 PM
Sat
9 AM – 4 PM
Sun
10 AM – 4 PM
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Mabu Vinyl
★ 4.8 · 248
Record Store
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
10 AM – 4 PM
Sat
10 AM – 4 PM
Sun
Closed
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Clarke's Bookshop
★ 4.6 · 269
Bookstore
Longtime store offering a wide range of new & secondhand South African books across diverse genres.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10:30 AM – 2 PM
Sun
Closed
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Trafalgar Place Flower Market
★ 4.4 · 254
Specialty Store
A flower market in Adderley Street, Cape Town, where sellers offer fresh-cut flowers for various occasions.
Every day
6 AM – 6 PM
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Where to eat & drink in City Bowl

Truth Coffee Roasting
★ 4.5 · 5.8k
Coffee Shop· R 100–200
Quirky cafe that's a steampunk world of pipes and old metal, with gourmet, home-roasted coffee.
Mon
8 AM – 10 PM
Tue–Fri
7 AM – 10 PM
Sat
7 AM – 10 PM
Sun
8 AM – 6 PM
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THE 777 COFFEE ROASTERY
★ 4.9 · 469
Coffee Roastery
Every day
6 AM – 9:30 PM
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Secrets Euphoria Cape Town
Lounge· R 100–700
A place known for its shisha/hookah, food including ribs and platters, and alcoholic drinks, offering a pleasant atmosphere.
Mon
11 AM – 2 AM
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 2 AM
Sat
10 AM – 2 AM
Sun
10 AM – 2 AM
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Eastern Food Bazaar
★ 4.3 · 9.8k
Indian· R 100–200
Regional Indian, Chinese and Turkish street food from a string of bustling stalls with seating area.
Every day
10 AM – 9 PM
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The Cousins Trattoria
★ 4.6 · 2.4k
Italian· R 200–600
An Italian restaurant known for its pasta dishes, including a signature pasta prepared in a Parmesan cheese wheel, and a curated wine selection.
Every day
5 PM – 10 PM
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Fyn Restaurant
★ 4.7 · 1.3k
Japanese· R 1,000+
A fine dining restaurant known for combining Japanese and South African flavors, offering a culinary experience with inventive presentation and a changing seasonal menu.
Mon–Fri
12 PM – 1:45 PM, 6 PM – 8:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 1:45 PM, 6 PM – 8:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Hey Stranger Coffee Collective
★ 4.8 · 143
Coffee Shop· R 100–200
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 4 PM
Sat
9 AM – 2 PM
Sun
Closed
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Lola's Eatery Cape Town
★ 4.5 · 499
Coffee Shop· R 100–200
Arty bistro serving locally-sourced foods, including veggie options, plus craft beers and coffee.
Every day
6 AM – 11 PM
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Nobantu's Restaurant
African· R 50–200
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