Things to Do in District Six, Cape Town
Historically a lively, multi-ethnic community of former slaves, artisans, merchants, and immigrants. The District Six Museum traces the forced removal of 60,000 residents and demolition of homes under apartheid.
Historically a lively, multi-ethnic community of former slaves, artisans, merchants, and immigrants. The District Six Museum traces the forced removal of 60,000 residents and demolition of homes under apartheid.
District Six MuseumHistory Museum
New York BagelsBagels
Sound Select Cape TownRecord Store
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
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Where to eat & drink in District Six
Belly of the beast
★ 4.8 · 1.2kAfrican· R 1,000+A popular restaurant offering a multi-course tasting menu of creative South African cuisine, featuring local produce and optional wine pairings.
- Mon
- 6:30 PM – 10 PM
- Tue–Fri
- 12 PM – 3 PM, 6:30 PM – 10 PM
- Sat
- 12 PM – 3 PM, 6:30 PM – 10 PM
- Sun
- Closed
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Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1District Six Museum
- 2New York Bagels
- 3Sound Select Cape Town
- 4Stardust Theatrical Dining
- 5Belly of the beast
- 6SurfaRosa
- 7Dias Tavern Portuguese Restaurant
- 8Java Cuzzies
- 9Wild Eatery
- 10Swan Café
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