Guidebook for Southern Suburbs
Food Scene
The setting and views over the vineyards of Groote Constantia and mountains are amazing, food and service are always great.
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Simon's Restaurant
Groot Constantia RoadThe setting and views over the vineyards of Groote Constantia and mountains are amazing, food and service are always great.
Best restaurant ever for carnivores, choose your favourite steaks, fish and calamari options too.
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The Hussar Grill Steenberg
Reddam AvenueBest restaurant ever for carnivores, choose your favourite steaks, fish and calamari options too.
Fabulous wine farm setting, wonderful food anytime of the day.
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Buitenverwachting
Klein Constantia RoadFabulous wine farm setting, wonderful food anytime of the day.
Wine farm setting, amazing views of the Constantia Valley.
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Constantia Glen
Constantia Main RoadWine farm setting, amazing views of the Constantia Valley.
Foxcroft
Great food.
Harbour House Constantia (Closed)
Main RoadGreat food
Cattle Baron Constantia
Constantia Main RoadGreat value for wonderful steaks.
Wonderful local hang out for breakfast, lunch or supper.
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Pastis Brasserie
Wonderful local hang out for breakfast, lunch or supper.
Wonderful local hang out for breakfast, lunch or supper.
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Lime Tree Cafe
Wonderful local hang out for breakfast, lunch or supper.
Open Door Restaurant
ERF12995 Spaanschemat River RdWonderful wine farm setting.
Magical gardens with a stream for the kids to explore while you enjoy a scrumptious breakfast or lunch in the most peaceful setting - a hidden gem that locals keep quiet about! (Closed on Mondays).
Little Stream Conference Centre & Tea Garden
Magical gardens with a stream for the kids to explore while you enjoy a scrumptious breakfast or lunch in the most peaceful setting - a hidden gem that locals keep quiet about! (Closed on Mondays).
A local gem, delightful coffee shop, freshly made cakes and scones with the most amazing views over the Constantia Valley PLUS you can walk around the rose gardens and pick your own hand selected roses, secateurs are provided.
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Chart Farm
1A Klaasens RdA local gem, delightful coffee shop, freshly made cakes and scones with the most amazing views over the Constantia Valley PLUS you can walk around the rose gardens and pick your own hand selected roses, secateurs are provided.
Drinks & Nightlife
A local watering hole and restaurant, watch sport on the big screen.
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Peddlars
Brounger RoadA local watering hole and restaurant, watch sport on the big screen.
House of H
112 Loop StEnjoy live Jazz while you wine and dine.
Cocoon
2 Riebeek StKnown as the best night club with the best views of Cape town.
Live music 6 nights a week, watch out for the bearded bartenders , famous for their Old Fashioneds.
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The House of Machines
84 Shortmarket StLive music 6 nights a week, watch out for the bearded bartenders , famous for their Old Fashioneds.
The oldest operating brewery in Cape Town dating back to 1820. Guided tours and tasting, booking essential.
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Newlands Brewery
3 Main RdThe oldest operating brewery in Cape Town dating back to 1820. Guided tours and tasting, booking essential.
Parks & Nature
Tickets for the cable car may be purchased on line ahead of time to avoid waiting in a queue. The cable car may be grounded on very windy days.
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Table Mountain (Nature Reserve)
Tickets for the cable car may be purchased on line ahead of time to avoid waiting in a queue. The cable car may be grounded on very windy days.
A big part of South African history. Enjoy the boat ride over to Robben Island, followed by a tour of the Island and a visit to the prison cell where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated. All tour guides are ex-prisoners and each has a story to tell. Tickets must be booked in advance.
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Robben Island
A big part of South African history. Enjoy the boat ride over to Robben Island, followed by a tour of the Island and a visit to the prison cell where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated. All tour guides are ex-prisoners and each has a story to tell. Tickets must be booked in advance.
The most amazing scenic drive to the southernmost tip of the Cape Peninsula. The Flying Dutchman will transport you from the parking area - or you can walk up the footpath, to the lighthouse at the top of the cliffs for the most amazing views over both the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. A local secret ...... the restaurant is the best breakfast venue ever! Drive back via the opposite coast line to complete a circular tour of the Cape
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Cape Point
The most amazing scenic drive to the southernmost tip of the Cape Peninsula. The Flying Dutchman will transport you from the parking area - or you can walk up the footpath, to the lighthouse at the top of the cliffs for the most amazing views over both the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. A local secret ...... the restaurant is the best breakfast venue ever! Drive back via the opposite coast line to complete a circular tour of the Cape
Tokai Forest has fewer trees these days and more indigenous shrubs, but there are well marked paths and trails for runners and dog walkers. Walking and jogging in groups is highly recommended for security reasons.
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Tokai
Tokai Forest has fewer trees these days and more indigenous shrubs, but there are well marked paths and trails for runners and dog walkers. Walking and jogging in groups is highly recommended for security reasons.
Beautiful safe walking and hiking trails in Groote Constantia vineyards, just a short walk from Waterford Guest House. Alison and Miley (our resident furchild) are always happy to accompany guests and show off their favourite routes through this working wine farm.
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Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia RoadBeautiful safe walking and hiking trails in Groote Constantia vineyards, just a short walk from Waterford Guest House. Alison and Miley (our resident furchild) are always happy to accompany guests and show off their favourite routes through this working wine farm.
Arts & Culture
Norval Foundation
4 Steenberg RdSpecialising in African Art
Beautifully restored and furnished original homestead of the very first wine farm in the Cape. Walking distance from Waterford Guest House. Wine tasting, tours and choice of two top restaurants for breakfasts, lunches and supper. Local artists display their masterpieces for sale.
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Groot Constantia Museum
2 Groot Constantia RdBeautifully restored and furnished original homestead of the very first wine farm in the Cape. Walking distance from Waterford Guest House. Wine tasting, tours and choice of two top restaurants for breakfasts, lunches and supper. Local artists display their masterpieces for sale.
The Masque Theatre
37 Main RdAmazing local productions, highly recommended.
Sightseeing
Spectacular cable trip to the top of Table Mountain. On the "must do" list for every visitor to Cape Town. Booking on line strongly advised to avoid queues. Lookout for half price sunset special rates. Hikers are strongly advised to only go with an accredited guide or join in with a local hiking club, they welcome visitors and only charge a nominal fee. There is a coffee shop on top of the mountain.
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Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadSpectacular cable trip to the top of Table Mountain. On the "must do" list for every visitor to Cape Town. Booking on line strongly advised to avoid queues. Lookout for half price sunset special rates. Hikers are strongly advised to only go with an accredited guide or join in with a local hiking club, they welcome visitors and only charge a nominal fee. There is a coffee shop on top of the mountain.
Best way to see Cape Town. Hop on the red open top bus.
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City Sightseeing Cape Town
81 Long StBest way to see Cape Town. Hop on the red open top bus.
Don't miss the Jackass Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach in Simonstown.
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Simon's Town Police Station
136 St George's StDon't miss the Jackass Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach in Simonstown.
See ostriches up close. Visit the showroom full of beautifully crafted ostrich leather bags, shoes, belts and much more. The restaurant is highly recommended.
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Cape Point Ostrich Farm
Plateau RoadSee ostriches up close. Visit the showroom full of beautifully crafted ostrich leather bags, shoes, belts and much more. The restaurant is highly recommended.
For young and old alike, don't miss this wonderful display of minerals and semi-precious gem stones. Watch the stones being polished and works of jewelry and art being created. Pick your own bag of beautiful gems from the "Scratch Patch" cave. A wonderful gift shop where you'll need to allow yourself plenty of time to browse. Take a close look at the office, it's built out of Tigers Eye rock, magnets stick to it!!
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Scratch Patch Mineral World and cave golf
Dido Valley RoadFor young and old alike, don't miss this wonderful display of minerals and semi-precious gem stones. Watch the stones being polished and works of jewelry and art being created. Pick your own bag of beautiful gems from the "Scratch Patch" cave. A wonderful gift shop where you'll need to allow yourself plenty of time to browse. Take a close look at the office, it's built out of Tigers Eye rock, magnets stick to it!!
The perfect family beach, set on False Bay, the warmer Indian Ocean side. You may be lucky enough to see a whale during our winter months, or see the trek fishermen pulling in a catch. Always a popular spot for paddling, sandcastles, ice creams and a stroll along the beach or along the cliff path.
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Fish Hoek
The perfect family beach, set on False Bay, the warmer Indian Ocean side. You may be lucky enough to see a whale during our winter months, or see the trek fishermen pulling in a catch. Always a popular spot for paddling, sandcastles, ice creams and a stroll along the beach or along the cliff path.
Just one of Constantia's many famous wine farms, they are all unique, offering various choices of tastings, tours, views, picnics, restaurants etc.
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Eagles' Nest Wines
Constantia Main RoadJust one of Constantia's many famous wine farms, they are all unique, offering various choices of tastings, tours, views, picnics, restaurants etc.
Definitely on the "Must Go To" list for all visitors to Cape Town. Something for everyone, shopping, restaurants, craft market, live music, boat trips around the harbour, ride Cape Town's big wheel, and so much more.
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V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdDefinitely on the "Must Go To" list for all visitors to Cape Town. Something for everyone, shopping, restaurants, craft market, live music, boat trips around the harbour, ride Cape Town's big wheel, and so much more.
Shopping
Closest shopping centre to Waterford Guest House, only 1.5 kms away. A favourite spot with all our guests to browse around, stock up on groceries, have a coffee and mingle with the locals. Local crafters display their amazing beadwork and
african art every day.
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Constantia Village
Closest shopping centre to Waterford Guest House, only 1.5 kms away. A favourite spot with all our guests to browse around, stock up on groceries, have a coffee and mingle with the locals. Local crafters display their amazing beadwork and
african art every day.
A nearby selection of all the essential shops for groceries, liquor, chemist, gifts, newsagents, veterinary supplies etc. plus a few excellent cafes and restaurants.
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Steenberg Village Centre
Reddam AvenueA nearby selection of all the essential shops for groceries, liquor, chemist, gifts, newsagents, veterinary supplies etc. plus a few excellent cafes and restaurants.
Blue Route Mall
Tokai RoadOur nearest large shopping mall, only 4 kms away.
Only 2 kms from Waterford Guest House, this small shopping centre has grocery shops, a chemist, vet shop, liquor shop, newsagent, toy shop, gift shop, gym and a few excellent coffee shops and restaurants.
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Steenberg
Only 2 kms from Waterford Guest House, this small shopping centre has grocery shops, a chemist, vet shop, liquor shop, newsagent, toy shop, gift shop, gym and a few excellent coffee shops and restaurants.
Entertainment & Activities
Surfers paradise. Gentle waves, shark spotters on duty, the perfect spot to learn to surf or practice your skills. Lessons and all equipment for rental, booking essential.
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Muizenberg
Surfers paradise. Gentle waves, shark spotters on duty, the perfect spot to learn to surf or practice your skills. Lessons and all equipment for rental, booking essential.
Beginners to advanced, for all the family, enjoy seeing Cape Town from horseback.
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The Riding Centre
Main RoadBeginners to advanced, for all the family, enjoy seeing Cape Town from horseback.
Centro de Teatro Baxter
Main RoadFor world class live theatrical productions.
Perfect spot to take children on a rainy day, but also a "must do" while in Cape Town to see what lies beneath our ocean around the Cape coastline. Enjoy the Kelp forest, shark tank, Cape Fur seals, Jackass penguins etc. Diving with the sharks is a highlight, must be booked in advance.
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Cape Town Aquarium 2 station
Perfect spot to take children on a rainy day, but also a "must do" while in Cape Town to see what lies beneath our ocean around the Cape coastline. Enjoy the Kelp forest, shark tank, Cape Fur seals, Jackass penguins etc. Diving with the sharks is a highlight, must be booked in advance.
Paint your own masterpiece of pottery while the children have a ball in the large outdoor play area with swings, trampolines and streams. Great breakfasts and lunches, plus local artworks for sale in the gift shop.
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Clay Cafe Hout Bay
Main RoadPaint your own masterpiece of pottery while the children have a ball in the large outdoor play area with swings, trampolines and streams. Great breakfasts and lunches, plus local artworks for sale in the gift shop.