Cape Town being a famous tourist destination has many options to enjoy the nightlife. From coolest pubs to sexiest discos, from theatres to bars, there is everything in Cape Town. Beign a home to the crowd from various cultures, the night life of Cape Town is perfect for all nocturnal birds. Be it a friends’ night out or a romantic date, Cape Town offers something for everyone. Here are best 10 places for nightlife in Cape Town.
- Zula Bar: Perfect for music lovers, Zula Bar hosts live music concerts and upcoming bands are allowed to showcase their talent. With two stages, one upstairs and other downstairs, this place is full of entertainment. There is a bar that serves cocktails named after famous musicians and a kitchen area where you can enjoy pasta, pizza, fish n chips and many other items.
- Grand Arena: This huge 5000- seater enclosed stadium is a music venue which hosts concerts of famous musicians. This is a major tourist attraction as people get to see the biggest names of the music industry.
- The Labia theatre: Situated in Gardens, this is the oldest art-repertory cinema in South Africa. The Labia Theatre was opened by Princess Labia in 1949 to stage live shows. The theatre now has two locations, one has four screens and the other has two screens which show blockbusters, old movies, foreign films etc. If you like being in an age-old ambience, you will love the Labia theatres.
- The Fugard Theatre Bioscope: This theatre located in district six, hosts various events and screens movies. From drama and live music concerts to ballets and comedy shows, they host varieties of events. There are many nice restaurants nearby where you can eat your dinner and then enter Fugard theatre to spend a spectacular night.
- Jou Ma Se Comedy Club: If you want to laugh your night out, this is the place for you. Come along with your friends and have a memorable night with some veteran as well as new comedians who surely would steal your hearts.
- Baxter Theatre Centre: The second largest performing arts theatre of the city, this theatre has three venues. You can either enjoy their dramas, their music concerts or the stand-up comedy shows. These comedy showsensure a night full of laughter.
- Cafe VaccaMatta: One of the best dance clubs of the city, the song selections by the DJ will surely make you shake your body all through the night. With a bar which is always full, you will surely enjoy your night out here. This dance club is located on Edward Street.
- St. Yves Beach Club: If you are a dance lover, this is the best place for you. With an irresistible collection of dance numbers and perfect cocktails, there is no place like this. The view being breathtaking and an ambience that makes you go crazy, you are surely going to fall in love with this place.
- Long Street: This street is surely for night lovers. From restaurants that serve delicious food to bars that offers all kinds of drinks to lounges and clubs that have some of the coolest dance floors in the country, Long street has everything. Order your favourite drinks and tap your feet to the beats of the music or let your hair down and dance to the fullest, this place will surely make you happy.
- Club Vertigo: A very upmarket and happening club, this is a favourite among the rich and famous. Music is mostly hip-hop and R&B.
This hub of all people, is a heaven for grungy and gritty dances all over the night. Ask for anything in night life, the Mother City has it.