Hout Bay, or the Republic of Hout Bay as locals affectionately name it, is a improbable sea-side neighbourhood in Cape City that gives one thing for everybody, any day of the week.
Right here’s a take a look at what this nice Cape City space has to supply.
WHERE TO EAT
There are a lot of well-liked hangouts in Hout Bay the place you may get a scrumptious meal and a good beer. Listed here are a few of our favourites.
Massimos
This a one of the vital well-known eating places within the space. Recognized for its scrumptious pizzas – that are out of this world – Massimos gives all kinds of Italian dishes. There are additionally a wheat-free choice and significantly decadent desserts, together with a chocolate fondue and candy pizzas.
Web site: www.massimos.co.za
The Lookout Deck
Located on the beachfront, the Lookout Deck gives wonderful sea views with scrumptious seafood. Whereas the meals is wonderful with numerous sea meals dishes on provide plus oysters and Champagne, the views of the ocean and the mounts is among the promoting factors of this institution.
Web site: www.thelookoutdeck.co.za
Mariner’s Wharf
Should you’re on the lookout for a few of the freshest fish and chips within the space, that is the place to search out it. Located proper on the fringe of the Harbour, Mariner’s Wharf has been round since 1984. Right here not solely can you purchase nice meals, but additionally marine artifacts, souvenirs and antiques.
Web site: www.marinerswharf.co.za
Fish on the Rocks
Surrounded by the harbour, the wharf and the Naval Heritage web site, Fish on the Rocks serves up scrumptious fish and chips. The constructing was once a fisherman provide retailer in 1951 so it’s steeped in historical past.
Web site: www.fishontherocks.com
Hout Bay Vineyards
This boutique vineyard is simple to overlook if you happen to’re not on the lookout for it. Having began in 2001, house owners Peter and Cathy kicked all of it off with some bubbly. Now, this institution additionally produces a spread of reds, a crispy sauvignon blanc, a fragile, dry blush and a classic port. You possibly can guide a personal tasting or be a part of them on the garden for a picnic once they have open days.
Web site: www.houtbayvineyards.co.za
Quentin at Oakhurst
This fantastic eating institution is located on one of many authentic Hout Bay farms. The meals is sourced domestically so far as doable and the ethos of the restaurant is that the substances used are sustainably grown and harvested.
They’re open for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, lunch from Thursday to Saturday and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday (closed on Mondays).
Additionally they have a ladies-only excessive tea.
Web site: www.oakhurstbarn.com
The Indian Oven
Serving up Indian/Pakistani, seafood and vegetarian dishes, the Indian Oven makes all tandoori dishes in a wooden fired conventional Indian oven. Suppose meals akin to lamb rogan josh, rooster tikka masala, palak paneer, biryanis, bunny Chows, rolled stuffed roti and extra.
Web site: www.indianoven.com
Clay Café
A spot to eat, but additionally a spot to create. You possibly can take pleasure in a meal on the Clay Café whereas additionally portray some crockery you can gather at a later stage as soon as it’s set and prepared. This additionally makes a great get together venue for each the younger and young-at-heart.
Web site: www.claycafe.co.za

WHERE TO PLAY
Bay Harbour Market
With dwell leisure, meals of all types, play areas and numerous arts, crafts and curious to purchase, the Bay Harbour Market is the place to be on weekends. There may be a lot to do and see and it’s enjoyable for the entire household. Native merchants come right here to promote their merchandise whereas a dwell band entertains within the background.
Web site: www.bayharbour.co.za
World of Birds
There are over 3 000 birds and over 400 species of birds to see at World of Birds. That is the biggest hen park in Africa and an exquisite place to take the youngsters to study extra about these animals. It’s a tropical backyard setting, so nature lovers will take pleasure in it. You may as well discover numerous types mammals and reptiles right here.
Web site: www.worldofbirds.org.za
Boat Cruise with Circe Launches
When situations are good, head out with Circe Launches for a visit to Duiker Island. You might be able to see kelp forests and plenty of sea animals. You may as well do a visit to seal island, climate allowing.
Web site: www.capetown.citypass.co.za/attraction/circe-launches-seal-island-cruise

WHERE TO STAY
Tintswalo Atlantic
Like a phoenix from the ashes, Tintswalo Atlanic has been redone and refurnished after a devastating hearth burned the property early in 2015. This five-star luxurious lodge sits on the water’s fringe of the Atlantic Ocean and gives unique lodging to its guests. The views are breath taking.
Web site: www.tintswalo.com
Hout Bay Manor
This lovely boutique resort is located within the coronary heart of Hout Bay. The unique constructing was in-built 1871 and it has been restored and refurbished to seem like it did in its heyday. There are 16 rooms at this resort and every one will get the five-star therapy. The onsite restaurant, Pure, is famend and well-known to supply wonderful meals.
Web site: www.houtbaymanor.com
Hout Bay Backpackers
For these desirous to journey like a backpacker, the Hout Bay Backpackers has nice lodging. It’s situated inside strolling distance of the seaside and outlets. The views from the institution are breath taking.
Web site: www.houtbaybackpackers.co.za
Chapman’s Peak Lodge
Sitting on the foot of the gorgeous Chapman’s Peak Drive is the Chapman’s Peak Lodge. There’s a room for everybody right here – rooms with a sea view, rooms with a mountain view, penthouses and authentic rooms. Plus, the restaurant right here is rumoured to make a few of the greatest sea meals on the town.
Web site: www.chapmanspeakhotel.co.za
NEIGHBOURHOOD CULTURE
A Strolling Tour with Metropolis Sightseeing
Imizamo Yethu, is a casual settlement in Hout Bay. Right here you could find great locals prepared to inform their tales. Guests can do a free strolling tour of the realm with Metropolis Sight Seeing in the event that they take the Metropolis Sight Seeing bus to this space. A CSS consultant will meet you on the cease to take you on the tour the place guests will study how Imizamo Yethu got here into existence, benefit from the views of Chapman’s Peak Drive’s winding highway and learn the way a spot of unhappiness grew to become a township of prosperity.
Web site: www.citysightseeing.co.za
Authentic T-Bag Designs
It is a improbable initiative. The founders of Authentic T-Bag Designs make use of deprived girls and provides them the required abilities wanted to create the merchandise that they sell- all of that are made out of or incorporate dried out tea baggage. It’s price a go to. Chat to the employees concerning the firm and listen to the wonderful tales and, after all, assist them by buying a product or two.
Web site: www.tbagdesigns.co.za

LOCAL FLAVOUR
No person is aware of Hout Bay higher than a neighborhood. Whenever you’re on the town you should definitely go to the closest VIC within the metropolis in Burg Avenue the place employees might help you actually uncover the magic on provide in Hout Bay and past.
Name 0861 322 223 for extra particulars.
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