Markets
The Old Bisquit Mill https://theoldbiscuitmill.co.za this is one of the hottest places to go on a Saturday morning, the other shops in Woodstock are worth a visit as well! Designer pieces, craft beer, artwork, handmade knives, a mushroom "breeder", oysters, brilliant food....music will be played by a crazy DJ or a live band....VIBRANT if you don't like it, maybe you should see your therapist SAT
Oude Libertas https://oudelibertas.co.za/stellenbosch-slowmarket interresting market in Stellenbosch, a bit quieter, but not less interesting, food and drinks included. Emphasis on art pieces and design design SUN
Blaauwklippen Family Market https://www.blaauwklippen.com/family-market under the (hopefully) clear blue sky @ Stellenbosch, good food, entertainment for kids, live music, craft, antique and design stands SUN
Lourensford Market https://www.lfhm.co.za/ interesting market on wine estate, Somerset West SAT/SUN
Elgin railway market https://www.elginrailwaymarket.co.za/ wonderful setting in an old brick building, food, art, craftwork. Highlight is a trip with an old steam train from Cape Town https://www.ceresrail.co.za make sure to check times of service and book online!!! Wednesday and Friday seem to be variable, please check online
WED/FRI/SAT/SUN Blue Bird Garage https://bluebirdgarage.co.za/ foodmarket, limited craftwork and live music just around the corner in Muizenberg FRI/(SUN)
Hout Bay Harbour Market https://www.bayharbour.co.za/ check out the website, today one of the best markets around with live music on ever trading day FRI/SAT/SUN
Cape Point Vineyards https://cpv.co.za/community-market the only Thursday-market we know of, wonderful views from the slopes of the winery, 25 min.driving distance THU
Earth Fair Market https://www.earthfairmarket.co.za very close to us, the only Wednesday-market we know of, with live music, also Sundays, but then a bit calmer WED/SUN
Muizenberg Flea Market @ the end of M5 by the sea, typical flea market 5 min.away SAT/SUN
check out more markets on https://www.freshlocalmarkets.com/town/2/cape-town-markets
Shopping
Falke Outlet https://factoryshops.co.za/falke-socks-bellville/ famous german socks and stockings ridiculously cheap, check out trading hours
Access Park Outlet Mall https://accessparkkenilworth.co.za 15 min. away, top brands @ good prices
Ultra Liquor Store https://ultraliquors.co.za/western-cape/wynberg several locations, unbeatable prices (crazy - often cheaper than in the wineries), the closest and reportedly the best one is just 20 min. away
Blue Route Mall https://www.blueroutemall.co.za/ well known and one of the oldest malls @ the Western Cape, just 15 min. away
Factoryshops https://factoryshops.co.za/ see this website for other shopping ideas
Kalk Bay cosy little town on the way to the Cape, nice shops with interesting stuff, also good for breakfast
Wineries
Steenberg https://steenbergfarm.com excellent wines, great food @ Bistro 1682, 15min. to drive CO
Constantia Glen https://www.constantiaglen.com also excellent wines, a bit pricey CO
Buitenverwachting https://www.buitenverwachting.com famous historic winery in Constantia CO
Cape Point Vineyard http://cpv.co.za great views, interesting wines, good restaurant Noordhoek
the previous 4 wineries are less than 25 min. away by car from our house
Hidden Valley https://www.hiddenvalleywines.co.za breathtaking views, ST
Uva Mira https://uvamira.com next to Hidden Valley, exceptional wines and views ST
Vergelegen https://www.vergelegen.co.za historic winery, well worth a visit SW
Tokara https://www.tokara.com perfect setting, excellent wines, beautiful architecture ST
Boschendal https://www.boschendal.com good historic winery, great picnic in the garden FR
Diemersfontein https://www.diemersfontein.co.za/ beautiful winery in Wellington, nice restaurant, home to the famous coffee-Pinotage
Iona https://www.iona.co.za excellent wines, white and red, highly awarded EL
Paul Cluver https://www.cluver.com another winery of reliable quality in the cooler climate of Elgin EL
Charles Fox https://charlesfox.co.za possibly the best MCC you can buy. They also ship their MCC for free in the Western Cape (and to our house) from 6 bottles on, so make sure to order well in advance before you arrive EL
This list could be continued almost endlessly, there are SO many remarkable wineries. In our study room we keep more than 12 "vintages" of the SA wine bible "The Platter" feel free to browse and check out tasting/opening hours, as well as the maps - all wine growing regions are displayed in several separate maps.
Some wineries only offer tasting after prior appointment, so make sure to check it out before being disappointed.
Restaurants
Black Marlin/Simons Town https://blackmarlin.co.za perfect on the way to/from the Cape on False Bay, great views, great food, affordable, extended opening hours
Fishermans/Kommetije https://www.kommetjie.org/restaurants/fishermans-restaurant as perfect on the way to/from the Cape on the Atlantic side, nothing fancy, but reliable, good food, good pizzas
Escape/MdG great tex/mex food and burgers at the entrance to the Marina, 5 min. walking from our house
Nelson's Eye/Cape Town https://www.nelsons-eye.co.za among the best steak places in Cape Town
Blue Peter/Blouberg www.bluepeter.co.za famous restaurant and hotel, inviting lawn for a chilly afternoon with the perfect views of Table Mountain, excellent pizzas
Codfather/Camps Bay https://www.codfather.co.za maybe the best seafood you can find in Cape Town
Live Bait/Muizenberg http://livebait.co.za nice location, good food, Wednesdays 50% Sushi-night!!, another branch is in Kalk Bay underneath Harbour House
Harbour House/Kalk Bay http://www.harbourhouse.co.za beautifuls views, excellent food, a bit pricey
96 Winery Road/Stellenbosch https://www.96wineryroad.co.za exceptional food, huge winelist, great place