Settle onto the welcoming stoep at Judd’s Local and watch Upper Kloof Street go by. This relaxed neighbourhood restaurant brings together generous food, good wine and thoughtfully made cocktails in an easy-going setting.
For sea air and relaxed poolside drinks, head to The Deck in Bantry Bay. With the Atlantic ahead and Lion’s Head behind, it’s an appealing stop after a walk along the Sea Point Promenade.
Just steps from the Promenade, Strolla is a natural choice for a post-walk drink. Its deck offers sea views alongside cocktails, sushi, coffee and casual food in a relaxed daytime-to-evening setting.
Dogs, tacos and freshly squeezed lime Margaritas sound like an excellent afternoon. El Burro Kloof Nek is the smaller, more intimate sibling of the original Green Point restaurant, serving Mexican street food and tequila-focused cocktails.
The original El Burro is another option when Mexican food and Margaritas are calling. Bring your friends, bring the dog and order enough plates for the table – although perhaps bring something from home for your furbaby.
Chingadas brings bold Mexican flavours, agave spirits and a playful cocktail menu to Gardens. Its front patio offers a beautiful view of Table Mountain and a relaxed setting where you can settle in for food and drinks with your four-legged companion.
Hacienda brings Mexican-inspired energy to Bree Street with bold cocktails, natural wines and fresh, flavour-packed small plates. Its sun-soaked, laid-back setting welcomes four-legged companions too, making it a lively choice for tacos, tequila and a dog-friendly city-centre outing.
Colourful, alternative and full of attitude, SurfaRosa brings Cape Town’s surf, punk and psychedelic scenes together on Harrington Street. Expect cocktails, music and a community of friendly regulars and assorted misfits.
For a lively outing with plenty of personality, Batanga makes a colourful addition to your dog-friendly crawl. It’s well suited to groups looking for upbeat energy, food and drinks in the city.
A long-standing Kloof Street favourite, The Dark Horse is the sort of neighbourhood spot where an intended quick drink can easily become an evening. Claim an outdoor table and settle in with your pup.
For something more polished, Planet Bar pairs classic hotel-bar elegance with Mount Nelson’s famously lush setting. It’s a refined option for drinks after exploring the surrounding Gardens neighbourhood.
Born from friends drinking whiskey in a garage, Tommys Chop Shop retains the comfortable spirit of a neighbourhood hangout. Expect friendly people, good music, cocktails and an impressive collection of bourbon and whiskey.
Coffee, cocktails, beer, motorcycles and music come together at The House of Machines. This Shortmarket Street meeting house is built around community and good times – an atmosphere likely to appeal to sociable dogs and humans alike.
Set amid the bustle of Sea Point’s Main Road, The Office is a relaxed neighbourhood spot where your dog is welcome to join you. Stop by for an easy-going meal, cocktails or an after-work drink while watching the world—or the live sport—go by.
Dog policies and permitted areas can change, particularly during busy services or special events, so contact the venue before making a special journey. Then all that remains is deciding who gets to be the designated walker.
