Most Capetonians have their tried-and-tested favourites: those watering holes you can rely on to deliver cocktails tailored to your liking, food within your budget, an ambiance to improve your mood, and a beverage selection that caters to your need to forget how bad the work week was. Yet, the Mother City is home to a plethora of truly awesome bars, some of which take their offering one step further: they make you feel as though you’re on the beach! These bars are air conditioned by sea breezes, perfumed by fresh ocean air, and offer gorgeous unobstructed views of the glittering water, beach, and sunset.

So, whether you’re a local looking for a change of venue for those after work or weekend drinks, or a tourist wanting to experience Cape Town at her quintessential best, here are some of the best beach bars our city has to offer…