This article is dedicated to those hardcore car and motorcycle lovers who take their automotive passion a few notches higher than that of regular motorists. If you are looking for a drinking spot that have a very car or bike-centric theme in Cape Town, we’ve got you covered.
Three Feathers Diner
The owner of Three Feathers Diner in Woodstock is a certifiable car nut. Muscle cars are the flavour of the day at the diner as the menu boasts gigantic burgers with names like the Corvette, the Camaro, and the Charger. The bar also stocks a variety of craft beer and ciders.
The Classic Car Bar
Situated at the V&A Waterfront, this cafe style restaurant is a pop-up that will only operate until May 2017. The decor is retro, with a petrol pump, a mini, a motorcycle, pictures of cars and motorbikes, and bar tables made from Valvoline oil drums. The food menu offers a variety of dishes, including tacos, snack boards with both cheeses and cold meats, and hot dogs. Cocktails and beers are also available at the bar.
Dapper Coffee Co. and Club9
This sophisticated java haunt not only sees caffeine lovers come in for their next fix, but also vintage car lovers as they observe and appreciate the luxury sports cars at Club9. The coffee shop and classic car dealership serve their very own Dapper Special Blend roast. The food menu offers an array of fresh breakfast and lunch items.
Crossley & Webb Coffee Bar
This place is super car heaven! Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Lamborghini, Mercedes, Lancia, Mini. If you want to purchase a classic or exotic car, restore a classic, store your exotic or even service your exotic, look no further. This is truly a one stop shop for any car enthusiast. Besides all the cars, they serve Truth coffee at the bar.
House of Machines
While House of Machines’s location in Shortmarket Street puts it up against other popular institutions, its unique product offerings make it different from everyone else. This edgy city centre institution marries a café and bar with a motorbike shop, a men’s fashion outlet, and some live music. As far as the food’s concerned, patrons can tuck into hot dogs and designer sandwiches. The drinks menu includes craft beer, full-bodied coffee, local wines, and a variety of cocktails.
The Sidecar Caffe
The Sidecar Caffe in Sea Point serves Truth coffee and wicked waffles in a vintage motorcycle environment. This funky vintage sidecar depot’s decoration is in keeping with the workshop theme, with everything fashioned out of old sidecars and workshop collectables. Whether you’re a petrolhead or an executive looking for a place to check your emails, this is the place you’ll need to start calling your home!
Tribe 112
This cafe branch of the Woodstock-based coffee roasters is set up within a showroom for BMW motorbikes. Situated in the Donford Motorcycle Dealership on Buitengracht Street, Tribe 112 offers free wifi, great coffee, a selection of breakfast options, and sandwiches, wraps, salads, and burgers for lunch.
Los Muertos Motorcycles
Los Muertos Motorcycles in Loop street is combining custom motorcycle building, retro biking themed apparel, coffee, and cake. It’s a meeting place for people who are into real bikes…not those girly things you see on the road.
