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the Blue Peter: Sunsets to die for
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  • By GillianMcLaughlin on January 31, 2004
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  • Get a load of that sky! - Cape Town
    Get a load of that sky!
    by GillianMcLaughlin
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    The Blue Peter lies all of 20 minutes from the Waterfront in Cape Town, following the coast road out west. Is sits at the foot of a tranquil little town, and has a beer garden that looks west, straight over Robben Island.

    I cannot claim that there was anything spectacular about the bar in terms of drinks, music or food. But the location and the general laid back atmosphere made it my favourite hanging-out-of-an-evening watering hole!

    They tell me thatm in season, it's a great whale-watching place... I'd loved to have seen a whale, but one evening gave me a sunset, the likes of which I've never experienced, and I doubt I'll ever experience again!

    Come as you are!... it is Cape Town after all!

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: In the village of Blouberg
  • Directions: Follow the sea round west from Cape Town for about 20 minutes, park the car at the foot of the village and enjoy!
  • Website: http://www.bluepeter.co.za/BasicMain.html

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    The Drum Cafe: African Beat
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  • Updated By glennkasner on May 31, 2004
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  • Galya beating the African beat - Cape Town
    Galya beating the African
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    by glennkasner
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    The authentic African flavour of the Drum cafe creates the perfect atmosphere in which to experience a taste of Africa, not to merely witness, but to partake. The drum circle is a true reflection of how in traditional African settings, there is no longer an audience, each person gets their own djembe drum, and after a brief lesson on how to drum, beginners will, in no time be drumming fluently with our regular more advanced drummers. You will then become a part of the powerful rhythm of the drum circle. People from all walks of life, all cultures and all ages, up to 200 people drumming together, making music. Its great fun and a fantastic way to relieve stress.

    Anything goes

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: . 32 Glynn Str, Gardens Cape town
  • Directions: Just above Roeland Street

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    The Grand West Casino.: Bets and Slots.
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  • Updated By luckyzen on March 4, 2006
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  • Watching people winning......or losing? - Cape Town
    Watching people
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    When it comes to gambling all I can say is that I am hopeless. It was interesting watching people sit at the slot machines at the Grand West Casino in Cape Town.
    There are over 1,750 slot machines and 66 tables. I did not understand what they were doing at the tables, but it did seem like serious business.
    Tourists will find that visiting The Grand West Casino interesting could be quite fun.
    If you are not the gambling type, enjoy the restaurants. The Quarterdeck is a buffet restaurant and wine bar. Local foods are the highlight of this restaurant and have seating for over 300 guests. This one is my favourite.
    I also enjoy The Olympic size skating rink in the complex. Great fun to either watch or have a go at ice skating. In a section called "The Magic Company", there are plenty of games for the entire family to enjoy. Other restaurants include "The Cape Town Fish Market", very popular with the locals, and Bukhara one of the best Indian restaurants in town.
    There is so much to do here for young and old, tourists will not be disappointed visiting the Grand West Casino.

    Depending in which section you gamble, a certain dress code is required.
    Otherwise -smart casual to just enjoy and have a great time.

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  • Theme: Casino
  • Address: 1 Vangguard drive, Goodwood.
  • Phone: (021)5057777
  • Website: http://www.places.co.za/html/8357.html

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    Clubbing: Long Street
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  • By glennkasner on November 21, 2003
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  • Although Cape Town's CBD generally shut's down at night, Long Street is where it all happens. There are numerous clubs and pubs that remain open till the early hours of the morning.

    Varies from place to place but generally casual

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: Long Street Cape Town

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    Dockside: Huge club!
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  • By IIGUANA on December 3, 2003
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  • Dockside - Cape Town
    Dockside
    by IIGUANA
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    Dockside Cape Town is the largest multi-purpose entertainment complex of its kind in Africa. Occupying 6000 squared meters of land, Dockside Cape Town is situated on the banks of the Century City water canal development. Aside from its phenomenal sound system, the main dance floor inside Dockside boasts an incredible 350 000 watt laser and lighting system.
    The advanced level of technology present in Dockside enables it to comfortably cater for any function. Up to five thousand people, at a level of quality and service beyond those reachable by any other venue.
    State-of-the-art sound, lasers and lights with the best of international and local DJ?s. The main dance arena also features and impressive hydraulic stage!

    No shorts, sandals or tank tops.

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: Century City
  • Phone: +27 21 552-7303
  • Directions: Situated within Century City between Canal Walk and Ratanga Junction. Off the N1, take exit 10
  • Website: http://www.docksidesuperclub.com

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    LONG STREET & MORE: CAPETOWN NIGHTLIFE
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  • By IIGUANA on December 3, 2003
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  • Long Street is the place to be if you want to party in Capetown. It has different pubs, discos and places to eat something quick. Just walk around and go inside the place you find the best for you.

    No coat required, but capetonians do like to dress to go out. A shirt and jeans it's ok. Don't even think of going out with shorts and tank tops. Either you won't meet anyone or you won't be able to go inside the pubs.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: Long Street

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    Barleycorn Music Club: Live Music
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  • Updated By jo104 on January 21, 2007
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  • Every Monday evening from about 8.30pm you can head down the River Club and listen to live music. The barleycorn music club has been running for 20+ years as a non-profit organisation with the sole aim of appreciation of live music. The diversity is from solo guitar, accapella, rock, jazz to reggae & classical.

    There is a small door charge at the moment R20 and silence is asked for when the musicians are playing

    casual

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  • Theme: Live Music
  • Address: Liesbeek Parkway, Observatory
  • Website: www.riverclub.co.za

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    Cool Runnings: A little bit of Jamaica in Obs
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  • By Bunsch on April 19, 2007
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  • Cape Town Nightlife
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    Cool Runnings is a very fine place to spend an evening listening to live music, although by preference I'd wait for nice, warm weather so that the band could set up in the "sandbox", the courtyard surrounded by ersatz palm trees, thatched roofs, and lots of room to dance, or just to stretch out with some rum-based drink. Inside is fine, too, although things get crowded quickly and the smoke level rises alarmingly. The drinks are good. The food is passable, sufficient to keep you from getting truly plastered (though I'd stay away from the fries, personally).

    Anything goes

  • Theme: Live Music
  • Address: Lower Main Road, Observatory
  • Directions: Observatory

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    Cape Town by Night
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  • Updated By DesertRat on January 26, 2004
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  • It's hard to beat a view of C.T. by night! - Cape Town
    It's hard to beat a view of
    C.T. by night!
    by DesertRat
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    This is no night club or night spot in the generally accepted sense, but it certainly is a nocturnal highlight of the city. By all means get up some place high while you're in town for the view of the city by night. Our S. African friends drove us up near the base station for the cable car one evening. The lights were absolutely wonderful, and from that height it's not unlike being in an aircraft.

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Directions: Anywhere from Upper Levels and above will get you a great view!

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    Dockside: Dance the night away
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  • Updated By JackiKasner on July 17, 2005
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  • DJ - Cape Town
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    Very trendy place where youngsters hang out.
    One of the most popular clubs around Cape Town.

    Hours: 21:00-05:00
    Dress Code: Smart Casual
    Dance Floors: 5 Contact Details
    Bars: 14 Century City Boulevard
    Century City
    Cape Town

    Crowd: Trendy, party orientated
    Music Type: Disco, Drum ‘n Bass, Garage, Jazz, Retro, Comercial Dance, Dance
    Cover Charge: R40, ladies free before 23:00 Phone: (021)5527303

    Smart Casual

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: 14 Century City Boulevard
  • Phone: +27 (021)5527303
  • Directions: 14 Century City Boulevard Century City Cape Town
  • Website: www.docksidesuperclub.com
  • Other Contact: Email: info@docksidesuperclub.c

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