Cafe Caprice
Clifton, Cape Town
Bar in Cape Town, South Africa
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Atlantic-Facing Aperitivo Strip
Why go
Book Cafe Caprice for a social Camps Bay night, especially if the plan is drinks-led and group-friendly. Its World's 50 Best Bars #27 ranking from 2010 gives it credible history, but the current reason to go is the late-evening energy rather than a quiet cocktail-focused experience.
About Cafe Caprice
Cafe Caprice is a Cape Town venue with a casual dress code and a historical accolade: World's 50 Best Bars #27 in 2010. For details about its current menu, service style, hours, seating, or atmosphere, consult current sources.
For planning, use Cafe Caprice when these basics fit your needs: Cape Town, casual dress, a past bar-list recognition. If you need specific information such as current opening hours, reservations, food, drinks, outdoor seating, or accessibility, check the venue's official channels before committing.
Use it for a casual Cape Town plan
The dress code is casual. That makes Cafe Caprice easier to consider for a relaxed Cape Town outing than for any plan requiring a formal dress expectation.
Details on a current drinks program, food offering, price point, seating setup, reservation policy, or service format are not available. If those details matter, confirm them directly before choosing Cafe Caprice over another option.
Where it sits in a Cape Town bar crawl
Cafe Caprice can be compared with Asoka, BAR ROC, Senate Bar, Sin Cero, The Power & The Glory when you are weighing Cape Town options. Cafe Caprice has a casual dress code and was recognized on World's 50 Best Bars #27 in 2010. Use current official information to decide which venue best fits the specific night you are planning.
If the night is being built around Cape Town rather than one venue, use Our full Cape Town bars guide to pick the right second stop. For visitors turning it into a broader itinerary, Our full Cape Town restaurants guide, Our full Cape Town hotels guide, Our full Cape Town wineries guide, Our full Cape Town experiences guide can help with broader planning.
Planning details
- Location
- 37 Victoria Rd, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8005
- Website
- cafecaprice.co.za
- Phone
- +27 21 438 8315
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Perched on Victoria Road with the Atlantic and the Twelve Apostles as its backdrop, Cafe Caprice presents itself as an unabashed beachside bar. The space is open-fronted and literally spills onto the pavement, erasing the boundary between inside and out. The place favors presence over subtlety: noise and movement animate long afternoons and early evenings, while the sea and angled afternoon light lend a cinematic, golden quality to the setting. Service and format skew casual and convivial, encouraging lingering, people-watching and a sociable, unhurried drinking experience rather than quiet intimacy.
Best For
Cafe Caprice is best for scenic, sociable drinking—groups, casual celebrations and after‑work hangs that stretch into the afternoon. Its strength is position: direct ocean views and open frontage make it a natural spot for sunset drinks and extended social time. The bar’s format explicitly supports lingering and shifting moods, so it works well for people who want to settle in, watch the sea and soak up the atmosphere. It is less suited to quiet, private conversations or formal business dinners.
Ordering Tips
Prioritize pavement seating if you want the full experience: position matters here and the best spots deliver unobstructed sea views. Expect a lively, noisy atmosphere rather than hushed service, and plan to linger—what starts as one drink often becomes an afternoon. If you prefer a calmer visit, aim for earlier in the day before the crowd builds. Because the space is open-fronted and spills onto the pavement, outdoor comfort can be weather dependent; the description does not reference reservations, so treat visits as casual drop-ins.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, airy, and inviting interior with relaxed seaside vibes; lively and energetic especially during evenings with music and social atmosphere; outdoor terrace with yellow umbrellas overlooking the beach.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Open Until 4am
- Music
- Dj Sets and Live Music
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
Irish Mojito
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
For a more lounge-forward Cape Town night, cross-shop Asoka. For something more casual and neighbourhood-driven, choose The Power & The Glory.
Bar context
How it compares in Cape Town
Cafe Caprice is the pick when Camps Bay location and late-night social energy matter more than a hushed cocktail-room feel. BAR ROC and Senate Bar are stronger cross-shops for drink-focused readers who want the bar itself to be the main event.
Choose Sin Cero if the group wants a different mood and less of the beach-strip association. Choose Asoka for a more lounge-forward evening. Cafe Caprice is better when the group wants a recognisable Cape Town night with easy momentum before or after the stop.
The Power & The Glory is the more casual alternative for people who prefer neighbourhood-bar texture over Camps Bay visibility. If booking pressure or group logistics make Cafe Caprice awkward, start with Asoka for atmosphere or The Power & The Glory for a lower-key night.
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Compare Cafe Caprice
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe Caprice | Cape Town | 2010 World's 50 Best Bars · #27 |
| BAR ROC | Cape Town | No published awards |
| Senate Bar | Cape Town | No published awards |
| Sin Cero | Cape Town | No published awards |
| Asoka | Cape Town | 2012 World's 50 Best Bars · #502009 World's 50 Best Bars · #45 |
| The Power & The Glory | Cape Town | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cafe Caprice good for groups?
It is not specified whether Cafe Caprice is especially suited to groups. If group suitability matters, confirm current booking, seating, service details directly with the venue. You can also compare it with BAR ROC or Senate Bar while planning.
Is Cafe Caprice good for a date?
It is not specified whether Cafe Caprice is best for a date, a group outing, or another format. Its dress code is casual. For a date plan, compare current information for Cafe Caprice with Asoka and choose based on the most up-to-date details.
Do I need a reservation at Cafe Caprice?
Does Cafe Caprice have happy hour deals?
Happy hour deals or specials are not specified. Check Cafe Caprice's official channels before planning around discounts, compare current information with Senate Bar or Sin Cero if specials are important to your plans.
Does Cafe Caprice have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not specified. If that is important, verify directly with Cafe Caprice before visiting, or compare current details with The Power & The Glory while planning your Cape Town outing.
