
The Leopard Bar
Atlantic Seaboard, Cape Town
Bar in Cape Town, South Africa
Why go
The Leopard Bar is worth choosing when the goal is a polished, romantic hotel-bar evening rather than a loud cocktail crawl. Its strongest case is the Twelve Apostles setting, walk-in-friendly access, smart-casual feel, late-night usefulness; skip it if the night depends on a named signature drink list or a food-led bar plan.
About The Leopard Bar
Is The Leopard Bar worth considering in Cape Town right now? Yes, if the decision is about finding a late-opening bar with clear practical details rather than chasing a heavily documented destination with a public set of signature claims. The basics are direct: it is in Cape Town, the listed price is about $35 per person, the dress code is smart casual, the hours run from 7 AM to 2 AM every day.
Because the available data is limited, the safest way to plan around The Leopard Bar is to treat it as a flexible Cape Town option rather than to assume a specific drinks program, food focus, service style, or scene. If the priority is a named cocktail list, a particular culinary identity, or detailed venue features, those details are not confirmed here.
A late-opening Cape Town bar with simple planning details
The strongest planning point is the operating window. The Leopard Bar is listed as open daily from 7 AM to 2 AM, which gives it a broad range of possible uses across the day and into late night. The smart-casual dress code also helps set expectations before you go.
For repeat visitors or itinerary planning, use it selectively when the long daily hours, Cape Town location, moderate per-person price are the key deciding factors. The value in the information is practical clarity, not a documented specialty menu or confirmed accolades.
Who should choose it, who should skip it
Choose The Leopard Bar if you want a Cape Town bar option with late daily hours, a smart-casual dress code, an expected spend of about $35 per person. It is an easy fit when those confirmed basics matter more than detailed claims about atmosphere, cuisine, or beverage direction.
For broader planning around the city, use our full Cape Town bars guide, our full Cape Town restaurants guide, our full Cape Town hotels guide, our full Cape Town wineries guide, our full Cape Town experiences guide to build the rest of the itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- The Twelve Apostles Hotel And Spa, Victoria Rd, Oudekraal (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
- Website
- 12apostleshotel.com/dining-and-drinks/the-leopard-bar
- Phone
- +27 21 437 9029
Venue details
Ambiance
An intimate, elegant hotel bar with plush classic decor, soft lighting, and a relaxed yet polished atmosphere, where live music and sweeping ocean sunsets create a romantic, leisurely feel.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Live Lounge and Jazz Style Sets Most Evenings, with Soft Background Music at Other Times.
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Lazy Leopard
- high tea cocktails
Planning details
Location
The Twelve Apostles Hotel And Spa, Victoria Rd, Oudekraal (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, 8005, South Africa · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Cafe Caprice, Notable alternative
- BAR ROC, Notable alternative
- Senate Bar, Notable alternative
- Sin Cero, Notable alternative
- Greenhouse Bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares with Cape Town bar peers
Cafe Caprice is the better fit for a livelier social night, while The Leopard Bar is the safer call for a calmer hotel-bar setting and a later finish. If value means energy and people-watching, Cafe Caprice has the stronger case; if value means ease and a softer landing after dinner, choose The Leopard Bar.
BAR ROC, Senate Bar, Sin Cero, Greenhouse Bar are better cross-shops when the bar itself is the point of the night. The Leopard Bar wins on hotel convenience and late-evening flexibility; those peers make more sense when the brief is a sharper standalone bar experience.
Booking difficulty appears easier here than at bars where the room or program is the draw. For a date, The Leopard Bar is the lower-risk choice. For a group or a drinks-focused night, start with BAR ROC or Senate Bar, then use The Leopard Bar as the backup when logistics matter more than a defined scene.
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Compare The Leopard Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Leopard Bar | Cape Town | No published 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 |
| Greenhouse Bar | Cape Town | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Leopard Bar open late?
Yes. The Leopard Bar is listed as open until 2 AM every day, which makes it a late-night option in Cape Town. The price is about $35 per person.
What's the best time to go to The Leopard Bar?
The listed hours are 7 AM–2 AM daily, so timing depends on your itinerary. Use the long operating window for flexibility, plan for a smart-casual dress code.
What is The Leopard Bar known for?
The details for The Leopard Bar are practical rather than descriptive: it is in Cape Town, has a smart-casual dress code, is listed at about $35 per person, is open daily from 7 AM to 2 AM.
Where is The Leopard Bar located?
The Leopard Bar is located in Cape Town.





















