Cape Town’s nightlife scene is eclectic and exciting, but not always accessible. The chance of a staircase or narrow doorway ruining an evening is high for someone who uses a wheelchair or a walking aid. Here are some Cape Town restaurants that offer ambience and mobility aid access:
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1. Tiger’s Milk Claremont:
Tiger’s Milk is a reliable Cape Town favourite. Its Claremont branch is located on the ground floor, and its entrances are wide enough for wheelchairs to enter. Enjoy a pizza, a cold beer and the twinkly lights shining above your head.
- Location: 21 Dreyer Street, Claremont
- Hours: 11 am to 12 am
- Contact: 021 671 1296 | tigersmilk.co.za
2. SurfaRosa:
Known for its punk rock and surf influences, the self-acclaimed ‘neighbourhood dive bar’ allows for a night of casual, contemporary fun. The menu contains pizza and bar snacks and the venue often plays host to local band performances. Any visit to SurfaRosa is a jol guaranteed.
- Location: 61a Harrington St, District Six
- Hours: Monday: Closed | Tuesday – Wednesday: 12 pm to 12 am | Thursday – Saturday: 12 pm to 4 am | Sunday: 12 pm to 10:30 pm
- Contact: 021 461 2276
3. La Colombe Constantia:
La Colombe at Silvermist Wine Estate is a visual and culinary experience if you’re looking for something a little fancier than pub grub. While it might look like a large tree house, the restaurant has a ramp connected to the entrance and the design plan accommodates wheelchairs.
- Location: Silvermist Wine Estate, Main Road, Constantia Nek
- Hours: Monday to Sunday 12 pm to 1:30 pm (last seating) | 6:30 pm to 19:30 pm (last seating)
- Contact: 021 794 2390 | [email protected]
4. Hudsons Claremont:
Hudsons is a burger joint but it has many different items on the menu. The Claremont branch is located on the ground floor with a level entrance and the parking lot is connected to the restaurant with a ramp.
- Location: 25 Protea Road, Claremont
- Hours: 12 pm to 11:30 pm
- Contact: 021 674 5152 | theburgerjoint.co.za
5. The Wild Fig:
Perfect for when you need a big screen to watch the ruby or to satisfy a chilli-popper craving. The Wild Fig is a cosy, country atmosphere suitable for any occasion, and it also accommodates mobility aids.
- Location: 1 Liesbeek Avenue, Observatory
- Hours: Monday – Saturday: 12 pm to 10 pm | Sunday: 12 pm to 5 pm
- Contact: 021 448 0507
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Picture: La Colombe Restaurant / Facebook.
