Disclamer: According to Medical and Recreational Cannabis Department lead and associate at Schindlers SI, Danmari Duguid, legal concerns regarding the illicit distribution of cannabis and its products have many clubs operating in a legal grey area as the Cannabis Bill is still before parliament, leaving the law is still unclear at this stage.
Patients have always been able to receive unregistered medicine, including cannabis (through a section 21 application).
However, medical cannabis is strictly regulated and is solely intended for patients with very serious conditions who genuinely require it.
Get ready to elevate your senses in one of Cape Town’s hottest spots. Cannibisters, a unique combination of a cannabis dispensary, herbal apothecary and members’ club, sits in Sea Point.
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Pierre Sarembock, the visionary founder, has brought the first ‘legal’ cannabis dispensary in South Africa to life, and it’s been creating a buzz since its opening in December 2021.
On a membership basis, Cannibisters offers a range of products, including pre-rolled joints, bongs and edibles with a variety of flavours. The club’s herbal apothecary has more than 85 strains of weed, with products tested and made by Cannibisters itself.
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The coffee bar offers CBD-infused coffee and tea, and there’s a mini tuck shop for your munchies, selling chocolates, snacks, fresh juices and sodas.
Located on Regent Road in Sea Point, Cannibisters has a welcoming and comfortable layout spread over two floors, with coffee tables, leather couches, colourful stools, lush green plants and bold artworks.
There’s a bright chandelier, three TVs, a spiral staircase leading to a private lounge and pillow fort, and board games for customers to enjoy.
Cannibisters is also a safe space for beginners who want to learn more about cannabis. The club has an in-house medicinal cannabis practitioner who can provide advice and help customers put together a starter pack to get started.
The club can accommodate up to 80 people at a time, making it an excellent pit stop on a night out.
To become a member, interested individuals need to sign up and pay a membership fee. Ordering is easy, with orders made directly from the bar and placed in individual containers that resemble medicine bottles.
Members can also order online and have products delivered to their door within 45 minutes within a 20km radius.
Cannibisters is a must-visit destination for cannabis enthusiasts in Cape Town. With a welcoming atmosphere, knowledgeable staff and an array of products, it’s a place where customers can enjoy high-quality cannabis and learn more about its benefits.
Details:
- Location: 65 Regent Rd, Sea Point
- Times: Every day, 10am to 10pm
- Membership fee: R100 per month
- Website: cannibisters.com
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