2 Best Bars in Gardens, Tamboerskloof, and Oranjezicht, Cape Town

Across the road from its sibling restaurant, The Black Sheep, this is the kind of neighborhood bar that every neighborhood wishes it had. Utterly eclectic, with mix-n-match decor and a relaxed, bohemian atmosphere, it's the kind of place where you can cozy up on a sofa or make friends at the bar. Head to the rooftop to enjoy your drink while staring at an unparalleled view of Table Mountain and Lion's Head, and an entire panorama of Cape Town. There's an excellent wine, beer, and cocktail selection, and some seriously tasty, slightly upscale bar food that could easily result in a decision to skip dinner.

Although it's supposedly a restaurant, this indoor-outdoor hot spot is more about the schmoozing, the drinking, and the music than the food, although there are options (from breakfast till late) to accompany the fast-flowing libations. Therapy is owned by a pair of popular DJs from Khayelitsha, so there’s a good chance that hip-swaying will set in at some point.