Summary: Rick’s Café Américain in Gardens, Cape Town, is celebrating its 21st birthday on Thursday, 1 October 2026, from 17:00. The celebration includes DJ Joey on the decks, live jazz in the bar with Roy & The Ricksters featuring Willy Van Zyl on saxophone, birthday drink specials, an Aperol Spritz for R60 and a free Espolòn Reposado shot for the first 60 guests.
Rick’s Café Américain celebrates 21 years with a birthday party of music, jazz and drinks!
Twenty-one years is a milestone worth raising a glass to, and Rick’s Café Américain is marking the occasion with an evening of live entertainment, birthday specials and the lively atmosphere the Cape Town venue is known for.
Taking place on Thursday, 1 October 2026 from 17:00, the 21st birthday celebration invites guests to join the festivities at 103 Kloof Street, Gardens.
- The evening kicks off with DJ Joey on the decks, before moving into a live jazz celebration in the bar featuring Roy & The Ricksters with Willy Van Zyl on saxophone. With great music, birthday cheer and drink specials throughout the evening, the celebration offers a chance for guests to join Rick’s Café Américain for a special night marking 21 years.
What is happening at Rick’s Café Américain’s 21st birthday celebration?
The birthday event starts at 17:00 on Thursday, 1 October 2026, with DJ Joey setting the tone for the evening. Guests can then enjoy live jazz in the bar with Roy & The Ricksters featuring Willy Van Zyl on saxophone.
The celebration includes a selection of birthday drink specials, including an Aperol Spritz for R60 and a Woodstock Beer Special with a pint of lager for R25 until the keg is gone. The first 60 guests will also receive a free shot of Espolòn Reposado, with more birthday specials available on the night. Book your spots and join the celebration.
Quick details
- Event: Rick’s Café Américain 21st Birthday Celebration
- Date: Thursday, 1 October 2026
- Time: From 17:00
- Venue: Rick’s Café Américain
- Address: 103 Kloof Street, Gardens
- Entertainment: DJ Joey on the decks, followed by live jazz in the bar with Roy & The Ricksters featuring Willy Van Zyl on saxophone
- Birthday special: Aperol Spritz R60
- Guest offer: First 60 guests receive a free shot of Espolòn Reposado
- Beer special: Woodstock Beer Special, pint of lager R25 until the keg is gone
- Bookings: 021 424 1100
FAQs
When is Rick’s Café Américain’s 21st birthday celebration?
The celebration takes place on Thursday, 1 October 2026, from 17:00.
What entertainment will be available on the night?
The evening starts with DJ Joey on the decks, followed by live jazz in the bar with Roy & The Ricksters featuring Willy Van Zyl on saxophone.
How much is the Aperol Spritz birthday special?
The Aperol Spritz special is R60.
Do the first guests receive anything special?
Yes, the first 60 guests receive a free shot of Espolòn Reposado.
Where is Rick’s Café Américain?
Rick’s Café Américain is located at 103 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town.
How can guests make a booking?
Bookings can be made on 021 424 1100.
