Summary: Live music Cape Town restaurants include venues offering jazz, acoustic performances, singer-songwriters, bands, DJs and themed music nights alongside dinner and drinks. Popular areas include the City Bowl, V&A Waterfront, Sea Point, Hout Bay and the Southern Suburbs. Music schedules vary by venue, so diners should confirm performance times, booking requirements and any cover charges before visiting.
Looking for the best live music Cape Town restaurants have to offer? Cape Town’s dining scene is not only about great food and wine. Across the city, restaurants, bars and hotel venues regularly combine their menus with live performances, creating an easy way to turn dinner into a full evening out. From acoustic sets and jazz to singer-songwriters, DJs, cover bands and laid-back Sunday sessions, restaurants with live music in Cape Town offer something for a wide range of moods. Some venues focus on intimate performances during dinner, while others create a more energetic atmosphere later in the evening. Popular areas for live music Cape Town restaurants include the City Bowl, Kloof Street, Bree Street, the V&A Waterfront, Sea Point, Hout Bay, the Southern Suburbs and parts of the Northern Suburbs. The style of music can differ just as much as the food, with everything from contemporary local acts and jazz to classic hits, acoustic covers and themed entertainment nights.
Live music can make a restaurant especially appealing for date nights, birthday dinners, group outings or relaxed weekend plans. Instead of choosing between dinner and entertainment, diners can enjoy both in the same place, often with cocktails, wine or sharing plates adding to the experience. Some restaurants offer live music on specific nights of the week, while others host performances as part of special events, Sunday lunches, sunset sessions or seasonal programmes. Hotel restaurants and rooftop venues may also combine live entertainment with views over the city or Atlantic Seaboard, making them popular for sundowners followed by dinner.
The best option depends on the kind of evening you are looking for. A casual acoustic set may suit a relaxed dinner, while a lively band or DJ can be better for groups wanting to stay out later. Jazz evenings and more intimate performances are also popular for diners looking for a quieter, more atmospheric night out. Many Cape Town restaurants with live music also run food or drink promotions alongside their entertainment. These may include happy-hour cocktails, set menus, sharing platters, wine specials or dinner packages linked to a particular performance. Because live entertainment schedules can change from week to week, it is always worth checking the latest programme before visiting. Start times, cover charges and booking requirements can vary, and some performances may only run on selected dates.
Popular live music venues can also fill up quickly, particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings, so reservations are recommended where possible. Browse the latest live music Cape Town restaurants below to discover upcoming performances, regular music nights and restaurant events across the city.
It’s summer sunset sessions. Blowfish restaurant should be your go-to for the summer months. Perched above the sparkling Atlantic and offering everything from burgers and steak to sushi and seafood, and delicious desserts, they also now bring to you some amazing South African talent in the form of Niyaaz Arendse. Niyaaz, a well-presented and energetic […] More
As if great food and spectacular views weren’t reason enough to come here. The Lookout Deck will tantalize with an extensive sushi and seafood menu, but definitely doesn’t skimp on meat, poultry, fresh salads, cheesy pizzas and your favourite desserts. Even a good curry! You can count on every dish to come out of that […] More
Let’s support original local music. The Quay Four stage is no stranger to hosting mind-blowing local talent – even R&B sensation Jimmy Nevis has graced us with his presence. Coupled with a view of note, carefully prepared fine pub cuisine and beer on tap, and a glass of wine or five, why would you want […] More
We all have a diva inside threatening to break out. Besides R15 for ANY coffee from 8am-11am (now you’re speaking my language), Villa 47 also squeezes out health beverages like kombucha, fresh pastries and hot brekkies, crisp, clean lunches – tomato, basil and mozzarella piadine or panini, anyone? – and burgers, duck, pasta and more […] More
Put some sparkle back in your life. If you seek a place to get away from it all, get out of town and to Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate – water, mountains, wine and fresh country food. What more do you need? Maybe some bubbles. On 16 November from 11am-5pm, Benguela Cove is hosting the […] More
It’s time to get your feet tapping. At Spier Wine Estate they pour love into cultivating, growing and creating the land to produce the best food and wine and step back and let nature do the rest. Sit back and watch it all unfold in one of their tranquil accommodations, get pampered in their spa, […] More
The dark days are over. Bellevue Wine Estate’s restaurant makes for the best lazy afternoon lunch with its giant veranda and never-ending lawns. Pair your favourite Bellevue wine with their tasty gourmet pizzas – the perfect meal for warming winters or lighter days. That’s why it’s everyone’s favourite carb – with toppings like bacon, caramlized […] More
Wine, women and song. Well, at least wine and song. And food. Enjoy Marianne’s French savoir faire as you put your feet up in one of their luxury accommodations – whether that be the manor, lofts, or self-catering – or dine at Floreal while enjoying their signature wine and enjoy all that captures winelands living. […] More
It’s five o’clock somewhere. Who doesn’t love a good G&T? And you know that La Parada in Constantia will make the most delicious G&T’s this side of the mountain – if the care and creativity they’ve put into their extensive menu is anything to go by. On 24 and 31 August, get bottomless G&Ts for […] More
Sundays will never be the same again. Sotano Mouille Point is your one-stop Mediterranean-fusion shop, offering everything from salads to soups, tapas, burgers and seafood. They also have an extensive wine list with all the favourites and bubbly to tickle your fancy, as well as craft beers for the boys. And girls. Because girls drink […] More
What is Mexican without tequila? It’s always a party at Harringtons. Come for dinner and stay till the lights go down and the disco ball starts spinning. Tasty tapas and signature cocktails, monster G&T’s and spicy Mexican, it’s hot, hot, hot. Speaking of, join the beautiful people for tacos and tunes at Harringtons every Thursday […] More
With it officially being winter, we’ll need something to heat us up. Soup is always a good option but let’s admit it, it gets boring real quick. An excellent Curry buffet should do the job, and luckily for us, Hilton Cape Town is offering just that! On 13 July 2019 Hilton Cape Town City Centre […] More