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Cape Town Cocktail Week is officially in full swing, and the city’s most atmospheric speakeasy — The Art of Duplicity — is gearing up for one of the festival’s most anticipated global collaborations.
On Friday, 12 December, the velvet-draped, candlelit hideout will host an international guest shift that brings the flavours of Barcelona straight into the heart of the East City.
For one night only, Marie-Amélie Fabre, acclaimed bartender from The Punch Room at the Edition Hotel Barcelona, will be commanding the bar — and trust us, this is not your typical Friday night pour.
🥃 Global Craft Meets Cape Town Cool
This special event is part of an exciting exchange between Cape Town Cocktail Week and Barcelona Hotel Bar Week, bringing the world’s cocktail cultures into playful conversation.
Marie-Amélie is known for her bold yet elegant approach to flavour, and she’ll be stirring up an exclusive lineup featuring Arbikie Highland Rye — a beautifully expressive Scottish spirit that’s about to get its moment in the Mother City spotlight.
The best part?
It’s completely free to attend. You just need to find the secret door… if you know, you know.
🍸 R50 Cocktails? Cocktail Week Says Yes.
You know what makes this guest shift even sweeter?
Anyone with a Cape Town Cocktail Week wristband unlocks signature serves for only R50 at the city’s top bars — including The Art of Duplicity.
🎭 Expect Mystery, Magic and Mediterranean Mischief
Step inside The Art of Duplicity — all jazz, shadows, and speakeasy allure — and be transported into a night where:
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Barcelona’s flavour philosophy meets Cape Town cool
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Arbikie’s Highland Rye brings depth, spice, and silky structure
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The city’s cocktail enthusiasts gather for whispered conversations and unforgettable pours
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The atmosphere feels like a movie scene where you’re one of the main characters
This is the kind of event that Cocktail Week was made for: global creativity, local energy, and flavours that tell stories.
📍 Event Details
🗓 Friday, 12 December
⏰ 20:00 – 23:00
📍 The Art of Duplicity, 36 Buitenkant St, East City, Cape Town
Arrive early. This speakeasy stays mysterious, but the queues do not.
