One of our favourite suggestions is that you explore the Cape Peninsula, West Coast and the Winelands in our FIAT 500 Convertible. Fold down the roof and feel the balmy breeze blow through your hair as you take in the splendour of Cape Town and her surrounds.
Stop for a dip in the tidal pool at St James, visit the penguins at Boulders Beach, venture into the Cape Point Nature reserve and take the roads less travelled (with a little local knowledge from us). Pause for lunch and whale watching in Hermanus or venture up the West Coast to discover some hidden gems.
Order your picnic basket at The Trevoyan, and go exploring at your own pace.
We recommend that you book our Fiat well in advance and give us 24 hours notice on your picnic basket.
Ask and we are happy to help. We have a treasure chest of recommendations, tips and tricks to help you experience the mother city like you’ve lived here for years. We’ll suggest places for lunch and dinner to fit any palate. Visit The V&A Waterfront, Robben Island, The Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Chapman's Peak Drive and Table Mountain or take a walking tour through the city and the colourful neighbourhood of the Bo-Kaap. Jump out of a plane, paraglide off Signal Hill, snorkel with seals or take a chopper flip over the peninsula, we’ve done it all and will happily share our insights.
Traditionally, ‘thali’ is a complete meal consisting of a dozen or so regional Indian dishes.
This Thali is, however, nontraditional: Indian-inspired food with a fun modern sensibility served in the tried and true format of Chefs Warehouse tapas for two. Since 2016, Liam Tomlin and his team have been building layers of flavour at this Cape Town classic just off Kloof Street.
Thali is that easy-going much-loved neighbourhood restaurant that encourages spontaneity. Where you can walk in without a reservation and have a South Asian-inspired cocktail, a classic G&T or a glass of wine before you dive into a very special three-course set menu of innovative Indian food, abundantly plated.
Top Tip: Thali does not take reservations and it’s “first come first served”, so get there early, between 18h00 and 18h30. If it’s good weather choose a table in the outdoor courtyard.
This is so much fun and a chance to get up-close and personal with some very playful seals in their own habitat. A boat will take you from Hout Bay out to Seal Island, which in itself is a trip that offers breathtaking views of Chapman’s Peak and The Sentinel. You will be kitted out with a mask, snorkel and fins, a wetsuit, hood, gloves and booties. Yes, the water is a bit chilly! If you have your own Go-Pro bring it along, but you are also able to hire one. We’ll be happy to make the bookings for you, just let us know.
Going back to the roots of his super-successful Chefs Warehouse, chef Liam Tomlin has brought a new vision to the heritage building on Bree Street in what used to be The Bailey. Outside, the familiar charcoal-and-red signage of the original Chefs Warehouse & Canteen reflects a welcome return to form. Upstairs, a brand new restarant Merchant Bar & Grill, brings a new dining experience to the first floor.
Collaborating with Liam on these exciting new ventures are chefs David Schneider (his chef-partner at Chefs Warehouse Maison and The Red Room) and Adrian Hadlow (an accomplished young chef, who has been working in the Chefs Warehouse group since 2022).
This neighbourhood heirloom has been trading as a café and deli since 1904. With “The Blue” comes a strong emphasis on heritage and engaging with the neighbourhood: the cafe buys fresh produce grown by Tamboerskloof residents, and serves a selection of sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, salads and a very good local Cape Malay classic ; “Bobotie”. The Blue is the ideal place to take a slow walk to, from The Trevoyan, especially if you’ve arrived late in the day and you’re looking for a quick bite. Best of all you’re unlikely to find it in the guidebooks!
Held every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday (evening) at the historic Granger Bay side of the V&A Waterfront, the OZCF Market is a community, farmers-style, market for independent local farmers and artisanal food producers. Try out some delicious cooked and raw foods, be inspired by the many crafters and sample some beer, wine and juices. Voted one of the top 30 markets on the planet this is a fantastic spot to people watch and it’s a popular meeting place for locals and tourists.
Brought to you by the team behind La Colombe. Epice – is an intimate fine dining restaurant located at Heritage Square, Franschhoek. Serving an array of delectably curated dishes, the fine-dining restaurant is headed by chef Charné Sampson (previously sous chef at La Colombe), and features a flavour-packed menu. If you’re staying with us at the start of your African adventure and travelling through Franschhoek, this would be our go to recommendation for dinner. We go there as often as we can!
The Trevoyan Guesthouse,
12 Gilmour Hill Road,
Tamboerskloof,
Cape Town, 8001
+27 (0) 21 424 4407
