The Great Gift Guide
Look no further than these destination Cape Town Central City retailers for the perfect present to delight the special people…
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The Great Gift Guide
Find the perfect present for loved ones this Christmas! Check out the CCID’s annual gift guide for a selection of unique places…
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Get your kicks
There’s no place like home! PUMA Select is back in town, joining other über-cool lifestyle brands that add to the inner city’s…
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The post-pandemic retail landscape – unpacking key trends and strategies
With aspects of the retail sector having been turned upside down by lockdown restrictions, supply chain disruptions, shortage…
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Dogs allowed!
How the pet-crazy trend caught on in downtown Cape Town, making the CBD a haven for hounds. Every morning, Pogo trots…
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Make a splash! Cape Town CBD spa guide
We’re all after some Rest & Relaxation. Treat yourself to the ultimate spoil – some down-time at one of the Cape Town CBD’s…
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Cape Town City Centre hotels entice local visitors
In 48 short hours following Omicron becoming global news, South Africa’s tourism and hospitality sectors lost about…
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The Great Gift Guide
It’s time to spoil the ones you love, and what better way than finding that perfect gift that at the specialist, one-of-a-kind…
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Stylish entrepreneur makes his mark
CBD entrepreneur Lumumba Myesa is redefining men’s fashion one natty shirt at a time. Bold, confident and charismatic, Lumumba…
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The Great Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect present to delight the special people in your life? Come into town and shop till you drop for gifts…
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East City gains a vintage market
Businesses in the CBD’s East City precinct have launched a family friendly vintage outdoor market that promotes conscious…
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Catch the Summer vibe with these special offers
There are over 150 restaurants in the CBD, according to CCID’s The State of Cape Town Central City Report 2018. Many of these…
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Winning Ways
We were overwhelmed by the number of retailers, hotels and restaurants in the Central City that came on board wholeheartedly to…
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Swan Café turns one
It's been a year since Jessica Rushmere opened the doors to Swan Café, Cape Town's first French crêperie. We stopped by to find…
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Exploring the rise of sneaker culture in the Central City
“There are sneakers everywhere,” says Anna Wintour, artistic director of Condé Nast and editor-in-chief of US VOGUE. And she…
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STEP INTO SWAN CAFÉ: AFTER ALL, PARIS IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA
The East City area in the Central City, which we’ve dubbed, “the precinct of possibilities” continues to amaze and turn heads.…
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OUR PICK OF “MUST VISIT” RESTAURANTS IN THE CBD
The past few months have been particularly exciting as we’ve seen a number of eateries making the Central City their home and…
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GIFTS THAT GO BEYOND THE EXPECTED
In the Central City, you can shop till you drop or play to your heart’s desire. If you’re looking for gifts that go beyond the…
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Where to find a tailor in the Central City
In a time where many professions have become obsolete, the age-old profession of tailoring still has its charm and is alive and…
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What’s on the menu?
In the Spring 2017 issue of City Views, we featured family-friendly eateries (among other venues) in the Cape Town CBD. There…
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Check in at the Church Street Market
The informal economy is a cornerstone of the Cape Town CBD shopping experience. In fact, approximately 73% of people who pass…
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Warm and fuzzy
Winter is the perfect time to look back and cover yourself in nostalgia – clothing-wise that is. Afraid of Mice This designer…
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It’s soup season
When the winter craving strikes, know where to go to get warm at lunchtime. Bakoven This is your one-stop shop for a variety…
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Back to work, back to reality?
As you get down to business in the new year, remember that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Here are five ways to…
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No Janu-worries
The period after your December pay cheque can be excruciating. But don’t fret; there are plenty of brilliant budget-friendly…
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