One of the best parts about living in the Mother City is the abundance of beautiful Cape Town markets, each with their own charm and offering. It’s such an easy thing to do to get you out of the house and to explore a new area and I’m finding it quite fun.
So I have decided to put together a list of markets I visit and love so that you can visit and love them too. This is a working post and I’ll update it each time I visit a new one worth mentioning, so please make sure you’re following me on social media to be kept updated (links on the right hand panel of blog).
(My FAVOURITE local hangout in Hout Bay)
Where: 31 Harbour Road, Hout Bay (Next to Fish on the Rocks)
When: Fridays 5pm – 9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 9.30am – 4pm
My Favourite part: They ALWAYS have live music and the bands they choose are great! Both local and international musicians take the stage. It’s an awesome vibe on a Friday night.
SATURDAY MARKET AT VERGENOEGD, STELLENBOSCH
Where: Vergenoegd Wine Estate, Faure, Baden Powell Drive, Stellenbosch
When: Saturdays 9am – 2pm
My Favourite part: The cheese (and cured meats) section amongst the wine barrels.
MARKET AT THE PALMS, WOODSTOCK
Where: The Palms, 145 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock
When: Saturdays 9am – 2.30pm
My favourite part: The fresh produce stall.
Where: Audacia Wines, Corner of R44 & Annandale Road, Stellenbosch,
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 10am – 4pm
My favourite part: The oysters!
LOURENSFORD MARKET, SOMERSET WEST
Address: Lourensford Wine Estate, Lourensford Road, Somerset West
Operating Hours: Every second Friday evening from 16h00 – 21h00 and every Sunday from 10h00 – 15h00 (Spring and Summer, from September)
My favourite part: The long outdoor tables under the trees
Where: 14 Hope Street, Cape Town
When: Thursdays 4.30pm – 8.30pm
My favourite part: It’s all about the food!