A firmly established tradition, a sundowner has been the perfect way to relax after a long day. With the famous Cape Town sunsets viewable from a multitude of locations around the Western Cape, plus many eateries and bars serving delightful varieties of both classics and original blends, vacation and business travellers have the ideal area from which to continue this favoured activity.

The areas that fall under Cape Town have a wealth of hotspots for enjoying the sunset with a drink in hand. With such a wide array of choices, you might not know where to go. Numerous locations offer excellent vantage points, some on the beachfront, others from great heights on the slopes of Table Mountain. But to give you an idea of what’s out there and to help you decide, here is a small list of some of the best locations. Promising a blend of relaxing atmosphere, buzzing ambience, and top quality sundowners, but all offering fantastic views, this list will surely guide you to make the right choice to enjoy a classic Cape sunset.

Cape to Cuba, Kalk Bay

With a colourful and casual setup, this Cuban eatery provides a relaxed environment in which to enjoy their classic Cuban cuisine and outstanding cocktails. Added to their visually arresting establishment is the view the restaurant supplies of the Kalk Bay Harbour, definitely a picturesque scene during sunset.

Tel                            +27 (0)21 788 1566

Address                  165 Main Rd, Kalk Bay

Dunes Beach Restaurant & Bar, Hout Bay

Close to the Hout Bay River as well as the shoreline of this well known valley of Hout Bay, Dunes Beach Restaurant & Bar is the ideally positioned establishment. Basically right on the beach, this eatery provides patrons and newcomers with fantastic views of the Cape Peninsula and the Hout Bay Harbour, from across the bay. Featuring a grill, seafood and cocktail menu that caters to both old and young, as well as being designed in a setup that’s perfect for a place for the kids to play, the restaurant provides a gorgeous spot directly on the sand of the beach to witness a sunset .

Tel                            +27 (0)21 790 1876

Address                  1 Beach Crescent, Scott Estate, Hout Bay

The Piano Bar, De Waterkant

Looking for some live entertainment in an atmosphere that is totally focussed on having fun, with scrumptious finger food and grilled dishes? The Piano Bar in the trendy Cape Town quarter of De Waterkant provides all that and wonderful views over the city of Cape Town. Don’t think that the live entertainment means that this whole experience comes at an extra cost, it is completely free. So get a table here, especially in the outdoor area to enjoy a gorgeous sunset over the Mother City.

Tel                            +27 (0)81 851 6000

Address                  47 Napier Street De Waterkant

Shimmy Beach Club, V&A Waterfront

When you step into this venue, the first fact you won’t be able to ignore is the size. The Shimmy Beach Club includes a main restaurant, an illuminated champagne bar, an expansive lounge area, a spacious outer deck, infinity swimming pool and private beach. Well known for its events and parties, as well as being a popular venue for hiring out, the Shimmy Beach Club, with a menu that caters to a variety of tastes, provides a superb location from which to enjoy a sunset over the Atlantic Ocean.

Tel                            +27 (0)21 200 7778

Address                  12 South Arm Road, V & A Waterfront

The Blue Peter Restaurant, Bloubergstrand

Situated right on the pristine beachfront in Bloubergstand, the Blue Peter Restaurant, located within the Blue Peter Hotel, provides the perfect place to end the day and enjoy a drink, watching the sun set over the Atlantic. Featuring a menu that promotes stress-free relaxation, the Blue Peter is the place to be when all you want to do is sit back, relax and wind down.

Tel                            +27 (0)21 554 1956

Address                  7 Popham Road, Bloubergstrand

Now that you’ve read through this list, do you know where you want to go? No matter which one you choose, you will be assured a spot tailor-made to witness a renowned sunset in the Western Cape with a tasteful sundowner in hand.