Seeking to position itself as a gateway between Africa and the world, Cape Town highlights dependable infrastructure, refined tertiary services and modern commercial and banking practices. At the heart of the city—the gateway to many attractions—the Central Business District hosts offices of international brands and a lively mix of restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, museums and shopping centers. After arriving by taxi from the airport, begin the day with artisan-roasted coffee at a local Origin Coffee branch. Brunch is the local favorite: The Company’s Garden Restaurant, set in a historic Mother City garden, remains a popular spot for alfresco dining, offering basil and tomato omelets, classic Eggs Benedict or a full breakfast with bacon, sausage, mushrooms, hash browns and eggs. Bacon on Bree pairs classic cheese-and-egg dishes with dry-cured bacon and crispy chicken wings served with bacon sauce.
For lunch, many choose the creative contemporary cuisine at Savoy Cabbage, where the décor and menu echo a cabbage theme. Bistrot Bizerca receives fresh fish each morning and posts daily specials on a chalkboard. For client entertaining, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront—close to the CBD—transforms old docks and wharves into a vibrant neighborhood of promenades, quayside restaurants, specialty stores and oceanfront hotels with attractive views and venues. The Atlantic at The Table Bay Hotel offers an extensive menu and promotes one of the city’s most generous breakfast buffets. High teas in the hotel’s Lounge are served in three courses, and the Tea Royale includes sparkling wine. The Table Bay can host meetings for 10 to 300 guests in conference spaces with ocean vistas.
Overlooking the V&A, The Westin Cape Town connects directly to the Cape Town International Convention Centre and offers 19 meeting rooms and refined conference facilities. Its ON19 restaurant and Louis B’s Bar and Lounge provide balanced, nutrient-rich options—from whole-wheat blueberry pancakes to roasted turkey wraps—ideal for business breakfasts and lunches. The Cape Grace Hotel, positioned on its own quay, serves light lunches in the popular Bascule Bar, known locally for an extensive whiskey selection. The hotel’s Signal Restaurant presents inventive regional South African dishes beneath grand chandeliers, and several private function rooms—Leeward, Windward and the Boardroom—are available for meetings.
Business and leisure blend easily here: Cape Town is a leading golf tourism destination with ten courses within a 20-minute drive of the CBD. A short drive from the V&A Waterfront, the historic Metropolitan Golf Club—founded in 1895 and renovated in 2010—offers a demanding layout with nine holes and 14 greens designed to play like an 18-hole course, framed by views of Table Mountain and the Cape Town Stadium. The course showcases local biodiversity through indigenous plants and grasses, and scorecards are available online for prospective players. Nearby, the Royal Cape Golf Course—the country’s oldest—welcomes players of all levels, advertising a magnificent course, quality facilities and welcoming hospitality. The clubhouse serves weekday business-lunch specials and often runs offers for international visitors.
The Twelve Apostles Hotel © SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM
Getting around by Uber or taxi is straightforward, making it easy to reach the Vineyard Hotel on the eastern slope of Table Mountain. Housed in an 18th-century estate, the Vineyard’s six-acre gardens provide a tranquil setting for casual lunches—salads and fish-and-chips feel particularly indulgent in the Garden Lounge and on the Patio. The Square Restaurant serves light fare while Myoga, with indoor/outdoor seating, offers an eclectic selection of soups and artisanal sandwiches. The hotel’s experienced events team coordinates meetings in a modern, window-lined conference center.
About six miles from the V&A, the Twelve Apostles Hotel sits at Camps Bay beside one of South Africa’s finest beaches. With sweeping ocean views, the hotel offers a breakfast buffet that includes Champagne and oysters, and many guests praise its Eggs Benedict. The hotel’s “Tea on the Sea” service—served from mid-morning to late afternoon with warm scones and finger sandwiches—has become a local favorite. Fine-dining options feature fresh oysters in the Azure Restaurant, while the Leopard Bar’s outdoor terrace is an inviting spot for cocktails at sunset, perfect for winding down after a busy day of meetings.