Cape Town GIN SPOTS
Cape Town GIN SPOTS
South Africa may be known as a wine destination, but the Mother City’s burgeoning gin scene is well
worth a woozy wander.
worth a woozy wander.
Words: Zane Henry
1 THE GIN DOCK
This gin bar, nestled in the bosom of the Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront, is curated by three local distillers: Geometric Drinks, A Mari, and Hope On Hopkins. Come for excellent negronis and martinis, but stay for the big draw: the sun-sparkled view across the marina. waterfront.co.za
This gin bar, nestled in the bosom of the Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront, is curated by three local distillers: Geometric Drinks, A Mari, and Hope On Hopkins. Come for excellent negronis and martinis, but stay for the big draw: the sun-sparkled view across the marina. waterfront.co.za
2. THE GIN BAR
Head towards the heart of town to the imaginatively named Gin Bar. It’s a speakeasy-style joint accessed through a chocolate cafe on Wale Street. The bar itself is modelled after an old-time apothecary and features an intimate courtyard lit by twinkling fairy lights. theginbar.co.za
3 NEW HARBOUR DISTILLERY
Pray to the holy spirits of gin and vodka at this spot in the trendy neighbourhood of Woodstock. It’s a fully functional distillery that also offers beginner classes on home distilling, as well as tastings and distillery tours. You might even get some secret info on their vodka and gin recipes, including their glorious Rooibos Infused Gin. newharbourdistillery.co.za
Pray to the holy spirits of gin and vodka at this spot in the trendy neighbourhood of Woodstock. It’s a fully functional distillery that also offers beginner classes on home distilling, as well as tastings and distillery tours. You might even get some secret info on their vodka and gin recipes, including their glorious Rooibos Infused Gin. newharbourdistillery.co.za
4 WOODSTOCK GIN COMPANY
Take a short stroll just around the corner to find yet another neighbourhood distillery. Rather than using a grain or sugar base, the team at the Woodstock Gin Company distil their gin from wine and beer. This adds an extra punch of flavour and complexity. They make their own tonic too. woodstockginco.co.za
Take a short stroll just around the corner to find yet another neighbourhood distillery. Rather than using a grain or sugar base, the team at the Woodstock Gin Company distil their gin from wine and beer. This adds an extra punch of flavour and complexity. They make their own tonic too. woodstockginco.co.za
5 HOPE ON HOPKINS
For a thoroughly South African affair, head to the neighbouring ’hood of Salt River for gin made with unique local ingredients such as fynbos and sour figs. You can even hang out with Mimo and Martini, the distillery cats, and their buddy Mr Scruff, the resident dog. hopeonhopkins.co.za
sources:
National Geographic Traveler UK, July 2018
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