Bay Harbour Market
The Bay Harbour Market is a veritable feast of food and drink, arts and crafts, fashion, beauty products and live music all under one roof. The market is housed in a refurbished fish factory in the working harbor of Hout Bay, and features more than 80 stalls offering everything from fresh mussels to freshly brewed coffee. Enjoy a variety of delicious eats on offer while sipping on superb wine or craft beer on tap. Meanwhile, established and up-and-coming music artists provide a soundtrack for the day.
31 Harbour Rd, Hout Bay, Cape Town, + 27 83 275 5586
A variety of cheeses on sale at Bay Harbour Market | © Sa-Venues.com Editor/Flickr
V&A Food Market
The V&A Food Market is located in the historic pumphouse adjacent to Nobel Square in the V&A Waterfront. The buzzing market boasts a variety of stalls offering an array of yummy street food, craft beer, baked goods, ice cream and more. The market is open seven days a week from 10a.m. until 8p.m. (6p.m. in winter) which means there’s always time to pop by after shopping for a delicious meal.
Dock Rd, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, +27 21 418 1605
City Bowl Market
The City Bowl Market on Hope Street in the Cape Town CBD is the place to be for foodies every Thursday evening from 4:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. There are approximately 30 stalls to choose from, each offering a range of mouthwatering cuisine from around the world. Indulge in Argentinian empanadas, authentic Durban-style curry, gourmet hot dogs, delicious salads and more, not forgetting the array of sweet treats for dessert lovers! A weekly live band adds to the upbeat atmosphere of the market, and on the last Thursday of the month, fashion stalls are added to the mix, bringing you a selection of local clothing and jewelry in addition to food and drink.
14 Hope St, Gardens, Cape Town, +27 73 270 8043
City Bowl Market, Cape Town | © Courtesy of City Bowl Market
The Neighbourgoods Market, Old Biscuit Mill
Situated a short distance from the CBD at The Old Biscuit Mill, The Neighbourgoods Market is a vibrant platform for micro-merchants, designers, specialty producers and traders from around the city. Stop by for breakfast or lunch and choose from a delicious range of food — there’s something for all tastes and dietary requirements. The market is open every Saturday from 9a.m. until 3p.m., come rain or shine.
373 Albert Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town
Delicious artisanal food on sale at the Neighbourgoods Market, Cape Town | © Gerrit Vermeulen/Flickr
Oranjezicht City Farm Market
Held every Saturday at Granger Bay in the V&A Waterfront, the Oranjezicht City Farm Market is a community farmers-style market for independent local farmers and artisanal food producers. Here customers can do their weekly food shopping for fresh fruit and veg, organic dairy products, home-baked bread, free-range eggs and more. You can also try some of the delicious cooked and raw foods on offer if you fancy a break from cooking. There are also edible plants and seedlings as well as compost and gardening supplies on sale. The outdoor market is open from 9a.m. until 2p.m. in all weather conditions.
Granger Bay Blvd, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, +27 83 628 3426
Earth Fair Food Market
The Earth Fair Food Market offers a wide range of pasture-reared and ethically farmed animal products and fresh produce shopping by more than 40 traders. Pick and choose from delicious artisanal cheeses and cured meat to dried fruit, craft beers and home-baked goods. Grab a bite to eat while you enjoy great live music by some of Cape Town’s top bands. The Earth Fair Food Market is located in the South Palms Center in the suburb of Tokai, a 30-minute drive from Cape Town. The market is open on Wednesdays from 3p.m. to 8:30p.m. and on Saturdays from 9a.m. until 2p.m. You can also catch a pop-up version of the market in St George’s Mall in the city center on Thursdays from 11a.m. until 3p.m.
Lourensford Market
If you feel like escaping the city, plan a day trip to the Lourensford Market in the beautiful suburb of Somerset West. The bustling market is set on the scenic Lourensford Wine Estate which is situated on the slopes of the Hottentots Holland Mountain Range. There are more than 70 stalls to browse which offer everything from delectable food and art and crafts to organic and artisanal produce. You can also enjoy a glass of the estate’s superb selection of wines or in-house craft beer to complement your food. There is weekly live music and fun entertainment for kids too. Pets are also welcome! The market is open every Sunday from 10a.m. to 3p.m. and on alternate Fridays from 4p.m. to 9p.m.
Lourensford Wine Estate, Lourensford Rd, Helderberg Rural, Cape Town, +27 72 284 1654
Lourensford Market, Cape Town | © Warren Rohner/Flickr
Root 44 Market
Set in the heart of the Cape Winelands, Root 44 is situated on the R44 route between Somerset West and Stellenbosch. The market is housed in large marquees surrounded by rolling vineyards and trees providing shady areas in which to relax. Satisfy rumbling tummies with wood-fired pizza, traditional roosterkoek (grilled bread), biltong, healthy salads, sandwiches, spicy curries and more. Take-home products include olive oils, cured and smoked meats, freshly baked goods and more, while shopping enthusiasts can browse the wide selection of craft, fashion and homeware stalls. There’s also weekly live entertainment and a play park for children. Dogs are welcome on leashes. The market is open every Saturday and Sunday from 10a.m. until 4p.m. in all weather conditions.
Audacia Wines, R44 & Annandale Road, Stellenbosch, +27 21 881 3052