Cafe Caprice

Cafe Caprice is a beachfront cafe and bar at 37 Victoria Road on the Camps Bay strip in Cape Town, South Africa, long established as a sunset spot. The crowd is a mix of well-heeled locals, holidaymakers and international visitors, typically in their twenties to fifties, and the atmosphere is glamorous, social and beach-resort in character, especially on summer weekends when the strip is at its busiest. Dress is smart-casual to resort style; swimwear is not appropriate in the evening. Music shifts from background during the day to DJ sets at night. The drinks programme includes cocktails, sparkling wine, beer and spirits, along with a food menu that suits breakfast through dinner; drinks typically cost about R70-160. Opening hours are generally daily from about 9AM to 2AM, so the venue works for a morning coffee, a sundowner or a late drink; hours should be confirmed. No cover charge is listed. Reservations are advisable for sunset tables and for groups on Friday and Saturday evenings in summer, when the strip is crowded and Victoria Road traffic is heavy. Camps Bay is about a short drive from the city centre, with Table Mountain's Twelve Apostles range behind the beach, and the area is popular for evening walks along the promenade. Parking on Victoria Road can be difficult at peak times, so visitors often use taxis or e-hailing services. Evenings can be windy and cool even in summer, so a light layer is useful for outdoor seating.