Sometimes there’s nothing more relaxing on holiday then sitting back and sipping on a nice cool cocktail, as you watch the bustling city life pass you by. This past-time is even more enjoyable in the laid-back South African capital of Cape Town and whether you want to flash the cash or enjoy a secret sun-downer there’s a bar suitable for you.

Cocktails and Cash

If you’ve got cash to flash then Cape Town’s most expensive cocktail can be found in M Bar. The funky bar is attached to the Metropole Hotel and coloured in a deep poppy red, with red ostrich leather chairs and a Versace fabric-covered sofa. If enjoying cocktails on a Versace sofa isn’t flashy enough for you then you’ll probably want to order the Bling cocktail, which at R3500 is roughly equal to £315.00. The drink is a mixture of vodka, triple sec and lychee juice, served with a diamond necklace balanced precariously on the edge of the martini glass. The M Bar has only sold three to date and these have all been by patrons eager to impress their dates.

Cocktails and Cold

It isn’t just cold climates like Sweden and Iceland that have need for ice bars, warmer countries like Cape Town and Abu Dhabi have much more of a need for these bars, where patrons can cool off after a day’s sightseeing. Cape Town’s ice bar is located in the fashionable V&A waterfront area and the only hint you’ll have of being in Africa is the giant carving of Nelson Mandela on the wall.

Cocktails and Cuba

You’ll forget that you’re in Cape Town and be convinced that you’re lying on a beach in Havana when you visit Cape to Cuba in nearby Kalk Bay. This cocktail joint is known for its Caiprinhas and Mojitos and even the barmen are dressed in funky Cuban slacks and Che Guevara berets. You can suck on a traditional Cuban cigar in the outside Che Bar while souvenir sellers try to sell you traditional Cuban merchandise.

Cocktails in Camps Bay

If there’s one place to see and be seen in Cape Town, then it has to be the fashionable Camp’s Bay area. The area’s best bar is Baraza located on the promenade, where the house specialities include Jelly Bean and Sex on the Beach. The vibe is typically African with funky beats and traditional Swahili decor. It’s also one of the best places for enjoying a quiet sundowner while watching the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean.

Cocktails and Kink

The House of Kink is a sensual cocktail bar located inside a stylish building in Park Road. If you’re after burlesque with your bubbles, or simply like the mixture of cocktails and cabaret, then the House of Kink is what you’re looking for. Upstairs consists of separate areas known as the boudoir bedrooms, while downstairs is the Kink Kitchen which serves cheekily named dishes such as dunk the skank (fondue) and Asian Persuasion (sushi). One of the best things about House of Kink is you never really know what’s going to happen, the club hosts everything from tango parties to masked balls, so if you’re looking for sexy surprises with your cocktails then head on down to Kink.

Author Bio: With Anchor Text: Rachel Hill is a Southern Africa Travel specialist, a company specialising in luxury, tailor-made Cape Town holidays, as well as holidays to other destinations in Southern Africa. Our experienced consultants will help you design your very own luxury holiday, and will be happy to provide you with a free quote.

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