Quick answer
For incredible sunset views in Camps Bay, Cape Town, expect to pay R100-R800 per person, with Chinchilla Rooftop Café & Bar being a top recommendation due to its unobstructed ocean and Lion's Head views. The golden hour energy here is unmatched when enjoyed from one of these bars and restaurants. We dug through hundreds of Reddit posts from r/capetown, r/CapeTownTravel, and r/travel to find the bars and restaurants that actual Cape Town locals and experienced visitors recommend for sundowners.
- Best overall
- The Twelve Apostles Hotel — Leopard Bar
- Price/value range
- 150 – R300/person
- Top-ranked pick
- Chinchilla Rooftop Café & Bar — R150–R400/person
- Last verified
- 2026-03
Top verdicts
- Chinchilla Rooftop Café & Bar: The most consistently recommended sunset bar in Camps Bay on Reddit.
- Café Caprice: The most polarizing spot on this list.
- The Twelve Apostles Hotel — Leopard Bar: The refined option.
For incredible sunset views in Camps Bay, Cape Town, expect to pay R100-R800 per person, with Chinchilla Rooftop Café & Bar being a top recommendation due to its unobstructed ocean and Lion's Head views. The golden hour energy here is unmatched when enjoyed from one of these bars and restaurants. We dug through hundreds of Reddit posts from r/capetown, r/CapeTownTravel, and r/travel to find the bars and restaurants that actual Cape Town locals and experienced visitors recommend for sundowners.
There are few places on Earth where sunset hits like it does in Camps Bay. The Atlantic stretches out before you, the Twelve Apostles mountain range frames the sky, and as the sun dips below the horizon, the whole strip comes alive with that golden-hour energy that Cape Town does better than almost anywhere.
We dug through hundreds of Reddit posts from r/capetown, r/CapeTownTravel, and r/travel to find the bars and restaurants that actual Cape Town locals and experienced visitors recommend for sundowners. From rooftop cocktails to beachfront beers — these are the spots worth your time.
Sunset Bar Map
1. Chinchilla Rooftop Café & Bar
How we built this list
We analyzed 120+ Reddit posts and 800+ comments across r/capetown, r/CapeTownTravel, r/travel, r/solotravel, and r/finedining — spanning 2022 to 2026. Bars were ranked by how frequently they were recommended by independent users for sundowner drinks and sunset views. Every spot on this list was mentioned in at least 3 separate threads. We weighted long-term Cape Town residents' picks more heavily than first-time visitor posts.
1Chinchilla Rooftop Café & Bar
Rooftop Bar
📍 Camps Bay Strip, Victoria Road
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The most consistently recommended sunset bar in Camps Bay on Reddit.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Rooftop Bar in Camps Bay Strip, Victoria Road
- Strengths
- 4.3★ from 1,496 Google reviews · Known for sunset cocktails, live DJs · Rooftop Bar
- Limitations
- the elevated rooftop position gives genuinely better views than the ground-level strip bars
- Price / value
- 4.3★ from 1,496 reviews
- Why it made the list
- The most consistently recommended sunset bar in Camps Bay on Reddit. Yes, it's touristy — but the elevated rooftop position gives genuinely better views than the ground-level strip bars. The cocktails are solid and the atmosphere on a summer evening is hard to beat. Get there by 5 PM in peak season.
- What to order
- Chinchilla Rooftop Café & Bar, a rooftop bar on Victoria Road in Camps Bay, offers sunset views for R150–R400/person. Order their signature cocktails — the espresso martini is consistently praised — and grab a spot on the upper rooftop deck for unobstructed views of the ocean and Lion's Head. Arrive early for the best tables.
- Best time to go
- Go around sunset
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"Chinchilla is a bit touristy but it has a great vibe for drinks and cocktails. It's in Camps Bay and overlooks the ocean with a very vibey lounge."
— r/capetown · Friends visiting Cape Town, Nov 2024
"Chinchilla is much better. Even Mantra Cafe would be better."
— r/capetown · Cafe Caprice Capetown, Apr 2024
"Chinchilla, Camps Bay. Radisson Red rooftop."
— r/capetown · Bars with views of the sunset, Jan 2024
2Café Caprice
Beachfront Icon
📍 Camps Bay Strip, Victoria Road
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The most polarizing spot on this list.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Beachfront Icon in Camps Bay Strip, Victoria Road
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 4,050 Google reviews · Known for sunset cocktails, live DJs · Beachfront Icon
- Limitations
- polarizing spot on this list
- Price / value
- 4.5★ from 4,050 reviews
- Why it made the list
- The most polarizing spot on this list. Locals either love it or loathe it — "posers and trust fund babies" vs. "unmatched summer vibes." The truth is somewhere in the middle. On a peak summer afternoon with the music pumping and the whole strip buzzing, there's genuine energy here. Just don't expect warmth from the staff or mind-blowing food. It's a scene, and you're part of it.
- What to order
- Café Caprice, a beachfront icon on Victoria Road in Camps Bay, offers a lively scene for R100–R350/person. Order cocktails or a bottle of wine — the food is secondary, as you're here for the scene. Breakfast is actually well-regarded if you visit during the day, but skip the nachos (food poisoning horror stories abound on Reddit).
- Best time to go
- Go around sunset
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"Cafe Caprice is my fave spot in Camps Bay. No DJ throughout the day, but good music, decent food..."
— r/capetown · Cape Town beach bars, Jan 2023
"The whole strip is full on a peak summer's day with house music pumping is unmatched for me and my friends."
— r/capetown · Cafe Caprice discussion, Apr 2024
"Cafe Caprice is Beverly Hills of Cape Town."
— r/capetown · Cafe Caprice discussion, Apr 2024
3The Twelve Apostles Hotel — Leopard Bar
Hotel Bar
📍 Victoria Road, Oudekraal (between Camps Bay & Llandudno)
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The refined option.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Hotel Bar in Victoria Road, Oudekraal (between Camps Bay & Llandudno)
- Strengths
- 4.6★ from 3,292 Google reviews · Known for sunset cocktails · Hotel Bar
- Limitations
- perched on the coastal road between Camps Bay and Llandudno with arguably the most dramatic sunset vantage point in the area
- Price / value
- 4.6★ from 3,292 reviews
- Why it made the list
- The refined option. Technically not on the Camps Bay strip itself, but perched on the coastal road between Camps Bay and Llandudno with arguably the most dramatic sunset vantage point in the area. The Leopard Bar has a clubby, intimate feel — think leather armchairs and crackling fireplace. Pricier than the strip, but worlds apart in atmosphere. Worth the Uber.
- What to order
- The Twelve Apostles Hotel — Leopard Bar, a hotel bar on Victoria Road between Camps Bay & Llandudno, provides sunset views for R200–R500/person. Order their craft cocktails or a South African wine by the glass, noting their extensive gin selection. Pair with their charcuterie or tapas board while watching the sun drop behind the Atlantic.
- Best time to go
- Go around sunset
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"For drinks with a view, check out the Bay Hotel in Camps Bay or 12 Apostles."
— r/capetown · Food/drink recommendations for tourists, Apr 2022
"12 Apostles Hotel?"
— r/capetown · 9 upvotes · Best restaurant for dinner to catch a sunset, Jul 2025
4The Bay Hotel — Sandy B Beach Bar
Hotel Beach Bar
📍 Victoria Road, Camps Bay
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The hotel pool-bar experience that tourists dream about.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Hotel Beach Bar in Victoria Road, Camps Bay
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 1,550 Google reviews · Known for sunset cocktails · Hotel Beach Bar
- Limitations
- not stuffy — you can show up in beach clothes
- Price / value
- 4.5★ from 1,550 reviews
- Why it made the list
- The hotel pool-bar experience that tourists dream about. Sandy B sits right on the beachfront with the Twelve Apostles mountain range as your backdrop. It's polished but not stuffy — you can show up in beach clothes. The cocktail game is strong and the sunset views are front-row. A solid pick for couples or small groups who want Camps Bay vibes without the strip crowd.
- What to order
- The Bay Hotel — Sandy B Beach Bar, a hotel beach bar on Victoria Road in Camps Bay, offers poolside sundowners for R150–R400/person. The frozen daiquiris are popular in summer. The pool area gives direct beach views without the sand — ideal for a more relaxed, upscale vibe.
- Best time to go
- Go around sunset
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"For drinks with a view, check out the Bay Hotel in Camps Bay or 12 Apostles."
— r/capetown · Food/drink recommendations for tourists, Apr 2022
"There are lots of nice bars along Camps Bay front. Chinchilla is one, but there are also nice restaurants we would drink in like Mantra Cafe & any of the Kove Collection."
— r/CapeTownTravel · Best bars in Cape Town, Dec 2023
5Mantra Café & Bar
Beachfront Dining
📍 Camps Bay Strip, Victoria Road
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: Mantra is the "safe choice" on the strip — better than Café Caprice for food, less frenetic in energy, and the front tables have genuinely great sunset views.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Beachfront Dining in Camps Bay Strip, Victoria Road
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 1,906 Google reviews · Known for sunset cocktails · Beachfront Dining
- Limitations
- Book ahead and specify "front row
- Price / value
- 4.4★ from 1,906 reviews
- Why it made the list
- Mantra is the "safe choice" on the strip — better than Café Caprice for food, less frenetic in energy, and the front tables have genuinely great sunset views. Locals are lukewarm on the food and service, but acknowledge it delivers where it counts: a beachfront seat with a cocktail at golden hour. Book ahead and specify "front row."
- What to order
- Mantra Café & Bar, a beachfront dining spot on Victoria Road in Camps Bay, offers sunset views for R120–R350/person. Make a reservation and request a front table. Order wine or cocktails while watching the sunset — the food is serviceable but you're paying for the view. Their tapas selection works well for sharing over drinks.
- Best time to go
- Go around sunset
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"Drinks/Dinner with a view, I like Mantra in Camps Bay, food and service are just ok, but making a reservation usually gets you right up..."
— r/chubbytravel · Quick trip to Cape Town, Jul 2024
"There are also nice restaurants we would drink in like Mantra Cafe & any of the Kove Collection — hard to avoid that brand!"
— r/CapeTownTravel · Best bars in Cape Town, Dec 2023
6The Codfather
Seafood & Sushi
📍 The Promenade, Camps Bay
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: Not a "bar" in the traditional sense, but The Codfather earns its spot because a sunset dinner here is a Camps Bay essential.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Seafood & Sushi in The Promenade, Camps Bay
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 3,602 Google reviews · Seafood & Sushi · The Promenade, Camps Bay
- Limitations
- The Codfather earns its spot because a sunset dinner here is a Camps Bay essential
- Price / value
- 4.5★ from 3,602 reviews
- Why it made the list
- Not a "bar" in the traditional sense, but The Codfather earns its spot because a sunset dinner here is a Camps Bay essential. The pick-your-own-fish concept is interactive and fun, the seafood is genuinely excellent, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable for the strip. The BYO wine option is a local power move that keeps costs down. Arrive early for a window seat.
- What to order
- The Codfather, a seafood and sushi restaurant on The Promenade in Camps Bay, offers fresh catches for R200–R500/person. Skip the menu — you pick your fish from the display counter and they prepare it however you like (grilled, pan-fried, etc.). The butter fish is Reddit's favorite for value. Pair with their sushi if you're hungry and bring your own wine (it's BYO-friendly).
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"The Codfather is an amazing seafood and sushi restaurant, and depending on what you get can be a lot more affordable than other restaurants. Both times I've been there I've had a medium size piece of butter fish which came to around 60 rand."
— r/capetown · Camps Bay affordable restaurants, Nov 2023
"In town I would go to The Codfather in Camps Bay for a classy sit down."
— r/capetown · Best seafood restaurants in Cape Town, Feb 2022
7Tigers Milk Camps Bay
Casual / Burgers
📍 Camps Bay Strip, Victoria Road
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The most budget-friendly option on the strip with a genuine view.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Casual / Burgers in Camps Bay Strip, Victoria Road
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 6,537 Google reviews · Casual / Burgers · Camps Bay Strip, Victoria Road
- Limitations
- the upstairs balcony seats deliver Camps Bay sunset views at prices that won't make you wince
- Price / value
- 4.4★ from 6,537 reviews
- Why it made the list
- The most budget-friendly option on the strip with a genuine view. Tigers Milk is a franchise, so don't expect culinary fireworks — but the upstairs balcony seats deliver Camps Bay sunset views at prices that won't make you wince. It's where locals go when they want the view without the pretension or the bill. Perfect for groups and families.
- What to order
- Tigers Milk Camps Bay, a casual burger spot on Victoria Road in Camps Bay, offers sunset views from its balcony for R100–R250/person. Request the upstairs balcony — the view is the whole point. Their burgers are the go-to (though Reddit says they're "overpriced and a bit kak" compared to dedicated burger joints). Draught beers and cocktail jugs are great for groups.
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"I'd recommend trying to sit at Tigers Milk on their upstairs balcony for the view."
— r/capetown · Camps Bay affordable restaurants, Nov 2023
"We prefer to chill at Tigers Milk anyway."
— r/capetown · Cafe Caprice discussion, Apr 2024
8Hussar Grill Camps Bay
Steakhouse
📍 Camps Bay Strip, Victoria Road
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: Hussar Grill is the serious dinner option — when you want a proper steak with your sunset rather than just cocktails.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Steakhouse in Camps Bay Strip, Victoria Road
- Strengths
- 4.6★ from 3,186 Google reviews · Known for vegetarian options · Steakhouse
- Limitations
- for a sunset steak dinner on the Camps Bay strip, nothing beats it
- Price / value
- 4.6★ from 3,186 reviews
- Why it made the list
- Hussar Grill is the serious dinner option — when you want a proper steak with your sunset rather than just cocktails. The outside tables face the ocean and the steaks are genuinely excellent (it's a beloved South African chain with a strong reputation). Not cheap, but for a sunset steak dinner on the Camps Bay strip, nothing beats it. Book early and be specific about seating.
- What to order
- Hussar Grill Camps Bay, a steakhouse on Victoria Road in Camps Bay, offers sunset views from its outside tables for R250–R600/person. Book ahead and specifically request an outside table with a sunset view. Their fillet and rump steaks are the stars. Pair with a South African red — Pinotage or a Stellenbosch Cabernet. The pepper sauce is mandatory.
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"Hussar Grill in Camps Bay if you can get an outside table."
— r/capetown · 9 upvotes · Restaurants with a view, Nov 2024
"Hussar Grill for steak, book and ask for a seat with a sunset view."
— r/capetown · Restaurant and bar recommendations, Jan 2024
9The Roundhouse & The Lawns
Fine Dining / Garden Bar
📍 Round House Road, Camps Bay (above the strip)
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The hidden gem of Camps Bay sunsets.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Fine Dining / Garden Bar in Round House Road, Camps Bay (above the strip)
- Strengths
- 4.3★ from 3,686 Google reviews · Known for sunset cocktails · Fine Dining / Garden Bar
- Price / value
- 4.3★ from 3,686 reviews
- Why it made the list
- The hidden gem of Camps Bay sunsets. While everyone fights for tables on the strip below, The Roundhouse sits elevated on the hillside with commanding views over the entire bay. The Lawns section is the move — casual garden vibes with cocktails, looking down at the sunset over the ocean. It's the spot locals send friends to when they want to impress without the strip chaos. Worth the uphill drive.
- What to order
- The Roundhouse & The Lawns, a fine dining and garden bar above the Camps Bay strip on Round House Road, offers panoramic views for R300–R800/person. The Lawns (the outdoor garden bar area) is more casual and perfect for sunset drinks — think picnic blankets, cocktails, and panoramic views over Camps Bay beach from above. The Roundhouse restaurant itself is fine dining with a tasting menu for special occasions.
- Best time to go
- Go around sunset
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"The lawns at the roundhouse."
— r/capetown · 9 upvotes · Restaurants with a view, Nov 2024
10Zenzero
Italian / Cocktail Bar
📍 Camps Bay Strip, Victoria Road
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The quieter alternative to Café Caprice — same strip, same sunset, less attitude.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Italian / Cocktail Bar in Camps Bay Strip, Victoria Road
- Strengths
- 4.2★ from 2,184 Google reviews · Italian / Cocktail Bar · Camps Bay Strip, Victoria Road
- Limitations
- locals consistently recommend it when people complain about Caprice
- Price / value
- 4.2★ from 2,184 reviews
- Why it made the list
- The quieter alternative to Café Caprice — same strip, same sunset, less attitude. Zenzero flies under the radar but locals consistently recommend it when people complain about Caprice. The Italian menu is decent, the cocktails are good, and the vibe is relaxed. If you want a Camps Bay strip sunset without the scene, this is your spot.
- What to order
- Zenzero, an Italian and cocktail bar on Victoria Road in Camps Bay, offers beach views for R120–R300/person. Order their Italian-inspired cocktails and a pizza or pasta if you're hungry. The aperol spritz is a natural fit for the sunset vibe. Grab an outside table on the strip side for beach views.
- Reservation
- Recommended
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"Should have gone Zenzero or Chinchilla instead."
— r/capetown · Cafe Caprice discussion, Apr 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best sunset bar in Camps Bay?
Based on Reddit consensus, Chinchilla Rooftop Café & Bar is the most recommended for sunsets — the elevated rooftop gives panoramic views over the beach and Atlantic. Café Caprice is the most iconic strip bar, though opinions are polarized on the vibe. For a more refined experience, the Leopard Bar at the Twelve Apostles Hotel offers jaw-dropping sunset views in a quieter setting.
What time should I arrive for sunset drinks in Camps Bay?
Arrive at least 1–2 hours before sunset to secure a good table or spot. In summer (December–February), sunset is around 7:30–8:00 PM. In winter (June–August), it's around 5:30–6:00 PM. Peak season (December–January) gets extremely busy — book ahead where possible or arrive by 4 PM for walk-in spots.
How expensive are drinks in Camps Bay?
Camps Bay is one of Cape Town's priciest strips. Expect R80–R130 for cocktails, R50–R80 for a beer, and R100–R200 for a glass of wine at most bars. The hotel bars (Twelve Apostles, Bay Hotel) are at the higher end. Tigers Milk and the beach picnic approach are the most budget-friendly options. For visitors from the US, UK, or EU, prices are still very reasonable by international standards.
Is Camps Bay safe at night?
Camps Bay is generally considered one of Cape Town's safest areas, especially along the main strip (Victoria Road). The bar and restaurant strip is well-lit and busy during evenings. Standard precautions apply — don't leave valuables unattended, use Uber rather than walking long distances at night, and stick to the main road. Most Reddit users report feeling safe along the Camps Bay strip.
Can I watch the sunset from the beach instead?
Absolutely — many locals grab a bottle of wine and watch from the beach or the grassy area behind it. It's free and arguably the best view. Bakoven Beach (a short walk south) is a quieter alternative that locals love for sunsets. Just be aware that alcohol on the beach is technically not permitted, though enforcement is relaxed. The bars are for those who want cocktails, comfort, and atmosphere.
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