The Gin Bar

Name: The Gin Bar
Address: 64A Wale St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa
Telephone: 071 241 2277
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.6

Cape Town, South Africa4.6(1.5k reviews)$$$

About

The Gin Bar on Wale Street stocks over 100 gins from South Africa and beyond. Expect a cosy, dimly lit room with knowledgeable bartenders who tailor every pour to your palate. Perfect for gin lovers or anyone wanting a slow, considered drink in the City Bowl.

The Gin Bar on Wale Street takes gin seriously, with a list exceeding 100 carefully chosen bottles. South African craft gins sit alongside international labels you won't find everywhere. The space is intimate and unhurried, with warm lighting and bartenders who ask questions before they pour. They match tonics and garnishes to each gin with real intention. The food menu keeps things simple, letting the drinks lead. It draws a relaxed after-work crowd and curious visitors alike. If you want to understand South African gin culture, this is a good place to start. Book ahead on weekends as it fills quickly.