The Waiting Room

Name: The Waiting Room
Address: 2nd Floor, 273 Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa
Telephone: 082 425 7732
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.1

Cape Town, South Africa4.1(346 reviews)$$

About

The Waiting Room is a rooftop bar on Long Street with a resident DJ booth and open-air deck. You arrive to city views, warm fairy lights, and a crowd that loosens up after 10pm. Best for night owls chasing live music and late drinks.

The Waiting Room sits above the bustle of Long Street on the second floor. It earned its name honestly. The bar rewards patience with a lineup of local DJs and a crowd that builds slowly into something electric. Expect craft cocktails, cold beers, and bartenders who know their regulars. The open deck gives you unobstructed views over one of Cape Town's most storied streets. Inside, low lighting and exposed brick keep things intimate without feeling cramped. The music leans toward hip-hop, soul, and electronic depending on the night. Get there before midnight to snag a spot on the deck. This is the right call for a Friday night with no fixed plans and good company.