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CAUSE | EFFECT Cocktail Kitchen V&A Waterfront

Burgers Charcuterie Boards Pizza Seafood Tapas
Location Pointer The Rocket Shed, 280 Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
4.5
(101 reviews)
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  • Child Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • WiFi

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CAUSE | EFFECT is a vibrant ode to the stunning natural beauty of Cape Town, drawing inspiration from the region’s oceans, mountains, fynbos, and vineyards. Our cocktails are not just drinks—they are immersive experiences designed to be seen, touched, smelled, and savoured.

Driven by creativity, our seasonally evolving menu showcases local ingredients and inventive techniques. From fynbos-infused Vermouth to meticulously crafted brandy-based cocktails, each drink tells a story of South Africa’s rich landscape and heritage.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 09h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 09h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 09h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 09h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 09h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 09h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 09h00 - 22h00

Specials

Bottomless Mimosas at R129

Enjoy bottomless mimosas at R129 per person when ordering any breakfast!

  • 9 Mar - 31 Aug
  • Everyday: 09:00 - 11:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 9 Mar 2026

Cocktail Happy Hour

Cocktail Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 4pm to 6pm. ESPRESSO MARTINI, OLD FASHIONED, SIDE CAR, NEGRONI AND MORE!

  • 9 Mar - 31 Aug
  • Weekdays: 16:00 - 18:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 9 Mar 2026

Burger & Draught Beer Special

Enjoy a gourmet cheese burger & ice cold 500ml draught beer for just R125! (beef / chicken or veg cheese burger available) (choice of Mountain Weiss or Tribute Lager draught)

  • 9 Mar - 31 Aug
  • Everyday: 11:30 - 22:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 9 Mar 2026

Reviews (101)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.4
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.6
  • Gillian B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 30 Mar 26
    Definitely be doing it again - everything about for us was amazing. Chris our bartender was great. Cant wait for the new menu to come out, so we can do it again. love, love, loved every moment of it.

  • Pieter D. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 21 Mar 26
    What an awesome place. Food was superb - deffinitely of the best seafood we have ever had - seriously. Awesome vibe even for a bit older people like us. Will definitely go again.

  • Nicola O. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 19 Mar 26
    First time coming here, it was really cool, we enjoyed every second. The waiters and staff were really friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!

  • Jamie Dined: 1 month ago
    4.7
    Food N/A
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 09 Mar 26
    Great experience at Cause and Effect! The atmosphere was fantastic, the drinks were excellent, and the service was top-notch—friendly and welcoming.

  • Pearl M. Dined: 1 month ago
    1
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 17 Feb 26
    We decided to try a new restaurant for a team lunch at the V&A Waterfront, and unfortunately it turned out to be a deeply disappointing experience — one I won’t be repeating. After 30min of placing our food order, we were informed there was only one chef on duty, and we were understanding that the food might take a little longer. However, over an hour later, a salad, a steak, and two seafood platters were still not ready. After an hour and a half of waiting, we were forced to leave to attend a scheduled meeting. What made the experience worse was the complete lack of service recovery. Not once did the waitress or manager come to our table to apologise, provide an update, or check in. I repeatedly had to leave the table to look for our waitress, who was often nowhere to be found — and this was despite the restaurant not being busy. We eventually asked for the bill and had the food packed as takeaway. The quality and value of the food were equally disappointing. The seafood platter for two (R499) consisted of one very small piece of fish, approximately 10 mussels, 4 prawns, a small portion of calamari, and rice — portioned in a way that would not reasonably satisfy even one person, let alone two. The chicken salad was missing several advertised ingredients, and when I asked for this to be corrected, it returned with two tiny pieces of avo that were difficult to even find. The onion rings served with the steak were burnt, but by that stage, my colleague — like the rest of us — was extremely hungry and had no choice. Overall, this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I’ve had at the V&A Waterfront — not only because of the delays and poor value, but because of the lack of basic customer care, communication, and accountability.

  • Llewellyn S. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 17 Feb 26
    Great experience! Love the theatrics when serving our drinks! Music was just to load had to shout to hear each other. Will definitely go back!

  • Shameega F. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Hlengiwe H. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Feb 26
    Loved it. Amazing food and cocktails. Got assisted by Thuli and Chris and absolutely loved their service.

  • Celeste S. Dined: 2 months ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 10 Feb 26
    Music was a bit too loud, couldn't hear yourself speak over the noise, food and service were good though.

  • Malika Dined: 2 months ago
    3
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Feb 26
    Food was very basic as part of the cocktail experience

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