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fable

Café style Fusion Mediterranean South African Tapas Vegan Friendly Vegetarian Friendly
4.3 RR
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  • Outdoor Seating

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Tucked away in the heart of Cape Town, you’ll find fable - the not so serious, serious - cocktail bar, where folklore comes to life through cocktails flavours and theatrics. With a menu inspired by South African myths and legends, fable blends local ingredients with world-class technique to deliver a sensory journey in every sip. Behind the magic is an extraordinary team of hospitality artists - curious, cheeky, and deeply committed to craft. Their camaraderie and creativity earned Fable nominations for best international cocktail bar and best international bar team - a testament to their vision of connection, culture, and community, one cocktail at a time.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 17h00 - 00h00
  • Wednesday 17h00 - 00h00
  • Thursday 17h00 - 01h00
  • Friday 16h30 - 01h00
  • Saturday 16h30 - 01h00
  • Sunday 16h30 - 00h00

Reviews (181)

4.3 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.0
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.5
  • Tashen P. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 06 Feb 26
    Amazing as always

  • Yolanda V. Dined: 1 month ago
    4
    Food 0.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 05 Jan 26
    We only had cocktails at bar, no food. Bartender was friendly and talented. Cocktails are expensive but definitely memorable and dramatic.

  • Timothy K. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Donah K. Dined: 2 months ago
    4.3
    Food 0.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Erica T. Dined: 3 months ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Aphile A. Dined: 3 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Londiwe K. Dined: 3 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Remoratile M. Dined: 4 months ago
    5
    Food 0.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 30 Sep 25
    We didn't eat so I can't comment on the food. The drinks tasted too good. Definitely going back again, I t was a beautiful night.

  • Nadia B. Dined: 5 months ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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