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fable cocktail bar

Café style Fusion Mediterranean South African Tapas
Location Pointer Corner Bree &, Wale St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
4.4
(183 reviews)
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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 12h00 - 00h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 00h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 01h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 01h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 01h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 00h00

Reviews (183)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.2
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.4
  • Henderson M. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Terry-Leigh O. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Sep 26
    My first time and definitely not my last

    fable cocktail bar responded on Mon 14 Sep 26:
    Hi, Terry-Leigh. Thank you, and welcome to fable. A first visit that already has a second one planned is the best review we could ask for. See you on the next one.

  • Shelagh G. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 10 Sep 26
    Fun evening out with a wide range of interesting-sounding cocktails. We were early on a weeknight and the only customers, which is why I rated ambience low. But service was quick and friendly. Cocktails were innovative and presentation was fun.

    fable cocktail bar responded on Mon 14 Sep 26:
    Hi, Shelagh. Thank you for the review, and I'm glad the service and the cocktails landed. Early on a weeknight is the quiet end of our week and the room fills as the evening goes on, so come back a little later next time, or on a weekend, and you'll find it a very different place. We'd love to have you.

  • Lorrainenishy N. Dined: 5 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 29 Mar 26 (Guest left no comment)

    fable cocktail bar responded on Mon 24 Aug 26:
    Hi, Lorrainenishy — thank you for the five stars. We're glad fable delivered. Come see us again soon.

  • Lara Y. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food N/A
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 12 Aug 26 (Guest left no comment)

    fable cocktail bar responded on Mon 24 Aug 26:
    Hi, Lara Thank you for taking the time to review us — a 4.8 is a good night by anyone's measure. We'd love to have you back.

  • Erin C. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 22 Aug 26
    I had a wonderful experience at Fable. They very kindly gave me a complimentary cocktail because it was my birthday. I highly recommend visiting them, especially for their happy hour!

    fable cocktail bar responded on Mon 24 Aug 26:
    Hi, Erin Thank you for this, and a belated happy birthday. Glad the team looked after you. Happy hour runs Friday to Sunday, four till seven — so you know where to find us next time.

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  • Algin G. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Aug 26 (Guest left no comment)

    fable cocktail bar responded on Mon 24 Aug 26:
    Hi, Algin Thank you for the five stars after your visit this month — much appreciated. Hope to see you back at the bar soon.

  • Chase A. Dined: 1 month ago
    3.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 05 Aug 26
    Made my birthday super special

    fable cocktail bar responded on Mon 24 Aug 26:
    Hi, Chase Thank you — that's exactly what we're hoping for on a birthday. Come back and see us soon.

  • Metayo Mitch S. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 26 Jul 26
    Everything was perfect definitely coming back to try out some other drinks

    fable cocktail bar responded on Mon 24 Aug 26:
    Hi, Metayo Thank you. There are eight signatures on the current menu and most people only get through two or three, so there's plenty waiting for you. See you on the next one.

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