It’s all happening in the Kloof Street neighbourhood this January. Yoga studios, bars, cafés, tattoo parlours, vegan cafés, places to dance and listen, an old theatre and a sneaker laundry… shoo, the list is long! We’ve narrowed it down to our 5 favourites festive hotspots just for you.
Okja on Kloof – a cookie factory and café with unbelievably tasty treats
You won’t believe that the treats at Okja are vegan. The pastries are light and flaky, the cookies morish and the coffee rich with a unique nutty sweetness that their oat milk adds. The cookie factory can be seen through a glass window behind the counter, maybe you’ll get lucky and see some baking action and score a fresh-out-the-oven treat! 
The Cape Milner – cool-as-a-cucumber Glass Lounge and boutique hotel
Our boutique haven in the Kloof Street neighbourhood offers comfort and cool in spades. Take in views of the sky and surrounds on comfy couches in our chic conservatory-style Glass Lounge where you can have a bite to eat and sip zingy cocktail. A central base from which to explore the hip Kloof Street neighbourhood and our gorgeous Mother City, we will make your holiday sublime with smiling attentive service, views of Table Mountain, a shimmering pool, cloudlike beds and luxurious bathtubs.
The Labia Theatre – movie magic
In a nook off Orange Street step through is a wrought iron gate hidden in vines. Here you will find the magical Labia Theatre that dates to 1949. The oldest art refectory theatre in South Africa, stepping inside is like going back in time. Think ticket booths, red velvet curtains and golden lettering on old-world wooden kiosk counters. Forget fluffy blockbusters, the films here are much more exciting and interesting. Don’t miss the Asian film festival and other great titles this January.
Retrostash Clothing – fast fashion’s cute nemesis
It’s all fun and pre-loved at this cute boutique on Kloof Street. Retrostash’s fashion is bound to add a smile to your outfits – literally, their wooly smiley-face slippers are your next fashion investment… or a unicorn bucket hat, floral moonbag or, the ultimate classic – Doc Martins. Get your 90’s nostalgia on this summer!
One Park – smooth listening and a slick secret restaurant
Your friends and family will gasp, “how did you know about this place?” And you will wink at them and feel very cool. One Park is situated just off Kloof Street in a very surreptitious black house, blink and you’ll miss it. Inside is a music treasure trove – a vinyl shop, listening lounge and minimalist restaurant ooze cool but in a warm and welcoming way. Appreciate an amazing sound and food experience at this retro-modern gem. Check out their Instagram page for this summer’s events.
All the summer feels are waiting for you in the Kloof Street Neighbourhood! Be the trendy-hotspot afficionado this January with our top 5 trendy picks.
