Bellville- About the Neighbourhood
Bellville is a residential, industrial, and commercial area in the Northern Suburbs of the City of Cape Town.
Located 25km from the Cape Town City Centre with stunning views of the Durbanville winelands and the Cape Fold Mountains, Bellville boasts an array of entertainment, shopping, eateries, and other enticing kid-friendly attractions.
Unwind at Tygerberg Nature Reserve as you take in the fresh air and scenic greenery around you. Visitors to the nature reserve can enjoy scenic walks and jogs, hikes, picnics, and other recreational activities.
Another attraction that with breathtaking views is Bellville Golf Club. Enjoy a day out on the greens as you try your hand at the 18-hole golf course that showcases glorious views of the Hottentots Holland Mountain Range.
Shopaholics can enjoy a trip to the Tyger Valley Shopping Centre. Home to over 275 retail offerings, travellers here can shop for clothing, furniture, jewellery, groceries, and accessories. The mall also has a few entertainment options like a cinema and the Barnyard Theatre where you can enjoy musicals, kids’ entertainment, and live sports screenings.
For those who love adrenaline, Cool Runnings is worth a visit! Billed as Africa’s first downhill tobogganing track, the family park boasts an intricate course of steel tracks where you can slide down using wheeled bobsleds.
For the foodies, Belville is home to a string of eateries. Popular choices include Zibaldone and The Burner. Zibaldone is an authentic Italian restaurant that serves pasta, risotto and veal, while The Burner is an Indian restaurant that specialises in Durban-style Indian cuisine and is famous for its bunny chows.
Places to Stay in Bellville
Under the looming Twelve Apostles and Lion’s Head, with views out across the turquoise-coloured sea, Camps Bay sports some of the trendiest places in Cape Town.
Places to Eat & Drink in Bellville
Cape Town locals are spoilt for choice when it comes to beautiful locations, but if you’re looking for a spot that offers up magnificent views of the ocean and mountain as well as gorgeous people and top-notch cocktails, you can’t go wrong with Camps Bay.
Travel Inspiration
Looking for some travel inspiration for your next trip to Bellville? Here are some ideas to get you started:
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You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to food options at the @vandawaterfront! 🥳
The Mother City attraction offers everything from fine dining, food trucks, fast food eateries, and everything in between. 🍽️
Here are some restaurants to check out:
📍TANG
📍Seven Colours Eatery, Battery Park
📍Si Cantina Sociale
📍Beluga, Makers Landing
📍PIER/ The Waterside
📍V&A food trucks
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It`s flower season in Cape Town! 🌼
Drop the location of your favourite Mother City flower spots in the comment section...😎
📸: @photography_by_leeanne
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Freedom To Wish is back, and we are excited to give you the opportunity to be a tourist in your own city! 😎
Last year, we granted hundreds of wishes, and we hope to put smiles on many more faces this year. To enter, nominate yourself or a loved one who resides in Cape Town and tell us the one thing you’d love to experience in our beautiful city and why. 🥳
Whatsapp your 60-second voice note or video motivation to 072 662 0626 or email freedomtowish@capetown.travel between 1-26 September 2023. T’s and C’s apply.
Local has never been so lekker. 🫶
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Step into another world when you visit Cape Town and explore its countless hiking trails.🚶♀️🚶♂️
Tell us, what are your favourite hiking trails in the Mother City? ⛰️
📹: @toxicity112
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Are you longing for an escape a short drive from Cape Town? A place that offers a picturesque backdrop, cosy ambiance and natural hot springs? If so, you should add these epic destinations to your bucket list:
📍The Baths
📍The Caledon Hotel and Spa
📍Avalon Springs
📍ATKV Goudini Spa
📍Montagu Springs
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POV: You’re travelling through Chapman’s Peak, one of Cape Town’s most scenic drives. 🚘
Who are you taking? Tag your besties.😎
📹: @travelling_gypsy
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Stand a chance to win one of 2x double tickets to the highly anticipated @trevornoah show on 31 August 2023 at Grand Arena, courtesy of @sun_grandwest . 😎
The prize includes a meal voucher worth R800 to any of the restaurants at GrandWest for the two selected winners. 🍽️
To stand a chance to win, follow @lovecapetown and @sun_grandwest , then complete the online entry form at the link in our bio.
The competition ends on Friday, 25 August 2023, at 12pm. The winners will be announced on the same day.
Please read the terms and conditions carefully before entering this competition:
*The ticket is available for the 31 August 2023 show and is non-transferable.
*The prize includes a meal voucher worth R800 to any of the restaurants at GrandWest for the two selected winners.
*The prize excludes transport to and from the venue.
*The winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries.
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Cape Town is a captivating solo travel destination worth adding to your bucket list. 😎
Whether you want to indulge in a wine tasting on Table Mountain, immerse yourself in the vibrant colours and history of Bo-Kaap or savour the local scene at bustling markets and museums, there`s a plethora of activities perfectly suited for one. 🥳
📸: @joshheldsinger
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Who’s excited about flower season in Cape Town? 🌻🌼🌷
📹: @nicowelgemoed
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Did someone say brunch? 🍽️
The Mother City is known for its incredible brunch spots scattered throughout the city. 😋
From aesthetic spaces to world-renowned dishes that will make your tastebuds dance, fearless foodies have an array of brunch options to choose from. 😎
Featured in this video:
📍JARRYDS Brunch & Bistro
📍Sonny and Irene
📍Swan Café
📍Egghead Diner
📍BUTTER
📍Ou Meul Bakkery
Other spots to try:
📍Hemelhuijs
📍Jonkershuis
📍Kleinsky’s Delicatessen
📍Four and Twenty
📍Mulberry & Prince
📍Groot Phesantekraal
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Captivating Cape Town-the perfect ocean and mountain escape. 🌊⛰️
If there is one thing you would like to experience in the Mother City, what would it be and why?
📸:@kelvindadams
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POV: Kitesurfing in the Greatest City on Earth! 😉
Tell us, what activities are on your Cape Town adventure bucket list?
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