City Views combed the Central City’s streets in search of the best restaurants with fireplaces.
Let’s face it, a fireplace is guaranteed to take away the winter blues.
The Village Idiot
Are you a fan of Aces‘n’Spades or The Odyssey? Then check out new gastropub The Village Idiot. It has a huge balcony for summer and, more importantly, a fireplace for winter.
32 Loop St | www.facebook.com/thevillageidiotct, 076 207 4698
The Odyssey Gastropub
This is one of those rare places that combines a comfy pub feel with live music and delicious food. Settle in by the fireplace downstairs.
199 Bree St | www.theodyssey.co.za, 021 422 4084
Trees Restaurant at the Townhouse Hotel
Aimed at business people, this stylish East City hotel restaurant boasts a gas-heated fireplace and cosy lounge area.
Townhouse Hotel & Conference Centre, 16 Corporation St | www.townhouse.co.za, 021 465 7050
Galbi
Galbi brings a slice (or rather, a cut) of Korea to Cape Town. Game, chicken and vegetables are brought to your table, where you barbecue it yourself – each table has a small grill.
210 on Long | www.galbi.co.za, 021 424 3030
HQ Restaurant
This brasserie-style restaurant has one menu item: sirloin, salad and chips. They do steak and they do it well. Naturally, they also sell wine, which you can enjoy fireside in the lounge.
Heritage Square, 100 Shortmarket St | www.hqrestaurant.co.za, 021 424 6373
This article first appeared in the June/July 2015 issue of City Views. Read it online.