Rick's Cafe Americain

Rick's Cafe Americain is a legendary Cape Town institution spread over three floors at the corner of 101 Kloof Street and Weltevreden Street in the Gardens neighborhood, crowned by a lush and colorful rooftop terrace with magnificent views over Table Mountain. Styled after the iconic 1942 film Casablanca, the venue is steeped in old-world glamour and warmth, with the rooftop terrace featuring foldable glass doors to protect against the Cape wind while preserving the celebrated mountain vistas and a misting system for warm summer afternoons. Rick's is renowned for one of Cape Town's best-stocked bars, boasting over 500 beverage items — including more than 80 tequilas, over 300 gins, whiskeys, and rums, plus an award-winning wine list. The cocktail menu spans more than 30 creations, from classics to signature drinks like the Kloof Street Hurricane. Open Monday to Sunday from 11am to 2am, Rick's Cafe Americain is an unmissable rooftop experience in Cape Town.