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  1. The Athletic Club & Social

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    A three-floor cocktail bar where vintage sports memorabilia covers the walls in tribute to a former owner who ran a speakeasy in the basement and apparently collected both pills and pennants. The balcony overlooking Signal Hill earns its reputation. Classics and barrel-aged options anchor the drinks list, while the signature side leans into housemade ingredients and stranger flavor pairings for anyone who wants the bar to do the thinking.

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    Address
    35 Buitengracht St, CBD, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa · Cape Town
    Hours

    Closes soon, 2 AM, in 39 min

    • Monday 4 PM to 11 PM
    • Tuesday 4 PM to 11 PM
    • Wednesday 4 PM to Midnight next day
    • Thursday 4 PM to 2 AM next day
    • Friday Today Noon to 2 AM next day
    • Saturday Noon to 2 AM next day
    • Sunday Closed
    Phone
    +27 84 087 5566
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