This article first appeared in House & Leisure Online and is entitled “Sipping on summer at Sunset Café”. Here I’ve adapted my original post slightly in order to make it blog-relevant. 

The latest spot along Camps Bay’s famous strip to sunbathe and people-gaze, Sunset Café offers up a comprehensive cocktail list and tapas menu.

Little sister to the V&A Waterfront’s Mondiall Kitchen and Bar, Sunset Café epitomizes Camps Bay culture with a vibrant eatery that caters to the sundowner set. 

Small in size but more than ample in atmosphere, the café itself features a pavement terrace where patrons can watch people-watch, enjoy the antics of street performers or simply soak up the sunshine. A lounge area further indoors encourages sundowner parties of larger groups and the signature marble-topped tables so loved at Mondiall make a repeat appearance.

The cocktail menu is varied, with a selection of signature drinks and more contemporary recipes created exclusively for Sunset Café by Devin Cross of ABV Brands. We sampled the L’Aperitivo Spritz – a refreshing twist on the classic Prosecco-based aperitif, and The Great Ascent – a gin-based cocktail combined with kombucha and a punchy hit of fresh ginger. 

Not only suited to those imbibing, Sunset Café also has a definitive food menu of light meal and snack options. We enjoyed the Salt & Pepper Squid, the Sunset Salad with apple, Gorgonzola and walnuts, the wafer-thin Springbok Carpaccio and their signature Sunset Burger – the spiced Angus beef patty is a serious contender to Mondiall’s famous Wagyu beef version. They also serve light, fresh breakfasts and all-day oysters paired with the bubbly of your choice. The staff are friendly and there is a relaxed atmosphere that aids in uninterrupted relaxation.  

Situated just below the Bay Hotel, Sunset Café is a stylish central meeting place that blends luxurious finishes with a beach-friendly attitude. A must-visit in summertime, we also can’t wait to see what the cooler months bring from them.