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Leopard Bar

80/100 (862 ratings)

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"Had an amazing, sophisticated experience at the Leopard bar with very friendly attentive staff. The waiters are well trained and allows you your..."

Amori

"The view of this place alone makes it worth going. Simply beautiful. Thankfully the service and food closely matches up to the..."

Lyn

"The view at this place is simply breathtaking, I enjoyed the baked cheesecake and creme brûlée.The presentation was beautiful and it tasted even..."

Farzana Dalvie

"Dogs only allowed on a 'knees to nose' basis...We were very excited to visit the Leopard Bar on Sunday 15th April 2018, especially as we'd..."

Foodies With Doggies

"One can one always expect the best service from a 5-star hotel ✨... the hotel's location is itself special as it's tucked between the ocean and the..."

Tsepang & Thapelo

"A gorgeous view to enjoy whilst you snack on peanuts/bar snacks and enjoy a glass of something warm or cool - what's lovely about this place is you..."

Yajna Gold

"Pricey but so worth the view. Had the prawn tempura and the chicken wings as snacks - both ok. To be honest the food is not the allure. Nothing..."

Simone Naicker

"This place is amazing purely cos of it's amazing view of the Cape Town sunset...I went there twice in three days. And they serve Graham Beck MCC by..."

Sharima Bramannan

"I just love this place. The view is simply breathtaking: the ocean sparkles over the white bannisters. The service is polite and professional. I..."

Carien Moolman

"What a spot for a sundowner! The view is spectacular... I spent half the time there just staring. Their Rock Shandy is the best in Cape Town as well...."

Bryan Vally

"This is our favorite spot to watch the sunset and have some cocktails with good company. We booked for the high tea, we were not impressed. It was a..."

Glynis Naidoo

"Exquisite view and the BEST cocktails. I was so impressed at the level of service we received when we popped in for sundowners. We were seated..."

Jessica Armstrong

"Pretty decent high tea. Definitely better than the Mount Nelson Hotel's. They had special blends of teas which were quite nice and the room the put..."

Gabriel Stein

"The food in general is very average for the location. I feel they could do so much more! We recently came for high tea (see picture), which turned..."

Simira

"This is a favourite venue to watch the sun set over the Atlantic. It's classy, romantic and very upmarket. Love the decor. If you are lucky you'll be..."

Barbara Ann Hall

"My first High Tea at the Apostles was very impressive. Posh & Plush all the way. You get served your personal spread, 3 tiered and signature teas, at..."

Isaac J. R. Schalk

"This place is perfect (for me at least).We came here for a celebration and a private movie screening and there was nothing that I could..."

Adrian Ciesielski

"I was fortunate enough to stop by the Twelve Apostles last Thursday for a 4 hour business conference that included lunch. From arrival, the..."

CT Vegan

"We went for a very late supper and had courteous and excellent service. The seating is (as the name suggests) very comfortable, but the food and..."

Jeanne Louise Ridge

"This bar has the most spectacular views of the sunset, lions head and the side of table mountain... We were lucky enough to enjoy the sunset here!..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"I visited the Leopard Bar for tea with my parents and it was perfect for a cold rainy day. Unfortunately we were unable to sit outside on the terrace..."

Ashna Dayal

"Had high tea here with my bestie - and it was so worthy every penny. What with the view and incredible selection of treats on the high tea platter..."

Waseem Imam Saheb

"The old adage of "if you say you're five star you better have the goods to back it up". Leopard Lounge has the view but the service is so slow. We..."

Wikus Du Toit

"A lovely place to sit back, relax and sip on a cocktail while taking in the beautiful view of the ocean. Their cocktails were amazing, using fresh..."

Leandra Lilly Dreyer

"What an amazing spot for sun downers and the complimentary snacks are awesome. The menu prices are fairly high but I suppose they cater mainly to the..."

Lauren Holtshousen

"We were fortunate enough to be treated to the glamorous tea by the sea at 12 Apostels' Leopard Bar. And if you enjoy tea, sweet treats and a gorgeous..."

The Foodie Corner

"I have been to this place many times, it was the 1st time having dinner here. I started off with a sundown coctail - best of both world - G&T mojito!..."

Hannah T3

"Do yourself a favour and go to the 12 Apostles for beer/wine/cocktail and take in the views. They are incredible and you will 100% lose track of..."

MelbourneLops

"I'm not sure where this should go under. We booked a late lunch at the cafe grill but the waiter asked if we would like to sit at the leopard bar and..."

Suitcases And Lattes

"This is my favourite place place to sit back, relax and enjoy the Capes finest coastal views. Drinks are premium priced but expected at a..."

Garth Balabanoff

"What an absolute treat! Took my mom here for high tea on her birthday two weeks ago and what a beautiful day it was! Both the savory and the sweet..."

Leila Osato

"Excellent spot to enjoy a drink while taking in the tranquil view of the beautiful bay and iconic Lions Head. Service was great. Patrons are offered..."

Bronwyn Esterhuizen

"Great views of the oceans and with the jazzy music Sundays is wonderfully tasteful and sets a relaxing atmosphere. Food and drinks a very good..."

Tauriq Brown

"Great view, Dylan Lewis art work, friendly service and a tea to match! Bar food excellent but delivery slow. Waiters need to focus on the..."

Keith Hendry

"I attended a High tea for a Bridal shower at 12 Apostles. We had the area all to ourselves which was nice, because you don't feel like you are..."

Zanel

"This is a nice way to end the Chapmans Peak Drive if you are coming from Hout Bay. We had the high tea, which is well worth the R175 and some ice..."

Vishal Mistry

"Every visitor to Cape Town needs to drive along the beautiful Chapman's Peak. Take a detour when driving past the 12 Apostles Hotel. I think the view..."

Andrea Marshall

"This was by far the best high tea I’ve ever had. Real value for money, beautiful scenery, lovely staff. Warm and welcoming and absolutely delicious..."

Maria Theresia Gebhardt

"Light lunch with some really good cocktails. This place feels so luxurious, the decor is so classy and comfortable at the same time. Just lounging..."

Dan Moodley

"We had lunch at The Leopard Bar after an amazing message at the hotel’s spa. The food was delicious. They recommend this burger platter because we..."

Ben Nevins

"Had a great high tea experience. I got the vegan high tea and my friend got a normal one and we both loved it. We spent so many hours there talking,..."

Maria Engel

"Cape Town is renowned for its breathtaking sunsets, from Lions Head to Bloubergstrand. The Leopard Bar at the 12 Apostles is one that is high up on..."

Sher Brüssow

"Beer and Gin Canapé Tasting One would expect a quality service when visiting the 12 Apostles, but on a recent visit to the Leopard Bar, we..."

Lee-Anne Curtis-Cox

"The Leopard Bar’s decor is stunning, colonial feel. Beautiful lunch experience, lovely food and great..."

Adam Bentley

"Went to 12 apostles hotel and had snacks and drinks at the leopard bar after getting married there exactly 18yrs ago so thought a little anniversary..."

Paul kerr-greenfield

"Great place to enjoy your sundowners on the balcony overlooking the ocean. Service was friendly and efficient. Enjoyed our drinks with the free bar..."

Katja Forster

"We’ve been coming to Leopard Bar for sundowner drinks for many years prior to the pandemic. This was our first time back since then and the..."