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The House Of Machines
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"One of the best bars and hang out spots in Cape Town. Always a great vibe, down-to-earth people and lekker drinks..."
Cassandra Eichhoff
"Always love visiting H.O.M ....best hotdogs I've ever eaten and consistently good friendly service..."
Brett Krause
"Best ever place with good climate, drinks and live music. Amazing staff..."
Jarek Kowalski
"My favorite place to hang out with like minded people, any day of the week! Rumour has it the breakfasts are pretty good as well..."
Thomas Van Zyl
"It's epic.....love the food and beer on tap. Staff are friendly and very..."
Sharon Webber-Adams
"The best place for my morning coffee. The vibe from the staff puts me in a good mood before I have even had a..."
Catherine Edwards
"Always a great night out! Rocking vibe, sexy bartenders, a true birthplace for local music to flourish! I'll be back soon for the best Old Fashiones..."
Nick Nesimowski
"Awesome bar with great drinks. Don't forget to look how your drinks are made...it's WOW! Also they have cool merchandise ;)! Best memories! We will..."
Ines Braun-Reichel
"Great service, awesome vibe and a very unique spot to hang out! Loved the..."
Ettienne de Lange
"Had the best time!! Service is good and don't get me started on the drinks! Great..."
Alicia Loots
"Great vibe and lukka music venue, the good people of Cape Town know a thing or..."
Chris Nixon
"Amazing place with high quality and super delicious coffee..."
Andy Laufenberg
"Awesome spot. Cold bevo's great service. What..."
Taha Versi
"The house of machines has a great feel about it, stopped by for coffee which I enjoyed. Very trendy spot and itā€™s a bit hidden. Didnā€™t really..."
Gerschel
"Lovely little place with good coffeeĀ A vibe on First ThursdaysI have yet to try the food here!3 words to describe: quirky,..."
Yajna Gold
"Once upon a time in a land far far away was a little bar on the tip of a dark continent. It was THOM. It was perfect. I drank till I couldn't..."
Farryl Purkiss
"*IT'S A STRONG 'YES' FROM ME*A very unique and extravagant little coffee shop! The decor is fascinating. Both indoor and outdoor seating..."
HealthGirl
"House of machines is not your average bar hangout where one would expect to just get their regular shots and cocktails. It's an all American vintage..."
Amit Govind
"BEST BEST BEST old fashioned on earth to drink and watch being made ...period šŸ™šŸ»šŸ™šŸ»šŸ˜ŠšŸ˜ŠTalented music performers always ......"
Chelyn De Graaf
"One of Cape Town's hidden gems and it doesn't get more hipster than this! It's amazing how many people cram themselves into a space that small. That..."
Lucianrajah
"Great spot for live music and a genuine Old-Fashioned. Make sure you watch the craftsmanship of the barman! Only downside is that there isn't much..."
Tessa Brown
"Enjoyed House of Machines as the starting venue for a First Thursday night in town (5 couples all from the burbs and deep in teenage parenting), and..."
Andrew Campbell
"Awesome coffee spot! House of machines is one of those 'all day' venues that starts out as a cafe in the morning and becomes a trendy bar buzzing..."
Danieljake
"Definitely my type of vibe. Laid back feel to it and amazing coffee, music and beer. More of a place I like to meet friends for a late lunch and..."
Wez_Undercover
"Came here in search of free and decent WiFi. Was not disappointed. Really neat spot to soak up a good vibe while getting some work done. I..."
Marcus Christiansen
"I've walked past this hipster haven on several occasions and decided to grab a sandwich and a hot chocolate. The hot chocolate was honest and that..."
Tiyaarah Cloete
"Super popular, trendy, with great food and fab decor, it's such a fabulous concept, this is where all the Capetonians go, definitely very highly..."
Annie Hodes
"Always packed for first Thursdays in Cape Town. But every other day boasts it's regular customers. I generally pop by for a Flat White In the day,..."
Nicol Miller
"During the day their coffee is superb, they also make a great breakfast type pie.. At night it's vibey and serves good beer.. You stand on the street..."
Collin Allin
"Nothing starts a cold, crispy Cape morning better than a warming cup of coffee from this trendy coffee house by day and rocking bar by night! Located..."
Nicholas Hochfelden
"I love the fact House of Machines spills out onto the pavement. It gives it a somewhat continental feel. If you want a properly made cocktail I would..."
Phoebe Kondylis
"I love this place! The live bands, the exclusive cocktails, and all in all great service. The bar is usually packed, but I always seem to get my..."
Ryan Oberholzer
"A great motorcycle-themed dive bar in Cape Town, right next to the speakeasy Outrage of Modesty. I love this place for the great music, nice..."
Shane Eaton
"Very cool place. they had motor bike repair workshop in one end! the music was too rock / punk and loud for us. we couldn't talk much or hear a thing..."
Karin Hall
"House Of Machines' pavement seating provides an awesome setting for a quiet chill under the stars on a clear summer evening. Drinks aren't cheap -..."
Bryan Vally
"We have been here on a friday night to enjoy some Drinks. They made the Cocktails with a lot of care and love! We had two with Bourbon in it, and..."
Pia
"I have been to The House Of Machines a few times and I've never had a bad experience. The staff are generally friendly and most times there is a good..."
Nicky
"Been here on evening when we visited Beefcakes, La Parada & the Dubliners. Stopped here for a quick drinks, very viby busy place. The place was..."
Anna Dahl
"Best hotdog ever... As a cheese lover I can't tell you my delight when the hotdog arrived covered in cheddar with tasty bacon jam. Coffee is..."
Ilse Liebenberg
"This place is awesome! The barmen know their stuff and they make a mean cocktail. Each one takes time, which is really enjoyable to watch and adds to..."
Claudia Penny
"I absolutely love this place- my new favourite watering hole. The staff are well educated about the drinks they serve and do so with a smile...."
Michelle Parkin
"One our favorite spots for intimate live music and a great bourbon & whiskey selection! Knowledgable staff and pretty efficient service. Also they're..."
Lvanmellek
"This place has become my local haunt recently. No other cafe/bar better captures the essence of inner city Cape Town life than THoM. One of the few..."
Storm Farrell
"Love, love, love this place. Iā€™m quite surprised that weā€™ve never been before. Thereā€™s a great outside section for hot summerā€™s day. I..."
MelbourneLops
"Been here a few times while partying with friends between bree, kloof and long. They have a good list of beers & and always something for someone...."
Mohit Sureka
"Love the vibe in this place. Great coffee and even better whiskey selection! Their house beer is pretty good as well! Haven't tried the cocktails...."
Zahir Mohamed
"A very cool little hangout that has the best coffee I have had in South Africa. The breakfast was fantastic as well, simple dishes but fantastic..."
Chris Stoll
"Amazing coffee spot. Try the thick avo on toast as well and the banana bread, both a favourite of many. It's a vibe at night too with different..."
Cape Town Diva
"Now this is the place to be after a heavy night out!! The vibes here are out of this world awesome!! Thoroughly impressed by this quaint upbeat..."
Candice Van Vuuren
"What a cool place. I've been twice now and both experiences were great. The first time I tried the gin cocktail (I forget the name but it was funny),..."
Jenny Sarah Coulson
"Their hotdogs are alright. Well priced and taste good enough. Some of the other dishes I found to be lacking. Their attention to alcohol is..."
Arno Quinton
"Coffee strong enough for the motorcycles in the back to use as fuel. They also boast he best playlist in Cape Town. Guns n' Roses for breakfast,..."
Short N' Sweet
"Fantastic and knowledgable staff, good service. House Lager is one of the best draft lagers in Cape Town.Attracts an interesting crowd, and each..."
Steven
"Oh wow! This place is so awesome! The bar tenders cultured me on ice and bourbon and I finally had my very first old fashion. We ate a hot dog... It..."
Harrietdv
"Lovely space, attentive staff. Ordered breakfast from El Burro foodtruck parked outside. Excellent! Overall great experience...even bought a t-shirt..."
Neil.slabbert
"Good vibe, interesting cocktails, great end to the week! Service is better than expected and most importantly, people are having fun!!! Will come..."
Karin Kok Henriques
"Try the bacon jam!!!!!!!! OMG, it's awesome. I think you can have it on anything. Breakfast, coffee and hotdogs are great. The HOM lager and the..."
Phillip Black
"Great place for a drink. I want to go back to try the food. Had an old fashioned which was really interesting. The barman really know what they are..."
Ian Burrows
"Do you need your 500cc thumper scrambler fixed whilst you drink a coffee (a good one)? Ā Do you like to read a bit about moustache growing..."
Martin Evans
"Absolutely loved this place from the minute i stepped in. The walls are decorated with such cool artworks you cant help but get caught up. The..."
Tabassum Smiley Aleem
"THoM is by far one of my favourite coffee houses in Cape Town. They're house coffee, Evil Twin is incredible. In my opinion better than Deluxe, Tribe..."
Misha Massimo Beltrami
"Really Nice spot for drinks after work or for an informal meeting with friends. Great coffee. Recommended for everyone! Close to Long Street...."
Nate Kettles
"Do yourself a favour and have the Big Poppa!..."
Ant Gird
"The cocktails are excellent, and it's worth the cost to get one of the specially crafted creations by the barman.Breakfasts on the first Sunday..."
Spotfishy
"It's like someone went inside my head and created exactly what I wanted...This place is just cool!!Snack food and a great..."
Allan Moita
"I had heard a lot of good things about the House of Machines so when I got the opportunity to visit, I immediately grabbed it. This quaint bar is..."
Dewald Reinke
"Apparently rated as one of the world's top 100 bars, The House of Machines did not disappoint! The barman was vocally excited by my ordering an Old..."
Steven O'Connor
"A cosy bar hidden in the middle of the city. An amazing place for a drink after work, with musical acts through out the week. The bar feels lived in..."
Samuel Gaamuwa
"We only dropped in as we were passing, but seemed like a great place, I would definitely like to go back when it was a bit busier. Serves the best..."
Del Hay
"Love the old fashioned! Staff are super friendly and welcoming. Good coffee, beer, and alc. free shots. Quite or busy, it's always a good..."
Christiaan van den Heever
"Definitely one of my favorite dives in Cape Town. The live music is always solid and very entertaining. The staff are all really nice and they do a..."
Drikus Oosthuizen
"My wife and I are die hard music fans and this place never disappoints. Such an awesome spot and always great taste in music playing there. Been..."
Warren Kent
"Great live music. Couple of craft beers on tap and a nice cocktail selection. Staff are very..."
Conor Boy
"My go to place when going for a bike ride. Coffee is great, service excellent......and the cocktails is AMAZING!!! So lekker....you have to book an..."
Jenene Schwartz
"Awesome vibe, really good music, all round great..."
Benjamin Truter
"Great atmosphere at any time of day. And great bartenders! Had an epic show going on as well. Only downside was the vienna sausage i bought was cold..."
Eric B
"A great little bar tended by skilled mixologists. The drinks are made professionally to a global standard. And the beers are poured properly, the way..."
Joe D. Ape
"One of those small, long and narrow bars with high ceilings in the heart of the city center. Dark-wood interiors but adequately lit. They play some..."
Nils Flaatten
"Good vibes, lots of people! Loved the music on ā€˜first Thursdaysā€™. But only 2 toilets, so a bit of a wait when itā€™s..."
Adelene Tschuma
"Had a friend's birthday celebration here recently, wonderful atmosphere, lovey people, awesome service... Great beers too..."
Tshepo Terry Marule
"One of the best bar/pubs in Cape Town. I've been coming here since 2016 now and never been disappointed. The cocktails are not your usual run of the..."
G P
"For the past two years we've come here every week at least once a week for breakfast and everything is of such consistently high quality. Feels like..."
Becky Leighton
"Me and my wife both had burgers. We added onion rings and the beef fat fries chips. Everything was really tasty and the cocktails was different than..."
Christiaan Payne
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