Birthdays, work functions, bachelorettes, Pride parties, wakes that turn into parties. We have done all of them on this corner. Tell us the date and roughly how many, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
No formal booking process needed — just message ahead so we can put tables together rather than scattering you across the room. Full menu, normal pricing, happy hour if you land before six.
Worth a conversation. We will talk through timing, whether you want set food or the full menu, and which part of the room suits the night. Weeknights are easier than Fridays.
Possible, and we have done it plenty. Give us as much notice as you can, especially between November and February. Tell us what the night actually is and we will tell you if we are the right room for it.
We run drag every Wednesday and know every good queen in the city. If you want performers for a private night, ask — we can usually make it happen.
The fastest way to a real answer is to send four things at once: the date, roughly how many people, what time you want to start, and what kind of night it is. That last one matters more than people expect — a fortieth birthday, a work year-end and a bachelorette all need different things from the same room.
The kitchen runs 11am to 10pm and the full menu is available throughout — burgers, grills, platters, salads and desserts. For larger groups we will usually suggest narrowing to a set selection so the kitchen can send food together rather than in a slow trickle. Tell us about allergies and dietary requirements up front and the kitchen will be honest about what it can work around.
The full bar is available, and if your group lands before 6pm the 2-for-1 happy hour applies to everyone, which is the cheapest way to start a party in De Waterkant. Bar tabs are straightforward to set up — agree a limit with us on arrival.
WhatsApp is the fastest — send the date, numbers, start time and what the night is. Or call 021 002 8867, or email hello@cafemanhattan.co.za.
74 Waterkant Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001. Open every day, 11am to 11pm.
Yes. Groups of six to twelve just need a message ahead so we can seat you together; twelve to thirty is worth a proper conversation; and full-venue bookings are possible with enough notice. WhatsApp us the date and rough numbers.
Regularly. November to February is our busiest stretch, so book early. Weeknights are easier to accommodate than Fridays and Saturdays.
Usually, yes. We run drag every Wednesday and know the Cape Town scene well, so ask when you enquire and we will see what we can arrange.
For larger groups we will typically suggest narrowing the order to a set selection so the kitchen can send food out together. The full menu is available for smaller tables.
Yes — if your group is in before 6pm, the 2-for-1 happy hour applies to everyone, on house spirits, house wine, dumpies, tequila shots and Long Islands.
WhatsApp is the fastest way to get an answer. Give us the date, rough numbers and what kind of night it is.