Welcome to Travelstart’s nifty guide to the best brocantes in and around the Mother City. The only thing more Capetonian than bustling markets, beautiful beaches with icy water and an ever-growing obsession with artisan coffee is the mountain. We’ve got your all-you-need guide to atmospheric night markets, day markets, community-driven organic markets and festive wine-farm fairs.
Bay Harbour Market
Featured image courtesy of Bay Harbour Market Facebook Page
What sets it apart?
The Bay Harbour Market is set in an old fish factory by the sea with a huge selection of food (smoothies, champagne, crayfish) and live music to enjoy
What can I buy?
Koeksisters, Ice Dream ice cream, bunny chows among many other gourmet delights
When is it?
Fridays from 17:00 – 21:00 and Saturdays and Sundays from 09:30 – 16:00
Where is it?
31 Harbour Road, Hout Bay
Contact
083 275 5586
City Bowl Market on Hope
Featured image courtesy of City Bowl Market Facebook Page
What sets it apart?
Live music and passionate foodies
What can I buy?
Different foods from 30 traders including dim sum and cocktails
When is it?
Thursday Evenings from 16:30-20:30 and every First Friday of the month from 16:30–20:30
Where is it?
14 Hope Street, Gardens
Contact
citybowlmarket@gmail.com
Die Kattebak Vintage Market, Woodstock
Featured image courtesy of Die Kattebak Facebook Page
What sets it apart?
An interesting bazaar of second-hand goods and great food and wine plus free parking available
What can I buy?
Great food, Estate Wines, Craft Beer, Vintage and Handcrafted Goods
When is it?
Selective Saturdays from 9:00 – 15:00
Where is it?
145 Sir Lowry Road, The Palm’s Lifestyle Centre
Contact
021 462 0394
Truth Timeless Market
Featured image courtesy of Truth Timeless Market Facebook Page
What sets it apart?
Hip nightmarket in a beautiful building
What can I buy?
20 traders stock unusual, vintage clothing
When is it?
The First Wednesday evening every month from 18:30 – 22:30
Where is it?
36 Buitenkant Street
Contact
021 200 0440
Noordhoek Community market
What sets it apart?
A sunset market on a wine farm
What can I buy?
Sushi, lamb, fresh flowers, scented candles
When is it?
Every Thursday from 16:30 to 20:30
Where is it?
Cape Point Vineyards
Contact
021 789 0900
Neighbourgoods Market
What sets it apart?
The Old Biscuit Mill setting, unmatched gourmet breakfast fare and celebrity spotting
What can I buy?
Seasonal produce, ethically-sourced ingredients, hand-made clothing
When is it?
Saturday 9:00 – 14:00
Where is it?
373-375 Albert Road, Woodstock
The Vintage Experience
What sets it apart?
Festive atmosphere where you can get a 50’s hairdo, watch a fashion show and get lunch from a food truck
What can I buy?
Unusual vintage clothing finds
When is it?
Check back here for when the first market of 2016 is announced, events are in the pipeline but have yet to be scheduled
Where is it?
The German Club
Contact
info@thevintageexperience.co.za
Cape Town Market Epping
What sets it apart?
It’s the oldest and largest fresh produce market in the Western Cape
What can I buy?
Bulk fresh produce at affordable prices. Simply apply to become a buyer and you’re set to get the best deals on fresh fruit and veggies.
When is it?
Open from Monday to Saturday from 4:00 to 10:00
Where is it?
110 Gunner’s Circle, Epping
Contact
(021) 5312191 and +27 (082) 664 1991
The Cape Town Baby & Kids Market
What sets it apart?
A niche market and fun day out for new parents and their kids in a garden setting
What can I buy?
New and pre-loved baby goods
When is it?
Sundays 9:00 to 14:00
Where is it?
Deer park drive and Highlands, Vredehoek
Contact
082 408 5000
Tokai Forest Market
What sets it apart?
Jumping castles and horse rides for kids, dog friendly in a forest setting
What can I buy?
Fresh produce, art and crafts and gourmet brunch and lunch options
When is it?
Saturdays from 9:00 to 14:00
Where is it?
Orphen Road/Spaanchemat River Road
Oranjezicht City Farm at Granger Bay
What sets it apart?
Well-established market catering for dietary preferences now with iced coffees with an unbeatable waterfront view
What can I buy?
An abundance of delicious fresh produce and culinary delights
When is it?
Open on Saturdays from 09:00-14:00
Where is it?
Granger Bay near the Lookout
Contact
+27 03 628 3426
Watershed
What sets it apart?
More than 150 tenants offering the best in local design
What can I buy?
Exquisite locally-made, curated objects
When is it?
Open daily from 10:00-19:00
Where is it?
Near the 2 Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront
Milnerton Market – A treasure hunter’s paradise
What sets it apart?
The view of majestic Table Mountain and the gems you have to dig to find
What can I buy?
A brilliant array of bric a brac
When is it?
Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00-14:00, open til 15:00 on Sundays
Where is it?
Marine Drive (R27) & Milner Road Intersection Metro Industrial Township
Contact
info@milnertonfleamarket.co.za
Audacia Market (Route 44)
What sets it apart?
The incredible variety of food stalls, live music and children’s entertainment. You can also take part in the 5km parkrun every Saturday at 8:00 sharp
What can I buy?
A variety of eats from boerewors rolls to sushi as well as fresh flowers and gifts
When is it?
Every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00 rain or shine
Where is it?
Farm 537, R44, Stellenbosch
Contact
021 881 3052
Stellenbosch Slowfood Market at Oude Libertas (Stellenbosch)
What sets it apart?
The grand setting with affordable lunch options and luxury food to take away
What can I buy?
Salsicce sausage, chorizo, cupcakes, dim sum, quality wines
When is it?
Saturdays from 09:00-14:00
Where is it?
Oude Libertas Wine Farm, Stellenbosch
Contact
info@slowmarket.co.za
Khayelitsha Craft Market
What sets it apart?
Talented entrepreneurs and marimba music, look out for eye-catching cement sculptures in the area created by a local artist
What can I buy?
Intricate beadwork
When is it?
From 09h00 to 14h00 on Monday to Friday, and 09h00 to 12h00 on Saturdays.
Where is it?
40 km from CBD, St Michael’s and All Angels Anglican Church
Contact
021 361 5246
Blaauwklippen Family Market
What sets it apart?
Gypsy jazz and pony rides for the kids
What can I buy?
All the good things in life- bread, cheese, wine
When is it?
Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00
Where is it?
Blaauwklippen Farm, Stellenbosch
Contact
084 608 6325
Greenmarket Square
What sets it apart?
A bustling labyrinth frequented by tourists from all over the world in a historical square
What can I buy?
Carvings, bright clothing and beadwork
When is it?
Every day from 8:00 to 15:00
Where is it?
Greenmarket Square, CBD
Earth Fair Food Market Tokai and St George’s Mall
What sets it apart?
A lively culinary market with a conscience
What can I buy?
Latin American food, local curries, Vietnamese spring rolls and decadent nutella brownies among many other treats
When is it?
The St George’s mall market takes place every Thursday from 11:00, the Tokai one every Saturday from 9:00 to 14:00
Where is it?
St George’s Mall, CBD and Builder’s Warehouse Complex, Tokai
Grand Parade Market
Featured image courtesy of Ajay via Flickr
What sets it apart?
The bustling inner-city atmosphere
What can I buy?
Chinese bric a brac, beautiful second hand clothes, crafts and curios
Where is it?
Grand Parade, in front of the ornate City Hall
Blue Bird Food and Goods Market
What sets it apart?
It’s a laid-back Muizies affair perfect for skipping cooking on a Friday
What can I buy?
Hip clothing, tacos, wine
When is it?
Every Friday from 16:00 to 22:00 and a Fashion Market on the first Saturday of every month 11:00 to 16:00
Where is it?
39 Albertyn Road, Muizenberg
Contact
0839897226
Adderley street flower market
What sets it apart?
A feast for the eyes and the nose this market is a historical landmark over 150 years old
What can I buy?
Seasonal local flowers
When is it?
Every day from 08:00 to 16:00
Where is it?
Adderley Street
Contact
021 487 6800
The Vineyard Oval Market
What sets it apart?
Beer garden, food trucks and long tables for families and friends to sit together
What can I buy?
Dinner from one of the many food trucks
When is it?
Every Wednesday from 16:00 – 21:00
Where is it?
Kenilworth Race course
Contact
062 084 1152
Church Street Antique Market
What sets it apart?
Charming atmosphere in a street closed off to traffic, surrounded by art galleries
What can I buy?
Semi-precious jewellery, porcelain and books
When is it?
Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 16:00
Where is it?
Starts on the corner of Church Street and Long
Erf 81 Food Market
What sets it apart?
The market is organised by Tyisa Nabanye, a non-profit urban agriculture organisation located on the slopes of Signal Hill.
What can I buy?
Fresh vegetables, coffee, food and plants
When is it?
Every Sunday from 10:00 to 14:00, starting again from the 6 February 2016
Where is it?
On the corner of Leuwenvoet and Military Road
Contact
072 601 1013
The Constantia Waldorf Night Market & Concert
What sets it apart?
Community-based family-orientated market with live music
What can I buy?
Wholesome food, juices and fresh produce
When is it?
In the summer months on the last Friday of the month
Where is it?
Waldorf School, Spaanschemat River Road
Lourensford Harvest Market, Somerset West
Featured image courtesy of The Lourensford Harvest Market Facebook Page
What sets it apart?
Spacious, dog-friendly family market with quality food on offer
What can I buy?
Succulents, croissants, coffee, beer, dim sum, lamb skewers
When is it?
Saturdays from 10:00 to 15:00
Where is it?
Lourensford Wine Estate, Lourensford Avenue
-34.07239° S, 18.88867° E
Hi
I would like to make contact with the editor to request that the V&A Food Market gets added to your markets listing please. I have new copy, updated times and new updated images after our upgrade. Please could you email me.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks
Karin Vermeulen
Hi there,
Thanks for getting in touch.
As this is an old blog all information on this page was correct at the time of publishing.
We will however keep the V&A Food Market in mind should we write new content.