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Time Out Market Cape Town
Cape Town's premium curated food hall in the historic Old Power Station at the V&A Waterfront — 13+ kitchens, local chefs, a wine bar, harbour terrace, and social dining seven days a week.
The Cape Town Food Scene
Accessible
Dining
Family
First visit
Food
Harbour
Rainy-day option
Sunset
V and a waterfront
Va waterfront
Wine tasting
All Travellers
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Food & Wine
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About Time Out Market Cape Town
Time Out Market Cape Town occupies the historic Old Power Station Building on Dock Road at the V&A Waterfront — a landmarked industrial building converted into a high-energy communal dining hall. Unlike a shopping-mall food court, every kitchen here is selected by Time Out’s editorial team from Cape Town’s active restaurant scene.
It is the most accessible high-quality food experience at the Waterfront: walk in any day, eat as much or as little as you want, and leave without a reservation.
What is inside
- 13-14 curated kitchens with different menus and price points
- Ramen, sushi, Indian street food, Italian meat and pasta, Mexican tacos, Greek street food, wood-fired pizza
- South African contemporary dishes by locally celebrated chefs
- Artisan ice cream (Unframed) and speciality coffee from early morning
- Cultivar Wine Bar: South African wine list in a dedicated tasting setting
- Quayside terrace with direct harbour and marina views
- LED screens and live music for evening programming
Opening hours
- Sunday-Wednesday: 11:00-22:00 (coffee and breakfast from 08:00)
- Thursday-Saturday: 11:00-23:00 (coffee and breakfast from 08:00)
Pair it with
- The V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre, 5 minutes on foot for live performances
- The OZCF Market at Granger Bay, a 15-minute walk on Saturday and Sunday mornings
- A sunset harbour cruise departing from the Clock Tower Precinct
Local Planning Notes
What to keep in mind before you travel.
No reservations required for the food hall itself. The Cultivar Wine Bar may operate on different hours — check locally. Individual kitchen hours may vary slightly from the listed times.
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Access & Terrain
Fully accessible at street level within the Waterfront precinct. Communal seating indoors and on the outdoor terrace. Wheelchair accessible throughout.
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Best Visit Time
Thursday-Saturday evening for the harbour terrace atmosphere and full kitchen lineup. Weekend breakfast hours from 08:00 for a quieter start before the crowds arrive.
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Verified Chauffeur
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Private Vehicle
Door-to-door flexibility on your terms.
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