SHOPPING GUIDE · KOMMETJIE · CAPE TOWN
From the village boutique in Noordhoek to the V&A Waterfront — 12 addresses for design, wine, art and souvenirs.
From local surf shops in Kommetjie to craft markets in Hout Bay and designer boutiques at the Waterfront — the Cape Peninsula offers the right shopping address for every taste. This guide takes you to the best shops, markets, and farm stores.
Farm villages, surf shops and handmade treasures right on your doorstep
Noordhoek Farm Village is the heart of the local community — a charming ensemble of boutiques, galleries, cafés and the renowned Foodbarn.
💡 Combine your visit with lunch at Foodbarn and a craft beer at Aegir Project Brewery.
The Craft Market at Imhoff Farm offers local handicrafts, handmade candles, ceramics, woodwork and textiles.
Kommetjie is Cape Town's surf hotspot, and the local shops offer everything from custom surfboards to sustainable surf wear.
South Africa's most charming shopping street with over 50 shops and galleries
Kalk Bay's Main Road is South Africa's antiques capital: over 50 shops offer everything from Victorian furniture to Art Deco lamps to contemporary art.
💡 Plan at least 2–3 hours. Bargaining is common in the antique shops.
One of the leading galleries for contemporary South African art.
From the V&A Waterfront to the creative quarters of Woodstock and De Waterkant
The V&A Waterfront is South Africa's most visited shopping destination: over 450 shops, from international brands to local designers to African handicrafts.
In a converted biscuit factory in Woodstock, the Old Biscuit Mill unites local designers, furniture workshops, galleries and food start-ups.
💡 The Neighbourgoods Market on Saturday (9 AM–2 PM) is a must.
Bree Street is Cape Town's design axis: local fashion boutiques, interior design studios and concept stores.
The historic Greenmarket Square in the heart of Cape Town offers African handicrafts, textiles, masks and jewellery.
The best addresses for wine, cheese, biltong and South African specialities
Woolworths Food is South Africa's premium supermarket: excellent ready meals, first-class wines, organic products.
Wine Concepts is one of Cape Town's finest wine shops: carefully curated selection of South African boutique wines.
Buy wines directly from Villa Austral's nearest winery — at cellar-door prices.