Whilst all the tourists pack into the trendy bars along the Atlantic Seaboard to watch the sun go down, the locals sit in comparative peace on the other side of the mountain in Kalk Bay, enjoying the scruffy charm of this local establishment. The Brass Bell can be a little bit rough and ready at times, however the location is beautiful, with the False Bay waters lapping at the walls.

The Brass Bell is 5 venues in 1, with 2 pubs and 3 restaurants. The Water’s Edge is an informal terrace restaurant situated downstairs, while upstairs is more formal, with the Engine Room specialising in seafood and the Oriental Cabin serving East Asian fare. The Water’s Edge is where the local beach bums and lifesavers meet for a drink at the new Bikini Deck cocktail bar and some hearty food, such as the Hunter’s Platter (smoked venison and grilled guinea fowl, horseradish cream and whole grain mustard), fresh local seafood (mussel pots, grilled kingklip and deep fried calamari) or some lip smacking pizzas.

This café-restaurant has been a meeting place for liberal thinkers for well over a decade and is still nurturing a community spirit and artistic edge in the trendy neighbourhood of Woodstock. Hip and wallet-friendly, this place is colourful and casual, with some striking photos and African artwork, some of which are for sale. Another bonus is that Don Pedro's is often open until dawn, making it a perfect spot for late-night grazing.

The menu is varied with rosemary lamb, sweet and sour lamb, tandoori chicken, spare ribs and vegetable paella, as well as a variety of pizzas. The Don Pedro summer salad with Peppadew, tomato, avocado,mozzarella, basil and olive oil is a great choice on a hot summer day. A 2nd Don Pedro’s has recently opened on Beach Road, Muizenburg.