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Fable

Cocktail bar·City Centre · Bree and Wale

Cocktails from local legends

A cocktail bar on the corner of Bree and Wale, its drinks inspired by local myths and legends.

Our take

  • Story cocktails
  • Food and DJs
  • Closed Mondays
Address
Corner of Bree and Wale Streets, Cape Town
City Centre · Bree and Wale, Cape Town
Phone
+27 66 009 7786
Website
fablecocktailbar.capetown

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About Fable

Fable mixes cocktails inspired by local myths and legends, each drink telling a story, with a food menu and an energetic room kept lively by its bartenders and DJs. It opens Tuesday to Sunday from noon until late, and closes on Mondays.

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Fable before you go.

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