7 of the best · Cape Town, South Africa
Shopping in Cape Town: the Waterfront, the Mill and the Jewellers
Victoria Wharf at the V&A, Cavendish Square and Canal Walk, the design studios and Saturday market at the Old Biscuit Mill, and South African jewellers.
Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three Cape Town addresses we return to, chosen from this list by people who know the city well.
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At the harbour
Victoria Wharf, V&A Waterfront
The V&A Waterfront’s shopping centre, with international and South African brands, by the harbour.
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Saturdays
The Old Biscuit Mill and the Neighbourgoods Market
Design shops and studios in an old biscuit factory in Woodstock, with the Neighbourgoods food and design market on Saturdays.
373–375 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925Explore View on map
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Shopping centres 3
Under one roof.
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In the Southern Suburbs
Cavendish Square
The shopping centre of the Southern Suburbs, in Claremont.
1 Dreyer Street, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708Explore View on map
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At the harbour
Victoria Wharf, V&A Waterfront
The V&A Waterfront’s shopping centre, with international and South African brands, by the harbour.
Design and markets 2
Makers and food.
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Saturdays
The Old Biscuit Mill and the Neighbourgoods Market
Design shops and studios in an old biscuit factory in Woodstock, with the Neighbourgoods food and design market on Saturdays.
373–375 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925Explore View on map
Jewellers 2
Diamonds and fine jewellery.