Best Cocktail Bar - Cape Town 2026

tucked away in the heart of cape town, you’ll find fable - the not so serious, serious - cocktail bar, where folklore comes to life through cocktails flavours and theatrics. with a menu inspired by south african myths and legends, fable blends local ingredients with world-class technique to deliver a sensory journey in every sip. behind the magic is an extraordinary team of hospitality artists—curious, cheeky, and deeply committed to craft. their camaraderie and creativity earned fable nominations for best international cocktail bar and best international bar team—a testament to their vision of connection, culture, and community, one cocktail at a time.