Cape Town is a food lover’s paradise – and some of the best eating happens at its food markets. Wood-fired pizza at sunset, fresh oysters, local wine, live music and handmade treasures: here are the most popular markets in and around Cape Town, including several just a short drive from Ocean Song in Fish Hoek.
Close to Ocean Song (South Peninsula)
🍷 Cape Point Vineyards Community Market – Noordhoek
- When: Thursdays 16:30 – 20:30 (October – April)
- Entry: free
Our favourite! Bring a picnic blanket, grab street food and a glass of the estate’s wine and watch the sun set over the vineyards, the lake and Chapman’s Peak. Live music, a jungle gym for kids, no pets and no outside food or drinks.
🎪 Blue Bird Garage Food & Goods Market – Muizenberg
- When: Thursdays & Fridays 16:00 – 22:00
A bohemian market in a historic aircraft hangar near Muizenberg beach – global street food, artisan goods, craft drinks and a lively, local vibe. Perfect for a Friday night out.
🌿 Noordhoek Farm Village Market
- When: Wednesdays 16:00 – 20:00
Relaxed midweek market with Italian, Mexican and Indian food and a playground – great with children.
🌳 Chilled Market at The Range – Tokai
- When: Fridays 16:30 – 21:30
Family-friendly vineyard market with food from around the world and entertainment for kids.
In Cape Town
🍪 Neighbourgoods Market – Old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock
- When: Saturdays 09:00 – 17:00, Sundays 10:00 – 16:00
Cape Town’s most famous market. Top local chefs, tacos, curries, mussels, shakshuka, craft beer and live music – plus design shops and boutiques around the old factory. Go early on Saturday, it gets busy!
🥕 Oranjezicht City Farm Market – V&A Waterfront
- When: Saturdays 08:00 – 14:30, Sundays from 08:30, Wednesdays 16:00 – 21:00 (Wednesday market closed June – July)
A colourful farmers’ market by the sea with in-season fruit and veg, cheese, bread, pastries and breakfast stalls – with views of Table Mountain.
🍜 Time Out Market – V&A Waterfront
- When: daily from 11:00
Cape Town’s top chefs under one roof – ideal if the weather turns.
🎨 Hout Bay Village Market
- When: Sundays 10:00 – 15:00 (closed June – August)
Handmade goods, art and clothing, samoosas and shawarma with mountain views – combine it with the drive over Chapman’s Peak.
Worth the drive: Winelands markets
- Boschendal Friday Night Market (Franschhoek) – Fridays 17:00 – 21:00, closed May – August.
- Lourensford Market (Somerset West) – Friday evenings & weekend days, closed July – August.
- Elgin Railway Market – Art-deco warehouse with oysters and pizza, open several days a week.
Tips for visiting Cape Town markets
- Most markets are summer favourites – some close in winter (May – September).
- Bring cash and card – most stalls accept cards, a few don’t.
- Arrive early for the best choice and parking.
Days and opening hours can change – please check the market’s website or social media before you go.
Stay at Ocean Song
Ocean Song is a 4-bedroom beach house in Fish Hoek with a heated saltwater pool and panoramic views over False Bay – Blue Bird Garage, Noordhoek and Cape Point Vineyards are all just a short drive away.