TAJ Cape Town Is the Ultimate Excuse for a Stylish CBD Staycation

As one of the few inner-city sanctuaries, TAJ Cape Town is the ideal spot if you want to experience the best on offer in the city. Think walking distance from important museums, the iconic Company’s Gardens, and some of the country’s top restaurants.

DINE AT THE HOTEL’S UNIQUE CONCEPT EATERIES

TAJ hotel is home to two of Cape Town CBD’s underrated restaurant gems. Bombay Brasserie is long regarded as a culinary journey into fine North Indian cuisine with a dash of authentic Cape Town flair and flavour. Here the mood is romantic and cosy with moody lighting and sophisticated service. Firm favourites on the menu include Baingan Bharta which is clay oven smoked Aubergine and Tikka Masala and the Charred Tikka with fenugreek, onion and tomato sauce.

For a more contemporary approach to dining in a bistro setting, Mint Restaurant and Wood-Fired Grill come highly recommended.

Make Mint your go-to for easy all-day dining while dinner amps up the factor. Expect a selection of steaks and seafood, and other cuts cooked just right. The outdoor terrace space is also a great excuse to unwind with late afternoon cocktails.

When: Dinner, 6pm to 10:30pm | Bar area, 4pm to 10.30pm. Book here

PAMPERING AT J WELLNESS CIRCLE

Come in from the cold at the hotel’s signature wellness spa, J Wellness Circle Spa. The classy lifestyle associated with boutique hotels and the cultural heritage of Indian royalty is woven into the very fabric of the space. Switch off with a host of pampering treatments offered daily by expert therapists.

When: Daily, from 8am to 8pm. Book here

TRY A GUIDED WHISKY TASTING WITH THE SOMMELIER

Let the resident whisky sommelier Andrew Chirauka guide you through the history and tasting notes of the hotel’s rare collection of special import whiskies. The tasting experience at the Whisky Lounge in TAJ Lobby is both educational and immensely sensory in an intimate setting.

Enjoy a variety of food and whisky pairings, with options available for Irish, Scottish and global varieties of whisky, all paired with exquisite food options.

Dress code is smart casual.

When: Daily, from 5pm – 2am. Book here