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The Mountain Club: Cape Town’s new insta-worthy rooftop bar with spectacular views

One of the latest additions to the selection of Cape Town’s must-visit rooftop hangout spots is the Mountain Club rooftop. A hidden gem tucked away at the top of the magical staircase of the Cloud9 Boutique Hotel & Spa offering 360 degree views of Table Mountain and the city.

The double level restaurant boasts a plunge pool for visitors and an open-air upper level with maximum ventilation for responsible social distancing while all Covid-19 safety protocols are strictly followed by staff.

The Mountain Club rooftop is open for hotel guests and non-resident guests. Instantly recognisable with an Instagrammable touch, guests can look forward to sipping cocktails or bubbly and a variety of mouth-watering, breakfast, tapa’s and sushi dishes. This rooftop restaurants casual setting and open-air ambience is a favourite for all who visit.

Alain Fredericks, Head Chef describes the menu as modern contemporary style of cuisine with some classical Mediterranean tapas dishes. Fredricks who has been involved in conceptualising of the menu, has also worked as head chef at some of Cape Town’s well-known restaurants such Jarryd’s Eatery, The Lawns (The Glen) and the eateries at D’Aria Wine Estate.

The eclectic décor is brought to life with the use of colour accents from pinks & greens. The space is softening with plants that can breathe fresh air into the spaces. The semi-covered rooftop has a dining and lounging area, making it the perfect day or night-time spot.

A venue is ideal for cocktail functions, corporate events, social gatherings and simply just relaxing at the end of a long working day. The plunge pool is on perfect for a hot summer afternoon with a wide selection of cocktails from the bar.

The Mountain Club offers guests delectable food, a great vibe and a relaxing experience all set before a spectacular backdrop of Table Mountain. The plunge pool and loungers are open to all outside guests with a minimum spend of only R200 per person.

The hotel has undergone a facelift expending adding 8 additional guest rooms with balconies, a second heated pool and expanded sun deck for use of guests and visitors. Read more here…

For the month of February, the hotel is offering a Valentines Month special which will give guest a full experience of the Cloud9 Hotel & Spa. Guest can enjoy a 1 night stay for two in, a 30-minute couples massage at Deluxe Spa & Hair and a R500 meal voucher at the Mountain Club rooftop restaurant all for only R1599. This offer is valid for bookings between 5-28 Feb 2021.

Other specials include half price tapa’s on Thursdays and half price sushi and bubbly every day from 4-6pm.

Open Monday to Sunday from 12:00pm to 10:00pm

The Maintain Club is located on 12 Kloof Nek Rd, Gardens, Cape Town. Here is their location on Google Maps. To make a booking, give them a call on 021 569 2300 or email stay@hotelcloud9.comVisit their website at www.hotelcloudnine.com. Follow them on Facebook and on Instagram.

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