Relative newcomer to the Cape Town circuit, Fat Back Soul, is an up-market, sleek and stylish hangout located at the top of the recently resurgent Long Street.

If you’re in the mood for lounging and eyeballing the überhip crowd, the deep toned, swanky leather seating that hogs the wall is the place for you. Everything about the purified, mirror-lined interior smacks of class and quality—from the dark, angular furnishings and moody, amber glow of the retro-chic lighting, to the well curated selection of premium imported spirits that stock the bar.

Taking the soul vibe strictly to heart, Fat Back’s DJs ensure that nothing but the most ultimate slabs of Motown, Funk and Soul are responsible for keeping the high heels and sneakers of the clientele moving to a slomo metric shuffle.

It is already a buzz-spot on the strip with a rapidly accelerating reputation as the place to be seen at for Cape Town socialites, who can be found lapping up the creamy basslines and alchemic grooves long into the early hours.