Tucked away at the end of an alley, and offering a welcome respite from the nightly mayhem that engulfs Long Street, Julep is one of Cape Town’s best kept secrets. With bare brick walls and comfortable couches filling the tiny space, it’s the perfect spot to relax and enjoy one of the finest cocktails in the city.

The simple, yet delicious, tapas will keep the stomach rumbles away, and there is often live music from local musicians and the occasional DJ. Some maintain that they serve the best dry Martini in town, but it’s the Watermelon Julep that is the real star of the cocktail show.