TimeOut Market

A vibrant food and cultural market showcasing the best of Cape Town’s culinary scene.

Description

Time Out Market Cape Town features 13 kitchens, 3 bars, and a dedicated wine bar within a 27,000 sq ft space. It brings together the city’s award-winning chefs, much-loved local gems, and up-and-coming talents.

Located in the Old Power Station Building at the V&A Waterfront, it offers a diverse and exciting food scene under one roof with a vibrant communal food hall.

Company Group

Time Out Market Limited

Social Media

Google Rating

4.7 ★ | 700+ Google reviews

Market Type

Contemporary Markets | Family Market | Food market | Night Markets

Market Activities

Explore 13 different top-chef-led kitchens in one session, offering everything from authentic ramen to Cape Malay curry.
Gather around the communal tables with friends to enjoy a lively atmosphere and share a variety of dishes from diverse global and local menus.

Outlet Offerings

13 Food vendors
3 bars
Dedicated wine bar
Live entertainment
Events

Experiences

Enjoy a curated selection of fine Cape wines, local craft beers, and creative cocktails from the three on-site bars.
Catch live music, cultural events, comedy nights, and pop-ups on the dedicated stage, transforming the space into a vibrant evening entertainment venue.

Estimated Duration

1.5 Hours

What to bring:

Camera | Comfortable shoes | Credit/Debit card

Additional Information

Check out the events page for live shows.
Discounted dishes on “Mother City Mondays”.

Insider Guides

Get a delicious take away and go for a walk or watch some live entertainment in Waterfront.
No cash accepted (cashless market).

Weather Conditions

Ideal Weather: Any Weather

Rain Alert: Not Affected

Weather Experience: The market is fully indoors and is not affected by rain or wind, though the outdoor seating area is best enjoyed on a clear day.

Market Policies

No outside food or beverages allowed.

Estimate Price Range

R100 – R200+

Min/Max Price

Minimum Price: R100

Maximum Price: R400+

Entry Fee & Prices

Free entry

Accessibility

Wheelchair friendly – Lift to the Mezzanine level available.

Child Friendly

Vendors have child-friendly options on their menus, and special events for children are available.

Dog Friendly

Only on the terrace and outside seating areas.

Bar

Cashless market

Child friendly – Vendors have child-friendly options on their menus, and special events for children are available.

Diverse vendors

Dog-friendly – Only on the terrace and outside seating areas.

Food court

Live entertainment

Parking – Parking available at Waterfront.

Restrooms

Seating areas

Wheelchair friendly

Wi-Fi

Must Tries

Tonkotsu Ramen: Indulge in the rich, deep flavour of a classic Tonkotsu Ramen, featuring perfectly cooked pork and fresh noodles made on Africa’s only Yamato noodle machine at Ramenhead.

Flaming Chicken Bao: Try a delicate balance of fluffy bao, perfectly crisp batter, and a flavour-packed filling of mint, basil, and pickled cucumber from How Bao Now.

Highlights

Curated Culinary Showcase: Experience a collective of Cape Town’s most dynamic and celebrated chefs, offering a unique, verified ‘best of the city’ menu under one roof.

Vibrant Waterfront Setting: Dine in the stunning, industrial-chic setting of the Old Power Station, with a lively, communal atmosphere and quayside views of the working harbour and Table Mountain.

Features

Bar
Cashless market
Child friendly – Vendors have child-friendly options on their menus, and special events for children are available.
Diverse vendors
Dog-friendly – Only on the terrace and outside seating areas.
Food court
Live entertainment
Parking – Parking available at Waterfront.
Restrooms
Seating areas
Wheelchair friendly
Wi-Fi

Must Tries

Tonkotsu Ramen: Indulge in the rich, deep flavour of a classic Tonkotsu Ramen, featuring perfectly cooked pork and fresh noodles made on Africa’s only Yamato noodle machine at Ramenhead.

Flaming Chicken Bao: Try a delicate balance of fluffy bao, perfectly crisp batter, and a flavour-packed filling of mint, basil, and pickled cucumber from How Bao Now.

Highlights

Curated Culinary Showcase: Experience a collective of Cape Town’s most dynamic and celebrated chefs, offering a unique, verified ‘best of the city’ menu under one roof.