City Bowl Market | Hope Street Market in Cape Town
One of the best markets in Cape Town is the City Bowl Market [073 270 8043] also known as the Hope Street Market in Gardens.
The market comes to life every week, on a Thursday evening and a Saturday morning.
Q: When is the City Bowl Market open?
Open | Thursdays 16:30-20:30 | Saturdays 09:00-14:00
Q: Where is the City Bowl Market?
The City Bowl Market is situated op 14 Hope Street, Gardens [Across from the French School].
- Get there from the Southern Suburbs | M3 > De Waal Drive > Roeland Street > Hope Street
- Get there from the Northern Suburbs | N2 > Buitengracht Street > Orange Street > Mill Street > Hope Street
Q: Why is it called the City Bowl Market?
The market is situated in the City Bowl of Cape Town.
Cape Town’s CBD is called the city bowl which derives it’s name from being shaped like a natural amphitheatre or more plainly; a bowl.
The city bowl is bordered by Table Bay and surrounded by Signal Hill and Lion’s Head, Devil’s Peak and the infamous Table Mountain.
Q: Is this an open-air market?
No. The indoor market is housed in a hall with a significant historical background, having been a Zionist Hall, Jehovah’s Church and Indian Temple.
Q: Is there something for the kids?
Yes. An area of games, art and recreation activities is available for kids to enjoy. There is also a garden and jungle gym outside.
Q: Is there parking?
There is street parking all along Hope Street and quiet streets surrounding Hope Street.
Q: What can I expect to find?
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Vintage and 2nd Hand Clothing
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Old Records and Music
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International Home made Delicacies
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Organic and Health Food
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Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
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Beer, Wine and Coffee
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Meat Products
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Plants and Herbs
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Preservatives
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Holistic Products
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Henna Tatoos
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Beauty Treatments
Q: How many stalls/vendors can I expect?
Markets in Cape Town differ in size. The City Bowl Market has a comfortable number of anything between 30 and 40 vendors.
Q: Is there live music?
Yes. The City Bowl Market has a lovely vibe with live music, people buzzing among food stalls, chatting to traders and socializing around large tables in the centre of the marketplace.
Q: Any special events?
Yes. Once a month the market dedicates itself to producing a fashion show and wine tasting.
Q: Which MyCiTi Bus Route passes along the City Bowl Market?
MyCiTy Route 103 | Oranjezicht – Gardens – Civic Centre
- Roodehek Bus stop [2min walk]
- Gardens Station [5min walk]
See the list of other places to eat and drink along the MyCiti Bus Route 103. Read Here.
City Bowl Market says |
“Our mission is to be a viable and sustainable, independent, quality food market, rooted in the local community.”
We also covered the Earth Fair Market in St Georges Mall Street. Read here.
Content and Images | Ed Beukes