The Alma Cafe

The Alma Cafe The Alma Cafe is a live music venue and coffee shop located on Alma Road. In addition to serving coffee during the daytime, they also offer catering for events and private functions as well as booking options for business breakfasts or lunches. The cafe has shifted its focus during COVID-19 and now delivers home-cooked meals, including a "Tuisnywerheid" (home industry) Goody table with various treats available for purchase. Contact [email protected] for more information.

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Atticus enjoying QUIZ NIGHT!Atticus is stealing the show... AGAIN!
22/10/2026

Atticus enjoying QUIZ NIGHT!

Atticus is stealing the show... AGAIN!

Aww, amazing throwback to Mama Alma in the house, the one and only Tannie Retha :) These days, Mum is enthusiastically r...
22/10/2026

Aww, amazing throwback to Mama Alma in the house, the one and only Tannie Retha :)

These days, Mum is enthusiastically rescuing dogs, involved in her neighbourhood watch and spending time in her garden, at last!

Tell us your best memories of Retha at Alma Cafe!

The Heart and Soul of The Alma Cafe.
I could write for a day about everything Retha has done for the Family, for The Alma Cafe and for Live Music in SA, but I think we all know it anyway...
Without her, none of this happens.

📸 Thanks to our friend Sarah.

Our kind of therapy? Good music, great company, and a little less fuss. Swap the drama for a melody, the stress for a si...
20/10/2026

Our kind of therapy? Good music, great company, and a little less fuss.

Swap the drama for a melody, the stress for a singalong, and make a little room for the good stuff.

Come find your happy place at Alma.

A little something for everyone at Alma this week!From friendly competition to live music, there’s plenty to look forwar...
19/10/2026

A little something for everyone at Alma this week!
From friendly competition to live music, there’s plenty to look forward to.

THUR 22 OCT - POP-UP! QUIZ NIGHT
FRI 23 OCT - Nick Turner Trio
SAT 24OCT - Lungiswa Plaatjies & Pertunia Msani
SUN 25 OCT - Arno Carstens

Swipe through for your next excuse to get together, then head to our What’s On page for details and to book your tickets.
See you at Alma!

17/10/2026

Captivating Confessionals with Francis Soal

Some feelings are just better sung than said. Here’s to the songs that make us smile, the melodies that move us, and tho...
13/10/2026

Some feelings are just better sung than said.

Here’s to the songs that make us smile, the melodies that move us, and those little moments when the music says it all.

Come find your rhythm with us at Alma!

A little something for everyone at Alma this week!We’ve got a lovely week lined up, and we’d love to have you join us! F...
12/10/2026

A little something for everyone at Alma this week!

We’ve got a lovely week lined up, and we’d love to have you join us! From a bit of friendly competition to live music and a whole lot of laughter, there’s plenty to look forward to.

THUR 15 OCT - 1st of our POP-UP! QUIZ NIGHTS
FRI 16 OCT - Michael Bester Trio
SAT 17 OCT - Francis Soal
SUN 18 OCT - Nik Rabinowitz in the Mountain Jew

Swipe through to find your next excuse to get together, and head to our What’s On page to find the details and book your tickets.
See you at Alma!

10/10/2026

Dave Starke and Daniel Zachariah Franks are mesmerising the audience this Saturday night at Alma Cafe.

08/10/2026
That’s where the magic happens. At Alma Café, we believe in giving musicians and artists a space to share their creativi...
06/10/2026

That’s where the magic happens. At Alma Café, we believe in giving musicians and artists a space to share their creativity, connect with an audience and create something special.

Come for dinner. Stay for the music. Be part of the moment.

Here’s what’s happening at Alma Café this weekend. Come enjoy good food, great company and live music in our cosy little...
05/10/2026

Here’s what’s happening at Alma Café this weekend. Come enjoy good food, great company and live music in our cosy little corner of Cape Town.

CSNY Experience - FRI 9 OCT

TRAVELLING LIGHT. A tribute to Leonard Cohen - SAT 10 OCT

“Papa Hemingway” by David M. Morin - SUN 11 OCT

To book, visit our website; link in Bio.

And there’s plenty more coming up!
See all our upcoming shows and events on our website. Which one are you joining us for?

04/10/2026
02/10/2026

About time... 10 years after her first gig at Alma Cafe, Tiana Amari is finally leading her own band tonight!

02/10/2026

Don't miss out on this utterly spellbinding show!
For more information visit our website, bookings via Quicket!

Address

20 Alma Road, Rosebank
Cape Town
7700

To get to the live music venue on Alma Road in Cape Town, you can take the MyCiTi bus and get off at the closest bus stop. Alternatively, you can drive there and park in one of the nearby parking lots.

Opening Hours

Wednesday 18:30 - 22:30
Thursday 18:30 - 22:30
Friday 18:30 - 22:30
Saturday 18:30 - 22:30
Sunday 18:00 - 22:00

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The Alma Cafe in Cape Town is a must-visit for anyone looking for a cozy and welcoming spot to enjoy good food, great music, and even better company. This live music venue has been a staple in the community for years, offering weekend live music events that are not to be missed. During the day, The Alma Cafe transforms into a charming coffee shop where you can relax with a cup of coffee and catch up with friends.

What sets The Alma Cafe apart is their commitment to providing excellent service and catering options for private events and business breakfasts/lunches. Their home-cooked meals are simply delicious, and they have recently expanded their offerings to include a "Tuisnywerheid" Goody table filled with delectable treats like rusks, cookies, shortbread, fudge, and more.

Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, The Alma Cafe has adapted quickly to continue serving their loyal customers. They now offer delivery of their famous home-cooked meals straight to your door so you can enjoy them from the comfort of your own home.

Located on Alma Road in Cape Town, The Alma Cafe is truly a gem in the city's culinary scene. Whether you're looking for live music or just a cozy spot to grab some coffee and treats with friends or colleagues, The Alma Cafe is definitely worth checking out.