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The Athletic Club & Social

The Athletic Club & Social The Athletic Club & Social, located on Buitengracht Street, offers a cosy and relaxing atmosphere across its three storeys. As a social club and tapas bar & restaurant, guests can enjoy delicious food and drinks while immersing themselves in the mystery that awaits on each floor. With regular live performances, including jazz artist Naledi Masilo, this venue is perfect for those looking to escape through music.
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Calling all tequila lovers 🍸 ❤️ Join us for paloma week! With .tequila
14/05/2026

Calling all tequila lovers 🍸 ❤️
Join us for paloma week! With .tequila

Album release party with And line up artists At our sister venue 💕 See you there!!! Friday 5th June 2026
13/05/2026

Album release party with
And line up artists

At our sister venue 💕
See you there!!!
Friday 5th June 2026

🗣️ Introducing the Athletic Club & Social Membership.Unlock 12 months of exclusive access, preferred privileges, and ele...
08/05/2026

🗣️ Introducing the Athletic Club & Social Membership.

Unlock 12 months of exclusive access, preferred privileges, and elevated social experiences designed for those who appreciate connection, comfort, and unforgettable moments.

Enquire now to become part of the club. ✨
Email: [email protected]

Satisfy your late night cravings 😋 Try something from our after-hours menu!
06/05/2026

Satisfy your late night cravings 😋
Try something from our after-hours menu!

Mash Trio Celebrates International Jazz Day Live at The Athletic Club and Social, Cape TownOn 30 April 2026, pianist and...
13/04/2026

Mash Trio Celebrates International Jazz Day Live at The Athletic Club and Social, Cape Town
On 30 April 2026, pianist and composer Dr Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane is joined by bassist Dalisu Ndlazi and drummer Riley Giandhari, the trio marks the global celebration with a night of original music rooted in South African jazz and African sonic traditions, and musical connection that only years of shared playing can produce.
Rooted in rich African sonic traditions and guided by the trio’s musical connection, Mash Trio’s live set moves between musicking, groove, and improvisation. The evening will draw from Mashiloane’s most loved compositions spanning 2016 to 2025, alongside spontaneous moments that can only happen in real time. All shaped by home, memory, and the power of commonly understood musical meanings and shared experiences.
“International Jazz Day is about honouring a tradition that has always belonged to the people. For us, that means bringing the sound of home, the rhythms, the stories, the feeling of togetherness, into the room and letting it breathe.” Says Mashiloane,
“When Dalisu, Riley and I play together, something happens that we can’t plan for. That’s what makes it worth being in the room. Come expecting music that stays with you for long after you leave.”

KwaNongoma is a collaboration project between saxophonist Linda Sikhakhane and vocalist Paras “Sibalukhulu” Dlamini. The...
08/04/2026

KwaNongoma is a collaboration project between saxophonist Linda Sikhakhane and vocalist Paras “Sibalukhulu” Dlamini. They return to Cape Town for KwaNongoma Part 2 , exploring a wider pallet of sounds that incorporate both acoustic and electronic elements in their repertoire.

The group will present an intimate trio set at our sister venue The Trade Bar and Social featuring: Paras “Sibalukhulu” Dlamini (vocals) Linda Sikhakhane (saxophone) and Zibusiso Makhathini (piano).

The bandstand on the evening will open space for reinforcing shared understandings and commemorative forms of communal practices. You don’t want to miss this, see you there! 🚀♥️ https://www.quicket.co.za/events/367295-linda-sikhakhane-paras-sibalukhulu-dlamini-kwa-nongomapart-2/

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04/04/2026

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What is Jazz!!! cpt Not to be missed tickets available on Fixr
07/03/2026

What is Jazz!!! cpt

Not to be missed tickets available on Fixr

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31/01/2026

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“An Evening of Live Sound, Soul and Spirit” withTwo amazing vocalists and two super DJz on Vinyl For 1 Nite Only, never ...
14/01/2026

“An Evening of Live Sound, Soul and Spirit” with
Two amazing vocalists and two super DJz on Vinyl For 1 Nite Only, never to be repeated again. Quicket link in bio. See you soon🤗

Our walls tell many stories ✨️
18/12/2025

Our walls tell many stories ✨️

Spiced Beef Keftedes ❤️ With homemade pita bread, tzatziki & pickled onion.Photographed by
17/12/2025

Spiced Beef Keftedes ❤️
With homemade pita bread, tzatziki & pickled onion.

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The kitchen gearing up to feed your bellies 😊
17/12/2025

The kitchen gearing up to feed your bellies 😊

New event open to the public ❤️ This will be a magical evening ✨️
16/12/2025

New event open to the public ❤️


This will be a magical evening ✨️

A new dish ☺️ Our Calamari Kalamaki.Chargrilled with olives, olive oil & lemon.YUM!!!!Photographed by
11/12/2025

A new dish ☺️ Our Calamari Kalamaki.
Chargrilled with olives, olive oil & lemon.
YUM!!!!

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When the cocktails are calling! Come & try our yummy Clover Club Cocktail 😍
09/12/2025

When the cocktails are calling!
Come & try our yummy Clover Club Cocktail 😍

My Culinary Journey - Chef Law.I grew up in a warm, close-knit family where my grandmother ruled the kitchen. I was alwa...
09/12/2025

My Culinary Journey - Chef Law.

I grew up in a warm, close-knit family where my grandmother ruled the kitchen. I was always by her side as she cooked big batches of our favourites—beef stew, fish stew, veggies with peanut butter, and pap. Her passion sparked my own. Even though I loved athletics in school, I later realised cooking was my true calling.

At 18, life in our rural home pushed me to start cooking seriously. My grandmother had already taught me traditional African cuisine, and when I moved to Mutare, I worked in a small canteen making dishes I knew well. The chefs there exposed me to new techniques, and I absorbed everything.

One day, the owner of Baker’s Inn noticed my potential and offered to train me. By day two, I surprised the whole team. They called me a commis chef—my first step into the culinary world. Within five months, I became head pizza chef. I worked hard, saved money through a side hustle, and set my sights on South Africa.

I arrived in SA in 2013 with no job, but plenty of ambition. Cooking shows—especially Gordon Ramsay and his daughter Tilly—inspired me so much that I later named my own daughter after her.

My first job was at Casa Pasta & Pizza at the V&A Waterfront. When it closed, I joined Vantia’s Indian Cuisine, learned authentic Indian cooking, and became sous chef at just 23. My brother joined me in the kitchen, and today he’s a chef too—something I’m proud of.

Later, I worked at The Roundhouse, serving up to 1,000 guests a day. I started as head pizza chef, then became head sous chef and pastry chef, learning high-end French cuisine.

In 2017, I became head chef at La Petite Patate, then moved to The Athletic Club & Social, where Athos Euripidou mentored me in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. I eventually became executive head chef at A.C.S.

Today, I cook with passion, visit organic farms, learn every day, and hope to inspire others—just as my grandmother inspired me in that small rural kitchen where it all began.

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35 Buitengracht Street
Cape Town
8001

The social club and tapas bar & restaurant is located on Buitengracht Street in Cape Town. For public transport, take any bus or taxi heading to the Cape Town city center and get off at the Buitengracht Street stop. The establishment is a short walk from there. Alternatively, for those driving, there are several parking lots and garages along Buitengracht Street that offer affordable rates. Please note that parking may be limited during peak hours.

Opening Hours

Monday 12:00 - 00:00
Tuesday 12:00 - 00:00
Wednesday 12:00 - 00:00
Thursday 12:00 - 00:00
Friday 12:00 - 02:00
Saturday 12:00 - 02:00

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The Athletic Club & Social, located on Buitengracht Street in Cape Town, is a social club, tapas bar and restaurant that offers a unique experience to its patrons. With three storeys of cosy corners to eat, drink and relax in, this establishment perfectly pairs a casual atmosphere with delicious food and drinks. The menu boasts Tel Aviv styled Roasted Cauliflower as their new favorite dish, which is sure to tantalize your taste buds. In addition to the delectable cuisine, the Athletic Club & Social also hosts live music performances by talented artists such as Naledi Masilo who has performed in Boston, New York and Los Angeles and has collaborated with Carnegie Hall. The veteran Khaya Mahlangu also performs at the venue on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The mystery that awaits you on all floors adds an element of excitement to your visit. Overall, the Athletic Club & Social is a must-visit for anyone looking for great food, drinks and entertainment in Cape Town.

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