Killer cocktails, chilled tunes and friendly (efficient) service. Pretty cool stop-over spot before a night out.

We read about this bar in the Conde Nast Traveller Magazine 50 Best Bars in the a World feature and as Cape Town was our destination it was on our list of must visit places. Orphanage certainly doesn't disappoint. The cocktails are sophisticated, witty & superb (but can be strong...know what you are ordering - we took advice from the charming bartender who helped us choose what to order) there was a DJ playing very cool soul, funk and house tunes, lovely friendly people of all ages. We LOVED the way the cocktails are served from the 'Blowers Daughter' a sharing cocktail served in a small bath with bubbles and miniature rubber ducks through to Crematorium a lit-on-fire cocktail (get your camera ready!) that is served in a small bottle with a brown paper bag around it. The signature cocktail is served in old fashioned flowery tea cups and part of the price goes to the children's home after which this bar is named. Orphanage would sit well in London or New York...please open one there soon!

I have always wanted to try this place and finally had the chance with a group of friends. What a cool little bar. Great service from a very sharp and quite entertaining waitress...and the best cocktail I have ever tasted! Served in a tea cup. Thank you for a great evening.

This is number one. I've travelled the world and been to many luxury places but never have I had cocktails like this in my life! Magic. No words to describe it. The atmosphere is also just perfect. This is my little heaven.

Warm, cosy bar with a cool vibe, awesome music, handsome bartenders and profits support a local kids' home. Amazing cocktails - all served in quirky ways, from teacups to little bottles of corked potions - some cocktails expensive but otherwise okay price wise - I'm saving up for the one with 24 karat gold-leaf! Definitely my new favourite spot in Cape Town for a guaranteed good night out with proper cocktails and delicious food.