Long gone are the days when shopping malls were tantamount to torture and one had to struggle to find parking, what you need, and a moment of peace. In Cape Town’s City Bowl, these three enclaves deliver in spades…
Gardens Centre:
Convenient, light and bright, accessible and incredibly well-stocked – this little mall truly packs a punch and apart from anchor tenants like Clicks, Woolworths Food, Pick n Pay and Sorbet, there’s a whole host of specialist stores and eateries that offer everything you need, and more. From a French cheese outlet to outdoor gear and even a hardware store, as well as beauty salons, purveyors of top-notch meat and trendy fashion boutiques, there’s plenty to browse in-between doing your usual grocery shopping. What’s more, eateries like Pulp and Cassis will make you want to linger longer. Other draw cards include a toy store, gift stores, bookshop, stationery shop, cellular phone outlets and various hairdressers, as well as a video store with the latest blockbusters and a Wellness Warehouse outlet. www.gardensshoppingcentre.co.za
Lifestyle on Kloof Centre:
Enjoying pride of place in bustling Kloof Street, this modern mall offers a variety of services and stores – ranging from a travel agent to a tea shop, as well as various clothing, décor, stationery and gift stores. There’s a Woolworths Food as well as the popular Wine Concepts (which boasts regular tastings) and the original and main Wellness Warehouse is located on the first level – complete with an extensive café, featuring a mouthwatering menu. Other perks include a gym, yoga studio, various beauty salons, a novel watch shop and The Olive Branch – arguably Cape Town’s most popular deli. Various eateries, including Knead and Kauai complete the picture. www.lifestyleonkloofct.co.za
Wembley Square:
This residential development and office complex offers so much more and the precinct has breathed new life into this formerly quiet part of town. Nowadays, it’s a hotspot for urbanites armed with their laptops, catching up on emails at the Wellness Warehouse Café, Vida é Caffé or Nü (located within the Virgin Active upstairs). What’s more, it’s also home to excellent beauty salons – such as the luxury Medi-Spa (where treatments include botox and dermal fillers, among others), sophisticated eye wear and f.i.t. (featuring ultra-fashionable gym wear). So whether it’s living, working, exercising or relaxing you’re after – Wembley Square has what you’re looking for. www.wembleysquare.co.za
