Harald’s Bar & Terrace in Cape Town

10 reasons to love Harald’s Rooftop Bar & Terrace

Last updated: 30 October 2024 

Please note that Harald's is temporarily closed. 

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Uncomplicated. Unpretentious. This rooftop bar, in the middle of the city, is delightfully down-to-earth and welcoming. Just ask to be buzzed up to the 11th floor, where you can pick from a long list of freshly-prepared cocktails and meals like masala steak sliders and Cape Malay curry or pizzas and burgers. Here’s 10 reasons to visit Harald’s Rooftop Bar & Terrace. 

1. CLOSE TO CITY BUSINESSES & OFFICES  

Harald’s Rooftop Bar & Terrace is the rooftop bar and eatery of Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore. It’s just a 10 minute walk from the Cape Town International Convention Centre and many of the CBD’s major office buildings (like The Towers and Civic Centre), which makes it such a natural meeting point for business lunches or after-work drinks.

Harald's Rooftop Bar & Terrace is right by the Adderley Street Fountain. Image: Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore

2. CONSISTENTLY PLEASANT STAFF

Radisson hotels are known for being fuss free and down-to-earth, and creating positive moments for its guests – and this is true for Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore, too. It’s an unpretentious space, where the staff is consistently pleasant and welcoming, whether you’re a guest or day visitor. 

The staff are welcoming and unpretentious, whether you’re a day visitor or guest. Image: Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore

3. ROOFTOP ON THE 11TH FLOOR 

Harald’s spills over from inside (with a stunning glass ceiling) to an outdoor terrace and balcony, where a colourful mural by AwehMigo, known for his bold graffiti-like style, covers one of the walls. Visitors will also be happy to know that there are plugs outside and free wifi. 

Harald’s has near panoramic views of the inner city. Image: Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore

4. LOOKS OVER CBD & TABLE MOUNTAIN   

From the barstool seating you’ll be able to watch the city’s commuters flock to and from Adderley station; the city’s traffic slowly making its way around Adderley Street Fountain; the trees that line Heerengracht Street. And of course, the majestic Table Mountain. 

Admire CBD views with a cocktail in hand. Image: Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore

5. PIZZAS, BURGERS & PLATTERS TO SHARE

Harald’s food offerings are simply delightful with pizzas, burgers, pastas and sharing platters. The menu is influenced by local flavours, like the Local is Lekker platter (masala steak sliders, chicken spring rolls and boerewors). 

Harald’s has simple, tasty offerings. Image: Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore

6. KLIP & CHILL WITH SIGNATURE COCKTAILS 

Visiting a rooftop bar wouldn’t be complete without a sundowner, and Harald’s has signature cocktails like Klip and Chill (Klipdrift, Campari, orange and soda) and Skyy Raise (Skyy vodka muddled with mint leaves, cranberry syrup and orange juice).  

Harald’s even has Pigcasso wines on the menu. Image: Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore

7. EVERYDAY FAVOURITES, TOO 

On the menu too are everyday favourites like Durbanville Hills, D’Aria, Black Label and Castle. Pongrácz, Prosecco, Hennessy VSOP and Glenlivet 15 year also feature for the more discerning drinker.

If you’re not in the mood for cocktails, there are plenty of everyday favourites on the menu too. Image: Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore

8. MEET AT HARALD’S WITH YOUR TEAM   

Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore has event rooms for groups anywhere between 14 and 140 people, complete with modern audiovisual equipment, free wifi, and snacks. You could host your next meeting or conference here, then head upstairs to Harald’s for drinks (or a coffee break and fresh air). Harald’s is also a great spot for a private cocktail event or product launch. 

Meetings here mean a lovely spread of snacks and coffee. Image: Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore

9. MODERN & ELEGANT ROOMS   

Birthday? Bachelorette? Anniversary? Harald’s calls for celebrations. You could have sundowners and dinner, then take the lift downstairs to your room, which are modern and elegant. There’s rooms with mountain or city views, for couples or families, and you’ll have complimentary access to a pool, gym and secure indoor parking. 

Wine and charcuterie boards make for an elegant birthday or anniversary celebration. Image: Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore

10. HOMEBASE TO EXPLORE THE CITY  

Thanks to its location, Harald’s is also the place to start (or end) your night. Long Street, Cape Town’s nightlife hotspot, is just a 10 minute walk away. Food and art hub Bree Street isn’t much further. Or Kloof Street, where you’ll find some of the city’s most buzzy and upcoming bars and restaurants. 

Harald’s is nearby so many bustling city scenes. Image: Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore

FIND YOUR WAY TO HARALD’S 

Harald’s Bar & Terrace is open: Daily from 11am to 11pm

Find Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore: 29 Heerengracht Street (Opposite Civic Centre and Artscape Theatre)

Contact: 021 427 4800 | radissonhotelcapetown | Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore website

By Julia Rowley 

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