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Secret Cape Town

The Art of Duplicity: The Hippest Secret Bar in Cape Town - Book Here

Western Cape, Cape Town

Secret Cape Town

Western Cape, Cape Town

Secret Cape Town, known as The Art of Duplicity, is a Prohibition era inspired speakeasy bar located in Cape Town, Western Cape. The venue offers an intimate and immersive experience with a secret password entry that maintains an exclusive atmosphere. It features a cocktail programme focused on experimental and inventive drinks, appealing to those seeking creative and detailed cocktail presentations.

Live jazz music complements the setting, enhancing the ambiance with rich soundscapes and period-inspired décor that transports guests to a different era. The venue is suited for elegant date nights, small group celebrations, or a sophisticated evening out in the city.

Reviews highlight the quality of service and the unique atmosphere, though some guests have noted issues with staff interactions and additional charges. The bar also offers shisha and food options, contributing to a varied experience for visitors.

Services

  • cocktail bar
  • booking
  • secret password access
  • live jazz music
  • experimental cocktails

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About this supplier

The Art of Duplicity offers a refined speakeasy experience in Cape Town, inspired by the intrigue and style of the Prohibition era. Hidden behind a discreet entry that is unlocked with a secret password, it sets the scene for a luxurious and intimate night in the Mother City.

At the heart of the venue is a bar programme known for experimental cocktails. The team crafts inventive serves that play with flavour, presentation and technique, appealing to cocktail enthusiasts who enjoy something out of the ordinary. The focus on creativity and detail elevates each drink into an experience.

Live jazz music enhances the atmosphere, adding rmth and rhythm to the room. The combination of rich soundscapes, considered lighting and period inspired décor creates an immersive setting that transports guests to a different time.

The speakeasy format adds a touch of theatre from the moment of arrival. Guests use a secret password for access, which preserves the clandestine feel and keeps the experience exclusive and memorable. Bookings are available, aligning with the intimate scale and curated flow of the evening.

Located in Cape Town, Western Cape, The Art of Duplicity attracts locals and visitors who value thoughtful hospitality, distinctive cocktails and live music. It is a compelling choice for an elegant date night, a special celebration with a small group, or a sophisticated end to a day in the city.

More about the business

The Art of Duplicity is a luxurious and decadent speakeasy bar in Cape Town, inspired by the USA's prohibition era. It offers a unique experience with experimental cocktails and a secretive entry process, making it one of the city's best-kept secrets.

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 18:00 – 23:00
Wednesday 18:00 – 23:00
Thursday 18:00 – 23:00
Friday 18:00 – 23:00
Saturday 18:00 – 23:00
Sunday Closed

Location

229C Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001

Google reviews

4.5 ★★★★★ 95 reviews on Google

felicia nelson
★★★★★ 5 months ago

We had a great time, thank you Papama for the great service. Guys they have half price on cocktails. There’s also Shishas. Please go check them out.

Bongz Liegh
☆☆☆☆ 3 months ago

We had a beautiful experience we love this place always recommending to our friends lovely iters lter and Phaphama We are like brand ambassadors here ..that's how much we love this place only today the bouncer Zado made us feel like criminals..told us to pay for the plate that broke by mistake..and didn't nkoe we olready orderd food and drinks s asking why we busy taking pictures..he made us feel uncomfortable. But we will still come back and bring more people buy he must respect customers irrespective of gender and colour

kent Africa
★★★★★ 5 months ago

Service food drinks everything is a top tier deffinetly a stop for cape town night life . No funny characters

EWERTON CARDOSO!
☆☆☆☆ 6 months ago

Unfortunately I had a bad experience because the staff tried to charge more than what we consumed. The music s good, but I wouldn’t go back. I suggest ordering and paying right away.

Audrey Usheukuru
☆☆☆☆ 3 months ago

I just have a problem with this bouncer ed Zado or Zadio I am not sure....he's the rudest person you can ever get reason being we mistakenly broke a plate and he came lashing out on us ling us we are drunk....i mean is this how you approach a guest and he went 9n to shout at us saying we need to pay for the broken plates and insulted us .....we work in the restaurant industry and my understanding is if a guest breaks something it's not willingly and an honest mistake....m grateful for lter and our lovely iter Papama for drawing back from making hush comments on us......your business will suffer if you keep this kind of person in your shop.....we didn't fight so what s his business in making insults like that Zadio or Zado must be taught customer care because he clearly is not trained to help customers but to fight........not happy with him at all.....overall service food and atmosphere is very good

Hlumela Gomo
★★★★★ 9 months ago

It such an honor to thank the good service that I'm experiencing in this place.
I've been with them from the beginning until now,out of all the places that I used to go still there is no good service than the place ed secret.they know I can go wherever I nt to go but I wll finish my night with them,just because I wll never loose nothing from my belongings and they wll take good care of me and my friends.❤️❤️❤️Thank you James,Lebo, Solomon and the rest of your staff keep on givinge the best 🙏

Johannes Moser
☆☆☆☆ 4 months ago

hookah is tasteless and 350R. Additionally they insist on adding the 10% service fee on the bill because “our iters dont get a salary here”. I always give tip but that is just blatantly outrageous. Avoid this scammy place!

Marothi Sotyu
★★★★★ 3 years ago

My first time at Secret Euphoria Cape Town, Belinda welcomed me like I s a prominent person, the food s perfect, I got my favorite, shisha, and alcohol s served to me. I enjoyed my evening, and I recommend everyone visit this place. Customer service s excellent. I will definitely come back, especially for thier Ribs THANK YOU

VANESSA THATO GUMEDE
★★★★★ 3 months ago

I came in with my friend and oh my word LTER’s service s a10/10. I’m definitely coming back next time.

Błażej Misiak
★★★★★ 3 years ago

Very nice place in the city centre of Cape Town. The main difference is the excellent, very polity and professional staff working there, especially Carlos who attended us. Food also very good and tasty. Recommended.

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