England play their second group-stage match against Algeria in Cape Town on 12 June and could return for a quarter-final (3 July) or semi-final (6 July)
Pre-match pint
Footie fans should make a pit stop at Mitchell's Brewery (+27 21 419 5074) on Dock Road. It is sure to be a popular spot during the World Cup as it's only five minutes' walk from the Cape Town stadium and has seven TV screens for watching the games. Billing itself as a Scottish ale house, it offers six of its own beers. Sadly the accommodation at the hip Grand Daddy Hotel (38 Long Street, City Centre, +27 21 424 7247, granddaddy.co.za, from 1,500 rand, around £130, per room/trailer) is fully booked for the tournament – but visit The Daddy Cool bar downstairs, which sports white leather chairs, bling gold decor, DJS and cocktails. The quirky new Penthouse Trailer Park, with retro Airstream caravans decorated by artists is on the rooftop. Also on the roof is the Pink Flamingo open-air cinema – screening modern classics such as Bullitt and Boogie Nights, with blankets and directors' chairs provided.
Quick bite
The most happening spot for a pre-match snack is Neighbourhood bar and restaurant (+27 21 424 7260) at 163 Long Street. It's a low-lit upmarket pub with a wood-panelled games room. Grab a seat on the balcony and watch the world go by on Cape Town's busiest street. Dig in to chilli poppers (zesty large chillies oozing melted cheese) or chicken satay with curly fries.
The long wooden counter of retro Boo Radley's bistro and bar (+27 21 424 3040) on Hout Street in the city centre is where Cape Town's cool set meet for cocktails – go old-school with a mint julep or whisky sour, or get fruity with a daiquiri. The menu features comfort classics like French onion soup and steak. Finish off with its legendary chocolate brownies. Expect to pay around £3.50 for a cocktail and £8 for a main course.
Extra time
The lush Constantia winelands are around 20 minutes' drive from the centre of Cape Town. If you don't have a car, join a group trip for the day. Cape Town Travel has a good list of recommended operators). The oldest estate in the country, Groot Constantia (+27 21 794 5128) has lanes of leafy oaks, a manor house and a vast selection of great wines. Then head off to Klein Constantia (+27 21 794 5188) and Constantia Uitsig (+27 21 794 1810). The latter's dessert wine was praised by Napoleon Bonaparte and Jane Austen. Tastings are free (unless you're in a large group) at Klein Constantia, but not at Groot Constantia or Constantia Uitsig.
Away game
To spot the Big Five, head to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve near Montagu in the Cape Overberg. It's a three-hour drive west from Cape Town and takes in the rolling Overberg hills as well Route 62, which meanders through tiny towns and wineries. Sanbona is the largest private reserve in the Western Cape and home to a rare pride of white lions. It also boasts rock art by the San people dating back thousands of years, and a choice of accommodation – from tented lodges to a manor house.
+27 41 407 1000. Off R62 between Barrydale and Montagu. World Cup rate: around £370pp per day, including accommodation, meals, game drives, taxes and local beverages.
Content supplied by Time Out Cape Town and compiled by editor Lisa van Aswegen. Time Out South Africa's City Guide to all the World Cup host cities is available in May
