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Long Street

Cape Town Central, South Africa
4.0 of 5 stars 66 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Nightlife
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

brillian and a fun street to be on at night. Definitely book into Mama Africas restaurant and have the game platter

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Tianjin, China
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208 reviews 208 reviews
Reviews in 66 cities Reviews in 66 cities
167 helpful votes 167 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This is where the backpackers go to drink themselves into oblivion. There are many many touts here that are famed for pickpocketing, conning, and dealing at night time. If you are in a group you should be fine but don't plan to be overly drunk and by yourself. This street contains many hostels, bars, and eateries. During the day it... More

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Belgium
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

This is just a busy and noisy street with some average restaurants.

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Chennai (Madras), India
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87 reviews 87 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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This is not the most happening place on week days. If the 'happening' happens during week ends I don't know because I went there on a week day and the place was dull and boring. A few restaurants and bars were open and certainly they were not 'happening'. And make sure you have a Taxi service number to call, just... More

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

I loved shopping at MEMEME, i bought an exclusive dress there and i will never forget this experience because i had never thought i will find such style while walking on long street

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Skopje
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

This street is the most popular in Cape Town and it is very long :) There are many backpackers, cafes, restaurants, shops, kiosks, souvenir shops,second hand shops, antique shops,bookshops,pubs and bars where tourists can enjoy everything that Cape Town and SA offer . When I have time I walk all the way from the beginning to the end of Long... More

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Lancaster, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012 via mobile

Sooo good at night , it comes a live . Loved The Dubliner great live music every night and wonderful atmosphere . Lots of good places to eat and if you carry on to the end of the street you find Kloof street which is a bit hippyish .

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Uk
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012 via mobile

Excellent fun on this street. The Dubliner has excellent beer and Music. Mama Africa top food

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

This is the old part of town but has seen a revival driven by cafes and restaurants

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Astana, Kazakhstan
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012 via mobile

But bit disappointing. Heard great stories about that place before coming but it is rarer nice but average turistic place with restaurants and bars. But of course you need to see it when in cape town

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