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THE ATHLETIC CLUB AND SOCIAL

The Athletic Club and Social

If you’re in Cape Town and looking for something different for your next evening out, try The Athletic Club and Social, a new dining and bar venue on Buitengracht Street.

Decorated by Studio Parkington, the space is pure opulence; featuring tasselled bucket chairs and curtains in velvet, ornate wallpapers, herringbone wooden floors, layers of Persian carpets, leather booths with French rattan screens, and marble countertops with mint-coloured legs.

The Athletic Club and Social

The establishment spans three floors of a historic Victorian building built in circa 1900.  Some trivia for you – the underground level was originally a speakeasy for mixed groups of sports stars and fans to socialise during the Apartheid era.

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The over-the-top and playful feel of the space is counterbalanced by the nostalgic tone of a bygone era highlighted by the vintage sports memorabilia and team photographs adorning the walls.

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Images from Studio Parkington

Photography by Karl Roger Photography

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