The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
The House of Machines
Cape Town, South Africa
The House of Machines occupies 84 Shortmarket Street in central Cape Town, where a motorcycle workshop, coffee bar and cocktail lounge share one industrial room. The bar pours spirits and mixed drinks alongside casual food, drawing a crowd that moves between the bikes, the espresso machine and the counter. World's 50 Best Bars ranked it 92nd in 2022.
84 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town
Awards & Rankings
- World's 50 Best Bars 2022 — #92
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