Situated in the heart of the Cape's legal and financial district is Five Flies restaurant.

Previously an exclusive club cocooned in white washed walls and colonial dark wood where respectful mutterings soothed the halls and private rooms of this landmark building.

Today the exterior of this national monument remains unchanged, proudly proclaiming a history of significance and positioning. The interior, until its recent renovation reflected the austere atmosphere of its surroundings, but has now been skilfully remodelled to create a dining space that compliments its simple yet racy food.

The interior walls now speak with bolder tones and carefully selected modern art pieces adorn them. The lighting is soft subtle and unobtrusive to your dining experience. The cuisine is innovative, flavoursome and surprising. The energy created by the staff is contagious, and the attention to detail welcomed. Meet our executive chef.

There are many elements to be savoured within the Five Flies; from the bare brick wall afternoon wine bar to the interior cobbled courtyard serving casual lunch and dinners, private dining rooms all apportioned with their own individual flair and the sumptuous cigar bar and lounge upstairs.

All in all this is a dining venue to be experienced with a sense of anticipation with the guarantee to return.

The 200-seater restaurant is made up of exclusive private dining rooms, a bar opening out onto a vibrant courtyard, and a sophisticated cigar lounge.

The dynamic team at Five Flies has been enormously successful in making Five Flies one of the most stylish and popular restaurants in Cape Town. "The emphasis of the kitchen is on unique flavours together with exquisite presentation, using the finest and freshest ingredients", comments chef Ian Bergh.

The menu offers a selection of exquisite dishes, combining local and international elements with true cosmopolitan flair. It is unique in that it features a choice of different set menus listed within various price categories.

General Manager, Alex van Nes, comments: “We pride ourselves in having an incredible mix of good food, a great ambience and outstanding service. We have a highly experienced and motivated team that has brought about a new dining culture in this unique part of the city.”

Five Flies is open from Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturdays and Sundays for dinner only. Secure street parking is available.