De Waterkant is the small, colourful quarter between the city centre, Green Point and Bo-Kaap, and it has been home to Dixie Jane since we opened. Here is how we would spend a day here, and how to visit a cannabis club like ours for the first time.
Why De Waterkant is worth a wander
Waterkant means waterside: this was once the edge of the harbour, before the land in front of it was reclaimed.
Today it is a handful of steep, cobbled streets lined with brightly painted cottages, many of them restored as homes, guesthouses and small shops. It is one of the oldest parts of the city, the heart of Cape Town’s LGBTQ+ scene, and one of the easiest places to base yourself: the City Bowl, Green Point, Bo-Kaap and the V&A Waterfront are all within walking distance.
How we would spend a day in De Waterkant
Morning: coffee and cobbles
Start with coffee and something from the pastry counter, then wander the side streets while the light is soft. Every corner is a photo.
Our caféAfternoon: shops and Bo-Kaap
Browse the Cape Quarter and the boutiques around it, then walk up to Bo-Kaap for the famous colourful houses and the view back over the city.
Bo-KaapEvening: sundowners
Happy hour at our café runs from 3 to 6pm, with wine, beer and coffee. Then dinner nearby, or an order delivered to where you are staying.
Opening hoursVisiting a cannabis club for the first time
Plan your visit- 01
Bring ID
Members add an ID or passport number, and you must be 18 or older.
- 02
Join on the spot
At Dixie Jane membership is free for life and takes about a minute.
- 03
Ask questions
Staff will talk you through strains, doses and what suits a first time.
- 04
Start small
A 5mg gummy or a single pre-roll is plenty to begin with.
- 05
Respect the space
No photos of other members, and keep the counter moving.
- 06
Enjoy it at home
Our store is a café, not a smoking venue, so enjoy your order where you are staying.
Buying and using cannabis in De Waterkant
Adults may buy through a private collective and use cannabis in private. The cobbled streets, the Cape Quarter and every restaurant and bar are public places, so wait until you are back at your accommodation.
Read the visitor guide to the lawWhat our De Waterkant regulars order
At 40 Chiappini Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town 8001, a short walk from the Cape Quarter, Bo-Kaap and Green Point.
Monday to Saturday from 8am to 10pm, and Sunday from 8am to 4pm. Happy hour is every day from 3pm to 6pm.
No. We are a café serving coffee, wine and beer, not a smoking venue. Members buy in store and enjoy their order in private.
Yes. The City Bowl, Bo-Kaap and Green Point are all a few minutes away on foot, and the V&A Waterfront is a longer walk or a short ride.
Yes. Membership is free for life, takes about a minute, and visitors join with a passport number.
Staying nearby? We deliver
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Dixie Jane De Waterkant
- Address
- 40 Chiappini Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town 8001
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 08:00 to 22:00
Sun 08:00 to 16:00 - Happy hour
- Every day, 15:00 to 18:00
- Call
- 021 013 7801
- +27 71 106 8267