A Look into Cape Town’s Dynamic Old Biscuit Mill

Lead image credit: Neighbourgoods Market via theoldbiscuitmill.co.za

The Old Biscuit Mill, situated in the Mother City’s historic Woodstock suburb, offers a vibrant community, where talented folk come together to showcase and share their passions, goods and wares with others.

Here, visitors can explore a fascinating, underrated local attraction (that is, the Old Biscuit Mill), while also rubbing shoulders with gifted creatives, from photographers to designers and everyone in between!

The Mill, as it’s fondly known, is home to everything from office spaces, workshops and designer stores to highly rated eateries, market food stalls. What’s more, it often plays host to the weekly market, as well as festivals and other fun events.

In this post, we provide a look into the Mill and offer some suggestions on how best to discover and enjoy this unique Cape Town offering:

Savour Local Art and Crafts

Photo credit: Botanica Jewellery via Facebook

At the Old Biscuit Mill, you’ll find a healthy dose of art galleries and talented artisans. From jewellers, like Botanica Jewellery and Auterra Jewellery, to the art galleries, like Hamilton Gallery or Life and Death Art and Fashion Gallery, there really is something to inspire you, get those creative juices flowing or simply allow you to purchase a treasured keepsake for your own home.

Photo credit: Hamilton Gallery via Facebook

(To discover the full range of art gallery- or art-and-design-options, simply select the appropriate filter on the Mill’s handy website.)

And if art and design aren’t quite your cup of tea, that’s okay because the Mill has some great shopping and fashion options too, like Mia Melange, The Silk Lady, Breazies and Rubyyes.

Be Part of the Food Experience

Photo credit: Redemption Burgers via Facebook

While the Old Biscuit Mill is famously well-loved for its weekend Neighbourgoods Market, you can still visit the Mill during the week for some delicious eats and treats.

Eateries like Redemption Burgers, The Test Kitchen Fledglings (TTK), The Potluck Club or even Espresso Lab Microroasters offer some great options outside of the normal weekend market.

So if you’re a foodie needing a fix, pop into the Old Biscuit Mill to try one of these (and others besides!).

Make a Stop at the Popular Neighbourgoods Market

Photo credit: Neighbourgoods Market via theoldbiscuitmill.co.za

One of Cape Town’s most popular, vibey markets is the Neighbourgoods Market. Every weekend (Saturday and Sunday), come rain or shine, this market brings the Old Biscuit Mill to life with a buzzing sensory experience.

Whether you visit for the beats, eats or crafts, this market is a must-see for visitors and locals in the Mother City.

It’s a fun place to sample new food and drinks, shop for fashion and goods and meet likeminded people.

Photo credit: Neighbourgoods Market via theoldbiscuitmill.co.za

Note: Parking can be limited though so, if you have a bicycle, the market is very bicycle-friendly (just bring a bike lock!).

Alternatively, you can catch the MyCiti Bus Route 261, which stops at the Old Biscuit Mill. For another option, Route 102 stops about 100 metres away in Salt River Road.

These are just a few of the best reasons to visit the marvellous Mill!

For more information on the Old Biscuit Mill (excluding all Neighbourgoods Market-related queries), please visit their website directly: theoldbiscuitmill.co.za.

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