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Drawing of a live show inside The Alma Café: a harmonica player on the rug stage and the audience at wooden tables
Rosebank, Cape Town · Since 2009
Live Music.
Real connection.
A second-generation, family-run venue. A small room with a big heart, for live shows, dinner, quiz nights, open mics and live sport.
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16+ Years of keeping live music alive
Retha, Richard, Jono - and the dog who runs the door.
Alma Café is a second-generation, independently run family business and a much-loved home for live music, arts and community in Rosebank, Cape Town.

The Tait family took ownership of the historic building in 2004, and in 2009 Richard and Retha Tait brought together their passion for hospitality and live music to create the Alma Café we know today.

For more than 16 years, Alma has remained committed to creating a space where artists and audiences can connect in an intimate, welcoming setting.

Through music, food, culture and community, we believe that keeping live music alive is a community service.

Today, that spirit continues with live shows, intimate dinners, quiz nights, open mic sessions, live sport and special events.
Small room. Big nights. A Cape Town institution - and still keeping live music alive.
★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 · 454 Google reviews
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Real words from the people who have experienced Alma.

  • Excellent Frankie Fenner cheeseburger before a Tribute to the legendary Piet Botha featuring Akkedis (The Lyzyrd Kings) and Jake Gunn (Jackhammer).

    Fred Metcalf Google review · Sep 2026

  • Great experience every time!

    Edrich Joubert Google review · Sep 2026

  • Jono! This is(yes i am sitting here right now) absolutely amazing. Your special meal for me to accomodate a T1D just blew me away. The meal was amazing, the service is great, the drinks list is lekker. Looking forward to the Dirty Skirts!

    French Bulldog Google review · Aug 2026

  • Lovely evening watching Steve Newman.

    Claire Thewlis Google review · Jul 2026

  • Live music here is well worth it. Owner is great and as a plumber here, i can confirm the cleanliness of their kitchen

    Jordan Paulo Google review · Jun 2026

  • Great vibe

    Tom Google review · Jun 2026

4.6 out of 5 · 454 Google reviews

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