Asoka has always been a special place for me – even back in the day when it was Dhama. This was where I had two very important birthdays: my 25th and my 30th last year. The beautiful decor, chilled ambience, great lighting and good service ensures that a night there is always enjoyed.
When I got word of their Sunday jazz nights, I was very keen to check it out, so a friend and I headed down there last night to go and see what the vibe was like. As it turned out, the vibe was very cool indeed… not too busy, jazz nice and relaxed, awesome cocktails and a chance to relax and ease into the week ahead. It took us about 10 minutes to choose our drinks, and I am not kidding here – the choices really are that good. Eventually, I decided on a Moksha, which had all sorts of yumminess like ginger, basil, vodka and pineapple. They were so good I had three, hehe.
Asoka also have a great line up for the rest of the week, making it a good option for post-work drinks, dinners, birthday parties or Friday night mayhem. While it’s best to book ahead if you want to ensure a good spot, if you’re just stopping past for a few drinks then you don’t have to book.
Here’s what you need to know about Asoka Bar, details wise:
Address: 68 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 5pm – 2am
Bookings: info@asokabar.co.za | 021 424 0909
Website: http://www.asokabar.co.za/
P.S. I also laughed when I came across this pic of me at some networking thing at Asoka a few years ago in Google Images. My hair was so long back then, and I’m looking rather seriaaas!
