9 Jun 2026 Dad, We See You. The playlist in the car. The same breakfast order. The braai timing advice. The parking strategy. The way you say you don’t need anything. The way you quietly make sure everyone gets home safe. This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the men who showed up. The fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, mentors, coaches and father figures who have shaped our lives through presence, humour, guidance and everyday care. And because no two father figures are the same, we’ve curated a few ways to spend Father’s Day at the V&A Waterfront. Whether he’s a culture seeker, a food enthusiast, a memory maker or someone who simply values quality time, there’s a Waterfront day with his name on it. The main character dad The one with the playlist. He knows the hidden spots. He’s always finding the best view. And he’s definitely taking photos he claims are “just for memories.” For him, Father’s Day is about experiences worth talking about long after the day is over. Start his Waterfront day How about? Coffee overlooking the harbour, a ride on the Cape Wheel with stop at Atelier de Lunettes & Tagheur, pick up a well crafted piece at Fields or exploring Watershed’s local design offering and end it off with early dinner with a view Waterfront insider tip You might also like: Cape Grace, particularly the stylish whiskey & cocktail bar Bascule Speciality stores at the Alfred Mall A fresh cut at EDGE For Men The braai master dad He said he was only checking the fire. Somehow it became a three-hour event. He knows his cuts of meat. Has opinions on wood. And treats every meal like an occasion. This Father’s Day, let somebody else do the cooking. Start his Waterfront day A browse through premium food stores, stop for a tasting at La Ricmal , Makers Landing, enjoy a long family lunch overlooking the harbour at Radisson Red , Gibsons or the newly renovated Mugg & Bean . Lastly, pick up a few things he’ll insist he wasn’t planning to buy and finish with sunset drinks Waterfront insider tip #2 You might also like: Stokkiesdraai (available in a food truck at Watershed daily) Woolworths Wine Cellar, J&M Biltong at Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre Time Out Market Oranjezicht City Farm Market check out Frankie Fenner & Jasons Bakery Yuppiechef for all the best chef-level tools Harbour restaurants around the precinct such as Coy, Ginga , Sevruga and more The culture seeker dad The one who reads every plaque. He loves a good story. Finds joy in discovering something new. And appreciates experiences that leave him thinking long after he’s gone home. For him, Father’s Day is about curiosity and connection. Start his Waterfront day Explore Zeitz MOCAA, wander through Watershed artisan section, discover books at Exclusive and local makers all around the Waterfront. Enjoy conversations inspired by art and culture while exploring our art in public spaces. End the day with a meal worth discussing Waterfront insider tip #3 You might also like: Galleries around Silo & Clock Tower District such as Southern Guild & Art@Africa Local shopping at Watershed & Alfred Mall and check out the local brand at Victoria Wharf like Fields Contemporary art in Africa finds it biggest home at Zeitz MOCAA come in and explore it The “No-gifts needed” Dad He doesn’t want a fuss. At least that’s what he says. What he really values is uninterrupted time together. The chance to slow down. Catch up. And make a few memories. Start his Waterfront day A harbour walk, A relaxed coffee stop at Vovo Telo, Seattle, Montreal & various others on-site, A Hint Hunt adventure at Watershed, a food experience at Makers Landing. A leisurely lunch or dinner with a photo together he’ll pretend not to care about Waterfront insider tip #4 You might also like: Live performances at the Amphitheatre V&A Record & Music Fair Hint Hunt escape room A game of basketball at Battery Park Build His Perfect Waterfront Day This Father’s Day, we’re giving away thoughtfully built Waterfront days inspired by your stories. Tell us about your father figure. Who are they? What makes them special? And what would your perfect day together at the V&A Waterfront look like? Would it be coffee and a harbour stroll? A visit to Zeitz MOCAA? A Cape Wheel ride? A long lunch with family? Or simply time spent together? Comment on our competition post from 9June-17 June on our social media and nominate the father figure you’d like to celebrate. You might just win the Waterfront day you’ve imagined for this Father’s Day weekend. Plus, our daily giveaways are back from 18-21 June Father’s Day, the V&A Way. We see you. Because Father’s Day isn’t just about buying dad stuff. It’s about creating a day around him.
