It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Aces’n’Spades, our home of 8 years. We are still at a loss for words. It was our home, your home, it was the place where we made some of our closest friends and favourite enemies, where we met husbands and wives. It has been such a privilege meeting you all, we will carry this experience forever.
Aces was a passion project and labour of love from its inception right up until the final day. The dream was to keep the genre of rock and roll and independent music alive. A place we could go for fun-filled nights out with like-minded people, meet-ups with friends, and late-night conversations, all while rocking out to our favorite tunes with careless abandon.
We wanted to showcase the depth of the local music scene and put on quality live shows with and for our friends and family. Our intentions with Aces’nSpades revolved around making memorable moments for all involved, moments that would outlast the experience, creating crazy beautiful memories to last forever. We have faith that this was achieved many times over when we look back and reflect over our own memories made and we believe these moments will forever be burnt into our psyche.
For the past 8 years, we were honored to be part of the nightlife community, both within our immediate inner-city Cape Town neighborhood, as well as that of the larger rock and roll world. From the live music and events, we have facilitated and the friendships we’ve formed with our regulars to the special vibes shared with visitors from far away, we have always appreciated being part of your lives and the opportunity to share our mutual love of Loud Music, Strong Drinks and Bad Company.
To the Aces’n’Spades family: Thank You to every single member of the Aces team that made this small place so special. We will never forget all the times we shared together. It’s YOUR dedication that allowed for our shared success. It’s YOUR loyalty and energetic spirit that made us unique and we admire you all for that, from our loyal members who were with us from day one, to each and everyone in between, thank you for believing in us and for being a part of our amazing journey.
To all the Bands, DJs, Musicians, Comedians, Hosts, Photographers and every live entertainer who performed at Aces, thanks for the energy and soul, you were always the authentic glue of our venue.
Finally, we want to thank all our guests. You were the reason we woke up in the morning to make every night unforgettable. We continue to be grateful for your undying loyalty and love.
Shine on, you crazy diamonds…
Until we all meet again - stay safe, healthy, and strong.
Oh, and rock on!
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Aces ‘n Spades has been the leading neighbourhood Rock and Roll bar in Cape Town since 2012. Situated in Hout Street, this space has become an institution within the Rock and Roll community of the Mother City, cheekily claiming itself to be a good bar where bad things happen.
Whether it’s live music you crave, a raucous night out or just an evening of good old-fashioned unwind, Aces ‘n Spades has it all…to the sounds of Rock and Roll, of course.
If Wednesday night seems like a good time to belt out the likes of Patty Smith, Iggy Pop or Guns n Roses, then pull in for Rock Karaoke with your host Paul Snodgrass. Free shots for singers to warm up those vocal cords!
Together with Kill City Blues we host ‘Friday Night Live’ Free live bands 9-11pm, followed by DJ’s till late.
Wednesday to Friday, 1-4pm, Pizza + Drink = R65
Wednesday to Friday, 4-8pm, selected drinks half price!