South AfricaTAB Betting Shops Cape Town — Full Location List, Hours & How TAB Works (2026)
If you are looking for a TAB betting shops in Cape Town, the first thing to know is that the TAB here operates under a different operator than the one serving Johannesburg or Durban. Most South Africans know the TAB name from national racing coverage, but the actual betting infrastructure in each region is run by different licensed companies — and knowing which one covers the Western Cape tells you exactly where to go and what app or website to use when you are not near a shop.
This guide covers all 24 Hollywoodbets Western Cape branches, the two Cape Racing racecourses, off-course TAB outlet locations in the Cape Town CBD and suburbs, confirmed opening hours, how to place a tote bet from scratch, and the full online betting alternative for Cape Town punters who prefer betting from their phone.
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Who Runs the TAB in Cape Town?
Cape Racing — Race Coast Western Cape
The totalisator (tote) for the Western Cape is operated by Cape Racing, now formally trading as Race Coast Western Cape (Pty) Ltd. Cape Racing holds Gambling Licence Number 10010875-029, issued by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB), and was formerly known as Kenilworth Racing (Pty) Ltd.
Cape Racing operates two racecourses:
- Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse — the flagship venue in the southern suburbs, home of the Cape Town Met
- Hollywoodbets Durbanville Racecourse — the mid-week and alternate Saturday venue north of the city
Hollywoodbets holds the naming rights for both venues under a multi-year sponsorship arrangement.
Important: This is not the same operator as the rest of the country:
| Region | TAB Operator | Racecourses | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Cape | Cape Racing (Race Coast WC) | Kenilworth, Durbanville | caperacing.co.zw |
| Gauteng | 4Racing (formerly Phumelela) | Turffontein, Vaal, Fairview | tab.co.za |
| KwaZulu-Natal | Race Coast KZN (formerly Gold Circle) | Greyville, Scottsville | tote.co.za |
Cape Town punters can bet on all national meetings at Hollywoodbets branches or online, but the local tote pool is administered by Cape Racing for Western Cape meetings.
The Two Cape Town Racing Venues
Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse
Address: Kenilworth Avenue (or Rosmead Avenue entrance), Kenilworth, Cape Town Area: Southern suburbs, between Claremont and Wynberg on the Main Road corridor Facilities: Full betting hall with tote windows, Hollywoodbets fixed-odds counters, self-service betting terminals, Punters’ Challenge sign-up, Durban View Restaurant (first floor overlooking the winning post), private suites and corporate boxes
The on-course tote pool at Kenilworth is one of the most active in South Africa. For classic race days — particularly the Cape Town Met — the betting volume rivals any national meeting.
The Cape Town Met: The WSB Cape Town Met runs on the last Saturday of January each year at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. The 2026 edition (31 January) drew over 50,000 spectators under the “Symphony of Style” theme. The Met has been run since 1883, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious races in the Southern Hemisphere. Tickets through Computicket. Ante-post Met betting available from December at Hollywoodbets.
Hollywoodbets Durbanville Racecourse
Address: Durbanville, approximately 25km north of Cape Town CBD via the N1 Facilities: Open grass areas, family-friendly environment, views toward Paarl and the Boland mountains Racing schedule: Mid-week meetings and alternate Saturdays throughout the Cape Racing season
Durbanville is the more relaxed of the two venues — less formal than Kenilworth, well-suited for a casual race day outing. Both tracks are served by the Cape Racing tote system and Hollywoodbets fixed-odds counters.
Full List: All Hollywoodbets Western Cape Branches (2026)
There are 24 confirmed Hollywoodbets branches in the Western Cape as of 2026. All branches carry horse racing betting (Cape Racing, KZN, and Gauteng meetings on screen), fixed-odds sports betting, tote pool betting, and Hollywoodbets account cash deposits.
Standard Western Cape branch hours: 06:30 to 22:00 (most branches). Some smaller branches open at 09:00 and close at 21:00. Call before visiting for early races.
Cape Town City and Atlantic Seaboard
Hollywoodbets Waterkant 47 Waterkant Street, Cape Town CBD Tel: +27 87 362 7043 Central city branch near the V&A Waterfront corridor. Accessible for CBD workers and visitors.
Hollywoodbets Woodstock 59 Victoria Road, Woodstock Tel: +27 87 362 7044 Well-located on the main Woodstock artery between the city bowl and Observatory.
Southern Suburbs
Hollywoodbets Wynberg 258 Main Road, Wynberg Tel: +27 87 362 7046 Main Road location in Wynberg. Closest branch to Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse — ideal for race-day betting before driving to the course.
Hollywoodbets Lansdowne Lansdowne Road, Lansdowne Tel: +27 87 362 7031 (confirm on enquiry) Serves the Lansdowne, Claremont, and Kenilworth corridor.
Cape Flats and Mitchells Plain
Hollywoodbets Beacon Valley 1 Charlie Street, Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town Tel: +27 87 362 7026 Facilities: Wi-Fi, air conditioning, slot machines Mitchells Plain’s most accessible betting branch. Full facilities confirmed.
Hollywoodbets Philippi Philippi area, Cape Flats Tel: +27 87 362 7036 (confirm on enquiry) Serves the Philippi community and surrounding areas.
Northern Suburbs
Hollywoodbets Bellville 40 Charl Malan Street, Bellville Tel: +27 87 362 7027 Northern suburbs hub. One of the larger Western Cape branches — full facilities, regular customer base. Note: limited parking reported by some visitors; arrive early on busy race days.
Hollywoodbets Parow 129 King Edward Street, Parow Tel: +27 87 362 7036 (confirm current number) Adjacent to Bellville — covers the Parow, Goodwood, and Mutual corridor.
Hollywoodbets Maitland Maitland area, Cape Town Tel: +27 87 362 7032 (confirm on enquiry) Midway between city and northern suburbs. Easy access off the N1.
Hollywoodbets Vasco Vasco area, Cape Town Tel: Confirm on enquiry Serves the Vasco Da Gama Park and Goodwood South areas.
Hollywoodbets Voortrekker Voortrekker Road, Parow/Bellville corridor Tel: Confirm on enquiry On the main Voortrekker arterial — easily accessible from Parow and Bellville by bus or car.
Hollywoodbets Kuilsriver Kuilsriver area Tel: Confirm on enquiry Serves the eastern northern suburbs toward Kuilsriver and Eerste River.
Montague Gardens and West Coast
Hollywoodbets Montague Gardens 15 Montague Drive, Montague Gardens (Rockerfellows), Cape Town Tel: +27 87 362 7033 Industrial area adjacent to Milnerton and Table View. Well-used by trade and logistics workers in the Montague Gardens precinct.
Hollywoodbets Dunoon Shop 1, Roma Centre, Winning Way, Dunoon, Western Cape Tel: +27 87 362 7030 Serves the Dunoon township and Table View North communities.
Northern Cape Town and Winelands
Hollywoodbets Durbanville Durbanville area Tel: Confirm on enquiry Serves the northern suburb of Durbanville — close to Hollywoodbets Durbanville Racecourse. A logical starting point before a race day at the course.
Hollywoodbets Stellenbosch Stellenbosch area Tel: Confirm on enquiry Winelands hub. Serves the Stellenbosch student and farming community.
Hollywoodbets Somerset West Somerset West area Tel: Confirm on enquiry False Bay coastal corridor — serves Somerset West and the Strand communities.
Hollywoodbets Paarl Shop 4, 177 Lady Grey Street, Esterville, Paarl Tel: +27 87 362 7037 Main Paarl branch on Lady Grey Street. Serves the Paarl valley. Note: address changed from older listings (was 41 Lady Grey Street) — use 177 Lady Grey Street.
Hollywoodbets Worcester Value Centre, Shop 2, 52 Stockenstrom Street, Worcester Tel: +27 87 362 7045 Breede Valley hub. Serves Worcester and surrounding agricultural communities. Full betting facilities.
Hollywoodbets Malmesbury Shop 5, Swartland Hotel, Voortrekker Road, Malmesbury Tel: +27 87 362 7032 Swartland district hub. Serves grain farming area north of Cape Town.
Garden Route (Western Cape)
Hollywoodbets George 11 Hibernia Street, George Tel: +27 87 362 7068
Hollywoodbets Boulevard (George Industrial — second George branch) 142 Nelson Mandela Boulevard, George Industrial, George Tel: +27 87 362 7029 Two George branches serve the Garden Route’s largest city.
Hollywoodbets Mossel Bay 3 Crook Street, Mossel Bay Tel: +27 87 362 7042
Hollywoodbets Oudtshoorn 124 Adderley Street, Oudtshoorn Tel: Confirm on enquiry Klein Karoo hub. Serves the Oudtshoorn and Cango Caves tourism area.
Off-Course TAB Outlets: Cape Town City Centre
Beyond Hollywoodbets, the South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) lists licensed off-course TAB outlets in the Cape Town area:
Matador Centre TAB Shop 42, Matador Centre, 62 Strand Street, Cape Town CBD Tel: 087 354 6333 Central CBD tote outlet. Carries Cape Racing, KZN, and Gauteng tote pools and soccer pools.
Heritage House, Claremont 106 Heritage House, Claremont, Cape Town 7708 Tel: 012 565 0777 Southern suburbs off-course TAB facility.
These specialist TAB outlets carry a focused tote betting product — typically tote only, without the full fixed-odds sports betting range available at Hollywoodbets branches.
Opening Hours
| Branch type | Typical opening | Typical closing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywoodbets (large branch) | 06:30 | 22:00 | Varies by branch |
| Hollywoodbets (smaller branch) | 09:00 | 21:00 | Confirm by phone |
| On-course (Kenilworth / Durbanville) | Race day opens ~1hr before first race | Post last race | Raceday only |
| Off-course TAB (CBD/Claremont) | 08:00–09:00 | 17:00–18:00 | Weekdays only — confirm |
Early morning races: Cape Racing and KZN often have first races at 09:30 to 10:00 on weekdays. Call your branch before visiting early to confirm they are open and screens are running.
Race days: Hollywoodbets branches broadcast Cape Racing meetings live regardless of day. For the Cape Racing fixture list — which meetings are at Kenilworth versus Durbanville, and on which dates — check caperacing.co.za.
How to Place a Tote Bet at a Cape Town TAB Outlet
The totalisator (tote) is pool betting. Unlike fixed-odds betting, where the payout is locked in when you place your bet, tote dividends are only known after the race when the pool is divided among winners. All money staked on a given outcome goes into a pool, the operator deducts its percentage (typically 15 to 25% depending on the bet type), and the balance is shared among winning tickets. A very thin tote pool can pay surprisingly well if you are one of few winners. A heavily backed favourite can pay less than you expect because the pool is diluted.
Step 1 — Collect the race card
Race cards are available free at the counter in most Hollywoodbets branches and at the racecourse betting hall. The race card lists the day’s meetings, each race number, runners and saddle cloth numbers, jockeys, trainers, form guides, and weight. Bring a pen. The race card is your working document.
Step 2 — Choose your bet type
| Bet type | What you are predicting | Difficulty | Typical payout range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | First horse | Hard | High |
| Place | First or second (or third in large fields) | Moderate | Low–medium |
| Each Way | Half stake Win, half stake Place | Moderate | Split |
| Swinger | Two horses finish in first three (any order) | Moderate | Medium |
| Exacta | First and second in correct order | Hard | High |
| Trifecta | First, second, third in correct order | Very hard | Very high |
| Quartet | First four in correct order | Extremely hard | Jackpot level |
| Double | Winner of two nominated consecutive races | Moderate | Medium |
| Pick 6 | Winner of six nominated races | Extremely hard | Jackpot |
Soccer pools (Soccer 6, Soccer 10, Soccer 13) are available at Hollywoodbets branches and work on the same tote pool principle — predict match outcomes, stakes pooled, dividend paid to those who get all correct.
Step 3 — Complete a betting slip or use the terminal
Tote betting slips are paper forms on the counter. Mark the meeting code, race number, runner number(s), bet type, and stake. Hand the completed slip and cash to the teller. A printed receipt is returned — keep it until after the race.
For repeat bet types (e.g. a Pick 6 with permutations), the teller enters the bet on the terminal and calculates your total stake. Verify the total and type before paying.
Step 4 — Watch the race
All Hollywoodbets branches and TAB outlets screen live racing from:
- Cape Racing (Kenilworth and Durbanville)
- Race Coast KZN (Greyville and Scottsville)
- 4Racing (Turffontein and Vaal)
- Selected international meetings
The dividend (tote payout per rand staked) is displayed on screen after each race result is confirmed. Dividends are shown as rand per R1 staked — e.g. “Win: R14.60” means R14.60 per R1 on the winner.
Step 5 — Collect your payout
Present your winning ticket at the teller counter. The teller calculates your payout (dividend × stake) and pays cash across the counter. No waiting period. For large payouts — particularly Pick 6 jackpots — branches may refer you to a senior teller or head office settlement.
Online TAB Betting from Cape Town
If you are not near a branch, all three tote operators and Hollywoodbets offer full online betting:
Hollywoodbets (hollywoodbets.net) Covers all South African meetings plus international racing. Fixed-odds and tote available. Voucher deposits available at any branch or via OTT/1Voucher. See our best voucher betting South Africa guide for how to fund your Hollywoodbets account with cash vouchers.
4Racing TAB (tab.co.za) Focused on Gauteng meetings (Turffontein, Vaal). The national fixed-odds tote platform.
Tote KZN (tote.co.za) Race Coast KZN’s platform covering Greyville and Scottsville. Soccer 6, Soccer 10, Soccer 13 pools also available here.
Cape Racing (caperacing.co.za) Western Cape racing news, fixture list, race entries and results. Betting is directed through the Hollywoodbets and tab.co.za links.
The fastest route to online tote betting for a Cape Town punter is via Hollywoodbets, which carries Cape Racing meetings with both tote and fixed-odds markets, accepts cash voucher deposits through all its Western Cape branches, and offers same-day EFT withdrawal to a FICA-verified bank account.
The Mahala Jackpot: Free-to-Play at Hollywoodbets
Hollywoodbets branches in Cape Town also run the Mahala Jackpot — a free daily football prediction game where you predict match outcomes (1X2) across a set of fixtures. No deposit required to enter. Understanding how to approach the Mahala correctly is covered in our Betway Mahala Jackpot guide — the mechanics and strategy for pool-based jackpot games apply across operators.
Quickly Comparing Your Options in Cape Town
| What you want | Where to go |
|---|---|
| Bet on live Cape Racing at a shop | Hollywoodbets Wynberg, Bellville, Waterkant, or any branch |
| Attend a race day in person | Hollywoodbets Kenilworth (main meet) or Durbanville (mid-week) |
| Tote-only outlet near Cape Town CBD | Matador Centre, 62 Strand Street |
| Bet on Cape Racing online | hollywoodbets.net |
| Horse racing + football betting in one | Any Hollywoodbets branch |
| Check the Cape Racing fixture calendar | caperacing.co.za |
| Deposit cash into your online Hollywoodbets account | Any Hollywoodbets branch — R10 minimum |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the nearest TAB to Cape Town CBD? The closest TAB-type outlet to the Cape Town CBD is Hollywoodbets Waterkant at 47 Waterkant Street — a short walk from the V&A Waterfront. The Matador Centre off-course TAB at 62 Strand Street is also central.
Who runs the TAB in Cape Town? Cape Racing (Race Coast Western Cape) administers the totalisator in the Western Cape. Hollywoodbets operates the betting branches and fixed-odds counters at Kenilworth and Durbanville racecourses, and across 24 Western Cape branches.
What are Hollywoodbets Western Cape branch opening hours? Most Western Cape branches open between 06:30 and 07:30 and close at 21:00 to 22:00. Smaller branches may open at 09:00 and close at 21:00. Call your specific branch before visiting early — particularly for morning race meetings.
Can I bet on horse racing online from Cape Town? Yes. Hollywoodbets (hollywoodbets.net) carries Cape Racing meetings with full tote and fixed-odds betting, accessible from any browser or the Hollywoodbets mobile app. 4Racing (tab.co.za) and Race Coast KZN (tote.co.za) also carry national pools.
How many Hollywoodbets branches are in the Western Cape? 24 confirmed branches as of 2026, spanning the Cape Town metro, Winelands, Overberg, and Garden Route. The full list is in this article.
Where is Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse? Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse is accessed from Kenilworth Avenue or Rosmead Avenue in the Kenilworth suburb, between Claremont and Wynberg in the southern suburbs of Cape Town.
Does Hollywoodbets have a branch near the Kenilworth Racecourse? Yes — Hollywoodbets Wynberg at 258 Main Road, Wynberg is the closest Hollywoodbets branch to the racecourse and is a natural first stop for racecourse-bound punters wanting to place early bets before arriving on course.
For football predictions and betting tips to use alongside your Cape Town horse racing interest, visit the South Africa football predictions hub. For a full comparison of South African betting sites including Hollywoodbets, Betway, and Easybet, see our best betting sites South Africa guide. For voucher deposit methods at Hollywoodbets and other SA bookmakers, see the best voucher betting South Africa guide. 18+ only. Gambling is for entertainment only. Responsible Gambling helpline: 0800 006 008.
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