Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.Resonating: DJ Matt Hichens does his thing at the One Park listening bar in Cape Town, known for its curated line-up of local DJs and diverse mix of genres.
Unlike in most traditional bars, where the music is predominantly relegated to background noise, listening bars offer a space for concentrated listening. One Park, just off Cape Town’s bustling Kloof Street, is known for its curated line-up of local DJs and its eclectic mix of genres played from the beautifully designed DJ booth and over custom-built speakers.
Hichens encourages DJs to play the same music they would if their friends were over for dinner, which helps create an intimate atmosphere. These events are often hosted on the first floor of the space, which is also home to its kitchen. Offering a selection of Asian fusion food, and wines, it is a unique departure from the traditional menus of many of the other restaurants residing in and around Kloof Street.
With very little social media presence, it operates largely on a “need-to-know” basis and you are often pleasantly surprised by what you find upon a spontaneous visit. “There are not enough spaces to just take in some music, sit in silence, play some checkers or chess, and listen to some cool stuff.” As well as this, it offers a new set menu each Sunday, ranging from succulent Picanha steaks and aromatic curries to more classic meals such as bangers and mash.