The Bailey

The Bailey is located in the Mother City (Cape Town), at 91 Bree Street, across from Heritage Square. Bree Street, like many old city centre streets in South Africa, was built wide enough to allow ox-wagons enough space to do a U-turn. 91 Bree Street contributes to a group of period buildings with architectural merit in the area – the legacy of the past defining the unique, diverse culture of the rich history of Cape Town. The first record of the building is that of a private home in 1862, whilst a later map shows the enclosure of courtyard spaces in the mid 1900’s. Over time the building was converted into business premises, with reconstruction and remodelling taking place in the late 20th century.