Restaurant Reviews
Only a few years ago, the thought of having more than a small selection of lagers to choose from on a South African restaurant menu was absurd. Today, if you can’t find at least a couple of craft beers available you might well move on to the next place. So I’m compiling restaurant reviews to save you from having to wander from restaurant to restaurant in search of a decent beer selection. All of the places reviewed have beers from at least four different craft breweries on their menu.
Restaurant Review: Reuben’s Franschhoek
19 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek. Tel: 021 876 3772. reubens.co.za. Mains R110-200. 440ml local craft beer R30-40 This is Reuben Riffel’s flagship restaurant, at the eastern end of Huguenot Street in Franschhoek. Despite being a place you go to treat yourself to a fancy dinner, the restaurant is delightfully unpretentious – think paper menus, minimalist furnishings and […]
Restaurant review: Hudsons Claremont
25 Protea Road, Claremont, Cape Town. Tel: 021 674 5152. theburgerjoint.co.za. Burgers R40-90. 440ml local craft beer R35-45. It seems like an odd location, tucked away down the side of an office building, but in fact Hudsons Claremont has a rather awesome view of the mountain. There’s plenty of outdoor seating and on-street parking (usually […]
