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Barristers Grill & Cafe Newlands

4.6
·491k reviews·,

A traditional pub with a rustic nautical theme, known for its hearty steaks and daily specials, offering a vibrant yet cozy dining experience.

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Barristers Grill & Cafe Newlands

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A traditional pub with a rustic nautical theme, known for its hearty steaks and daily specials, offering a vibrant yet cozy dining experience.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"Enjoy outstanding steaks and excellent value in a fantastic pub-like atmosphere with a rustic charm."

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Daily Pub Lunch Special

Visit between 11am-6pm for a R65 pub lunch special including steak, egg & chips.

Monday BOGO Mains

Enjoy buy-one-get-one-free mains, including steaks, every Monday.

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Quick Facts

Closed·Opens 11AM

Cuisine

Pub Grub

Price

Mid-range

Phone

+27 21 671 7907

Address

Cardiff Castle, Kildare Rd, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa

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Generous Portions & Pub Grub

Generous Portions & Pub Grub

Enjoy hearty meals like the cottage pie and steak, served in generous portions for a satisfying dining experience.

Rustic Nautical Ambiance

Rustic Nautical Ambiance

Experience a cozy, pub-like atmosphere with charming rustic nautical decor, perfect for casual gatherings.

Steakhouse & Pub Lunch Specials

Steakhouse & Pub Lunch Specials

Indulge in well-priced steaks and take advantage of daily pub lunch specials, offering great value.

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Daily Pub Lunch Special

Visit between 11am-6pm for a R65 pub lunch special including steak, egg & chips.

Monday BOGO Mains

Enjoy buy-one-get-one-free mains, including steaks, every Monday.

Mondays are essential. #patina #steak #newlands #capetown
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Some Cape Town beef (because tbh this place deserves a bit of a grilling every now and then). #capetown #southafrica #southernsuburbs #newlands
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Sunday Jazz Nights

Experience live jazz from 6pm-9pm on Sundays, perfect with steak or seafood.

Reservations Recommended

Book ahead for busy times, especially Sunday afternoons, to secure your table.

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Daily Pub Lunch Special

Visit between 11am-6pm for a R65 pub lunch special including steak, egg & chips.

Monday BOGO Mains

Enjoy buy-one-get-one-free mains, including steaks, every Monday.

Sunday Jazz Nights

Experience live jazz from 6pm-9pm on Sundays, perfect with steak or seafood.

Reservations Recommended

Book ahead for busy times, especially Sunday afternoons, to secure your table.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

Barristers Grill & Cafe Newlands offers a versatile dining experience with a cozy pub atmosphere. Many praise the quality and generous portions of their steaks, and the value of their daily specials. However, some reviews suggest inconsistency in food quality and a need for modernization, with occasional long waits for service.

"This place is very versatile. Work meeting, beer with buddies, family outing, romantic dinner, all can be done here. The lady waiters are super stars!
Good food, and the kitchen can accommodate allergy requests, if articulated thoroughly.

Very good steaks, fish and calamary. Potato skins are very nice too!"

Juliana Ali

"We thought we would try the Roast. The food was bland, and it wasn't fresh. Our waitress was very sweet and helpful. I felt that the restaurant was looking for tired and the food was below average. The price for the Roast is R190.00 per head, great price but not when the food is tasteless."

Lauren Maker

"Lunch was great with a generous portion of cottage pie and vegetables. The butternut was delicious.

The dinner was disappointing. I had a 200 gr medium steak. As the steak was thin it was more on the well-done side. In comparison, the 150 gr steak at Spur is a much better deal and cooked to perfection. The Thai Green Curry was half-hearted and the portion was tiny.
Not great value for money and arrived home feeling hungry.

The service was friendly and efficient"

Julie Povall

What People Like

Excellent steaks and generous portions
Great value with daily specials
Cozy, pub-like atmosphere

What People Dislike

Inconsistent food quality
Dated decor
Occasional slow service

Frequently Asked Questions

The pub lunch special is available daily from 11 am to 6 pm. Monday evenings offer buy-one-get-one-free mains. Sunday nights feature live jazz.

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Yes, vegetarian options are available on some menu items, and dishes like butternut and steamed vegetables can be enjoyed.

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Yes, it's advisable to make reservations, especially during busy times like Sunday afternoons, to ensure a table.

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Steaks are highly recommended, particularly 'The Gavel'. Other popular choices include cottage pie, chili, fish and chips, and calamari.

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Yes, there's a daily pub lunch special from 11 am-6 pm, and buy-one-get-one-free mains on Mondays.

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It has a cozy, rustic nautical-themed pub atmosphere, suitable for various occasions from casual meetups to family outings.

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