
Barristers Grill & Cafe Newlands
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.
"Enjoy outstanding steaks and excellent value in a fantastic pub-like atmosphere with a rustic charm."
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.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
Pub Grub
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+27 21 671 7907
Address
Cardiff Castle, Kildare Rd, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
Website
barristersgrill.co.za/Highlights
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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
Experience a cozy, pub-like atmosphere with charming rustic nautical decor, perfect for casual gatherings.

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.
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
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
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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.
Yes, vegetarian options are available on some menu items, and dishes like butternut and steamed vegetables can be enjoyed.
Yes, it's advisable to make reservations, especially during busy times like Sunday afternoons, to ensure a table.
Steaks are highly recommended, particularly 'The Gavel'. Other popular choices include cottage pie, chili, fish and chips, and calamari.
Yes, there's a daily pub lunch special from 11 am-6 pm, and buy-one-get-one-free mains on Mondays.
It has a cozy, rustic nautical-themed pub atmosphere, suitable for various occasions from casual meetups to family outings.
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Barristers was rather accurately described by one local reviewer as a “gastronomic pub”, because, despite the rather fine décor and outstanding culinary experience, the eatery tends to channel the ambience of a vibrant pub with high spirits and good fun all round. As far as the menu goes, we highly recommend The Gavel – rump or sirloin topped with sautéed chicken livers, bacon, onion, cream and masala spice. Also, go on any day of the week between 11am and 6pm for the R65 pub lunch special, which treats visitors to steak, egg and chips amongst other items, or go on a Monday and enjoy buy-one-get-one-free mains (steaks included).
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Situated in the heart of Newlands Village, Barristers has undergone plenty of changes in its time, but it is a restaurant that is almost synonymous with Newlands, a constant favourite of the Southern Suburbs crowd. Barristers is well known for its steaks and extensive wine list and also offers 20 beers on tap – small wonder then of its popularity.
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Barristers, a restaurant in the centre of Newlands Village, has experienced several renovations over the years but remains a Southern Suburbs popular favourite and one that is nearly synonymous with Newlands. Barristers is a popular restaurant because of its 20 beers on tap, vast wine list, and well-known steaks.
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Another of the grand old restaurants in Newlands is Barristers grill and cafe. Offering a traditional English pub dining experience that won’t disappoint. With a classic pub and bar interior and additional seating on their outdoor deck, Barristers is always welcoming to all.
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In Newlands you will find Barristers where on the odd Sunday night you will find a local band playing. The pub serves excellent food, has an outdoor heated deck and a truly wonderful atmosphere, very popular amongst the locals.
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The revamped bar has over 20 draught beers on tap, more than 25 whiskeys, big screen televisions, and a daily pub lunch special. Contact +27 (0)21 671 7907.
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