Discover five historic pubs in Cape Town, each with its unique story and charm.
Looking to visit some of Cape Town ’s oldest pubs for a beer and bite to eat? Here is a list of five of the most historic bars in the city to get you started: Despite only getting its official status as a pub in 1836, the Perseverance Tavern remains the oldest operating bar in Cape Town . Persies, as it is affectionately known by locals, was actually established in 1808, nearly half a century before its closest rival.
Influential patrons of the establishment include the likes of Cecil John Rhodes, along with countless political figures from both Africa and Europe, who would meet for a cold beer after a hard day’s work. With its beautiful, cool courtyards for summer and cosy fireplaces for cold nights, it remains a firm favourite among locals two centuries after its initial opening.Established in 1864, Fireman’s Arms is another of the oldest pubs in Cape Town, offering fine beers and wines with delicious food and light meals. While the pub has undergone extensive renovations and upgrades in its 150+ year history, the original building and atmosphere have remained largely intact. Fireman’s Arms offers exceptional service in a relaxing setting with no shortage of high definition televisions and big screens, ensuring that patrons never miss a moment of the sporting action.Nestled at the foot of Cape Town’s majestic mountains, in the leafy suburb of Newlands, Foresters’ Arms is another pub that has truly stood the test of time. Established in 1852, Forries, as it is better known by locals, has been a perennial favourite for well over a century. While the space has undergone a few usage changes, it was eventually settled as an inn and the pub remained.Not quite in Cape Town but close enough, De Akker in Dorp Street has been a Stellenbosch icon for over 150 years. While the history remains somewhat unclear due to a slave revolt and fires back in the early 1800s, this pub remains a gem of the Cape Wineland
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