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The Firemans Arms
25 Buitengracht St &, Mechau St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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JO
Review №1

Good old establishment. Large beer selection. Really well prepared if a little pricey for pub style food. Varied selection of meals. Had great service, friendly efficient. Liked the on tap Guinness and tank Castle especially.

DC
Review №2

Great venue to watch sport but seems they are cutting some corners compared to their previous quality. Used to have the beef ribs there all the time, had then last night and the full portion, which is about R220 is way smaller than is used to be, my 11 year old would finish it. They had also been so heavy-handed on the spice (star anise or five spice) that it was barely edible and completely over-powered the beef. Hopefully just a bad night because it used to be great.

Ca
Review №3

Had an awesome evening. Pizza was really good. Game day ambience was perfect. So many TVs to catch the game on. Decent wine selection, perfect venue for a pizza beer and the soccer

Ma
Review №4

Fantastic pub, been going there since a teenager. Foods up there with the best. Sunday roast with all the trimming cant be beaten. Do yourself a favor and go.

Pe
Review №5

First time ever at this legendary venue, and it didnt disappoint. Great range of beers, and astonishingly good food. Will have to return to sample the menu more broadly.

Ja
Review №6

Normally a good experience, however, our group was grossly overcharged by about 7 drinks on our visit. The person attending to our query wanted to hear nothing about it and basically said thats what we ordered and need to pay for. Do not think we will be going back.

D.
Review №7

A local institution for pub food and drinks. Great pizzas and some traditional stews that are so comforting. Lots of TVs if you want to watch sports.

De
Review №8

Cant complain about anything, always good

Da
Review №9

I attended an informal company lunch with around 30 people in the group and were exceptionally well looked after. I was a little late so I had not ordered with the group. The staff spotted this immediately and jumped on it. Often at places like this, it takes ages to get a beer but not here. All round excellent service. The food is good quality pub food. My burger was tasty and immense!

Ni
Review №10

Last night was the weekly pub quiz at the Firemans Arms, and it was a blast! A great atmosphere and a lot of fun. Im actually still suffering from eating the Firemans pie... It is one of the hottest things Ive ever eaten, but it was delicious! Highly recommended bar to visit. Very good food.

Sh
Review №11

Good food bit pricey

Er
Review №12

Lovely Heritage Day vibes! Great beer, lovely lunch, thank you.

Na
Review №13

Loved it. Great vibe, great food, great prices, amazing staff

Ga
Review №14

After the devistating fire that destroyed the front section it was great to visit yesterday and see they have used the opportunity to update and modernise the space. We ordered burgers which were presented stylishly on black crockery. They were really delicious and generous. My only gripe (and yes we could have chosen to sit in the non-smoking section) was as a venue that allows smoking under cover more ventilation would really help. The smell of cigarettes permiates throughout and not pleasant when scoffing a burger

Ar
Review №15

The best place evveeeerrrrrrrrr to watch rugby!!!! Its the boks fans Heaven drinking hole🎊🍻🍻‼️‼️‼️

Ma
Review №16

All round fun time food was great, Tuesdays Drag show was amazing

Ed
Review №17

World Class service, waitrons are friendly, funny and op it. 10/10

pa
Review №18

Brilliant food, Brilliant friendly service and best place to watch sport

Wi
Review №19

Near Waterkant and the CBD. The place is bigger than you may expect from the outside and serves value for money food of good quality, served by very friendly staff.

An
Review №20

Experienced our first quiz night... didnt take part but enjoyed the vibe. Had our cocktail & a draught with some spicy wings😋🙌

Re
Review №21

Great atmosphere, great food and great place to watch F1

An
Review №22

The Firemans Arms is a fantastic bar, that has an incredible selection of alcoholic beverages and their meals are pretty fantastic, too!The area is always clean, with massive TVs to view all the sports youd need. The atmosphere if buzzing, with some great decor.I love it here!

Sh
Review №23

Great Vibe, great food...A bit pricey....

Ma
Review №24

Brilliant food and atmosphere... lovely warm fire. A must xx

Ch
Review №25

Great service. Cozy spot and the pizzas was off the chart.

Da
Review №26

Just an amazing place to visit and to see all the fire fighters equipment. Friend staff and great atmosphere.

Ge
Review №27

When you treated with a warm friendly welcome, everything else seem to not matter.Service great and food better than expectedThanks guys, you Rock

Ja
Review №28

The food and atmosphere itself is not bad at all, but I would simply not return because of the service. Waited 35mins for food order to be taken, servers were plain rude. When my wife ordered another side she was asked with: you want more food???!! It made her feel extremely uncomfortable. I am not a business man myself but dont you make more money when your patrons order food?? Train your staff on their manners please.

Wi
Review №29

What a great pub!! Those Hot wings were something to behold.

Pe
Review №30

Awesome atmosphere and service and people...great food and best sports.event place in town...

Ma
Review №31

Real McCoy sports bar, with ice cold draughts and delicious pizzas!!!

Ly
Review №32

Great atmosphere.Great staff.Great food.

Le
Review №33

Great food and service

Lo
Review №34

Forries is a great place to have drinks after work. Their spare ribs are very good and there big platters are perfect to share.

Er
Review №35

Great place clean tidy but no views and R48 for a Windhoek draft. Sorry you will not see me again.

Tr
Review №36

Great for a burger and a beer. Very efficient service and a good range of beers available. Outside area is very nice

Ju
Review №37

A realdeal special Tuesday night Sausage & mash potato R130. 00 or liver & onionsWorth a visit

yo
Review №38

Nice chilled place.... Great service

Li
Review №39

Great Friday night pub, good to hear live vocals once again

Ro
Review №40

This is a piece of Cape Town history and must be visited at least once by everyone coming into town.Parking is a bit of a problem when its busy but youre able to use the parking lot over the road at no cost.

Ch
Review №41

It has the feeling of a good English Pub.I didnt eat there, but the food looked good.

Ge
Review №42

Best pup and food for mature people. Love this place.

Sc
Review №43

Visited twice while on vacation in Cape Town as it wax close to apartment. Great selection of beers with friendly staff who were on hand to offer suggestions. Good choice was good too.

Da
Review №44

Great atmosphere and lots of sport to watch on the many TVs dotted around,although beware if you go on an F1 day as all screens show the gp. Great food and good selection of beers

Ma
Review №45

Great food and lovely atmosphere

Ch
Review №46

Wonderful pub, the meal was fantastic and the history of the place is fascinating

Da
Review №47

They need to do more regarding open spaces and Covid

Do
Review №48

Love the food, the vibe, the service.

Ga
Review №49

Amazing vibe, friendly waiters and great service. Food is amazing had the best pizza!!

Mi
Review №50

Most delish food and service amazing 👏😋. Beautiful inside ... just like the owners x

Pi
Review №51

Great viby place with a really great bar food menu that was refined to high end restaurant standards, and it’s affordable

Gu
Review №52

Great pub and restaurant.

Ri
Review №53

Great atmosphere great food great place to watch F1

he
Review №54

Great atmosphere, fair prices, friendly staff. It is definitely a place I ll recommend

mo
Review №55

Good spot to watch F1.

Ke
Review №56

A bit posher than before the fire, but reassuringly still there. Service and food excellent, a bit short of craft beer.

Mo
Review №57

Food was delicious! Would definitely recommend this to friends and family!

Re
Review №58

If you go to a bar you want cold bear. They always have cold bear. Veriaty of other drinks and excellent food. Always lekker to pop in.

Na
Review №59

Delicious food and amazing atmosphere for a Saturday night. We had so much fun as they had a DJ there and the service was impeccable. Make sure to try their bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers!

Gl
Review №60

Currently oldest pub in Cape Town. Wonderful ambience, super attentive staff and owner Kevin just phenomenal. Great host. Really wonderful relaxing venue

Tr
Review №61

Best pizza and curries. Great for sports. Staff on point.

Ly
Review №62

Very lovely place and the crowd is good.

Si
Review №63

Best place to watch Formula 1 in Cape Town

An
Review №64

The onionrings and new yorker pizza is the best

Li
Review №65

Big sporting events are always great to watch at FA, the vibe is awesome, the food is great and the service even better. A great place if u just want to enjoy a meal as well.

Cr
Review №66

Consistently excellent pub food. Best in SA.

Ai
Review №67

Best place to watch motorsport. Easy-going, vibrant pub with great food. Pub quizzes here are always fun.

Ga
Review №68

Sports & UFC on the tele, Guiness on tap, brilliant Pub atmosphere and amazing food. What more could you ask for? Nuf said.

Mi
Review №69

Great beer and hang out for after work drinks

Pa
Review №70

The only thing you need to know is that you enter into the small smoking area bar. Proceed to the non smoking bar. Very cool place. Benches have cushions, really comfortable! Great pizza. The night I went it was cool and they had a real wood fire going, nice touch. I would recommend. Somehow it was different and better than a usual pub. I would definitely return.

Cl
Review №71

I was a Fireman in my past life and my ashes were scattered their many moons ago. Lol... I love the vibe and the company.. Like I belong there!!!

Ig
Review №72

First visit to The Firemans Arms and I loved the atmosphere. Stylish pub with screens in every direction - great for sports lovers. Highly recommend this venue.

Ha
Review №73

Thats the only place in CBD ,Thats home, next to home to be..love, protection, great eats ,friendly people, the stuff treats as a family member, so you never feel alone!

My
Review №74

Excellent pub and restaurant and great to see its back up and running again. Try the ribs or eisbien - both awesome

Ch
Review №75

New outside area very nice. Excellent Einstein, pies.Variety of beers.History

Br
Review №76

Fantastic as always! Great service, great food, great atmosphere and they deserve our support! An institution that could have gone under, but have bravely re-emerged out of Covid and will flourish once again! Thank you! 🙏

Du
Review №77

Lovely as always and good service

Mi
Review №78

Probably the best trivia night in town. Really fun and diverse questions. Not to mention the food and drink. My favorite fish fry spot by a long shot. Centrally located and good for big parties as well. The whole menu is popular and is definitely worth exploring.

le
Review №79

Wonderful. Great vibe.

Ch
Review №80

Best ribs ever

Ri
Review №81

Great food, amazing service, best Formula 1 spot to catch the races....

Pa
Review №82

A peasant meeting place with good food.

Ma
Review №83

Great service and divine food. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality.

Ge
Review №84

Rustic & cosy with pies, pizza, burgers, steak, beers, milkshakes, gin & tonics on tap and buy your Firemans Arms cap to show support. Great vibe and sports on tv.

Th
Review №85

Just love the placeGood quality food ....

Gi
Review №86

Cold refreshing Beer, good food and nice vibes, ideal place for meet and greet friends, secure parking as well

br
Review №87

The place is so chilled,I love the cold bears and their Pizza is so delicious

Ni
Review №88

Food was great. Service was great.

Sv
Review №89

Decor & layout is superb ... staff are efficient & friendly ... great place to watch the game (on a giant screen) ! 🤩🍻

Da
Review №90

Interesting place. Friendly staff. Good food.

Yv
Review №91

Great food. Great service. Loved it

Da
Review №92

Great bar with lots of sitting. Theres a smoking area by t its small and the smoke doesnt blow into the non-smoking section. They have a great bar trivia night. The food is excellent and the staff is pretty nice. Good spot for a fun evening with friends.

Nk
Review №93

Great place to have lunch, the music is chilled and the food arrives faster than before.

Ca
Review №94

Great for Formula 1 on sundays!

Th
Review №95

Cold beer, great pizza and friendly service from one of the oldest pubs in Cape Town. Highly recommend.

Ge
Review №96

Food great. Staff great. Atmosphere great. Love this place

Pe
Review №97

Great food as always

Ri
Review №98

My feel good place to go to.

Ge
Review №99

Fantastic place to be really

Do
Review №100

Food and service get 5☆s from me. And my dog is more than welcome

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  • Address:25 Buitengracht St &, Mechau St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
  • Site:https://firemansarms.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 21 419 1513
Categories
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:12–10PM
  • Tuesday:12–10PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–10PM
  • Thursday:12–8PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:12–10PM
  • Sunday:12–10PM
Service options
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Bar games:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Quiz night:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
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