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Van Hunks
1 Upper Union St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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ni
Review β„–1

Great fun clientele.Great vibe.Great prices.Friendly & quick service.And best burger, chips n rings in town (especially Sunday 2-4-1 special)πŸ˜πŸ‘πŸ»

Br
Review β„–2

Iconic. One of the best hang out in the sun and chill bars in Cape Town.Daily specials are delicious and reasonable, and the staff are all rad.

Ro
Review β„–3

Really enjoyed the vibe, friendly staff, good music, would recommend πŸ€—

Mi
Review β„–4

Good beer, good vibes and great food. Friendly and sharp staff. Great experience. 10/10 would recommend

Bi
Review β„–5

Having to braai with less hustle and great support is amazing. Kyle is the best human under this planet, thank you so much ❀

Di
Review β„–6

This is definitely one of the best spots to visit in the CBD of Cape Town. With daily food and drink specials that are undeniably great value for money, this spot has indoor and outdoor seating too. TVs for sport and a decent bar with a lounging area and fire place. They also have a braai option that works great for groups of friends. Enjoy it! You wont regret itπŸ₯³

Ja
Review β„–7

Not the best place I’ve ever been to. It’s a very cute and cozy looking place, so we were really impressed as we walked in. But our cocktails tasted more like mocktails, we had to ask for extra booze to be added on. Had a couple of drinks but still left sober as a judge, so not too sure what’s going on in the cocktail department. You’ll be better off ordering a beer!

ed
Review β„–8

You gotta love Van Hunks, I loved the ambience, everyone was in the moment without being on their phones. Its a great place to be with friends, family or co-workers. The food was great, the burgers and pizza with some beer, perfect combo. I love the beer selection, if you love beer you will be spoilt of choice.

Li
Review β„–9

It was great, Covid19 regulations followed. Food was divine. I had an awesome time...

La
Review β„–10

Nice vibe in the evening with fairy lights. Good food specials until 5pm and happy hour specials until 7pm.

He
Review β„–11

Van Hunks is a Kloof Street institution. Laid back and welcoming to all. The assorted Afrikana on the walls are well worth a gander.The beer is cold, the tequila is even colder and when happy hour strikes , you will find plenty of like-minded people looking for a lot of both.This popular pub never disappoints, unless you are looking for a pizza before 5pm.

Do
Review β„–12

πŸ’«the food is always yummy...ask me & my dog...🀩🐾...

St
Review β„–13

Good food, good prices, good drinks, good location and nice setup with quite a young eccentric crowd. Love the vibe and huge variety of people from all walks of life.

FA
Review β„–14

Van Hunks Restaurant and Bar offers a unique and lively vibe, were you are offered a large variety of beers - including local favourites as well as craft selections. Their menu is grill focused - we enjoyed their. delicious Monday burger special. Which met our every expectations as advertised. The service was good, but could be slightly more attentive. We will be back to enjoy some more pub grub.

Mi
Review β„–15

Very nice restaurant with nice city views. Food is well prepared and presented and very tasty. Nice selection of wine and beers. Priced very competitively. Nice friendly staff. Parking is a problem during busy times. Well worth the visit

Im
Review β„–16

Good food great atmosphere need to put sauce on chicken wings no sauce at all or anything

Ni
Review β„–17

Had the grilled fish, and beer battered fried fish & chips here over lunch, for the lunch special. Both were delicious, and great value for money. Awesome place to come for drinks with friends. Minus a star cause service was a little low.

Mi
Review β„–18

Chilled neighbourhood restaurant vibe. Food is decent. They have a menu special every day.The highlight was the good service from our waiter. We had a large table and he was on the ball keeping everyone happy.

Ed
Review β„–19

Greeted by such a welcoming host, lovely vibe and great lunch specials.

Ja
Review β„–20

Great place to grab a beer and catch up on some sport...

Tr
Review β„–21

Very accommodating staff,meals was fresh and delicious..

Wa
Review β„–22

Great vibe and service

ev
Review β„–23

Best pizza and chips i have ever had in my entire life. if youre not a fan of crusts - this is the place for you. amazing 10/10 pizza, friendly staff, nice beer and good specials. despite not usually easily impressed, i am an impressed person currently

Ll
Review β„–24

I imagine one could call it hip and trendy.If any place could be such in these awful times.I love it.Many spaces inside.A nice big bar, dining rooms and several spaces outside.Quite simply my favourite bar.Nestled in a big old corner house on Kloof Street in Tamboerskloof.I like it so much, I even paid for their t-shirt, which has a fabulous design on black fabric.One can eat here too, although I dont go to a pub to eat.They have a delicious pumpkin ale.A house ale to die for.Long may they live.

Ch
Review β„–25

Always a good vibe. Reasonably priced.

Ke
Review β„–26

Really tasty food. Sunday burger special is a must. Good and friendly service

Ph
Review β„–27

Love the hospitality. Friendliest waiters and stuff.

Ja
Review β„–28

Friendly staff. Food was great

Vi
Review β„–29

Great place for drinks and the food is good too. Reasonably priced. Service friendly but not the quickest

Th
Review β„–30

If youre looking for a chilled, young and vibey place in Cape Town with decent food and affordable prices, look no further.It is also a great place to watch sport. We watched the Springboks semifinal and final in the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The atmosphere was amazing.Be sure to come around if you are exploring Kloof Street.

Da
Review β„–31

I liked this bar quite a lot. What surprised me most was that it was quite affordable. Its quite a cool venue with great music.

Ma
Review β„–32

Very friendly, helpful staff and its not over priced for Cape Town

Ri
Review β„–33

Awesome location, great atmosphere and perfect for a breakfast, drinks or dinner.

Er
Review β„–34

Nice view,good food and great selection of craft beer. Calamari tubes where by far the best Ive had in a long while.

Ja
Review β„–35

Great place, great vibe, good food, good beer, good price, great story. Ill recommend it anytime.

Cl
Review β„–36

Very cosy and interesting. Great drinks and friendly staff!

Br
Review β„–37

Its alright if youre into sports vibes and the people it comes with πŸ˜…

Ev
Review β„–38

Amazing experience and friendly staff that make you wanna stay

Ro
Review β„–39

Cool vibe, great place to meet up with friends

Ni
Review β„–40

Good selection of beers, really good service, great food, great vibe.

St
Review β„–41

Such a nice place to chill with the best friends ❀️

Se
Review β„–42

No pipe smoking devil to be seen. But lots of other fun things.

Di
Review β„–43

Read the story about Captain Van Hunks and the Devil on the menu.

Da
Review β„–44

This a a real old school pub feel with friendly staff that make you feel like youve been part of the furniture for twenty years. Prices are good 😁 Food is amazing!!!!

Ha
Review β„–45

Great bar and beer garden. Especially good for celebrating rugby victories. Lots of seating and friendly staff.

De
Review β„–46

Van Hunks... For the best ribs in Cape Town. And a fantastic old school bar that smells like wine and plays rock music. No pretenses, in the best possible way. Its been my favorite bar in Cape Town for many, many years.

Ka
Review β„–47

Lekker plek, especially with lekker people. Booking is recommended as its a local Kloof hotspot.

Ja
Review β„–48

Super retro decor. Good for a beer and to see the interrior

Jo
Review β„–49

One of my fave spots in the city. Great vibe and music and awesome staff!

Ro
Review β„–50

Laid back and exactly what you expect.

Cr
Review β„–51

A chilled atmosphere, with a cosey vibe inside, a well stocked bar, perfect place for a few drinks and a meal with your mates when in Kloof Street, Cape Town.

Br
Review β„–52

Fun and rowdy crowd. Decent drink prices

al
Review β„–53

Great Vibes will definitely be back!

Ma
Review β„–54

Great service and friendly staff

Le
Review β„–55

Always a vibe. Always good food. Great service.

Wi
Review β„–56

Nice pizza and decent, attentive service.

Na
Review β„–57

Love this place! Affordable hang out with great vibe.

Da
Review β„–58

Always welcoming. Nice outdoor seats. Good place for watching football.

Ku
Review β„–59

Awesome vibe...awesome decor. Ask for the pumpkin ale with cinnamon 🀀🀀🀀

Ch
Review β„–60

Great hang out with friends. Great food and great beers! Maybe a bit pricey.

ev
Review β„–61

Had such a good experience

An
Review β„–62

Brilliant staff, Great vibe

Se
Review β„–63

Great restaurant/pub!!! And pet friendly!

Ta
Review β„–64

Great place. Very friendly!

Dy
Review β„–65

Always a great place for drinks! However the boerewors roll was burnt and dry

Wa
Review β„–66

Relaxed, alternative clientele. Tasty food. Excellent value for money. Daily deals on food and drinks.

We
Review β„–67

Welcoming and friendly staff with a great atmosphere.

Br
Review β„–68

Best for drinks with mates and the sporting nights, food is good and quick (relatively)All and all 5 star because I have come back lol

Ta
Review β„–69

Really awesome food. Quick and friendly service. Definitely our new hangout πŸ˜‰

Si
Review β„–70

Cool Restaurant And Nice Food

Lu
Review β„–71

The original, for originals. A dependable rock through unpredictability in life!

St
Review β„–72

Traditional cape Malay baboetie was awesome. Good honey food at affordable prices

Ma
Review β„–73

Great vibe. These guys are also dog friendly, which earns them an extra star!!! Food and drink were both well priced. Brownies were nice and the service was friendly and well timed. Looking forward to making this our work space for a day!

Pa
Review β„–74

Went to Van Hunks in search of pizza, was not disappointed, good pizza, nice thin and light base. Although the pizza lacked a little something, it was still great. Went down well with a cocktail, also very well priced. To top it off, got some great service from Blaize, our waiter, he was super nice and accommodating, always smiling! Would go back to try more.

Mi
Review β„–75

Food is not great. But its a relaxed environment. Good for chill. Waiters, ps wear ur masks properly . Its not your chin that needs protecting.

Ju
Review β„–76

Very nice vibe for a monday afternoon was rather surprised. Great drink specials aswell as lunch specials.

Ca
Review β„–77

Always a good vibe at vH

Re
Review β„–78

Van Hunks would never be the same without Ryan 😁Although Tina is always the favorite ❀

An
Review β„–79

Staff very entertaining and full of positive energy!! Definitely a place Id go back to in future!

Cr
Review β„–80

If you come here please do not order the burger it literally tastes like dog food heated up, the onion rings are over salted and the pizza is sub par even compared to Debonairs. Been here a few times as its in a good location but not a huge fan of it

We
Review β„–81

Great atmosphere with amazing service and food... Best place in cpt for a chill

Av
Review β„–82

The food is good. Staff is friendly and felt cozy and at home.

Br
Review β„–83

Awesome vibey restraunt, to meet up with friends or family after a long day at work

Ed
Review β„–84

Very chilled place to grab drinks. They have a large amount of beers. They close later than most bars in the area so definitely a good option. Nice fire place for winter days. Food is fine.

Ed
Review β„–85

We had a horrible experience - the service was really bad! But the food is alright

Be
Review β„–86

Really delicious food and awesome vibe!

He
Review β„–87

Very Good for a quick dine out.

Si
Review β„–88

Always top-service! Love to braai there on Sundays. Amazing atmosphere!

Ge
Review β„–89

As a regular patron, I was embarrassed by the incompetent and rude service by the new manager today.In a bar with multiple tables asking for the commentary for a rugby game, the incompetent fool refused to put the sound on because it would disturb the dining room. Ive attached a picture of how busy the dining room actually was... Zero dinners πŸ™„πŸ˜‚The ignorant and stubborn alienation of regular customers really shows how stupid this new guy is! Get him running glasses until he can learn some manners, intelligence and a touch of customer service!

Ja
Review β„–90

Van Hunks is a bit of a must-do in the area. The food is good, great specials and a nice vibe.Unfortunately the service is not always great, and a few of the waiters comes across as borderline aggressive, deducting from an otherwise great experience.

Bl
Review β„–91

Good was lovely and service is great!

Ma
Review β„–92

Street view of beautiful Cape Town!! Good service! Fun times!

Jo
Review β„–93

Great place to have a drink, standard Cape Town prices. Tables were clean, staff were friendly and efficient. We didnt have anything to eat so I cant comment on the food. Would go again.

ja
Review β„–94

Great food booze a bit expensive. Pizza is epic here. Service is slow, but worth the location. Smoking and nom smoking.

Ko
Review β„–95

Excellent lunch deals and great beer.

Cl
Review β„–96

I just love it! Good vibes, good food good drinks & very friendly service. Tina and her colleagues are very quick, fun & friendly - doesnt matter how busy it is :-). They got happy hours and very lekker lunch specials. Sundays you get 2 for 1 Burger! I love sitting outside under the wine tree.Very easy going & a place to chill with friends.

Ri
Review β„–97

Fast friendly service. A warm log fire for cold winters evenings.Tasty, well cooked steaks and ribs make the place worth the visit.A good selection of craft and commercial beers on tap.

Ju
Review β„–98

Good vibes, vintage market today so always something new.

Eu
Review β„–99

Good place to go for happy hour

Ma
Review β„–100

I love van Hunks. Its one of my favourite places to go to. Its great for afternoon drinks but their food is also great and superb quality, and the menu has a lot of options. They have specials every day. I can highly recommend this place!

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  • Address:1 Upper Union St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
  • Site:http://vanhunks.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 21 422 5422
Categories
  • Bar & grill
  • Bar
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–11PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–11PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–11PM
  • Thursday:10AM–11PM
  • Friday:10AM–11PM
  • Saturday:10AM–11PM
  • Sunday:10AM–11PM
Service options
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Great bar food:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
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