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Darling Brew Tasteroom
48 Caledon St, Darling, 7345, South Africa
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An
Review №1

Darling Brew Tasteroom is definitely worth a visit. Great selection of their Craft Beers to taste and also to purchase from the store to take home. Really good service and a great experience all around. We tried the fish and chips as well as the hamburger. Both dishes were delicious and beautifully presented.

Th
Review №2

Amazing atmosphere with friendly service. I dont really drink beer but the Rogue Pony is quite unique. The food is amazing too!!! There is a little playground for kids outside and you can actually eat outside on the grass.. like a picnic, but with real food and quality service. This is a destination of its own. Remarkable.

An
Review №3

Always a pleasure to visit when on a bike ride or a family adventure..Excellent selection of beers, ciders and wine. Love the vibe and the food is fantastic. There is something for everyone. Kids play area, little shop for gifts, tastings for the parents and gardens to chill. Really an awesome place and a must if you are in Darling!

Ch
Review №4

This was an amazing experience. Located within the industrial zone in Darling, one wonders what you are getting yourself into while driving there, even turning into a dirt road for the last couple of hundred meters..... but what a pleasant surprise! The atmosphere is what one would expect and more. Friendly staff, great decor and situated within the actual brewery one feels part of the process. The food was exeptional and together with the beer tasting the visit provided for a memorable experience. Highly recommended. Be prepared to stay a while....#darlingbrew

Zo
Review №5

An interesting experience. Working Brewery. Friendly staff. Neat and organised tasting room. Only complaint: soap would have been welcomed in bathrooms.

Ha
Review №6

Great service, food, tasting experience. I have been a huge fan of the brand for a long time, and happy to be tasting some flavours I havent done before.

Th
Review №7

Great for tasting of all their beers 🍺.friendly service and great for kids .bog play area

Na
Review №8

Great service and food - amazing beer 🍻

Yv
Review №9

We popped in for brunch on a Sunday. The waittress was so friendly and helpful. The food was good and well priced. The beer tastings are really good value and you can buy tasters of any beer for around R15. There is a huge jungle gym for kids too.

Ja
Review №10

DB looks fantastic, service and food is excellent !just low stock on merchandise.....

Ju
Review №11

First time visitor to the Darling Brew Tasteroom. Driving up to the location doesnt for a great impression but dont let that put you off. Once inside its brilliant. Clean and well lit. Wonderful bar. Good view over the functioning brewery. Large selection of beers available for a pint or for tasting samples. Choose from the pre selected tasting boards or pick your own. Prices of tasters reasonable and the pints best prices for craft brews I have seen anywhere. The food also looks and tastes great. If heading up the west coast add this stop to your itinerary - you wont be sorry. Oh. And if you like ales try the Double IPA and the other pale ales. Really good.

Ke
Review №12

Great lil place with a massive selection of beers brewed on site

An
Review №13

Relaxing atmosphere, with attentive and knowledgeable waitrons. Service was efficient and fast. I would recommend this to anyone looking to spend a pleasant afternoon enjoying good beer and good food. They have an outside area which is wheelchair friendly with a ramp to the restrooms. Their selection of beers are quite nice and the display of the merchandise make it easy for purchases.

Ca
Review №14

Awesome service, food amazing. Kids loved the beer tasting too.

We
Review №15

The quality of the drinks was awesome.The food was tasty and wholesome.The service was the worst Ive had in years. Orders were half taken and we had to call the waitress back to take everyones orders. Water never arrived. Empty plates werent cleared out. Had to wait forever to oder more rounds of drinks. Just a really disappointing experience.

Ma
Review №16

Wonderful exceptional service and great personnel. Love it, always.

Na
Review №17

Good food. Great beer. Friendly staff.

La
Review №18

Food was exceptional, waiter very friendly fast and professional. All in all wonderful experiences

Mi
Review №19

Lovely atmosphere, great food & beer and gorgeous staff. Its become the local for me now!

Ad
Review №20

Definitely a 5 star place!Great range of local beers, decent menu, well priced and excellent service.Will be returning for sureThanks to all there today

Me
Review №21

Good quality meat on the burgers, chips also received solid praise. Nice all round setting- go watch a rugby game in the upstairs section.

Jo
Review №22

Great vibe ..friendly service...tasty food. A must visit👌🏻

Yo
Review №23

A nice selection of beers - something for everyone. Our waitress was well informed about the products and helped make suitable recommendations according to our preferences. Its a lovely venue and worth the visit!

We
Review №24

Real friendly staff. Very nice beer and brandy. Great play area for the kids. Some delicious food. My favourite was the chips.

Ar
Review №25

Nice place to have a drink with friends, colleagues or even family. The kiddies area is a nice touch.

I
Review №26

Beer is good, they have change there testing tray options for testing since my last visit, not in a good way, prefer there original option. Food wasnt bad, but they skimpy in many places, we tried various meals on the day. I think my most biggest complaint would be the service. We had to call the waitress several times for service, and this seems to be a trend here. This is at times, they are not even busy, the waiters have more time standing chatting among one another, rather than attending to the customers. Makes me definitely consider places closer to home that are way more worth the while. Just a heads a folks.

Mp
Review №27

I like that place its good to enjoy the people of that place there are good really I recommend them

Je
Review №28

Best beer ever! Fantastic menu. Lovely outdoors seating and play area for kids. Visit every 2 weeks.

He
Review №29

Great food. Best beer.... sorry guys service was not up to standard today

Mi
Review №30

Very Rad spot 🍻

Fe
Review №31

Was an awesome experience, the vibe was pleasant, waitress was polite and friendly and food was lovely....Really enjoyed it....

Ph
Review №32

Was fantastic, great service, food generous helpings well priced and good. Beer of course is excellent been drinking it since inception. BUT,a message to the brewery,the bourbon infused stout is out of this world but a bit pricey. Why not sell it in 330ml bottles without the bells and whistles?

An
Review №33

Oh my gosh this place is amazing. Incredible experience. The South African gold standard. Amazing space, food and beer. Thank you

An
Review №34

Good tasting beer 🍺

Cl
Review №35

An easy drive excursion from Cape Town to visit the home of Darling Brew, popular craft drinks. Small menu of delicious options; good value thanks to generous portions. Beautifully presented burgers, massive Cuban sandwich and novel nachos made with their own Darling chips (the pulled pork extra is must and recommend adding extra cheese).

Ca
Review №36

What an amazing place. Friendly staff, great play area for the kids, excellent food and of course the beer!

Th
Review №37

Another great little South African brewpub, this one close to the West Coast National Park. It was a big place with decent snacks and sandwiches along with a very big line-up of beers on tap. We had a nice plate of cheeses, pickles and olives with great bread and a fair pulled pork sandwich. They had well-priced tasting flights and the best was an Imperial Stout called Arrowhead. Only complaint is early closing hours and not right in the center of town. If it had been in town and open at night, wed have eaten there every night.

Ga
Review №38

Great venue with a stellar selection of beers. Decent menu with something for everyone.

Di
Review №39

Even though they were closed we were proudly taken on a tour of the brewery. We have many fine, innovative craft breweries in Holland and Darling would not be out of place amongst the top. Thank you for taking the time to show some kaaskoppen around.

Al
Review №40

Great beer, something for everyone. Nice selection of snacks and food

Th
Review №41

This is a really well put together place. The seating area are big and open. You can sit outside, upstairs with a giant bar and overlooking the brewery, or in the downstairs area. The food is really good. It is very honest food, by that I imply that the flavours of everything comes through and the dishes are not elaborate, but great quality produce is used and the flavours translate into the dishes. The beer is great, there is literally something for everyone. There is also a variety of ciders and wines for people who really dont enjoy beer, but as beer is the core focus for most visitors, it is good to know that if you need to drag someone along, there are magical things other than beer available here. Great visit. Great beer. Give it a try!! Also; the crisps they make are magical!

Ja
Review №42

Great beers, friendly staff. Highly recommend addidng this to one of your stops when passing through Darling

Ma
Review №43

Definitely worth a visit. If you’re fortunate to attend one of their events - event better. Weekends are the busy times. We unfortunately had to move on, so couldn’t stay for a tasting. Their unique Bone Crusher Darlin Brew chips did, however, catch our eye, and we bought some. Great with a dip of your choice. Food is served on site, with seating outside if the weather is good. A small shop sells a few items from coffee, olive oil, and interesting jams. Upstairs is where the action is. A number of tables overlooking the beer brewing tanks, and a bar offering all their great beers on tap of course. Follow the signs from inside Darling or let GoogleMaps take your there.

Ab
Review №44

Love the look and feel of the place. Amazing beers. 17 to be exact. My favourite was the Warlord. Great food. The sausage plater is perfect for the meat lovers. Friendly service. A fire place or gas heaters would be a nice as it was really cold and raining. Over all experience was fantastic

Ki
Review №45

Great place, loved the Pale Ale and IPA. I had an excellent burger and my wife commented that it was the best nachos she ever had! Well worth the visit

St
Review №46

What an amazing experience tasting dome awesome craft beer and delicious food.

De
Review №47

Excellent service, food & magnificent beer. Very relaxing & had a great time with my guests on tour. Thanks Funtastique Shuttles & Tours 🚐 😎

Ni
Review №48

I like the experience they create. Their kitchen produces good food, staff are friendly, and the range of craft beers are fair.

An
Review №49

Friendly service. Pulled pork was devine ordered it with the nachos and it was a perfect snack for the not so hungry. Open setting. Lots of beer to choose from child friendly you can sit inside or outside.

De
Review №50

Great food and wonderful craft beers. Family friendly with a nice kids play area. We always go there when we visit that area!

Fr
Review №51

Being a home brewer I just had to stop and taste the beers in their tap room one word great

Qu
Review №52

Upon arrival at Darling Brewery my first thought was america very similar style brewery like a brewery Ive been too in the states. Beautiful, good cold beer with really good food.

Kr
Review №53

Huge selection of beers. Awesome interior and good food. A great place to hang out and enjoy beer and food with friends. Can get crowded so book a table in advance 👍

Dr
Review №54

This is a good place to chill out and drink quality craft beers. Despite the crazy names of the beer on offer, the quality of their products is of the highest standards. Try the bone crusher, a lovely wit beer. From the restaurant, one sees the impressive fermentation tanks. An excellent place to visit if you are in the neighborhood.

Ly
Review №55

Manager made us nervous because she wanted us to rush from the entrance because she was expecting a booking for other customers. Did not make me feel very welcome.On the other hand, the waiters were so friendly and accommodating and the food was great!

Ma
Review №56

Lovely place to visit

De
Review №57

Relaxed environment with friendly staff, good food and great beer! Must try the Warlord IPA!

Sh
Review №58

Enjoying some craft beer and lunch. Awesome atmosphere. Great variety menu. Kids play park. Tons of parking. Well worth the Sunday drive.

Mi
Review №59

Bloody groovy! Stunning food, stunning beer, stunning friendly staff and a place with a stunning atmosphere to chill.Well done crew of Darling beer we had a great time there

AJ
Review №60

Friendly Staff...The food beyond Awesome....very ..very nice and interesting place...

Me
Review №61

Great food & awesome beer. Play area for kids & the view into the brewery is spectacular.

Da
Review №62

This brewery and restaurant is in the industrial area of Darling, but inside is like a sanctuary. Great atmosphere. Great for beer tasting, but also great for lunch with the family.

Ta
Review №63

Awesome service. Awesome food and quick. Great waitresses and vibe

Ju
Review №64

Great selection of beer. Food to compliment the beer highly recommended . Fill a growler for takeaways.

Cl
Review №65

Nice selection of food and beer. Well worth a visit. Helpful staff.

Sh
Review №66

Visited here after a day out with some friends. Went for a variety of beers to taste, and decided to get some food as well.Beers were great, and the food was fresh, well prepared and tasty.Beer had great variety from a weiss to an Imperial IPA, all were great.I had the pulled pork which had a fantastic basting on a roll, the briskett was also really good from what Im told.Meals were served with chips which were prepared fantastically, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.Will definitely be back when Im in the area again.

Ti
Review №67

Oh my word, such an amazing experience at the brewery. Will definitely be going again❤️

We
Review №68

Love it! Good food, great vibe.

Ro
Review №69

The experience venue was nice.

We
Review №70

Hidden away at the end of a small dirt road, be sure not to miss this amazing place. You absolutely have to try the Bonecrusher brew!

Er
Review №71

Nice vibe and the food is great. Lots of different beers to taste.

CA
Review №72

Fantastic beers! Legendary service! Amazing food! EPIC TIME...!!!!!

An
Review №73

Awesome beer selection and flavors. Definitely something for every beer lover here.Food was ok but the wait staff were very pleasant.

Bj
Review №74

Want a local dining and beer tasting experience, this is highly recommended. Great place, family friendly with a playground outside. Its recommended to show up early and book a table. A bit dissapointing service, waiting for drinks, and getting some of the orders wrong.

Da
Review №75

This brewery has something for everyone. Im not much of a beer drinker, so the waitress suggested I try the Ladies Flight tasting option (pictured). I really enjoyed the first two beers with lemon and grapefruit flavours, respectively, and the ales that made up the last two tastes were not too bitter. The pulled pork on a roosterkoek (pictured) was one of the best pork burgers/sandwiches Ive ever had. The meat was tender with lots of flavour. I also enjoyed the chocolate brownie for dessert, which contained melted bits of real chocolate. All the staff were exceptionally friendly and made sure I was doing okay.Also, the ground floor of the brewery is very accessible by wheelchair and they have conveniently situated parking for the disabled. I couldnt watch the brewing process in my wheelchair, because that is done upstairs, but the staff all went out of their way to accommodate me in every other aspect.

Mi
Review №76

Great beer!! Average snacks. Menu could be better, but overall a pleasant experience :)

Ed
Review №77

Thanks Darling Brewery for the quick stop, great beer and vibe!

Ad
Review №78

Beer in all its glory, the beer selection is just amazing! The variety of beer is what sets darling brew apart from other breweries. The service is friendly but not always amazingly fast, as stated in the menu. But hay why rush a great beer? The food is value for money, bar the 300g ribs. Definitely worth the trip, but find a driver :)

We
Review №79

Excellent layout inside and outside but, bad service. We were not well attended to and the place was not that busy, not good service,sorry guys

Pa
Review №80

Very good food and pleasant company

Ka
Review №81

The hamburgers were delicious!!!!

Ke
Review №82

This Brewery is amazing and with their variety they can cater to any tastes. The way they have there tasting room set up is amazing and can be very interactive with the bar. The Brewery is an on going operation behind you and its amazing getting to see the process first hand whilst getting to experience and taste these wonderful Brews. There is even a play area for the kids to enjoy themselves which is a great touch

Mo
Review №83

Such a cool place. Nice vibe, good surroundings, lovely lunch menu

Ni
Review №84

We did a beer tasting and they were all delicious. The three IPAs are winners. We were told that the pulled pork sandwich was the local favorite, and it didnt disappoint. Mouthwatering... Chilled out vibe and the service was fantastic.

Et
Review №85

To most South African beer drinkers the beer needs no introduction. That being said, the Darling Brew or Brew as known to us locals is a well rounded place with cozy inside tables overlooking the brew facilities, vibey outdoor tables, good food, a jungle gym and some friendly staff. Beware of the beer tasting... if you are planning to taste the whole range, I would advise that you share since it gets a bit potent and will leave you feeling like a fight with Chuck Norris.

ia
Review №86

An attraction, well worth the visit /detour or stop over . A little more than half an hour off the West Coast Road through the town of Darling leads you to the Darling Breweries . A stopover of note . The venue is children friendly - lots of jungle gyms, climbers and swings . Green grass and plenty tables and chairs for all to enjoy whilst keeping an eye on the little ones.The restaurant seats indoor and nature loving outside patrons. The menu is great - inexpensive, wholesome and much to choose from .Obviously, being a brewery there is more than enough beer (and other products) sampling to take place. .The staff were knowledgeable and friendly and the service was excellent .Interesting to note that all staff are local. All products produced, cooked up and or sold are produced grown or baked locally.A great way to spend some down time

Po
Review №87

Excellent quality, service a bit slow but worth the wait.

An
Review №88

Best beer 🍺 good service. Kiddie friendly. All and all a lovely outing fot the whole family.

Er
Review №89

From all the breweries weve visited, Darling Brew is still our favourite. We wish it was a bit closer to Cape Town so we can visit it more often! A definite must visit, a set enough time aside for this stop, you might just want to stay the whole afternoon

Do
Review №90

Was really good! The food was delicious and sp was the beers! However the beer tasting portions werent as cold as it was a pretty hot day! But all in all good beer, amazing food and great service

Ch
Review №91

Fantastic, friendly people, delicious beer and yummy food

Wa
Review №92

Great place for a good time and some fantastic food and of course, beer!

JC
Review №93

What an AWESOME place to visit! Great beer, lekker food, friendly service!

Tr
Review №94

Great Beer and Food. Service was a bit slow but overall experience was good.

Th
Review №95

The food and drinks are good but service is absolutely horrendous. Their staff do not give 2 f^&%s about taking your order and you practically have to beg them to let you pay.Decent place let down by terrible staff.

Ew
Review №96

Very nice experience

Eu
Review №97

Always a pleasant visit. Great venue..

Aa
Review №98

Amazing beer,food and service!!an absolute must whether it’s the family with small kids or a party of adults.they don’t just cater the beer drinker but they have a lot more to offer.

Ja
Review №99

What a great addition to Darling. Try the 100ml tasters for R10 each. The smokey meat and local cheese platters are the perfect beer pairing. Be warn. Its normally packed over weekends

An
Review №100

Excellent customer service and food was great

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  • Address:48 Caledon St, Darling, 7345, South Africa
  • Site:https://darlingbrew.co.za/pages/our-tasteroom-restaurant
  • Phone:+27 76 092 8313
Categories
  • Beer garden
  • Restaurant
  • Beer hall
  • Beer store
  • Brewery
  • Playground
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–4PM
  • Thursday:8AM–5PM
  • Friday:8AM–5PM
  • Saturday:8AM–5PM
  • Sunday:8AM–5PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Health and safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Temperature check required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • LGBTQ+ friendly:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
  • Transgender safe space:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Halal food:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Kids' menu:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Cash only:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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