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Shazorro
R103, Balgowan, Howick, 3275, South Africa
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Ye
Review №1

So went for the German baked goods and this did not disapppoint. Bee sting was rich and buttery with a generous amount of flaked almonds. Custard danish was good, pigs ears a bit too dry. Black forest cake was a huge slice of chocolate decadence. The place itself was extremely quaint and takes you back to decades ago. Seems like it needs some TLC and attention.

Pa
Review №2

Best food, best service and great music! Home away from home! Cant wait to try the new DECK!!

Lu
Review №3

Quaint German pub and bistro off the beaten track. Chilled vibe. We will definitely be back for the The Hungarian Lamb Stew and Morrocan Chicken. A wonderful selection of freshly baked pastries and pies to gave with your coffee or take away. One of our most delightful finds on Nottingham Road.

An
Review №4

Lovely experience while Meandering. Great old collection of Vinyls also.

Mi
Review №5

Fabulous pastries and pies. The fresh bread looked and smelled amazing, great service

Lo
Review №6

My favorite place,nice and chilled place

Li
Review №7

Lovely German bakes.

Va
Review №8

Amazing bakery and excellent staff

Di
Review №9

Lovely atmosphere and cold beer.

Ud
Review №10

We loved this place. Not pretentious, with lovely feed and good beer. Give it a try...

Lo
Review №11

What a warm and welcoming place that goes above and beyond. Thank you for the amazing time

Ch
Review №12

Great food, local craft beers and a worthy selection of music (on vinyl too!) make this hidden gem the place to seek in the Midlands

Ni
Review №13

A top spot.

Ma
Review №14

Great oatmeal stout, and pastries!

Pa
Review №15

Good food

Mi
Review №16

Wed been wanting to find this place since we were in the area last year. Wish we hadnt bothered. The manager had to be hunted down to open up, and then his craft beer on tap was sour. All that way to drink an SAB beer. Disappointing. Maybe its better in season...

St
Review №17

A gem in the middle of the Midlands. We came across it by pure chance after the proprietor had extracted our car out of the mud. We enjoyed an excellent meal and ice cools drinks, at a pub which must have many stories to tell and must have good memories for all who visit it! Thank you!

Ro
Review №18

Great food

sa
Review №19

As the ominous dark clouds gathered outside we stepped into the pub and shared a drink on the couch with three sleepy dogs....could have stayed longer but adventures were beckoning.

T.
Review №20

Thank you Chris and Elonke, for your most enjoyable hospitality despite having no electricity due to cable theft....great ambience and much fun ! Keep going strong !👌

Ca
Review №21

Enjoyed the treats from the German bakery

We
Review №22

Went to play put put, but not impressed with this place at all.

P
Review №23

What a lovely little pub! Great craft beers brewed right there!

Le
Review №24

Sadly lockdown has caused damage to many places incomes and upkeep is expensive. People are friendly and hanging on though

Ti
Review №25

Very good fpod

Me
Review №26

Funky little dive bar in the Meander. Bar owner is wonderful.

RO
Review №27

Good host,and pleasant and cosy pub.

Il
Review №28

Best craft beer and lovely atmosphere

Il
Review №29

The best setting on the meander! Beautiful accommodation in the gardens

ma
Review №30

Very nice atmosphere friendly people and the food outstanding BEER IS COLD

Li
Review №31

Pub area is quite dark. Staff very friendly but the whole place needs a bit of maintenance

Sc
Review №32

Arrived and had run out of food and given our table away. Pathetic to be honest

Ga
Review №33

Just off the beaten track worth a stop

Ro
Review №34

Great art books.

Su
Review №35

Nice cosy pub in the Midlands

Te
Review №36

Good place

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4.3 Rating
  • Address:R103, Balgowan, Howick, 3275, South Africa
  • Site:https://the-crafty-mole.business.site/
  • Phone:+27 82 688 0270
Categories
  • Bistro
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–4:30PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–4:30PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:9AM–4PM
  • Sunday:9AM–2PM
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Health and safety
  • Reservations required:Yes
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Fireplace:Yes
  • LGBTQ+ friendly:Yes
  • Transgender safe space:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Beer:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • 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
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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