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The Artisan Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
12 Gleneagles Rd, Greenside, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
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The Artisan Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

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Fl
Review №1

Beautiful place, great view. Loved the music and awesome crowd. Food was great. Service was slow but drinks made up for the wait. Good vibe to have a nice time

D.
Review №2

Great place to chill... Loved the music and awesome crowd. Food was great. Service was slow but drinks made up for the wait. Good vibe to have a nice time.

Ya
Review №3

A beautiful place, great view. An awesome chilled afternoon I had there.

Pi
Review №4

Good music and awesome crowd. Food was great. vibe to have a nice time.

Dy
Review №5

Very pretty bar ladies , good service

Bh
Review №6

Always chilled. Nice music. Friendly staff.. But most importantly.. Tasty food

he
Review №7

Be nice if they served coffee!

Ma
Review №8

Awesome place to chill, especially if you sit on the 2nd level. Always enjoy the tapas, music and the vibe. Hope to go there again soon to also go and enjoy a cocktail🍹with my favourite; the jalapeno poppers!🤗

El
Review №9

Thoroughly enjoyed my lunch today! We decided to have a selection of tapas and were not disappointed by any of the selections (stuffed jalapenos, chicken wings, croquettes and potatoe skins). Also really enjoyed the cocktails! The mild discomfort of only having bar stools to sit on up stairs was far outweighed by the lovely view and cool spring breezes of a relaxing Sunday afternoon. Happy to return and sample other offerings on the cocktail and food menu.

Ca
Review №10

My favorite place in Greenside for lazy Sunday afternoon cocktails. They also usually have great drinks specials.

Az
Review №11

Great place , wonderful service . Highly recommend anyone to enjoy .

Ki
Review №12

Amazing experience with good service. Perfect for a date night! Highly recommended.

Sh
Review №13

Went for a quick bite-overall was very average. Waitress was friendly, knowledgeable, polite, but tended to disappear, forcing us to keep getting up to look for her. Don’t stock Sambucca? Food was a let down-jalapeño poppers were way over cooked(to a point where almost tasted burnt) and hard, beef looked nothing like what we expected for the price(or the pics)-thumb size pieces of meat that were not tasty at all. Pepperdew poppers were nice but not quite properly thought out in terms theirs mushy nature. The place was empty and had a functional vibe. Honestly it’s gonna take a lot to convince me to return. Might as well meet somewhere else for drinks.

Ru
Review №14

Great cocktail selection and I looooved the bacon wrapped cheesy jalapeño poppers.

Ca
Review №15

The place was such a vibe,great music and the food is awesome. Thanks to the owners for the good vibes and good energy 💥

Cl
Review №16

Varied menu of tasty tapas items washed down with wonderful cocktails and pretty gins. Best suited to a leisurely meal as service can be a bit slow.

Be
Review №17

Owner offers such an amazing personalized service experience. Great view and seating on the second floor.

Sa
Review №18

Lovely place , homely vibes ...defs going soon !!☺️

Kg
Review №19

Great place bar with some very unique decor. Nice and quiet for some Sunday drinks. The place does look small from the front however there is ample room for you and a couple of friends upstairs and at the back.

Lu
Review №20

My partner and I came here to enjoy an afternoon of drinking and good food from this place that comes highly rated. The drinks came with grandiose presentation but what began as a wonderful afternoon from a beautiful restaurant with great service quickly turned sour.I have personally chosen to maintain a vegetarian diet. While I do not expect people to go above and beyond to accommodate my diet, I do hope that the simple things I ask for (that are promised on a set menu) will be provided to me as promised. I ordered the vegetable skewers on the tapas menu (I may not be recalling it by its correct name but the point is, vegetables on a stick). The kitchen took it upon themselves to place my food on the same plate as my partner who does not share my diet. I guess I would have been able to go along with that if the amount of vegetables given to me were more than just the amount that could fit on the palm of my hand.Not only did they do this but they did not include two other vegetables and the ‘marinade’ they promised along with the dish. I obviously relayed this to the waiter and the manager. I refused to pay for my meal. (This is just a warning to other people who maintain ‘special’ diets).I guess I’m leaving this review because a wonderful afternoon was ruined. I lost my appetite because of something so simple. If they had just given me what I was promised I wouldn’t have taken my time to write this review. Call me bitter or overactive. The bottom line is they promised something and didn’t deliver. I won’t be returning.

Me
Review №21

Vibey place.

Ch
Review №22

It is cool, chilled vibe with nice cocktails. Only one waiter was working the upstairs area so it took time to get orders.

So
Review №23

Terrible food, terrible wine... super priceyNever again

Di
Review №24

Stunning Food and Service

Ve
Review №25

Nice place to start the weekend, great music, awesome cocktails. Perfect to get you started towards an epic night out. You have to chow down on their tapas and meatballs starter. Only issue was last rounds called at 00:00 On a Friday night 😢. Had to go elsewhere to finish off the night. If only they stayed open till proper closing time would have spent more. Had enough patrons to make it worth while. Very sad

Av
Review №26

Its a little pricey but other than that its awesome👌🏽 its a nice place to relax and have a drink and the staff are friendly. I will definitely go back. Oh and they have board games.

Ti
Review №27

One dirty olive Martini and one Fresh ;) - both made beautifully and presented with flair. The bar is wonderful and the staff very attentive. We had a lovely time and can highly recommend the potato skins as a little side snack. No wine tastings here and they were a little slow to get back to us from the online message but a great visit and we are sure to be back. Ps check if they have specials on the drinks between 5-7. We only heard about the specials afterwards

Ro
Review №28

Great food, awesome service and very hands on owners.

Me
Review №29

Definitely come for the cocktails. Had a great old fashioned. Nice waitstaff too!

ki
Review №30

Definitely a good place for cocktails and drinks. Great hangout place on a Friday night. Only downfall is that space is limited and can get difficult navigating, especially if its busy.

Te
Review №31

The nachos is the best Ive had since 5 years ago and the rock music is a great accompaniment. We also found the service great. It is a nice place to go after a walk at the nearby Botanical Gardens.

NO
Review №32

Nice staff. Order was well done. Nice setting. Order drinks in a jug, theyre affordable and you go beyond quenching your thirst. The street side restaurateur thing is definitely great.

Oc
Review №33

Best cocktails and tappas. Excellent staff and manager

Al
Review №34

What an awesome place. Great food and cocktails. Awesome for birthday parties or a first date.

Ju
Review №35

Formerly Gin, the revamped space of the Artisan is now quite classy and caters to those individuals who are there for a bit more of a refined experience. Good food and delicious cocktails compliment the establishments revamped facade. An upstairs bar area is perfect for lazy Sunday drinks with mates while overlooking the bustling road below

DA
Review №36

One of the best finds with such friendly service and a great menu for when you need a bit of a break after work. Highly recommended for friends looking for a hipster and chilled vibe.

Ha
Review №37

Great atmosphere. Waiters are always friendly and have perfect timing. Not invasive and not too scarce!

Sa
Review №38

Excellent tapas and good service. The setting is a bit small but not too bad for this side of Jozi

Si
Review №39

Love that there are board games available to play. And the most perfect balcony for a sunset!

Ch
Review №40

Decent food, nice place, a little small but quaint

Do
Review №41

My friends and I ordered a full portion of tacos for R95, added mince for R20. We were rather disappointed by the portion size. We are ladies with healthy appetites and the the portion didnt live up to our expectations. However the service is wonderful.

Je
Review №42

Food is very good however the restaurant does lack atmosphere.

Av
Review №43

Worst service Ive ever experienced. Decided to give the place a second chance, and received even worse service. Fundamentally incompetent waiters coupled with management who dont care about their customers is a recipe for disaster. The cherry on top is the food tastes as good as the service. Definitely wont be going back.

Ai
Review №44

It took 1.5 hours for our food to arrive, the order was messed up and there was no consistency with the sizing of the burgers. Understaffed but the waiters were lovely

El
Review №45

The food and drinks are delicious and very affordable. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely visit there again.

Se
Review №46

Awesome spot! Cozy, Great tapas and loved the cocktails

Ch
Review №47

Delicious and well priced tapas, food and drinks menu - friendly and helpful staff - awesome atmosphere! Great place to grab a cocktail and enjoy a tasty meal with friends.

Go
Review №48

Amazing place with great cocktails

Da
Review №49

Celebrated a friends birthday here. The Gin tasting was fun and informative, food was well priced and really good.

Di
Review №50

This is a great spot in Greenside! The menu has a a tasty variety to choose from and the service is awesome! Have had many fun times here!

Sa
Review №51

The vibe is cool and laid back. Great for hooking up and catching up.Give it a try

Ki
Review №52

It would be nice if the food was fresh and not such long waiting times.

An
Review №53

Greenside never disappoints and neither did this place. Great for a lively date and even better for chats and giggles with old friends which is what I did. We had pizza which was delicious, the cocktails were tasty and kept flowing, but most importantly I really liked that they had finger foods like biltong, chicken bites etc to nibble on inbetween, of which not many places do that.

An
Review №54

Great food and service. Had a board games night there and was most enjoyable

Rh
Review №55

Its a very nice view but service is basic and really kind of dull, perhaps it wakes up at night ;)

Ca
Review №56

Great food. The board games on the first Thursday of each month are great too

An
Review №57

Good food. Great waiters. Maybe slow down on 90s themes 21st parties

Ro
Review №58

Great food even for the gluten free! Just ask the manager/chef on duty and they can usually help :) fantastic jugs, good service, lovely place for afternoon lunch to turn into a great night out :)

ma
Review №59

Great spot in Greenside. Super chilled. Great for after work drinks and anything else in between. Simple scrumptious menu

Ba
Review №60

Great burgers and reasonably priced. Loved the decor as well

Pa
Review №61

Very nice view from upstairs. The service is also pretty good & the bathrooms are neat & tidy.

Ch
Review №62

Nice place. Could use more tvs. Only annoyance was that we ordered a beer, waited and then the barman says its out of stock...that happened twice. Otherwise good place for a drink.

Ch
Review №63

Nuce chilling place. Good food

Da
Review №64

A great spot for a quick coffee or a cocktail.Tasty sandwiches and great nachoes - worth a visit.

Mi
Review №65

Awesome pub on the green side strip. Great to grab something to eat or catch up with some mates over a few drinks.

Kh
Review №66

Great music and even better food and service

Al
Review №67

A decent place but minimum effort on the vegetarian nachos. you also may not called it guacamole if it does not contain a bit of tomato, chilli, onion, coriander (cilantro for tourists) or something along those lines, then it is just mashed avo.

Fi
Review №68

Absolutely delicious burgers, a great selection of craft beers & artisanal cocktails, and for those who arent too hungry a really awesome selection of tapas. Such an awesome spot and one of the few who are super accommodating when you want to book for a larger group i.e Birthday parties/Christmas parties

龍呈
Review №69

Friendly staff, better vibe closer to the weekend, very quiet on a Monday.

St
Review №70

Quite nice, a decent but not huge selection of beer on tap.

傅毓
Review №71

Friendly welcoming place. Not much on the menu but what they serve is well prepared and tastes better than you would think.

Ba
Review №72

Quite a nice place to have a few drinks after work and have great food

Je
Review №73

Dont look in the kitchen!I used to love coming to this place. Took friends visiting from overseas for cocktails and tapas yesterday, thought what could go wrong, seeing as theyre a restaurant and cocktail bar. Our bloody marys were served in dirty little milkshake glasses, no Tabasco, celery, or even fresh lemon - whats worse is you charge over R60 for this.Ordered the halloumi salad, R75 mind you, for fridge cold halloumi bits, dry onions, and clearly soggy cucumber and lettuce. The cherry tomatoes were the only fresh item on the plate.Friends ordered your nachos, full portion, R95 - old chips dotted with cheese and tomato? No sour cream, and a spoonful of old guacamole on the side.Am I correct in presuming your truffled mushroom and cheese croquettes are pre purchased, and heated from frozen?The three stars are purely for your waiting staff, may your menu one day match their good service.

si
Review №74

Their burgers and gourmet chips are OUT OF THIS WORLD.

Ph
Review №75

Nice venue and pretty good burger. Chips were AMAZING.

Ya
Review №76

Value for you money accompanied by great tasting food

As
Review №77

Damn delicious food, great beer, and good vibes! Definitely recommend!

Le
Review №78

We go there on mondays to play Mah JongThe staff are warm and very hospitableThe food is of a very high calibre and we personally would recomend the Artisan for.anyone who wants a good tasty meal and to chill out a whileAn added attraction of The Artisan is the free MAH JONG SOCIAL and Training sessions starting at 6pm every Monday nightMAY JONG SA is there every Monday night to promote the beautiful game of MAH JONGYouve played it on the computer as matching tiles but this is the real MACOYTHE GAME OF THE FOUR WINDSPlayed very similar to Rummy but with a proper objective on how to winGoing MAH JONG is great but are you going to be the ultimate Winner ?Will someone get a better score than you ?You might go MAH JONG but if your hand score is low another player/s might best youTraining and social play is freeThe food is also very good and reasonably pricedThe staff are great and welcomingA great place to be

Al
Review №79

Great atmosphere, always a great vibe

Jo
Review №80

Bringing something new and different to the Greenside strip.Definitely worth a look!

Ir
Review №81

Awsome place definatly recomend the craft beer, food is really good as well.

Ra
Review №82

Good vibes, good service, good food, and good drinks. Music is a bit too loud for a restaurant on a Sunday but other than that, its great.

Gu
Review №83

Great food and coffee, friendly service, and a nice view of Joburgs trees from the upper level.

Br
Review №84

Very nice menu and great drinks selection in a cozy atmosphere

Mo
Review №85

Friendly staff with a good variety of cocktails and meals.

Th
Review №86

Stopped here for some drinks on a friday night as they are on the Entertainer App.It was pretty quiet but the waiters are friendly and it turned out to be a good spot for a date - nice drinks and we could hear each other.

Mz
Review №87

Lovely restaurant. Quite cozy

An
Review №88

Great drinks options, great venue and vibe

Ma
Review №89

Lovely people, lovely food, lovely drinks, always.

Ja
Review №90

Good food and original cocktails

Br
Review №91

Awsome interior and divine cocktails!

Sh
Review №92

Great place, awesome craft beers and food

Ju
Review №93

Lovely atmosphere

Me
Review №94

Great place for drinks and snacks.

Sh
Review №95

Food was good, service is friendly. Parking can be a challenge

Pi
Review №96

Good vibe. Great drinks.

Ke
Review №97

Quaint little place, service was average, the nachos were great

To
Review №98

Great for a chilled night out

Pa
Review №99

Good food and good beer selection

Nh
Review №100

Great bar but terrible service. Management needs to have a serious discussion with some of their staff members to improve their attitudes towards all customers.

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  • Address:12 Gleneagles Rd, Greenside, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
  • Phone:+27 72 227 3117
Categories
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:12–10PM
  • Tuesday:12PM–12AM
  • Wednesday:12–10PM
  • Thursday:12–10PM
  • Friday:4–10PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:12–10PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • LGBTQ+ friendly:Yes
  • Rooftop seating:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:No
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:No
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Gender-neutral toilets:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
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