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The Polo Pavilion by Backs
Val De Vie Estate, Paarl, 7646, South Africa
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Pa
Review №1

Ate here for the first time last night. Bizarre menu. Pizza with base of bread dough was uncooked and still raw but black from the pizza oven. Lamb was flavourless as was the whole meal. Not what i expected and disappointed.

Ji
Review №2

Chef Scott Hendrie has devised a fantastic menu. The food was excellent and very beautifully presented. House wine and champagne were also excellent and good value for money. The Polo Club restaurant also has a pleasant ambience.

Ag
Review №3

Great place to eat and drink. Beautiful mountain view over the land. Fantastic atmosphere...

Ch
Review №4

Lovely venue for weddings and events. Attended a beautiful wedding here and the service was great

Ad
Review №5

Had sushi on a Thursday and it was really good, service was good as well.Last time had a brunch there and it was also pretty good. Service was OK.A decent spot.

Pi
Review №6

Tasty food at a reasonable price with spectacular views. Pity we missed the polo match. I’ll definitely revisit this hidden gem.

La
Review №7

Good.

Ch
Review №8

It was very nice

N.
Review №9

Great venue but the food doesnt match the views - underwelming.

Si
Review №10

Had a friends 21st birthday dinner there. Staff were so friendly and accommodating. Service was great! Food was excellent! Would definitely return. Highly recommend the venue and the restaurant. High class feel.

Da
Review №11

Very welcoming, and helpful, beautiful and tranquil place for a quick getaway from life. Food is top notch, full of flavour and interesting combinations.

Ki
Review №12

The Polo Club is comfortably stylish.I feel like im at Richard Bransons home, getting a snack in one of his lounge areas from his personal chef... but he is my uncle and we cool so Im comfortable enough to come to dinner dressed as Id likeI overheard a foreigner say that. He was right. Sitting at the outside area overlooking the Polo field, french soft music playing, horses groomed in view at the barns and the majestic franschhoek mountains in the backdrop. Its quite a site. The staff are friendly, competent and non intrusive. The only realisation is when a bill comes at the end of the meal. Its affordable. Release grateful sigh.Suggestions:If youre not into meat, try the caprese salad, Cape Malay curry and the American brownie cheesecake. To drink: either the RN red wine or iced Brazillian hazelnut coffee (my favourite)

Le
Review №13

Great polo field and mountain views. Short but effective menu. Pleasant staff. Not too many tables. Main drawback is the limited trading hours so plan ahead if you do not want to have to drive to nearby Paarl to get something to eat.

Ro
Review №14

Set at the Polo Club in Accra. It is near the airport. I have been going to this restaurant for years now. The ambiance is great, the food is really good and the staff are well trained. You will need to book as it is very popular.

Ir
Review №15

This is one of the best in Paarl if not the best....love the food, the atmosphere, the views,the service. Well done to Polo Club!!

Th
Review №16

Excellent lamb shank to go with the amazing setting and service

ll
Review №17

Lovely to sit outside,overlooking the polo fields and stunning mountains views! Food is really good.

Mq
Review №18

Great food excellent service from well trained staff

Fr
Review №19

Never sure when they are open or closed. It appears that the ownership has changed a couple of times impacting the consistency of the menu. The food in general is good and the portions reasonable.

Da
Review №20

Recently visited south Africa and dined at the polo club.Staff excellent, courteous, and polite. Food excellent.Would recommend the club to all my friends.

st
Review №21

Outstanding location. Wonderful wine, superb food and great staff. Thanks

JA
Review №22

Stunning venue, excellant service and wonderful food.

La
Review №23

A great up market conference venue

Co
Review №24

Not just classy but service and food very good as well

Ja
Review №25

This is a polo club venue in a large security complex. Mostly used for functions although a something to eat can be done and very up market. Stunning venue

Av
Review №26

Located in the Vel de Vie Polo Estate, it has an amazing view of the mountains surrounding the area. Elegantly decorated interiors of the club house show off the long standing traditions of the sport of polo cross. So lovely, quiet and peaceful, perfect place to have a Sunday brunch with the family and be totaly enthrawled by the horses galloping past at lightening speeds.Loved spending my Sunday there!

ja
Review №27

Friendly and efficient service, stunning view and grounds, scrumptious food

Wo
Review №28

This place is incredible, even if you dont follow polo. The level of service and the staffs professionalism makes for a great experience.

Ry
Review №29

Always such a pleasure, great views, good food and wonderful staff that are friendly and always willing to please.

Lu
Review №30

The food looked lovely but it didnt taste so nice

Ju
Review №31

We have been to Val de Vie Polo club for numerous meals. All are absolutely delicious and served by very friendly and competent staff. My only complaint is a slow turn-around time to enter through security at the beginning of the estate and for the food itself - so not a place to go if youre in a hurry. Would definitely recommend the kingklip for dinner and eggs benedict for breakfast!

Gh
Review №32

Exvellent service and atmosphere is beautiful with amazing view

Di
Review №33

Getting worse every year. R 1500.00 exc is a joke. Since when do you sell tickets exc vat. Five years ago it was R 350.00. Vdv getting more uitgevreet every yearà

Ro
Review №34

Great views, great menu. Very upmarket and well run

Ry
Review №35

Very good atmosphere and a stellar environment. Top quality food and drink.

Da
Review №36

Upmarket feel and good service

lo
Review №37

Antique car show. Very well catered and good service

Je
Review №38

Amazing views! We had a good late breakfast, restaurant is beautiful, staff is great.

Li
Review №39

Delicious food, wine and great ambiance. Professional and helpful staff

Da
Review №40

Good food with a great view

Ja
Review №41

5 star ......

Ri
Review №42

Overall good experience.

An
Review №43

Excellent venue...food and service was great!

Ha
Review №44

Excellent venue, my daughter celebrated her wedding ceremony there, was awesome

He
Review №45

Beautiful view, fantastic service and lovely food

Du
Review №46

What a Wooow!!! The event is jus breathtaking

De
Review №47

Scenic and safe setting overlooking the polo field and Cape mountain ranges. Gated access.

Eb
Review №48

Lovely place for a meal and great views. ..

De
Review №49

Stunning setting with the mountains in the background...

Pe
Review №50

Wonderful view and awesome staff and the food is awesome

Ja
Review №51

Good but limited choice of food, great location on the polo field.

Wi
Review №52

Next to polo field in Val de Vie Winelands estate.

Hi
Review №53

Beautiful restaurant, view and food.

Br
Review №54

Upper class refined dining

Qu
Review №55

Great place..

Da
Review №56

Great place_ Surely will come again..

al
Review №57

It was a fantastic place to be , I really enjoyed my self to the fullest

Gr
Review №58

Place where elites hang. Very professional and very pricy.

Ja
Review №59

You probably have to stay here to visit it or be invited by a resident.

An
Review №60

Its a beautiful place just a little bit too expensive for my taste

Ed
Review №61

Beautiful polo club

wi
Review №62

The brunch was A 1. Super

JC
Review №63

Fantastic and prices are very reasonable.

Al
Review №64

Very beautiful place and the experience is memorable

Tr
Review №65

Great service kitchen opens at 12

Na
Review №66

The food was sooooo delicious!

El
Review №67

Stunning views and good food!

Nh
Review №68

A must visit! Speechless 😶!

Fr
Review №69

Top notch and classy

Fa
Review №70

I only say that when I arrived they had no glasses for beer on tap.

Si
Review №71

Nice place

Ma
Review №72

Stunning vibe and good food

Av
Review №73

Fabulous. Great staff

Li
Review №74

Good food and what a venue!

Da
Review №75

Beautiful

Mm
Review №76

Excellent venue for events

Le
Review №77

Awesome venue.

Pe
Review №78

Great pizza.

gr
Review №79

I work here

Li
Review №80

Lovely setting

Si
Review №81

Beautiful and has class

ry
Review №82

Great markets on Sundays

Ab
Review №83

Awesome place!!

Ma
Review №84

Excellent fare

Gu
Review №85

5 Star

Es
Review №86

Fantastic!

Na
Review №87

Just wonderful

Ro
Review №88

Very impressed

T.
Review №89

It was awesome

Pi
Review №90

Very exclusive and up class

po
Review №91

Awesome!!

Jo
Review №92

An experience of class

me
Review №93

Nice

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:Val De Vie Estate, Paarl, 7646, South Africa
  • Site:https://www.valdevie.co.za/restaurant/the-polo-club-restaurant/
  • Phone:+27 87 821 1068
Categories
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:12–10PM
  • Tuesday:12–10PM
  • Wednesday:12–10PM
  • Thursday:10AM–4PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:12–10PM
  • Sunday:12–10PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fireplace:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Kids' menu:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
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