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Foresters Arms (FORRIES)

Pizza Pub Meals South African
52 Newlands Avenue, Newlands, Cape Town
(2399 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Sport
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Pet Friendly

Nestled at the foot of our majestic mountains, in the leafy suburb of Newlands, Cape Town, Foresters Arms Restaurant and Pub (fondly referred to by the locals as Forries), is one of the oldest pubs in South Africa and provides the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Its welcoming ambiance provides guests with the opportunity to sit down, relax and enjoy a fine draught beer accompanied by a delicious meal selected from our varied gastro-pub menu.

Reviews (2399)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.1
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.6
  • A NITHA BOK Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 30 Apr 25
    The carvery was delicious. Thank you

  • Chris T. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 29 Apr 25
    A wonderful afternoon at a great spot

  • Jocelyn N. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 29 Apr 25
    Great experience with a family friendly restaurant. Half of our group were here for the carvery, which they loved, however, the vegetarian offerings are also very high quality and it's great for kids, with a kids menu, play area, and crafts.

  • Neil P. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 29 Apr 25
    Great long lunch at Forries. Exercise service, delicious food and great draught beer. My only beef is that the food did not all arrive at the same time. The pizza and fish & chips arrived at least 15 minutes before the two portions of ribs we ordered. That did not detract significantly from a great afternoon out though. Thank you.

  • Jan G. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Claudia C. Dined: 4 days ago
    3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 28 Apr 25
    Overall was a great experience, just the service was very slow. Tables were dirty to place your cutlery on, food was yummy and the environment was good.

  • Dave M. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 27 Apr 25
    Being going to Forries since December 1971. Great place great food great time

  • Anton V. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 26 Apr 25
    The Dorado was delicious, but I was disappointed with the little vegetables that came with it.

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Opening Hours

  • Monday 11h00 - 23h00
  • Tuesday 11h00 - 23h00
  • Wednesday 11h00 - 23h00
  • Thursday 11h00 - 23h00
  • Friday 11h00 - 00h00
  • Saturday 09h00 - 23h00
  • Sunday 09h00 - 22h00