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Foresters Arms (Forries)

Pizza Pub Meals South African
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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 (2267)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.2
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.5
  • Lesley S. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Adrian K. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Roger H. Dined: 2 days ago
    3.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 12 Feb 25
    Much too noisy

  • Roland H. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Cate E. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 12 Feb 25
    Fantastic vibe. Josh Edgar was attentive to the table and always near when we needed another drink. Brilliant waiter to have working for your establishment. This boy knows his stuff making great recommendations to our guests and keeping them entertained. We'll definitely be back

  • LEON Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Neil M. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 11 Feb 25
    What a pleasant surprise and enjoyable lunch after not being at Forries for 60 years, when I was still a student

  • Marc B. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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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