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Foresters Arms (FORRIES)

Pizza Pub Meals South African
52 Newlands Avenue, Newlands, Cape Town
(2428 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 (2428)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.1
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.6
  • Susan D. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 19 May 25
    Can't go wrong with a visit to Forries! Never disappoints... Great family place to spend quality time and eat some great food! 👍

  • Desmond H. Dined: 1 day ago
    3.7
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    0.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 19 May 25
    Really good food but on the expensive side. Noise an issue. Great place

  • Philippa B. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 18 May 25
    Awesome place to go. We had such a lovely group birthday celebration and the staff were SO helpful and accommodating! Awesome pizzas too!!

  • Mike W. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Luca B. Dined: 4 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 16 May 25
    All was good. Thanks How ever I specifically called in advance to check that the Guinnes was available...I was told yes and on the evening...Guess what,... it was not available.. Please, next time if you dont have Guinnes please say you don't have...Regards

  • Nikita R. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 15 May 25
    Thanks for the lovely experience we'll definitely be back

  • Jarryd H. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 14 May 25
    Great food, excellent service, good vibes.

  • Willy L. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 12 May 25
    Chimmichuri steak concept was great and flavours very enjoyable. Quality of the steak was pretty average - lots of unrendered fat and sinew. Seating also extremely cramped and uncomfortable.

  • Ernest M. Dined: 1 week ago
    2.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 12 May 25
    really enjoyed food, disappointed that Sunday roast was sold out but really unimpressed with wet benches and the lack of staff interaction on this issue. Also was cold and staff took ages to get heater going and only served one table

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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