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Jack Black Taproom

American Gastropub
4.6 RR
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Sport
  • WiFi
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100

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Our Taproom's open year-round and is home to fresh beer, great food, live music, and some truly epic community events. We also host tours and tastings where you can learn more about all full range of beers, right from the source. We also have a retail store selling merchandise and growlers – available for purchase and refill.

In 2016 we opened the doors to our brand-new home in Diep River, Cape Town. Initially, we opened the Taproom as a space for friends and customers to come for a beer, meet the team, and understand the passion that goes into every batch we brew. But soon one day, we decided to open our doors to the world - and we were blown away by the turnout and overwhelmed by the love and support. Hundreds of people went out of their way and queued to get in – in the pouring rain!

That night we learnt that we're part of an amazing community consisting of all walks of life. A bunch of people that can't think of anything better than coming together with a pint of ice-cold Jack Black beer. So, we decided to keep the doors to our Taproom open and crafted a delicious, permanent food menu - including our signature burgers and fries as well as some delicious vegan bites.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday CLOSED
  • Wednesday 10h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 10h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 10h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Sunday CLOSED

Reviews (720)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.7
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.5
  • paul h. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 02 Oct 25
    We love jack black but this was our least enjoyable visit due to the poor service we received. It was my birthday and the party was very excited Regrettably my meal only arrived half an hour after everyone else had finished there's, one member of the party complained of their chips being cold and another that their fish was decidedly average and possibly overcooked. These all contributed to us not having the best of experiences and whilst the management accepted that we had not received the usual high standards of service no gesture of apology was forthcoming. I sincerely hope this was an unfortunate one off issue and isn't linked to the brewery now being owned by Heineken! There are several good breweries in cape town please don't forget that

  • Daniel M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Eamonn C. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lara V. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 23 Sep 25
    My husband and I make Jack Black a regular stop for smash burgers, beer specials and sometimes enjoy a lovely band.

  • Anthea B. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 13 Sep 25
    The food was great! The music was too loud and didn't allow for conversation. Its as though an older crowd is not welcome. Our waitress was completely unattentive. We struggled to get her attention, she didn't check on us to see if we were okay. We spent about 30 minutes trying to get her attention just to get the bill. She finally delivered the bill and then we couldn't find her to pay so we had to go to the counter and ask someone there to let us pay. Really not great service at all.

  • Peter R. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Steve M. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 11 Sep 25
    Great burgers and great beer as always. Wednesday night burger special is a winner. Very chuffed that we got some of the last Special Hops :-)

  • Amanda D. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 0.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 01 Sep 25
    The pies were delicious but they are dished up on a flat board with gravy

  • Reshenda S. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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