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Merchant Bar & Grill

Fine Dining South African Vegetarian Friendly Charcuterie Boards
Location Pointer 91 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
4.7
(114 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace

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Menu
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Modern old-school – that’s MERCHANT BAR & GRILL in a nutshell. The old-school… an honest return to kitchen basics, provenance and the four seasons. The modern… a menu for today and a bar that oozes cosmopolitanism. Expect simplicity, intensity of flavour and a window on South Africa’s best producers, in the hub of the city.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Tuesday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Friday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday CLOSED

Specials

Winter Menu

Experience the best of both of our restaurants at 91 on Bree. Dishes from Chefs Warehouse & Canteen and Merchant Bar & Grill in one menu for the Winter season for R595 pp.

  • 30 May - 30 Aug
  • Tue-Sat: 18:00 - 21:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 28 May 2025

Reviews (114)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.6
  • Cathy M. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Jun 25
    This is one of the best winter specials I’ve ever had. Absolutely delicious food, almost too much of it, really great service and decent wine prices. Honestly, I’m amazed the place isn’t packed to the rafters and that’s the only slight downside - that it needs a bit more atmosphere. Other than that - one of the most enjoyable evenings I’ve had for a long time. So much yummy food!!!

  • Viljoen d. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Helen W. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Carina F. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 07 Jun 25
    Delightful evening. Perfect wintery night spent in this gorgeous cosy restaurant. Great experience to be part of the first of a series with chef David and Simelia wines. The food and wine combinations were exquisite. A very enjoyable evening.

  • Laila S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    0.0
  • Dylan H. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 31 May 25
    A wonderful evening! Service and food was next level. Love the new winter menu. A great combination of dishes and incredible value!!!

  • Dominique O. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Robyn Du Toit Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 26 May 25
    Absolutely divine! My friends and I had the best experience. The ambience, staff, food, wine, cocktails - everything was exceptional! It was indeed the best birthday I've ever had. Thank you, Merchant Bar & Grill. We'll definitely be visiting again!

  • Susan N. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 12 May 25
    One of the best meals I’ve had in Cape Town. Simple, real food that tastes great. Very good bread. Attentive service.

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