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Merchant Bar & Grill

Charcuterie Boards Fine Dining South African Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer 91 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
4.7
(150 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

Reviews (150)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Greg Y. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 21 Jan 26
    Everything was delicious!

  • Jayne T. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Mervyn Gers Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 16 Jan 26
    A gastronomic delight. Great ambience, beautiful decor. Will be visiting again and again

  • Stephen G. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 10 Jan 26
    Absolutely loved our meal.Best so far on our South Africa trip. Friendly helpful staff team and loved the tapas style format . Pretty reasonable price for the quality of food. Glad we made the trip from Camps Bay where quality so far not as good and prices significantly more expensive . Looking forward to trying sister establishments in wine area.

  • Deidre H. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 09 Jan 26
    Delicious dinner and ambience. The staff were fabulous as well. Thank you.

  • Ekaterina L. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    2.8
    Food 1.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Johan N. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 05 Jan 26
    Merchant simply delivers with every visit. Hearty welcomes, excellent service. This is the first time we went for the big cuts, a 1kg prime rib and a shoulder of lamb, with accompaniments. Perfectly cooked, ample food for a table of six. The wine list has plenty of treasures as well.

  • Michael A. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 04 Jan 26
    Great evening, great food, great service, great wines!

  • Dominic P. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 31 Dec 25
    Sensational dinner

  • Angus L. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 07 Dec 25
    I love merchants take on food! They put quality of produce over all else. Always such a good experience

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