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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
(155 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

Valentines Day

A 6 Course Valentines Day menu

  • Sat, 14 Feb
  • Saturday only: 18:00 - 21:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 29 Jan 2026

Reviews (155)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.7
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Tara B. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Charles M. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 05 Feb 26
    We got there a bit early (booked a full 14 days ahead from the UK but 19.30was all that was available - then found restaurant half empty?) Great food and truly lovely Staff

  • Daryl C. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 04 Feb 26
    Absolutely fabulous. Couldn’t fault anything

  • Rubina M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Greg Y. Dined: 2 weeks 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: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Mervyn Gers Dined: 3 weeks 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: 4 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: 1 month 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.

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