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Tannin

Contemporary Tapas Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer 86 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
4.5
(175 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace

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Tannin brings a sophisticated yet approachable wine-focused experience to Bree Street, offering an impressive selection of 430 labels spread across three stylish levels. Whether you're exploring unique varietals by the glass or savouring delightful small plates and sharable bites, Tannin elevates each visit with an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere. Ideal for both wine enthusiasts and social diners alike, it's the perfect spot to unwind, discover new favourites, and enjoy the vibrant energy of Cape Town’s wine scene.

First Floor Restaurant (sit-down lunches & dinners, bookings essential)
Lunch: 12h00 – 14h30
Dinner: 18h00 – 21h30

Main Bar (first come, first served)
Open 11h30 – 22h00
Relaxed, bustling atmosphere, perfect for walk-ins all day

Menus
Our full menu is available on both floors
Snacks & platters are served during kitchen reset times

For telephonic reservations, please contact us between 10 :00 - 12:00 and 15:00 - 18:00

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 11h30 - 21h30
  • Wednesday 11h30 - 21h30
  • Thursday 11h30 - 21h30
  • Friday 11h30 - 21h30
  • Saturday 11h30 - 21h30
  • Sunday CLOSED

Reviews (175)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.4
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.1
  • Sandra S. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 28 Feb 26
    Excellent food and many open wines to choose from

  • Tim P. Dined: 2 days ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 28 Feb 26
    I regret not reading the reviews before recommending this restaurant to friends as I wouldn’t have done so, had I known. The others comments about the excruciating noise levels in the restaurant are from able hearing people. Two of our party wear aids and in trying to find a setting that helped, you might as well have been in a spin dryer. The food has improved, and evolved, since our last visit in September, the service is attentive and food comes promptly, it’s a small menu, so it should. It was really difficult to hear our waitress who, kindly, got the music turned down! I’m not going to labour the point re the noise levels but what I would say, if this were my business I’d have heeded the warnings and done something about it. Panels could be put up the stair case that wouldn’t impact on the aesthetic but, improve the volume movement. Given the reviews, having a huge screaming party on the top floor made the restaurant a write off for conversation. Clearly, we won’t be going again, however, regardless of your ability to hear, understand that an Instagram icon three story wall might look great but, it is very much part of the problem and you are booking a restaurant/wine bar, not an art exhibition.

  • Yvette B. Dined: 3 days ago
    2.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 27 Feb 26
    The food was nice. But the experience wasnt because the acoustics were so horrible that we couldn’t have a normal conversation. I felt rushed to eat my food and get out just to have a talk. People were shouting all around across three floors and it was echoing. It drove us crazy and we were happy to be outside again. Wouldn’t go back.

  • Melissa W. Dined: 4 days ago
    3.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 26 Feb 26
    The noise levels were insanely HIGH! Please note that a simple solution is egg boxes under the tables (it takes in some of the sound).

  • Wendy B. Dined: 4 days ago
    3.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 26 Feb 26
    Fabulous food, but OMG so noisy Really need to sort out getting some sound absorption on the ceiling Two tables left while we were there because it was so noisy. You just can’t have conversation if large groups also there Ground floor better apparently but restaurant upstairs not relaxing Soon as they sort it out I’ll definitely go back

  • Stijn V. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 26 Feb 26
    A beautiful curated space, the bar is well decorated at the lower floor, the restaurant and top floor is excellent for a relaxed and gastronomic experience.

  • Londa S. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 26 Feb 26
    Amazing place

  • Chistian K. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 26 Feb 26
    the house water does unfortunately taste of chlorine

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