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Foresters Arms (FORRIES)

Pizza Pub Meals South African
52 Newlands Avenue, Newlands, Cape Town
(2281 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Sport
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Pet Friendly

Nestled at the foot of our majestic mountains, in the leafy suburb of Newlands, Cape Town, Foresters Arms Restaurant and Pub (fondly referred to by the locals as Forries), is one of the oldest pubs in South Africa and provides the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Its welcoming ambiance provides guests with the opportunity to sit down, relax and enjoy a fine draught beer accompanied by a delicious meal selected from our varied gastro-pub menu.

Reviews (2281)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.2
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.5
  • Tamara w. Dined: 2 days ago
    3
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 22 Feb 25
    Fish made us ill.

  • Allan F. Dined: 3 days ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 21 Feb 25
    Good Pub vibe with nice pub food. A bit pricey but still worthwhile.

  • ERLEEN E. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 19 Feb 25
    Great service - friendly and professional.

  • Julian D. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Michelle L. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 18 Feb 25
    Thank you for making my 50th birthday celebration memorable and special. I Forries has and always will be my favourite pub

  • Carolyn V. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Feb 25
    Roast was nice, gammon a bit salty, parking is a problem

  • MARTY Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Feb 25
    Excellent as always. George is a true host!

  • Anne L. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Feb 25
    Prices getting very expensive

  • Hilton C. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 16 Feb 25
    Its a legend and well worth the visit! Cant wait to come back and try the pie!

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Opening Hours

  • Monday 11h00 - 23h00
  • Tuesday 11h00 - 23h00
  • Wednesday 11h00 - 23h00
  • Thursday 11h00 - 23h00
  • Friday 11h00 - 00h00
  • Saturday 09h00 - 23h00
  • Sunday 09h00 - 22h00