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Foresters Arms (FORRIES)

Pizza Pub Meals South African
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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 (2338)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.2
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.5
  • Role B. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 27 Mar 25
    marvellous as always !

  • Denise N. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 27 Mar 25
    Always great. We sat in the kids play area garden where our 3 year old had a blast.

  • Tammy Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Merle M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 26 Mar 25
    Foresters Arms (Forries for the locals) is not just a restaurant, it’s a home away from home for both locals and tourists. Hosted my husband’s surprise birthday party at Forries on Sunday the 17th of March. What an amazing success. Service on point. Nina, Thomas and Lorenzo liaised with me everyday to make sure that everything was perfect even though I booked last minute (as in 5 days- last minute) for 20 guests. They even went so far as creating a chalkboard sign announcing his birthday. More importantly , each one of them came to touch base in person on the day. Then our dedicated waiter, Lumpas (I’m so sorry- spelling probably wrong) was superb and attentive all round. Thought my 86 yr old Mommy was going to take home with her. We were lucky to be able to secure the Sunday Carvery as part of our booking. Note to self- Sunday Carvery is in such demand that if you’re not early enough you’ll have to search for parking and hope they don’t run out of the carvery buffet. Did I mention indoor and outdoor seating as well as a kiddies play area? Do you now realise how FABULOUS the food, service and let’s not even speak about the live entertainment are?!?!?!?!?!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 Forries should be your first choice if you want an EVERYONE WILL BE SATISFIED restaurant!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Sam L. Dined: 5 days ago
    2
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Mar 25
    The obligatory 12.5 % tip for our waitress who was unattentive and did not make the stay easy, was hard to swallow. Venue not infant friendly. Not keen to visit again.

  • Donovan D. Dined: 5 days ago
    2.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Mar 25
    Using a sale to weigh meat ... this felt hostile! And no lamb ? It's not like it used to be

  • Ann B. Dined: 5 days ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Mar 25
    Overall a great time was had on Sunday. Thank you ❤️

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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