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The Village Idiot
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"Cool, trendy Vibes! Absolutely beautiful women & Men. Hip and pretty happening especially some nights, (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) Bring enough..."
Marc Lurie
"Cool vibes, great drinks, amazing food and friendly service. I loved the decor and music. Totally a place Iāll come back..."
Glen Hunt
"Superb experience... seriously some of the best food in Cape Town! (Everything tastes amazing) Can't seem to get enough! Great venue, staff and..."
Rick Harrison
"Been here so many times and keep coming back again and again and again. We even have a what's app group with the same name to arrange our visits...."
Jo Pelser de Freitas
"Guys!! Whoever the DJ was on Saturday night... Give that man a Bells!! Seriously their music selection was on point!! Thanks Village, you guys never..."
Keegan Van Zyl
"Had a girls night here and it was really amazing!!! The manager was super nice, the waiters are on point and the barmen are just fantastic at what..."
Bianca Erwee
"Very cool spot. The muscles were to die for. Unique flavours in the muscle..."
Deborah Orford Lacey
"We were three that just had dinner at another restaurant close by and wanted a few after dinner drinks. Well , the place was vibey, interesting and..."
Wessel Landman
"What a great place, super friendly staff and a fantastic atmosphere. Will definitely be back for more and..."
Rene Janse Van Rensburg
"This place has everything , food , vibe, dance and pool - fun times to be had..."
Betina Swart
"Love this place, real friendly with great beer and a great atmosphere. Definitely a regular spot to..."
Kerry Scoular
"Awesome vibe and food ļæ½ļæ½ totally love this..."
Nicole McKnight
"Went to village idiot as this was the happening place in cape town. They had Halloween setup. The place is quite good for food and party. The music..."
Sumit Ų³ŁŁ ŁŲŖ
"Friendly waiters..."
J Glover
"I was impressed with the price of cocktails as well as the calamari portion which was huge! The quality was a average however I have awarded this..."
Yajna Gold
"Heard about the place via the app..We went after work one evening to try it out..Didnāt think much of the place from outside..but once inside cozy..."
Jp Van Geuns
"Amazing vibe and incredible food. Loved the service too. Try the bunny chow with curry and the braai. It's a quintessentially South African place..."
Fallan Menezes
"House beers are brewed by Boston craft their pilsner is extremely yeasty and the larger fruity (Not to my taste... but if you like that kind of..."
Michael Dowden
"So at the end of an amazing foodie week in Cape Town we find the jewel in the crown. I had the Brai Special, a mix of BBQ meats, absolutely..."
Stephen Duggan
"We arrived, the atmosphere was very welcoming and warm and quite hipster in my opinion but I thought it was a lekker spot. Lots of young people..."
Cassie Sandler
"What a lovely place! I had a great time here with friends. The music and vibe was just perfect for an after work dinner during the week. I kept..."
Ru M
"I was at The Village Idiot for after work drinks. The beers were ice cold and the service was quick and friendly at at the bar, albeit the fact that..."
Jaryd Kay
"Had the brie board, great steak, loved in medium rare and the other local food like poe was really interesting, gave a good British pub vibe..."
Hardik Sejpal
"This restaurant is lovely I went on an evening after first Thursday's so it was very busy . However, the waiter still managed to pull through with..."
Tess Yieke
"Met up with a friend here for early evening drinks. Pleasantly surprised that they had a happy hour on a Saturday! Half price for everything! We..."
Aletha Jeftha
"First Thursdays are a 'thing' now, and as such, last night, we ended up, on a recommendation at The Village Idiot on Loop Street. The Village Idiot..."
Lauras World
"I think Iām a little old to be frequenting bars these days, but found myself at The Village Idiot for drinks for a friendās birthday. As a..."
Bryan Vally
"Very interesting decor here. Which other gastropub has a full size Ostrich at the bar? The music is great and some nights thereās a DJ. Great vibe..."
Sinako Cetyiwe
"One of the top bars for a party on weekends! a good proper local jol. Been disappointed to find no vibe on weekdays last few times. Also went there..."
Kiana Pereira
"Some people write off this place as a yuppie hang-out but I feel it evokes a warm and inviting atmosphere, especially in winter thanks to all the..."
Kezia Swanepoel
"Setting and decor is so unique and beautifully done. Loved the music and atmosphere and lots of different spaces to select from. Food was also good..."
Nadia Janse Van Rensburg
"Upon walking in you're greeted by friendly staff, sublime atmosphere and a place extremely well themed. Tucked away in the CBD, it's difficult to..."
Lucianrajah
"This is great spot, chilled vibe, indoor fireplace for the cold days. Service is great, and the food is good. Lovely spot for lunch or..."
Cynthia
"We came here for the Pulled pork sandwich and beer special. We were pleasantly surprised! It was really good and you can't beat the price. We..."
TK Boulais
"I like this restaurant , even in couple or with friends. Very good burgers and drinks. The space is fun and relaxing at the same time. It's the rich..."
Pusm
"The food is good and the portions are big. This for me was the kind of place you go to have drinks with friends and just have fun. Don't expect a..."
Neil Smith
"Had supper and drinks at The Village Idiot yesterday, place was clean, service was great and food was tasty! Nice portions and affordable..."
Lauren Marcus
"Loved it! Food was great, loved the seafood sosatie! Service was great. Ambience was great too, lovely crowd of people and very diverse. I'll be back..."
Jill Casserley
"Great vibe! Traditional South African food. The rooibos ice cream and dark chocolate brownie is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Service was excellent! This place..."
Anneliese Schuring
"Had some farewell drinks here tonight and I must say the place around 4-7pm is so full of ambience. Great music and very attentive waiters. Totally..."
Naidooselona
"One of Cape Town CBD's best. Food is outstanding and the vibe is always first class! Great for a night out or after work drinks. Will return..."
Simon Spurr
"Our office frequent The Village Idiot. Great spot- good drinks, attentive waiters and above average pub grub. Really good party on a..."
Magically Nick
"We visited The Village Idiot on a Tuesday evening which happened to allow us to experience their Mates special. There are also other specials on..."
Jacky&Lisa
"Absolutely loved the decor and ambience as soon as we walked in. We ordered the braai board, hot taxi wings, a side salad and old school lemon tart..."
Monique
"It was my first night in Cape Town and went there since it offers dinner and drinks. I ordered a burger, it was probably the best I had in my..."
Rand
"Very nice decor and atmosphere, good drinks, but the main reason for the 5.0 rating is that the burger is one of the best i've ever had in my..."
Wael AK
"Ladies night started out with a Bang at Village Idiot! The waitress was friendly & extremely funny. She made our evening when she kept those..."
Era Ace
"If you want to eat quality pub food and don't want to find another place for drinks after, then this is the place. As with many places in Cape Town..."
Marcus Christiansen
"Great place on the night out in town. Such a vibey place with a food menu that is so African and simple. The selection of beers are also quite..."
Leonardo Sforza
"I love the Village Idiot on a night out because they serve wine and the vibe is great and every waiter is friendly even when the place gets super..."
Chanel Pillay
"There are few places I frequent as much as Village Idiot. For me, it offers the perfect combination of party vibes, chill vibes, and, of course,..."
I Love Foodies
"I loved the decor of this place and it has good background music. The menu is not very vast but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I asked for the..."
Melissa Bdd
"Itās not really a secret that Iām absolutely in love with The Village Idiot. Ever since this vibey place opened its doors a little while ago,..."
I Love Foodies
"What a awesome place, perfect location, most friendly and interesting looking staffāŗ, cool menu and fresh food to satisfy your hunger. Great vibe..."
Nadia Janse Van Rensburg
"Sunday at the Village... A very relaxed atmosphere, a chilled place. Fantastic food and great service. Reasonable pricing and a variety of drinks. A..."
Carmen Abrahams
"Super great spot. Awesome energy in the venue with matching service. The Sunday braai created a great atmosphere. I opted for the ribs and my friends..."
Conrad Jonck
"We were invited to a friends birthday party and had a nice corner to ourselves outside. On this particular day they had the Hoghouse serving up a..."
Zanel
"One of the best places to be on a Friday night. Friendly staff, a small but decent menu, good cocktails, good craft beers, good music and the prices..."
Marcelo Dauane
"This place has a really awesome vibe. It was really busy the night i went, but everyone i met was super friendly. The decor and bartenders are all..."
Kelly Boekhout
"Nice vibe restaurant in CBD!Menu is very limiting, but interesting options.Try: Mrs Balls Boerewors BurgerAwesome..."
Clumsy Peaches
"After the Rugby, it got slightly colder and we all wanted to eat at a restaurant that had a vibe and a fireplace, so we decided to head to Village..."
Nicol Miller
"Small menu but loud flavours. This restaurant is very busy, so be sure to book. Unless you are keen to eat at the bar, you could possibly get a space..."
LuluFromJozi
"I was so stoked with the rustic decor and the ostrich theme, especially the story about the idiot at the entrance! We went there for a..."
Ivanna Abigail Kemp
"These guys! what can I say? I love their work... any place that has an ostrich behind the bar gets my vote. I reckon there's no better for great vibe..."
GreatGrampops
"This place was a happening hub from day 1. It became the "go to place" for quite a while and today is always still full on weekends. They have good..."
Phoebe Kondylis
"Great spot in the heart of the Cape Town CBD. Huge restaurant come drinking hole that is frequented by a varied mix of people, from the after-work..."
Poor Man's Caviar
"Cosy and cute. We did not eat there but I had the 2 of the strangest but delishous kalua coffee's. Big fire place and lovely decor. Relaxed and..."
Geraldean Howes
"There are few places I frequent as much as Village Idiot. For me, it offers the perfect combination of party vibes, chill vibes, and, of course,..."
I Love Foodies
"Awesome atmosphere, food is delicious, drinks are reasonable for town, and all round a good time. We had a birthday party here, and it was well..."
Ryan Oberholzer
"I really love how The Village Idiot has managed to embrace the South African "braai" culture and serve braai food at a restaurant. Although..."
Meera Naik
"Drinks are averagely priced. Didn't try the food. But despite being crazy busy, and a guy, I received pretty good bar service and the atmosphere is..."
Grinding Gears
"What a great place! Went for a few drinks with some colleagues after work and had an awesome time. Although we didn't have anything to eat, the food..."
Sheri-ann Keller
"Had such a nice time there. This place have got awesome vibe and atmosphere. Will def return. The food was good. There is some cosy couches and very..."
Janomi
"Full of everything which is great, food pretty good , have eaten a few different things on menu, service pretty good and beer selection good too,..."
Collin Allin
"The Village Idiot is a pretty trendy place in the centre if town. I went for a friends birthday. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The..."
Catherine
"A great spot to catch up with friends. The decor is unusual and fun. The service was pretty good as well. We mostly had starters, these..."
Nicola Slyper
"The place is very chilled with a relaxing vibe. Ideal to hang out with friends with a few drinks. Nicely decorated venue too! Weekends the place..."
Linda Jane Slabbert
"Emanate a Great vibe and presents a fresh perspective of braai food. The meat is well prepared and the presentation compliments the taste as well...."
Mntimande Tone
"Soooo frickin tasty!!!! So freakin' cool!!!! I've been tossling between a 4.5 and 5 for a while now but I just enjoyed myself too much not..."
Gabriel Stein
"we had to struggle to find a spot here on Friday night but it was absolutely amazing. great good vibe and crowd, their burger was nice, large..."
Karin Hall
"Cozy. Good service and delicious food. Sometimes bars tend to have below average side salads. This was not he case here. I like the ambience and..."
Anja Immelman
"To add to Cape Town's natural allure there are many eateries to keep you happily munching till the day you burst. Loop Street in particular has..."
Anthea Chittenden
"To be honest I never been there for the food!I went there for drinks with some drinks, I always have a good time there!The place get very..."
Sophie Mamet
"This place has a great atmosphere. Perfect for a weekend night. The decor, & vibe is awesome. And the food is kiff! I had 'the braai board' which was..."
Scot Cooper
"Fabulous spot for after work drinks with colleagues. Stunningly decorated restaurant with wrap around balcony looking over Waterkant and Loop..."
JotterJo
"Friendly staff, very well decored place. They have a decent sized menu! The food was well presented and tasted as good as anything. They have ample..."
Mohit Sureka
"Awesome vibe and great place for drinks. However the food is very dismal - ordered the taxi wings which were extremely chewy and boney, didn't eat..."
Holly Jo Robson
"I absolutely loved this place! Camps bay socialites meet Cape Town hipsters. This place speaks to all types of people. The food is great for..."
Gabriela Limberis
"The food was pretty good- I tried the mussels cooked in coconut milk, lemon grass and chili served with warm home-made rolls [AMAZING] followed by..."
Zulfah Albertyn
"The Village Idiot lives up to the hype. The ribs basically fell off the bone, the selection of craft beer is great and the vibe is awesome. The only..."
Anja Morkel
"I was excited to visit the much talked about bar/restaurant and had high expectations which left me feeling a little disappointed. The venue is..."
Tegan Smith
"Very decent place. Great food, interesting decor and atmosphere. This is a good spot to come with friends and have a good time! Definitely more of a..."
Nate Kettles
"So I phoned and booked a table hoping to have a nice meal out. I guess that I should have researched the place a little better before choosing this..."
Trevor Pols
"Great ambiance, good dƩcor. the place was quite full for a Wednesday afternoon. Ordered a burger and it was perfect, small portion size maybe. but..."
Sigrid Falk
"Loud and fun. Crazy capetonians drinking and eating. Had a fantastic boerewors burger! Every village has an idiot. They're all here or a Friday night..."
George Hattingh
"So I find myself at Village Idiot frequently, but last week I had the opportunity to have dinner at this outstanding restaurant! I was blown away by..."
Shannon Willows
"Finally made it to this venue, it is a diner turn into a pub with a small dance floor by night. Great fun, great vibe. Expect to queue in...."
Hannah T3
"Came back after 4 years and everything is still 10/10! I'll come back every time due to the fact that everyone always makes you feel so welcome. So a..."
AngƩlique Combrink
"The entrance looks a bit suspect but once you go upstairs, it has a great atmosphere. Friendly and attentive waiters. The food was incredible! Great..."
The Wine Girl Cape Town
"Love this place. The chicken burger was huge but absolutely amazing. The best thing about this place is the vodka slushies. I had both the granadilla..."
Nerika Bedasie
"Really great food and vibe. Sometimes service can be slow. But all and all great music and vibe on weekends and some weekdays. Music does get bit..."
christopher du plessis
"I attended a networking event and it is a great venue with plenty bar staff and waitrons. The outside deck is perfect for mingling and drinking plus..."
Preshen Padayachee
"What an absolutely wonderful place to go to. The food is amazing and for the price it is well worth it. The vibe is electric great atmosphere.The..."
Clint Malan
"Wednesdays is bottomless wings and chips.. Delicious... They had a pop up gin stall for R40 where you could choose all the toppings you..."
Tshego Dineo Selebalo
"INITIAL RATING 3*: Bar staff is friendly and helpful even when it's super busy. Wait staff seemed overwhelmed. Food was average for the price...."
Meagan H
"Amazing atmosphere, quite packed in the evening. Good selection of beverages and friendly..."
The Greeen (GREEEN)
"Amazing music, people, and vibe. Ribs that fall off the bone, and filling mac n cheese with brie and mozzarella!! Great music - a great place to..."
Emily Erasmus
"We arrived, the atmosphere was very welcoming and warm and quite hipster in my opinion but I thought it was a lekker spot. Lots of young people..."
Cassie Sandler
"Good place for a meal and evening drinks. The Manager was very accommodative of my food allergies. She helped me tweak their dishes so I could eat..."
Moushumi Ann
"We have been suggested about this place by friends that previously lived in Cape Town, obviously we wanted to try to live like locals soooo...from..."
Riccardo Tosetto Photography
"Great place for a night out with some friends or your partner. Food is amazing and the service is very good..."
Danielle Dalton
"Everything was just good vibes from the waiter to the food to the atmosphere and especially the service from Deniel was šÆ definitely recommend and..."
Christy-Anne Abrahams
"Excellent fare, got the deluxe braai board and a dessert and both were amazingly tasty. Coupled with a great local cider, it made for a great early..."
Thomas Jankowski
"Absolutely a lot of fun. If you are looking for somewhere to let your hair down, dance to some great music, have awesome service... This is the place..."
Nikki Belt
"Really nice hipster like bar, and the Burger deal was pretty amazing: R120 for a burger and a small beer. I didn't like the Standard Lager, but they..."
Hubert H
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