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Hogs Head

79/100 (2911 ratings)

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"I had a great afternoon there watching the rugby, good beer,food is tasty and Cindy was an awesome waitress, my glass was never..."

Wayne Chowles

"Had a spectacular afternoon/evening. Great food, perfect atmosphere and our waiter, Marshall, was..."

Lieslmari Neethling

"Best service. Best time� never a dry night!! Always have fun always a good place to start the..."

Mix Panda Thomson

"Was nice. Good food. Friendly waiter. Not over priced. Big portions. No complaints...."

Lorraine Lourens

"Always have the best time, always a great vibe , great people and the staff are amazing..."

Melissa Boogaloo Piggott

"Every visit to Hoggshead with my mates is a brilliant experience. Service, food and drinks are really good and the atmosphere on a Sunday afternoon..."

Ryan Malan

"My home away from home. Best place to go for a drink with your friends on a weekend after a long week or even during the week. Managers and staff are..."

Matt Cross

"My absolute favourite place to pop in for a drink or a bite to eat with friends. Food is delicious, not the usual mediocre pub fare, prices are..."

Belinda Glenn

"First place that comes to my mind when I want to relax with chilled beer...they have a very good range of craft beers and my favourite is Hogshead..."

Ravi Sankar

"first time iv ever been to this branch....the shots were very reasonable....nice cocktails....food was great ordered chicken strips crumbed mushroom..."

Tarryn

"Finally made a point to visit this spot. Great selection of beers and the platter for two was brillant, best onion rings! Try the "Snake at first..."

Jeanine Hartog

"Always good food and even better beer. Must visit restaurant on your bucket list, great vibe and service. Not the cheapest around but not breaking..."

Andre Kleynhans

"Great place to take friends and or family to watch sports and a good outdoor vibe. Amazing service and really good sweet potato fries, ok..."

Sweet Tooth

"Great menu offering - jalapeno slammers were amazing as well as the platter! Cocktail menu great and well priced. Love the big range of beers on..."

Megz Skye

"The food was really good, steak and patties made to perfection and the Aces blonde beer was really enjoyable. My rating cannot be higher though due..."

O-Mizu Satori

"Hogshead Rock Cottage has great staff and the food is our standing. Great place to meet for a few cold beers and watch some sport or listen to the..."

Andrew William James Jones

"Pretty decent pub atmosphere. Big screen to watch the game, friendly and fast service and reasonably priced menu...what more can you ask for in a..."

Neville Giliomee

"We always love going to Hogs. Our safe place with warm and friendly staff from the moment we walk in. The managers are the BEST and always around to..."

Geordie Browne

"Been at hogshead 4 times in 3 weeks eating different meals and the food and vibe just gets better. Friendly services. This place rocks Keep it..."

Bernito Jacobs

"Love this craft beer brewing pub. Their house beers are excellent and I definitely recommend the Red LAGER. Great beer. Pub and restaurant gets..."

Clinton Milne

"Have been here a couple of times now. It is a real brewhouse-pub type of place. Lovely upper deck to enjoy the sunsets, and plenty tables and chairs..."

Diederik Van 't Hof

"This is such a great place to go to when you want to just CHILL!! Their food is good, their staff is always friendly, and its the perfect place for a..."

Crissy Van Zyl

"Craft beer and a smoker , good recipe for success . I had the eisbein which was decent size and well cooked . The crispy skin and mash was really gud..."

Chris De Beer

"Great place for a few drinks and some good food. This is one of the better locals for a pleasant evening out when you want to eat and drink...."

Carole Craggs

"The burgers and beer was best in town! Betty served us and the service was mint! We recommend Hoggs to anyone with a juicy appetite! Well done Hoggs..."

Morné Otto

"What a fantastic experience. With a wide selection of craft on tap to the most delicious hamburgers around!! Great vibe with even better service. Now..."

Aidan Cooper

"Was there with a few friends for a few drinks on a Friday. Good vibes. Good service i should admit. I feel they need to have some larger screens for..."

Arvind Seetohul

"We popped in to have a beer. They have a really good choice on the tap of carft beer! The baggers are excellent I must say it's been a long time..."

Chris Tustian

"Really awesome burgers and ribs; not to mention all the beer-on-tap options.Quite loud and bustling as you would expect from a pub-grub setting..."

Kevin Purves

"Excellent service from Ruth. The food was delicious...best pork belly and ribs. I will definitely be going back. Meals are well presented and..."

Celine Rambrosoa

"Great meal and great service from Munya. Very chilled Sunday lunch. Recommended if you just want a friendly pub atmosphere and hearty pub fare...."

Justin Render

"Great service by a great waiter sindiso. My fiance and I sat and had a couple of hunters dry draughts. I dont like lemon and she loves it and when we..."

Kobie Myburgh

"Hogshead has an awesome pub vibe and was a great way to celebrate a friend's birthday on Saturday. We grabbed some dinner and everyone was happy with..."

Akira Wing

"We went on Saturday to Higshead for a friends birthday! What a lovely time we had, they had a good wine list and I was able to have my favorite wine..."

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"This place has friendly service, that is sometimes a little slow but the food never disappoints. They have great fatty, fried and tasty bar food! I'd..."

TheHungryKat

"Went through for lunch on a weekday and was seated in the dining area which was a little cold. I suggest dining in the bar area if going through in..."

Santisha

"The ribs are absolutely awesome. I have tried them for the 3rd time (once in Douglasdale and twice at Rock Cottage) and it is definitely good quality..."

Karessa

"Spent Saturday evening here for the rugby! Awsome vibes! Awsome waiter Tobile; great service!! :D awsome shooter ladies aswell! Miss Emma and..."

Caroline

"Always a pleasure going to Hogs. If you are in the mood for a drink or food and drinks. I have been going to Hogs for years now and I must say, after..."

Juan Fouche

"After eating a few times at Hogshead I decided to write a review. Being technically challenged I ask Norbert to help me load Zomato. With a big..."

Sven Little

"Went for lunch at 2 on Friday, great service and even better food, the smokehouse ribs are some of the best I've had my bf's hogs burger was awesome..."

Lara.bez12

"Great spot for a Sunday afternoon beer and platter - the ribs are definitely worth a try. Relaxed vibe, Friendly staff and plenty of seating space..."

Zoë Dorothy Brentano

"I really enjoyed my meal and the atmosphere.Great food and very friendly staff. I would recommend this fantastic restaurant to anyone, the on tap..."

Lyall Cooper

"Great place to visit with friends. Love their craft beer. The menu options remind me of a Texas grill with their smoked meat, brisket and pulled..."

Karen Du Toit

"Great food, great vibe, tested the new menu today and gotta say the portion sizes esp on the starters are beyond undersized for the price you pay....."

Anthony Ferreira

"Love the business card that the waiter gives you; no more forgetting who your person is!! This place has managed to convert a parking lot view into..."

Caron Whitfield

"Always an awesome vibe and friendly staff and managers! Food has always been a hit and you cant go wrong with the selection of drinks! Norbert is..."

Travis

"This is a really awesome spot for a quick drink or two. We are really spoilt for choices with their craft beer on tap and theres always a great vibe..."

Yolleen

"Best place around , awesome vibe , awesome people , great food always especially the burgers, best service , no waiting forever to get a drink like..."

Find You

"Great ambience, food is yummy, especially the burgers and well priced. The staff are very friendly and the manager, Brett is always eager to please..."

Lynsey Smith De Beer

"The atmosphere is great , nice and vibey. Excellent selection of craft beers on tap and the best part of visiting this awesome establishment is the..."

Justin Dawe

"If a meaty dinner is what we are after, then Hogshead is often our restaurant of choice. We have never been disappointed - the food is great -..."

Hilary Green

"Thoroughly enjoyed my experience at this Hogs Head. Came to celebrate my mom's birthday and because it was her birthday they gave us Cherry Slammer..."

Tarryn-Leigh Whittaker

"Went to Hogshead for the Smokehouse meat and Craft Beer and stumbled on a Brufest. The promoters were out in full force with give aways and the..."

Luke Lamprecht

"Hogshead Rock Cottage was a pleasant surprise. I originally avoided it thinking that it would be too young. I was happy to be proved wrong. The..."

Justin Thompson

"If you really feel like a GOOD burger this is the place to get it, also a after work drink or two with friends....come..."

Dorea

"Hogshead Rockcottage .....always a great vibe and if you looking for amazing service with a smile has to go to Cuthburt..."

Bronwyn

"Hogshead Rock Cottage - an awesome and chilled vibe with great service... a special shout out to Cuthbert!!!! Food tastes great as..."

Jeetesh Govind

"Easily found a table. Ivanka our waitress was speedy and on the ball. Food large portions and tasty. Cocktail missing the booze I think but..."

Rowe.danielle31

"The best pub in and around Randburg by far, the bar staff are always quick and friendly. I go there regularly to catch a big game on their big..."

Reg Hutch

"@Cuthbert - that's a man that will make your evening! Greatest barman on the planet, perfectly accompanies one of the friendliest pubs in the world...."

Adrian Ace Woolnough

"Great management - awesome new artists - great vibe 😊 love the friendliness of the staff and bouncers at the door. Will def go again can't..."

Sonel

"We enjoyed the 1kg ribs at this place however the brisket special that I wanted was out of stock. I then settled for the rump which was cooked..."

Gugukwinda

"This Hogshead is way bigger than the one in Douglasdale, and shares the same fantastic menu. Unfortunately, the commitment to fast and friendly..."

Zoe Hawkins

"Good value for money. A place to make great memories and fantastic energy. The food was better that expected and surprisingly very well done and..."

Justin Cooper

"What an amazing vibe and service from the staff and Patrons....really amazing for a chilled out spot. You all Rock at Hogshead Rock Cottage....keep..."

Niel Van Wyk

"I come here all the time after work! It's a little loud but that atmosphere is great when you want to wind down from a busy day at work. Although a..."

Vera The Wine Snob

"Nice setting and definitely one of the places to be on a Friday afternoon after work.One thing offsetting as a non smoker, why do the smokers have..."

Francois Marais Van Zyl

"All I can say is, those burgers tho..... Probably one of the best places to have an outstanding but BIG burger. Had a great outing with the family..."

Felicia

"The new specials menu is awesome. We tried a starter and a main and were very impressed. The kids menu is also appreciated. Huge portions for..."

Ryan De Araujo

"Hogshead is a great place to visit. Atmosphere is alive. Drinks selection is awesome. Shooter girls are awesome. Cocktail menu and beer selection..."

Heinrich Van Dyk

"Best burger Eva. Best burger Eva best burger Eva. I chase all the places to find the best burger and now hogs is the top of my list. I chase burger..."

David Adao

"A bit of a dive on he wrong night but have been here a few time and have always enjoyed the variety and quality of the food. Will go back again...."

Craig Harmse

"Love the smoke house idea.. really rare in JHB. Good work hogshead. They have been so creative with what the idea of the restaurant must be going..."

Curthbert Nyakudya Chikoya

"Good burgers and a nice selection of beer. The service is friendly but gets a bit slow when it's busy. Nice place to meet friends for a drink..."

RichyKB

"Good selection of craft beer! Burger was good and so were the vegetables. Pleasant way to spend the afternoon... Sports bar atmosphere and lots of..."

Shaun Naggan

"We ordered 3 burgers And all of them were good. We had the hogshead extreme and original. Hogshead The burgers came a bit too cooked but otherwise..."

Ania Botha

"Fantastic selection of craft beers but at R37 a pint they are not cheap. A fire in winter and nothing like sitting on the big deck in..."

Jon Gericke

"The best and most relaxing pub in Johannesburg. Always has a great vibe, you always walk out knowing you have had a great night and you can go back...."

Dean O'Neill

"Great place, great atmosphere, our waiter Pelson was friendly, took our orders and ensured that we were well taken care of. The food was amazing and..."

Tumelo Dee

"Great place for hanging out and taking some time to relax. Unique craft beers that we enjoyed tasting and exploring. The food was great and served..."

Gabaiphiwe Mafora

"If you have a little extra in your pocket and want to spoil yourself with a good old pub experience, go to Hogshead. It's worth every penny. Waiters..."

Rejean Ferreira

"Great stuff... Just give the loaded fries a miss.... Dry, over grilled. Not what you want in loaded fries... Steak however wa..."

Rudy Van Den Berg

"Had the most awesome date night at Hogshead Rock Cottage last night 24/11/22. Our waitress Miss Cindy was great, the food was amazing and the..."

Vincent Aube

"Great place, food and drinks. I was there on my 18th birthday and on a few girls nights. Definitely worth going and they are not that..."

Andrea Els

"Beer is always cold and fresh. Food always hits the spot. The beef brisket burger is to die..."

Trevin Maharaj

"Hogshead has come a long way. Really enjoyed the evening. The waitress Mona Lisa gave us awesome service. Great options on food and drinks. I am..."

Vallen Nambiar

"Brilliant cocktails and food. Sharing platter for two is delicious. Partner had "The Whole Hog Burger" and I had the Bunny Chow. Burger was tender..."

Tayla Archer

"Their food is absolutely fantastic for the price. Their waiters are super nice and helpful with the managers always willing to assist. The atmosphere..."

Jana Cronje

Little Italy

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"A little hidden gem in the south of Johannesburg. They have a very big menu. We definitely have to go back to try the rest of it. Staff are very..."

Jen & Row

"The welcome was warm and very friendly. Our waiter Talent was absolutely marvelous.We had calamari and mushroom starters - both..."

Kotie Davies

"Food was great. Prices are reasonable. Good portions. Atmosphere and set up was family friendly and vibey too. Service was ok. Definitely going back..."

Jacquilene Padiachi

"Excellent food, excellent service... Love their pizzas', pastas', steaks, chicken, basically everything on the menu, is done very well, Eden is the..."

Marilyn Mathura

"We took the family out for a mother's day lunch. The restuarant was full with tables of family and extended families. Our waiters Wisdom and..."

Smo

"First time visit and had a pleasant experience. The ambience is nice and has a welcoming feeling. I was impressed by the menu offering and the..."

Sailesh Naran

"After a long day at gold reef, my friends and I decided to go to Little Italy. Before Saturday I had never heard of the restaurant before. It is very..."

Tsepiso Mbali

"Stellar experience. Loving the AWSOME time we had. Thanks a Million guys!!!!! Reccommending your spot to all. What a special night.Bianca..."

Tanya

"A great family restaurant with an ambience to suit most all tastes. Great variety in ambience from inside out, large range of dishes to cater for..."

HungryWeds

"This place has a good relaxing vibe. Not too noisey. The service was a bit below average and the food took a bit of a while to arrive. BUT..."

Tyrelle Chetty

"Had a birthday celebration there. The food was amazing, excellent service and friendly waiters. All that bothered me is the space between tables, had..."

Efcee

"Awesome restaurant. Such a huge menu with a large variety of options. The pizza and pasta are a winner. Only negative is the dessert options which..."

Justin Faill

"Delicious food,great service only bummer was that the food took a tad longer than expected, but we'll worth the wait.Great ambience. Would..."

Riley Osiris

"Awesome restaurant, food was delicious, very generous portion sizes. Actually got full on the starter, Meze platter for 4, satisfied my family of 4...."

Tyrel Govender

"Food is always good. Service can be slow at times but worth the wait. The chicken is the best in JHB. Done Moçambique style. The Pizza's menu has a..."

LUIS PIRES

"Food is always great and service is just as good. They are flexible and will customise the food they serve. Always a pleasure going there and never a..."

HirenK

"Little Italy is known for its mouth - watering Italian food. The restaurant is well spread out to accommodate many people with different needs..."

Nikita Daya

"This place is great, nice vibe- very chilled, there's ample space though it can get very noisy. The food is really good, the menu has a variety of..."

Rashmi Gosai

"Carol Ceecee Phakade oh but I never get bored of this restaurant it's become my home away from home 😅...today I tried the peri peri half chicken n..."

Kutlwano Mphati

"The place is kind of falling apart and needs a bit of a revamp. But the food is awesome and the vibe is nice especially in the outside area. A must..."

Shanay O'Brien

"Nice place to get together with a few friends! Little Italy never disappoints... Pizza is amazing, service is great, not to mention the free..."

Chantelle Diane Sikic

"A comfortable environment with home style Italian and Portuguese food. The outside area is also ideal for private functions. This place is a..."

Bianca Sue Pohlmann

"What a find! I had lunch at Little Italy yesterday with my mom and brother. I absolutely love Portuguese food and my mom and brother love Italian, so..."

Gina Pavkovich

"Carbonara. The best damn carbonara in Joburg! I love this place because they make great food and they keep the ambiance that makes the south of..."

Zweli B Mbhele

"Fine I dine here almost every second week but I actually enjoyed this meal .this time i got to try something different cause I normally order pasta..."

Carol Ceecee Phakade

"Hello Little Italy... I'm coming back for a taste of your pizza. This is a nice spot in the South to go out with a group of friends for some Italian..."

Gugu Zwane

"Friday nights, south of johannesburg under seige of loadshedding- favourite hotspot comes to mind, a family run Portuguese and Italian restaurant in..."

Cara May

"Little Italy, definitely a spot that would surprise you in a pleasing way.At first glance, one would be quite skeptical, but as soon as you..."

Jay

"This #hiddenGem is located in a small area in the south of jhb. Really really good peri peri chicken and prawns. I do love my chicken..."

Heena Ramjee

"Little italy is a hidden gem in my opinion, the pizza is amazing, the staff are all friendly and happy to help, they even gave my daughter some pizza..."

Bianca Heide

"Great food, good service and competitive prices. Flavours are excellent. General vibe is awesome. Make a reservation, you won't regret..."

Sudhir Maharaj

"What a stunning eatery especially on a Sunday afternoon! Live music with an excellent entertaining band and an atmosphere to lift the bleakest..."

Bonita Brider

"This restaurant came recommended by the bf's colleague, so we decided to try it out on a Saturday afternoon.It's a huge restaurant with a wood..."

Jess (jesska.co.za)

"Always satisfying to have dinner here.Never seams to disappoint me, the best affordable Italian/Portuguese restaurant at the moment by..."

Christopher Carr

"Good food, good service, good company! What more could we ask for? From our first telephonic encounter with Carlo, the Manager, to meeting him and..."

Mirinda Francis

"Amazing sushi. Great service for eat in and take away. This restaurant has a great atmosphere and takes so much pride in their food. No lack of..."

Megan Van Der Merwe

"Top top food, medium steak with prawns, perfectly done with fresh veggies. Service was brilliant and prompt.The hot sauce is to die for! Guess I'll..."

Kuben Moodliar

"I'm having a quiet Saturday lunch alone at a recommended suburban joint. This venue is worth a visit as it serves both Italian and Portuguese food. I..."

Dips Naik

"Fabulous food., incredible service!! I will certainly go back. Stanford and Winnie were the kind of professional that us often sorely missing at..."

Subethri Naidoo

"Amazing food and service!!! Visited this establishment on two occasions and it was really good on both times!! It's a great spot for all..."

Ashlynn Maynard

"Love this place, the owners are amazing, great ambiance especially for young people. Good food, drinks and hookah.. can't get enough.. ..."

Natalie Lebea

"One of the best restaurants in Johannesburg! Big on family, food & service! Having my engagement there and couldn't be more happier about my choice!..."

Megan Fay Wallace

"Nice relaxed atmosphere... nice spot for kids..We went here for a kids bday lunch and even though the booking was made in advance.. and we..."

Chantal

"I was first introduced to Little Italy by a friend who's dad is good friends with the owner of Little Italy. We came here one evening for a..."

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Sonja Froneman

"Little Italy is a great place to meet on Fridays after work for some drinks and dinner. Victor being our waiter is so accommodating and well served! ..."

Kelsey Spykerman

"Very nice place to relax after work or on the weekend. Food is great, staff are pleasant. Place is clean. Wide variety of Portuguese food. Love the..."

Kayleen Naidoo

"We were served by Eden and I will say this, OUTSTANDING service on his part!! The actual restaurant is lovely, nice and relaxed. The food is so yummy..."

Siobhan Lowe

"Food is great and well priced. Service has always been good as..."

Hiren Karshan

"Good pizza - a bit undercooked though (I was brought a Regina when I ordered a Hawaiian). Could be quite nice to go there at night as very quiet..."

Louise Impey

"Little Italy is the most amazing place. Best customer service and the most delicious food. Really love the peri peri chicken, chips and sushi!!!!..."

Shivani Jagjivan

"Pleasant family restaurant using a combination of Italian and Portuguese cuisine. Saw at least two large pizza ovens and many cars on a quiet..."

Darryl Soal

"Chicken and prawns always good. Order with extra..."

Kimesh Dajee

"Lively place especially during soccer games. They allow hooka pipes in their smoking area. They also have a big screen. Chicken and prawns are really..."

Kimesh Dajee

"Food is great, service good and very pleasant atmosphere...."

Marianne Pienaar

"Some of the best pizza in the South. Great specials. Live entertainment on occasion. A very nice spot to chill out with your family and even caters..."

Keenan Naidoo

"Warm place to be, good..."

Khathutshelo Netshitungulu

"Great food as always. Lovely venue only down side is we were there for lunch and thier sushi chef was not there to give us our desired..."

Tiaan Jacobs

"Good food but slow service because it probably takes time to make good..."

Sugan Moodley

"Inside and outside seating, pleasant atmosphere with great Portuguese and Italian food. Kiddies corner. They also cater for functions. Safe parking..."

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