TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Newlands - Updated November 2024

"Always a great place for after work drinks or when you just need a break. Food is good value for money and always tasty. Always opt for the bacon fig..."

Magic Mari

"Had the rib special on Tuesday , buy one get one free. Good value for money! And the ribs were delicious the meat just fell off the bones. The..."

Lisa

"Stopped in recently for a quite bite before going to watch the Rugby at Newlands. Really great vibe and friendly staff, and the food was really great..."

Chad Marks

"Good service and a great vibe. Overall a nice place to have some cocktails, check out the specials! Really good pizzas, try the margarita!! It..."

Chiv

"Good overall. I especially enjoy the vibe in the evenings, its pretty chilled and relaxed. Food is simple but decent. Service is generally ok but can..."

Anisha Pillay

"The Slug and Lettuce is a great little spot in Newlands for a drink and some tasty food. The service generally friendly. The menu doesn't have a huge..."

Jaynisha Patel

"Lovely pub with a river view. Friendly service and a good range of food for a pub. Definitely the pub of choice in Newlands. Better location and..."

Milton Gering

"Super helpful and friendly staff! Went way beyond what's expected and bent over backwards to accommodate our eccentric needs. I love this place! And..."

Ceone

"Just as good as the other slug and lettuce except a bit smaller. The food, as always, is above average quality and you can also get a beer tower...."

Murray Lovemore

"Lazy and pleasant Sunday afternoon spent at the local Slug.They have all burgers on the menu for only R65 Sundays only (With a generous portion of..."

Godfrey De Meyer

"A great local pub to visit with good burgers and pizzas with a festive vibe especially around sports fixtures. There are better eating experiences in..."

Nickdoug24

"Great place to while away the time.We enjoyed drinks and snacks on the deck over the river.The smell of yeast from the brewery was amazing..."

Jon Gericke

"Slug and lettuce has a very chilled out vibe. It's also close to home which is a plus. Usually go for their breakfast or chicken burger which are..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Popped in for drinks en route to the rugby, this popular spot is well-situated. As it was a nice day we sat outside, and it was hards to imagine we..."

Catherine

"I paid the Slug and Lettuce a visit once when I went in search of ice cream, and there was nobody open at the late hour. The kitchen was just about..."

Raeesa Naik

"The pizzas here are very good and they do nice brownies. I think it's very cool how they give the customers popcorn to snack on while they wait for..."

Nicola Barrett

"This is one of my favorite Slug and Lettuce locations! The outdoor patio is lovely, located just next to a river and surrounded by trees. The happy..."

Tafel Vir Twee

"Any Slug & Lettuce you go to will always have a fantastic vibe! The Newlands one is great as it has a cute little outside section under the trees...."

Kirsty Donald

"One of my favourite places to go for a late lunch or dinner. I love the extra element of a bowl of popcorn you receive when you arrive to nibble on...."

Nicky

"Pleasant sitting outside, friendly waiter and a juicy chicken burger with peri-peri sauce. Not great but not bad..sauce tasted out of a bottle and..."

Sharon Malan

"Great informal place for a great square pizza. Slug is always very lively and vibey with great service. They have added an outdoor deck area..."

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"Have been coming to Slug & Lettuce in Newlands ever since it opened. Never had a bad meal and never had bad service. Delicious burgers, awesome..."

Stephanie Venter

"Nice spot for a catch up with friends. More of a family restaurant by day, student by weekend. The food is tasty and the service is always good. I..."

Kelly Rae Gifford

"Went in for lunch, relaxed atmosphere with pleasant decor sitting on the main street in Newlands across from the brewery. Food was surprisingly..."

Kyle

"Slug and Lettuce Newlands is wonderful. I love the fact that you can buy beer towers and that the vibe is so much fun. Their burgers are to die for..."

Claudia Penny

"This was a quick in and out for a few drinks. The place was pretty busy on a Friday afternoon but managed to get 1 or 2 drinks in, but didn't manage..."

Marc Forrest

"For a mid-week Wednesday no cooking treat - PASTA SPECIAL for 50% off! It's delicious, creamy and one huge portion that will leave you with enough..."

Roxanne Boyes

"This is such a quaint and hip restaurant in Cape Town, you can go here to enjoy a drink or try their fabulous pizzas - it's especially snug on a..."

Laura Coulson

"What a name! But this place has great food.. Love the hearty burgers and French fries, but everything we have eaten has been really good . The..."

Debbie Coulson

"DAYAM! This place is too fab. With a new wooden deck built out over the newlands canal, you can sit and enjoy a beer and a whopper of a burger for a..."

Kate Coulson

"Homely, wholesome and happy! Slug and Lettuce has great food that is tastey and unpretentious coupled with a warm vibe! But don't let that 'family..."

Georgie Lockwood

"The slug in Newlands is one of our top catch up spots in the Southern Suburbs! It's always got a great vibe and the new outside "garden" section is a..."

MelbourneLops

"Great pasta specials every Wednesday night! Awesome vibe and the service is excellent: ask for Georgie when you go- best waitress in the world!..."

Rebecca Francis-Pope

"There is such a good vibe here before a rugby game kicks off at newlands stadium across the road, what a great place to get your pregame on! The food..."

Ryan Harrison

"Nice, bit of a student hangout though. Can be a bit noisy for a dinner. The food is great and very good value for money. I've had the hamburger and..."

Vaughan Coulson

"Always a good moment spend there!The food is lovely and the service excellent!You must even try the pasta, the burgers or the pizza; they..."

Sophie Mamet

"Great wine list & menu! I usually go Mondays after the IkeyTigers games. Awesome place to relax & chill with friends, no matter what day it is. The..."

Roxanne Paulse

"Cute little pub (if I'm allowed to say that) in a nice location. We came across it shortly after moving into town. Friendly staff and good..."

Zanel

"Been here twice now and I must say this is my kind of place. Good food, big portions and fair on the wallet. Ambiance is also good, although you do..."

TheOne

"Live very close to the Slug and have been here many many times. The food had always been great and it's the perfect place for an ice cold beer with..."

Mathew West-Russell

"Always end up here after Stormers/WP games at Newlands. Always a pleasure, although to be fair, I may not be the best judge at the time of the night...."

David Graham

"We recently had the lunch time special and found that it was good valueWe had the burgers and steak egg and chips, all generous portions . JT as..."

Three Pensioners Plus Our Attorney

"Absolutely had so much fun here!..."

Juandra Boshoff

"This is one of my favourite places in Cape Town. I'm a regular at the Newlands branch, but I've been to a few others and they are all great! The food..."

Kate McLean

"We visit Slug pretty much once a week (usually on a Sunday for their R58 burger special) and the food is always good. I love that you get hot buttery..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"Over the past year, I have become a regular at the Slug and Lettuce Newlands. Their pizzas are out of this world and if you fancy a treat order the..."

Kirsty Stephen

"Great square..."

Douglas Miller

"Breakfast and Pizzas are stuff of legend. Hollandaise and breads make not banting completely worth it. I might have a bit of an addiction. You might..."

Aasia Fredericks

"Slug and lettuce NewlandsI love coming here, always good food and friendly staff and popcorn as a snack. And nice biiiig glass of wine..."

Tessa Catherine Donne Randall

"service with a smile and awesome pub and grub styled food!!! Always a good vibe In the place but can get really loud and busy on game..."

Rezaan Price

"BEST TEQUILA SUNRISE IN CAPE TOWN. Was super chuffed. Had such a boring bland cocktail round the block then came to slug and lettuce not expecting..."

Priscilla Kerielee

"Great amazing love the outdoor seating amazing meals and fantastic burgers..."

Rae Hendricks

"They have amazing food and it's a great little restaurant with great booze .. Also the interior is..."

Charity Ririani

"Nice and chilled. I always enjoy chilling at the place. Food is..."

Josefa Mthombeni

"Visited this place for 1 beer before going for the SAB Tour across the road. Perfectly situated to do so. Place looks quite vibey with a decent menu..."

Donald

"Good food at a decent price. Pleasant atmosphere and quick..."

Jordan Nightingale

"Great food and beer. Friendly staff. Beautiful seating outdoors and gets festive at..."

Renaldo Goosen

"Great chilled place, food is good and filling but service isn't the best and needs..."

Tinyiko “Tiny bubbles” Chauke

"Great burgers, and service, beers are always cold and staff go out of their way to help you. good music and atmosphere. Has a great little deck..."

Leighton Rathbone

"Watched the Manchester derby there. Positive vibes everywhere. Great to enjoy a game of football with rival fans at a calm location. May need a..."

PJ Guni

"Great local bar with drink and food specials on different nights. The venue has a good outside deck overlooking the river and most importantly they..."

James Vodden

"Great food, great service. Separate breakfast and lunch menus. Rugby on TV taken seriously both inside and in the smoking area outside. Not a lot of..."

Michael Rolfe

"I actually read a review about this establishment a couple of months ago. I made a mental note of places to go to. When my neighbour wanted to watch..."

Amanda Eldeeb

"Good food,good wine, good service! Beer garden over the river with a cover, which normally comes off in summer. The burgers are great, and its in a..."