Perseverance Tavern

Perseverance Tavern The Oldest Pub in South Africa established in 1808, rich heritage preserved authentically and intact, trading daily.

-Wide selection of draught beer-
Castle Draught, Castle Lite, Black Label, Hansa Pilsner, Hansa Marson Gold, Peroni, Amstel, Windhoek Draught, Guinness, Kilkenny, Bosons Bitter.

-All Sport shown on 50" plasma HD screens

From 1808, travellers disembarking from ships at Cape Town’s Castle stayed at the Perseverance Tavern in Slave’s Walk (now Buitenkant Street). Many notable Cape luminaries becam

e “Persies” regulars. These include Cecil John Rhodes, numerous politicians, academics, artists, sports- and businesspeople, European expatriates and colourful District 6 personalities. The oldest vine in South Africa (planted in the 1830's - predating the Drostdy-vine in Graaf-Reinet by at least 30 years) grew in the garden of the Perseverance until the early 1990's. We hope to plant a cutting from the original cultivar in the near future. In 1836 Persies received its official wine and malt license. Ohlsson’s Breweries (the forerunner of South African Breweries) owned Persies from the turn of the 20th Century until 1952. A German publication included Persies as one of the pubs of the world and in 1985 it won the first Pub of the Year award from 170 Western Cape entrants. Persies has the Cape’s earliest electric street lamps and historic portraits of the Mother city on its walls. An original Tavern menu is one of the exhibits.

02/06/2026
01/06/2026

Yes, live music this Thursday at Persies definately ....

Legend Kevin Du Preez will headline the night, with Maarten Edward van Doesburgh doing a few and another surprise guest ...a real surprise

This is just a quick post because so many have enquired...we will do a poster tomorrow

See you Thursday from 6pm ..for music

Persie's opens 12noon

Breaking...save the date & book earlySunday 28 June , two of SA's legends Wendy O Oldfield Robin Auld Live at Persevera...
31/05/2026

Breaking...save the date & book early
Sunday 28 June , two of SA's legends

Wendy O Oldfield Robin Auld

Live at Perseverance Tavern ...details to follow
WhatsApp text 0824878691

30/05/2026

Every Thursday live music 's WhatsApp text 0824878691 to book

UCL Final at Persies Tomorrow! 🔥⚽PSG vs Arsenal who’s taking the trophy? 🏆Catch all the action live at Persies on the bi...
29/05/2026

UCL Final at Persies Tomorrow! 🔥⚽

PSG vs Arsenal who’s taking the trophy? 🏆

Catch all the action live at Persies on the big screens with great food, cold beers, and an unbeatable atmosphere.

Happy Hourz from 4pm–7pm – any beer on tap for just R35!
Pizza Special – 2 pizzas for R180!
Plus plenty of other specials available throughout the day.

📍 83 Buitenkant Street, Gardens
Doors open at 12:00 | Kick-off around 19:00

Grab your crew and join us for a massive night of football!

Experience our DAILY HAPPY HOUR!!! at Perseverance Tavern cheapest 500ml Draught beer in Town only R35 from 4pm till ...
26/05/2026

Experience our DAILY HAPPY HOUR!!! at Perseverance Tavern cheapest 500ml Draught beer in Town only R35 from 4pm till 7pm

Join us tomorrow for our WEDNESDAY QUIZ NIGHT at Perseverance Tavern
26/05/2026

Join us tomorrow for our WEDNESDAY QUIZ NIGHT at Perseverance Tavern

Music .music..music....🎸🎤🎶We are so Blessed to have these awesome friends and musicians to play at Perseverance Tavern f...
22/05/2026

Music .music..music....🎸🎤🎶
We are so Blessed to have these awesome friends and musicians to play at Perseverance Tavern for the love of music and for the love of , we really looking forward to next week..2 awesome gigs...we love you guys 🙏🤎

Thursday 28th Paddy Gaffney MelloShade and friends 7 pm

Saturday 30th Kevin Du Preez 6pm.. maybe from 5pm ...maybe 4...

Persies is back! ..we look forward to seeing you all

WhatsApp text 0824878691 for bookings

Thursdays at Perseverance Tavern just got next level...live music with Paddy Gaffney MelloShade and friends .. come earl...
22/05/2026

Thursdays at Perseverance Tavern just got next level...live music with Paddy Gaffney MelloShade and friends .. come early, to book table WhatsApp text 0824878691

Join us for a delightful experience with our mouth-watering Mac n Cheese at R100.
21/05/2026

Join us for a delightful experience with our mouth-watering Mac n Cheese at R100.

Indulge in our hearty Stew, available for R90 at Perseverance Tavern, the warmest Pub in town. Perseverance Tavern
21/05/2026

Indulge in our hearty Stew, available for R90 at Perseverance Tavern, the warmest Pub in town. Perseverance Tavern

Warm up with our winter special meal at the coziest Pub in town! Come by the fire and enjoy Pap n Wors for just R130 at ...
21/05/2026

Warm up with our winter special meal at the coziest Pub in town! Come by the fire and enjoy Pap n Wors for just R130 at Perseverance Tavern 83 BUITENKANT STREET

Guinness draught is now available on tap for our winter special, priced at just R49 all day, the cheapest price in town ...
23/04/2026

Guinness draught is now available on tap for our winter special, priced at just R49 all day, the cheapest price in town only at PERSEVERANCE TAVERN

Stand a chance to win a massive R1000 voucher
22/04/2026

Stand a chance to win a massive R1000 voucher

Yippeeee, this Saturday at Perseverance Tavern Free, awesome music, awesome , gig Kevin Du Preez WhatsApp text 082487869...
13/04/2026

Yippeeee, this Saturday at Perseverance Tavern
Free, awesome music, awesome , gig Kevin Du Preez
WhatsApp text 0824878691 to book

Reserve your table in advance and participate in our Quiz Night every Wednesday evening.
13/04/2026

Reserve your table in advance and participate in our Quiz Night every Wednesday evening.

Daily Wine Happy Hour is available throughout April, from 4pm to 7pm
12/04/2026

Daily Wine Happy Hour is available throughout April, from 4pm to 7pm

Indulge in our Delicious Pizzas, available for R120 singly or R180 for a pair.
12/04/2026

Indulge in our Delicious Pizzas, available for R120 singly or R180 for a pair.

Daily Drink Specials Available Anytime for R85
12/04/2026

Daily Drink Specials Available Anytime for R85

Special Happy Hour Offers Every Day in April from 4pm - 7pm
12/04/2026

Special Happy Hour Offers Every Day in April from 4pm - 7pm

Still some tables tonightWhatsApp text 0824878691
08/04/2026

Still some tables tonight
WhatsApp text 0824878691

tomorrow, WhatsApp text 0824878691 for a table 🙏🙏
31/03/2026

tomorrow, WhatsApp text 0824878691 for a table 🙏🙏

every Tuesday, launches , 14 April WhatsApp text 0824878691 to book your table 👍🎤🎸🎹
29/03/2026

every Tuesday, launches , 14 April WhatsApp text 0824878691 to book your table 👍🎤🎸🎹

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83 Buitenkant Street
Cape Town
8001

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