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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.

12/06/2026

Whoop .....!!
SA music legends Wendy O Oldfield & Robin Auld at Perseverance Tavern
WhatsApp text to book 0824878691

10/06/2026

This Friday these amazing musicians and friends Paddy Gaffney MelloShade live

WhatsApp text 0824878691 to book your table

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

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

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!

26/05/2026

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

Address

83 Buitenkant Street
Cape Town
8001

Website

https://www.instagram.com/perserverance_tavern_1808?igsh=MWtpbDU5emJ3NzRpaQ%3D%3D

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