What to order at Perseverance Tavern

Signature drink
Draught beer and a pub-standard gin and tonic
Editor tip
Look at the bar counter, made from oak wine barrels of the Van der Stel era, then find the regrown vine in the courtyard.
CuisineCocktail Bar
TypeNeighbourhood pub
Price$$
NeighborhoodGardens
HoursMon-Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-20:00.
Signature drinkDraught beer and a pub-standard gin and tonic
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Food program: Pub classics served at the heritage listed bar counter

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Location

Address: 83 Buitenkant Street, Gardens, Cape Town 8001

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