Bored of breakfast braais?
We’ve picked the best pubs, restaurants and breakfast spots in Cape Town, Joburg and Durban for you to watch the Rugby World Cup at. Go Bokke!
Johannesburg
Chefs in Motion
Get great seats at Chefs in Motion at their RWC Shebeen. You’ll get a classic egg and bacon roll plus a delicious braai and quart of beer after the game. If you want to book a private function, check out their suites
Shebeen (included brekkie and braai) – R150, Suites – R220
Tel 011-465-8991
Lonehill Shopping Centre, Lonehill
Giles
You can have your choice of breakfast/brunch at Giles. Watch the rugby on a full stomach and even thse tense moments will be much easier to bear.
Breakfasts from R14 (bran muffin) to R70 (beef burger with egg and chips)
Tel 011-442-4056
Grafton Avenue, Craighall Park
TSG Mediterranean Grill
Have your fill from the large weekend breakfast buffet at TSG while you watch the game on the big screen. Open from 08h00, you can catch the most important games.
Buffet – R49 for adults
Tel 011-465-7270
Leaping Frog Garden Centre, Fourways
Piccolos
Chill out at Picollinos and get a bargain breakfast. Even if the Boks disappoint you, this breakfast won’t.
Egg and bacon roll – R20
Tel 011-467-0618
Rustic Timber Centre, Sandton
Barn 52
Settle down to a filling breakfast and great coffee at Barn52 while you watch all the nail-biting rugby.
Health breakfast – R40, Bacon breakfast wrap – R54
Tel 012-665-2460
Southdowns Shopping Centre, Centurion
Queen of the Nile
Emperor’s Palace is always buzzing and never more than about the Rugby World Cup. The expansive buffet will have you going back for seconds during half time.
Gold Card Winner’s Circle member only pay R49 for the buffet
Tel 011 928 135
Emperor’s Palace, Kempton Park
Before we go on, this hotel and casino offers more places to enjoy a meal. Do you want to know more? Then, check out this guide to the top Emperors Palace restaurants.
But let’s continue.
Melrose Arch Piazza
Take your pick of the restaurants of Melrose Arch. The massive screen on the Piazza will be showing games, complete with sound, so you can enjoy the rugby from any of the venues that face onto the Piazza.
Tel 011-684-0000
Cape Town
Fireman’s Arms
Over 150 years old, this classic pub has nine 46″ flat screens and two big screens and will be screening all the games. No bookings accepted.
South African breakfast – R45 and English breakfast – R42.
Tel 021-419-1513; www.firemansarms.co.za
25 Mechau Street, Cape Town CBD
Oblivion Wine Bar & Restaurant
Two large screens downstairs and two flatscreen TVs upstairs will be showing all the South African games in HD. Bookings accepted.
All you can eat buffet – R50 (traditional English/South African breakfasts, yoghurt, muesli and other healthy items will also be on offer) and bottomless coffee.
Tel 021-671-8522; www.oblivion.co.za
22 Chichester Road, Kenilworth
Peddlars on the Bend
Located near some of the Cape’s finest wine estates, Peddlars has grown into a Cape Town institution for the southern suburbs. No bookings accepted.
Full English beakfast – R55; Bacon & Egg Roll – R40; Chivito – R48.
Tel 021-794-7747
3 Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia
Perseverance Tavern
One of Cape Town’s oldest pubs from way back in 1808, this is a place to watch the games and a piece of history at the same time. They will be showing the World Cup on large plasma screens.
Bookings accepted.
Full English breakfast – R45; full menu available.
Tel 021-461-2440; www.perseverancetavern.co.za
83 Buitenkant Street, Zonnebloem
Quay Four
Watch the games in the beautiful Waterfront. Games will be shown both upstairs and downstairs, although food will only be served upstairs.
Bookings accepted.
Breakfast upstairs only, a la carte, ranging from R25 to R60.
Tel 021-419-2008; www.quay4.co.za
Quay Four, Waterfront
The Brass Bell
Sit on the Bikini Deck and enjoy the sea crashing outside while the World Cup teams crash together on the TVs.
Bookings accepted.
Full English breakfast – R40, Bacon & Egg Roll – R20, English breakfast & a pint – R50.
Tel 021-788-5455; www.brassbell.co.za
Main Road, Kalk Bay
Rafikis
A large wrap around balcony and six big screens make this a popular venue for the younger set of Cape Town to watch the World Cup Rugby.
No bookings accepted.
Full English breakfast – R35
Tel 021-426-4731; www.rafikis.co.za
13 Kloof Nek Road, Gardens
The Grand Daddy
They will be showing all the games, with chefs on hand to get you breakfast while the games are shown on the big screens. Relax on the hotel’s sofas, while sipping a beer or jug of Bloody Mary.
Bookings accepted.
Hot or cold breakfasts from R25 upwards.
Tel 021-424-7247; www.granddaddy.co.za
38 Long Street, Cape Town CBD
Bossa Nova
A great atmosphere, big screens and good food make this a popular place to watch the rugby in Paarl or Durbanville. They will be showing all the games.
Bookings accepted.
Breakfasts will be served starting at R18.50 with the on-the-go breakfast.
Tel 021-872-9861
166 Main Road, Paarl
25 Wellington Road, Durbanville
Sgt. Peppers
A laid-back atmosphere, a balcony to get some sun and 13 screens make this a great place to watch the World Cup if you are in Stellenbosch. They will only be showing the games that start at 9am or later.
Bookings accepted.
Breakfasts are planned but haven’t been confirmed.
Tel 021-886-8075
18 Andringa Street, Stellenbosch
Durban
The Hops
In the Riverside Hotel, The Hops has delicious breakfast specials for the World Cup. Each game will also be accompanied by a lucky draw and you could walk away with a keg of Hansa!
Bokke Breakfast (eggs, boerie, bangers, tomato, chips, Hansa draught) – R44
Tel 031-573-1657
Riverside Hotel, Durban North
Hemingway’s Bistro
Get to Glenwood to feast your eyes on the rugby and your tummy on delicious breakfasts at an excellent price.
Breakfasts start at R28.
Tel 031-202-4906
Davenport Road, Glenwood
Cubana
Not only is Cubana known for its rowdy Saturday nights and good food, but it’s also a place for rugby fans to cheer on the Boks.
Rise and Shine breakfast – R55
Tel 031-303-4383
Florida Road, Morningside
Riverside Café
Another of the Riverside Hotel’s restaurants, you can watch the rugger in style here. It’s sure to keep the gals and guys happy with all the sports coverage and great menu.
Breakfasts from R55
Riverside Hotel, Durban North.
Hooters
Putting on awesome breakfast specials in Umhlanga, Hooters is certainly the place to get the real rugby vibe over the most important meal of the day.
Rolling Mall breakfast – R35. Full on Rugby breakfast – R45
Tel 031-561-1130
Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks
The George
In the Lighthouse Mall, the George will have TVs set up for the rugby and breakfast specials for the duration of the World Cup.
Full English breakfast & Castle draft – R55
Tel 031-561-2565
Lighthouse Mall, Umhlanga
Pesto
Relax at the Palace Hotel’s Pesto. Their breakfasts are delicious and it’ll be a good place to watch the rugby in a civilized manner (if that’s possible!).
Breakfasts from R48
Tel 031-332-8351
Palace Hotel, North Beach
Zack’s
Tuck into a filling brekkie at Zack’s. The view over the ocean is wonderful, if you can tear your eyes away from the exciting games.
Breakfast wrap – R38, Eggs Benedict – R43
Tel 031-305-1677
Wilson Wharf, Durban
Primi Piatti
With branches in Balito, Hillcrest, Musgrave and Umhlanga, this high energy restaurant will satisfy your belly and your rugby needs from 08h30 each day.
Kick starter breakfast – R36, Eggs benedict – R48
Tel 031-765-6920 (Hillcrest branch)
Richdens Village Centre, Hillcrest
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