You might think that staying at home in your PJs is the best way to watch the Rugby World Cup this year, but some of Durban‘s restaurants and pubs are really the place to be. With awesome breakfasts and big screen TVs, you’ll feel the rugby gees at these venues around 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
Address: 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
Address: 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
Address: 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
Address: 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
Address: 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
Address: 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
Address: 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
Address: 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)
Address: Richdens Village Centre, Hillcrest
For a schedule of all the Rugby World Cup games, click here.