What a lovely experience it was at the hoghouse brewing company the setting is very cozy and warm the service is absolutely wonderfull .The food was really good I love the the way the food is served its so simple but the food and ingredients are celebrated my partner and I had the pig tails and chilli poppers to start of with the chilli poppers stole the show it was so so so good I also had the brisket which was also very juicy and soft. This is such a lovely place for a date or even catch up with friends the atmosphere is also very lively but not loud. I would recommend this spot to the meat lovers you guys would have a ball.
What a fabulous hidden gem. Experienced the once a month beer tasting, and it was fabulous.
Not much of a beer drinker but this was good stuff. And the food... what a pleasant surprise! Great flavours and tasty dishes - both meaty and vegetarian.
This place is definitely not to be missed.
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Visited Hoghouse for an early dinner last night. The setting is in an industrial area which is unsual. But upon entering the gate, the friendly and humorous parking attendant greeted us and directed us to the closed off parking area directly in front of the restaurant.
Upon entering we were seated at the first front table in front of a large window which allowed natural light to flood in. I like the decor of the place. The tiny plants and string lights are a nice touch too and I like that they incorporate their products as part of the decor (for example, the sauce bottles lined up against the wall).
For drinks we ordered a range of soft drinks and one of our fellow diners opted for pilsner beer. Really good brew - this particular one is refreshing and light. We were told that they brew the beers at the restaurant and they even have a whole separate menu just dedicated to drinks. Our waitress was sweet, enthusiastic and actually took time to explain the entire menu to us and suggested that we try to buy meats and sides separately so everyone at the table can try a bit of everything. We opted for the chicken wings (coated with a honey, soy and siracha sauce), brisket, 400g ribs, and 300g pork belly. The sides we opted for included handcut fries, onion rings and truffle aioli. The meat was cooked to PERFECTION. The knife barely had to even cut through the brisket. Excellent basting on the ribs and chicken wings. Pork belly was delicious and topped with the best crackling I've ever tasted. The fries were crispy and wonderfully golden, onion rings were slightly oily but delicious and generous. The truffle aioli is life and you will be tempted to smother it over everything because it's just that good! At some point one of the waiters handed me a steak knife without having to ask and the waiters tended to 'hover' around customers. So that was strange but it just shows how attentive they are to the customers needs.
I would highly recommend this place. The food and drinks are outstanding, service is efficient and informative and the setting/decor is pretty quirky and cool. Thanks to the Hoghouse for a wonderful meal. 5 stars well deserved.
This is definitely one of our favourite spots. It has just so much to offer. Great drinks specials. Value for money of note with their nachos. The quality of food exceptional, and they have a strong selection of beers brewed on site.
The venue is super pleasant, they have an outside section nestled by fire wood and then the inside is also beautifully executed.
I find their efforts with their events particularly impressive. They are constantly busy with pairing and tasting events, with great prizes up for grabs.
Staff is awesome with a great parking attendant to greet us at the gate.
Really one for the books.
Unusual location, upon arriving you welcomed by a very friendly parking attendant who is up to date with all reservations and who guides you to secure parking. Admittedly I was expecting large open space with bench seating, open fires and with views of the relevant orders been cut to order. Certainly not the case, however all in all does not disappoint, service is good, pork belly for the win, pricing is fair, however cost can run away as naturally you want to taste everything. Suited for large group of friends who want to relax and have fun, limited beverage menu. Worth a visit.
Hidden in Ndabeni Industrial is this little gem. Delicious BBQ and sides. They also have a range of craft beers and a small selection of cocktails. Excellent Portuguese custard tarts. Not recommended for vegetarians although they do have salads and a number of vegetarian side dishes. Service is excellent including the parking security guard. Parking is limited. Booking essential.
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Good food makes me very happy. The food at Hoghouse is so good, it made me laugh! It is (literally) smokin'. Although the veg section is fabulous, tasty and inventive, it is all about the meat- the tastiest cuts, sourced properly, hung properly and then mostly slow-smoked. The brisket is the bomb, meltingly tender and unctuous. The pulled lamb is really good, and the miso pork neck and ribs, too. They also make great beer and the bread is stonking. I took home a loaf of potato-beer-sourdough that is better than the one I make at home, and which could be eaten untoasted 3 days later(really unusual for artisan bread).It is a lovely place for sharing and tasting food. The meat is priced by the 100gr, and service is really swift, so the four of us ordered a selection of 100gr portions (with fab veg sides) and then called for more of what we loved (the brisket!). The starters are also imaginative and tasty, good bar-snack food: we shared some mushroom arranchini (fried risotto balls) which were lovely, and some pigs tails (crackling with small bones), and the croquette, which were the winners-melting boerenkaas and bacon in a crispy, hot deep-fried ball, with kimchi mayo dipping sauce. They should bottle and sell that sauce, if we had found a way to secrete the leftovers in our handbags, we would have taken it home. We shared a selection of the veg sides- the braai brood (artisan fire-toasted sarmie, cheese and onion), the roasted cauliflower, the sweet potato and the seared cos lettuce (with dates and almonds and feta, smoky and tasty). I would go back to try all of the others. The restaurant is in odd industrial area, but the diners were not deterred and the place was busy. Its a welcoming spot, service is friendly, efficient and well-informed, and we will be back. We ended the meal by sharing the best Portuguese custard tarts I have ever tasted, and I have tasted quite a few. Yum. Our meal for four, including drinks, pud and tip, came to R1000.
Super! A South African friend of mine suggested me this restaurant to experience local food with a twist, and not the usual cape malay cusine. I now understand the love of capetonians for their meat! What an explosion of flavours! Their menu revolves around pork, beef and potatos , and they are all very juicy. I ended my (not so light but who cares) meal with two European specialities, gelato and pasteis de nata, both at the levels of the Italian and Portuguese excellency ! Thumbs up!
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Enjoyed this spot for the first time with a group of investment mates. The bring-a-whole-lot-of-dishes, hoover down craft beers, and sit at wooden tables and benches made it a decidedly non-typical investment type dinner. Perfect!
Given the number of us there (12) and only a few who had been there before, we ordered most things, covering rib eye, porkbelly, pork neck, lamb, poppers, vegetarian options, and more beer and wine. The sides were also good, especially the chips and onion rings.
I particularly like pork neck, but found it to be the only disappointing dish (being a little too thin and fairly tasteless, probably due to the style of pork steak rather than slow cooked).
The atmosphere was relaxed, service attentive, and tolerance abounded when we got past sufficient wine intake, and our oldest member started doing headstands on the bench and table.
Next time I'll be a little more selective, and try and stop my eyes being bigger than my stomach. The food is great, but a lot of juicy meat without a few healthy sides can be a bit rich if you're greedy.
Wow! A meat-lovers paradise! From the friendly security guard to the timeous service it's a great night out. Prepare to be ruined, this is the only way to eat meat.
This is an extraordinary cafe! From the drinks to the amazing tasty, nutritious breakfasts. I recommend the rock rabbit drink which is a fresh pressed juice with a very tasty apple danish on the side. Some items are a little expensive, but definitely worth the money! The bread will always take the cake for one of the best items on the menu, especially the sourdough.
Enjoyable dinner here this evening. Service was good and fast. Food arrived quickly and was super tasty. Well cooked and definitely tasted fresh to order! However portions were small for the prices listed. At least 3 small plates to eat a substantial meal!
Overall, worth a trip here! Nice spot 👊🏽
I was deciding g on a breakfast venue while waiting out my vehicle service at Greenside motors and would not have known Hoghouse was even there had I not seen a stream of early morning patrons leaving with take away coffee in hand. Entering WOW was I not expecting this. Neat aproned staff, simple but elegant furnishings inside and out, and such a friendly and efficient waiter with breakfast served within 10 minutes of ordering. The flavor of home mades, delicious with a sprinkle of their Iconinic Sriracha Hoghouse fire starter Thai hot sauce. Thank you, Hoghouse team I shall recommend and shall definitely be back.
Authentic brewery doing a great beer tasting experience but the smoked barbecue is a treat. Spareribs are a delight, the jalapeño poppers with the smoked cheese filling is excellent and the hand cut chips are epic. And if you have a sweet tooth the pecan pie deserves 10 stars.
The service and atmosphere are great, definitely worthwhile stopping here for a bite. The food was a little underwhelming after hearing great reviews. I had a brisket sandwich which had maybe one thin slice of meat which wasn’t too flavourful. The hand cut fries with the garlic aioli was good.
Had a hot chocolate which was great and comes with chocolate cookie :). The hazel nut pastel de nata was incredible. From this I assume they’re baked goods must be good so would definitely like to try more.
Great place. It is one of those hidden gems. Fantastic pastries. Fresh and tasty food and wonderful coffee. The quality and standard of food 10/10. Very friendly and helpful staff. We will definitely be back
What a delightful gastronomical experience! Hoghouse's food is prepared with absolute love and the waiting staff are very polite.
This is a gem of a place and ideal for a break from life, a casual meeting place or just a place to hang out with hearts-folks.
Hoghouse also has its own beers, gin, hot sauce and bbq sauce, among other goodies. If you are in the area and want to visit, I would strongly recommend them.
Such an awesome little gem. Lovely layout which includes both indoor and outdoor seating. There are work areas for anyone needing it and an amazing coffee / croissant combo ☕🥐. Actually, everything is delicious🤭😋
Great selection of products and everything is freshly baked.
Staff are always friendly and efficient😊
Such a great spot, the look and feel is great. The toilets are clean. Wi-Fi is fast and reliable. Food is delicious. Staff is friendly and helpful. Coffee is not my fave.
After reading about their Pastei de Nata we had to go try out the Hoghouse and so happy to confirm that this is one of the best there is. The service is different in that you can get a seat and look at the menu but you must place your order at the front desk. I had the brisket sandwich which was good. Some menu items ( like the pulled Pork burger) are only available after 11:30 and they will not place order before that time. The restaurant is in the industrial area in Ndabeni / Pinelands - so no pretty views or anything. There's parking across the road in an empty plot.
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