Very nice place, great upmarket feel.
Service was great, Thabiso was very professional and efficient.
Good selection of beers, ciders etc. Food was really good. The beer battered fish was epic! with the mushrooms in firm 2nd place. Dish sizes are a bit small, so order two.
Decor is really well done,
The place gets busy too. So always a good vibe and nice background music too.
Definitely recommend it.
They also brew their own beer their too.
Did I mention the fish was good? :)
Will be back at some point.
Located inside the Mad Giant brewery at 1 Fox Street, this tapas restaurant is a worthwhile visit for tourists and locals alike.
The menu is somewhat seasonal, and caters for meat eaters and vegetarians alike.
Each menu item is paired with a recommended house beer (some of which have been named/awarded the the best beer in Africa title). There is also a beer tasting option which allows you to try out 100ml of each, before picking your poison for the day.
The kitchen is open to the restaurant, and you can see the delicious dishes being prepared. Since it is tapas, the plates are small, but I found the individual servings to be of a good size. Depending on your appetite, 2-4 dishes would make for a filling meal.
The interior is a sight to behold, with its high ceilings, exposed brick walls, murals and installations. Light fittings and furniture reminds you of red, life-sized Lego /Meccano pieces. Textured wood surfaces, polished cast concrete, and the massive stainless steel tanks (for the brewery) completes the contemporary look and feel of the space.
The staff is courteous, friendly and well informed. They're always able to assist you with menu options & details.
It's best to make a booking in advance, since the venue is popular for events, and you may be turned away when arriving without a booking, or be disappointed by a rowdy bunch, celebrating in the shared space.
29.10.2019 I went to Urbanologi as part of a vintage wine tasting event I was invited to. I've been wanting to come here since they opened but never had the guts to drive to JHB. Finally conquered my fear and attended this event. Loved the place, the setup and the vibe. The tapas type food we received was delicious and makes me want to come back for a full on meal experience. We ate the following:
•Yakutori Chicken with Urbanologi Chimichurri. Juicy tender pieces if Chicken, perfectly spiced.
•Compressed Watermelon, Olive Tapenade and Feta
•Tempura Enoki Mushrooms with Smoked Garlic Relish and Nori Salt. Best dish ever. Light crispy batter and full of yumminess
•Beetroot Dauphinois, this for me needed something extra.
•Lamb Belly, Roti with Harissa paste, pickled red peppers. Amazing. Melt in your mouth amazing.
•Pork Fillet, Potato Puree, Candied Bacon, Brussel Sprouts. Again, delicious and cooked perfectly. Could have left put the brussel sprouts 😂
Lastly was a Cheese Board – selection of local cheese, Preserves, Rye Croute and Seed Crackers.
Everything went well with the 2 white wines and 4 red wines we got to taste on the day.
Great friendly service from all the staff.
Really excited to go back sometimes and experience more.
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