Review Keg & Beagle - Johannesburg

Excellent. Was not very busy but the food was amazing. Really had a great time. First time I been to the fat ginger. Won't be the last. Lady who served us was very friendly. She handled everything well enough.

Went for a fundraising supper in aid of Edenvale Care Centre. This was arranged by Specichem. The place was packed! The organisation of the event was excellent. Waiters were allocated to specific tables and our waiter was great. Orders taken, drinks served, and within a reasonable time the food arrived. The various dishes were well prepared and presented and all were scrumptious. I greatly enjoyed my ox livers and mash. I was impressed by how smoothly everything went. Well worth a visit!

We had a good experience here. Our waiter was very friendly and checked up on us often. The menu has quite a good variety and the pricing is quite good, especially if you go when they have specials. The food was good and the atmosphere in the restaurant is great. Would recommend it

Had a great time with my wife. Food was well prepared and presented. Homely and lively atmosphere. It was quiz night which kept us entertained.

I’ve always had an amazing time at The Fat Ginger (even from before when it was still The Keg and Beagle). A classy pub vibe with great entertainment (their Thursday quiz nights are one of the best!) and top class, homey pub food. Plus the wine list is so reasonably priced. I must also add that their covid protocols were excellent. Most restaurants have dropped the ball lately but TFG goes out of their way to make you feel safe and comfortable. The owner Chris is always welcoming and adds to the atmosphere of making you feel like you belong there. We got invited to try out a few of their dishes and they were absolutely delicious. The menu is heading more towards a Gastropub vibe, and perfect for trying something different with a group of people. We had: Bacon Sushi • Definitely for the meat lovers! Crispy bacon wrapped around juicy mince (same used in their famous burger patties) with a melty cheesy centre. Very delicious and indulgent. Pulled Pork Tacos • Flavourful and tender pulled pork with a mountain of toppings, these tacos are large and yummy. Tortilla Chips & Guacamole • A small nibbly portion, but wow some of the best guac I’ve ever had! Plus the tortilla chips were so crispy and divine. TFG Falafel Balls • Not your ordinary falafels. Super crunchy and with a more wholesome texture, but very delish. And the hummus was yum 🤤 Nutella Churro Balls • A must-have if you’re a chocolate lover! Crunchy churro bites filled with chocolate sauce, these are definitely a winner.

We religiously attend Fat Ginger on a Wednesday night for their steak special! It’s such a pleasure. The service is exceptional, with our beer or brandy and coke always being full! The food is amazing and supporting our “local” is always a good idea. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good bar vibe but also a nice place to grab an affordable meal! 10/10

Basically an English Pub. I enjoyed my visit there with my wife and sons friends. The food was well prepared and tasty. The milkshake I had was divine. It may be a bit noisy for some , as the live band is quite loud.

Great man united bar. Some people do get rowdy at times but clean fun. The atmosphere is amazing if you’re a man united supporter. Food is delicious. Service is great and great drinks specials. Televisions literally everywhere so you don’t miss any action no matter where you are sitting. Go early as it gets busy. They even have a puffmi disposable vape vending machine😁🙏

Fat Ginger has a hearty vibe and a great atmosphere. The food is delicious, and the service is amazing! We're regulars there and we love it!

The renovations look amazing!!! All new furniture, a new menu, new televisions, place has been painted with new lights and is looking gorgeous! Staff is helpful and friendly, the good and alcohol is very well priced and the atmosphere is wonderful.

LOCAL FOODIE REVIEW - The Fat Ginger Gastrobar From the clever adverts for their 50% off Mexican Monday, 25% off Tomahawk Tuesday and R69 Rump Day Wednesday, I was keen to try out their rump promo since I heard it also came with a marrow bone and chips. That plan soon changed when my wife and I saw the extensive menu of the most interesting and innovative food items, that was inspired by the chef patron Chris Williams and his wife’s travels around the world. Think soft shell tacos from Miami, coconut crumbed prawns from Thailand, and you can tell this is going to be a taste adventure. From a chat about the menu with Chris, we opted for the Coconut Panko Prawns with Thai Mayo and Armadillo Eggs, which is Jalapeño Poppers wrapped in mince and bacon and deep fried. The prawns were fabulous with a delicate amount of coconut in the golden crisp panko coating still allowing the flavour of the prawn to shine through. The Armadillo eggs, once you’ve got that image out of your mind, was a beautiful Jalapeno filled with cream cheese and the flavour of the pork mince and bacon works so well with the heat from the chilli and the creaminess of the cheese. Both were great starter options and definite must try items. For mains we had the lobster and prawn mac ‘n cheese which in my opinion was an amazingly delectable bowl of cheesy goodness, with macaroni and generous portions of tasty lobster meat and tender prawns melded together in a divine lobster bouillabaisse. This is a big, rich and satisfying meal, definitely for sharing and a must for seafood lovers. Now comes the most exciting part, digging into the other main – the delightful lamb shank pot pie, with the bone sticking out. Once you break the flaky buttery crust lid, the aromas of the house smoked lamb that’s also slow roasted in rosemary and red wine gets those taste buds going as you prepare to savour this beautiful dish with freshly steamed vegetables, beautiful roasted butternut and tasty sautéed mushrooms. I loved those mushrooms – a meal on their own. We also ordered their doubled cooked skin-on rustic hand cut potato chips and pesto aioli. Dipping in these crispy chips into the aioli or into the pot pie just took the yumminess level up a few notches. The tender smoked lamb shanked is certainly a lot of meat with meat pieces in the pot pie as well. Another great dish to share. The chef now offers this dish smoked or unsmoked to cater for all palates. We took home a buttermilk fried chicken burger for our son. This monster burger with two golden fried chicken breasts with a honey mustard coleslaw and gherkins was a mouthful and certainly satisfied the burger connoisseur. With the food being so satisfying, wholesome and rich, there was no space for dessert even though we took home half of our main courses. Prepare to share and try a few dishes. If you’re not sure what to eat, chat to Chris and his passion for his food will certainly aid your decision. Service was great with friendly Lindiwe and energetic Dayna taking great care of us. The restaurant is a gastro-pub with a pub feel on the smoking side and a more relaxed restaurant feel on the non-smoking side. They’ve just invested in an upgrade and have plans to create a warmer feel to match the comfort food they are so popular for. Looking forward to seeing the new space but the food, the chef patrons’ passion and great service is my drawcard.

After having been to the Fat Ginger a few times for drinks after work with colleagues, I took my family there for dinner. Both my daughters and husband loved their meals - as did I. The food is just sublime! The service was also excellent.

Great service and atmosphere. It was quiz night on the Thursday and there were many teams and fun competition.

The food has become an absolute talking point. Been going to The Fat Ginger long before it took its name, still an amazing place and the refurbished look gives it a classy, yet homey feel. Love going there for a lunch and a beer. 10/10

Our go-to spot for post-work drinks. The beers are cold, brandy is always on special and the staff are accommodating and friendly. The food has drastically improved in the last few years - to a point where some dishes rival speciality restaurants for quality.

The food was okay but the serving staff seemed more interested in what was on TV and arguing about the channels. It could be difficult to get their attention and I had to get up and go to the front counter to get my bill, pay and leave. I don't think I will return.