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Nineteen 69 Pub & Grill

79/100 (1427 ratings)

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"Nineteen69 is always a joll.We were there last week Sunday just for a catch up and a few drinks with some friends.We ordered the chicken..."

Kris Barson

"1969 is a great place for Nacho’s and good food, the restaurant has a good vibe and an overall good service, will definitely be back here soon...."

Stuart MacLagan

"Good food, great prices, outstanding service. Pretty much my shortest review ever but there’s nothing else that could explain Nineteen69 in my..."

Ashveer Deepnarrain

"Great music on a saturday night, excellent vibe for young and old. Good service, great value and cocktail jugs! Food was good and we'll presented...."

Scott Murray

"So fun for a drink and nice eat after work. Love the music on a Sunday. Such a good vibe. Only issue is all the best seats are in the smoking..."

Nicholas Ryan Gertenbach

"Such a rad spot. Good food and vibe. Service is always good and we always have an awesome greeting from George who goes out of his way to please his..."

Steven Neale

"A great vibe. Just don't expect them to honour a reservation. Booked and still had to wait 30min since our table had already been given away before..."

August 'Tuckshop' Ehlers

"The food is average to good. Nice drinking spot and relaxed clientele on a Friday afternoon. The food are priced well and my partner and I enjoyed..."

Evert Mulder

"This is a good place to go for drinks and some food. If you want the best prego roll in JHB, try their prego with garlic mayo sauce - it's fantastic...."

CharlieB

"I like this place. The food was such a pleasant surprise. Really tasty, flavorful and nicely presented. Yum. Service was crappy. Some of..."

Yvette Johnson

"I have seen this bistro from the road and it is all ways full.So we popped down to have a look. The food was very nice and had a good choice on..."

Chris Tustian

"Such a nice vibey resturant with a pretty cool 1969 theme with the patrons ages ranging from late teens to groups of middle aged people. The..."

Nathan Vermaak

"Lovely place always a pleasure to be there ❤️❤️❤️😍 staff food vibe amazing..."

Mlayezo Gumede

"I liked the vibe. A true pub per definition. Service a bit slow. Trust they need to hire a few more passionate guys for faster service delivery...."

Arvind Seetohul

"What a pleasant surprise. Delicious food. Huugggeee delicious cocktail. Good service and so well priced. For a quick snack or good wholesome grub..."

Charmaine Rautenbach

"The Nineteen69 Quiz night is awesome and the food is delicious, especially the potato skins. However service can be a bit slow when it's..."

Varushka Padayachi

"Very reasonable but portions a bit small. Burger very tasty, calamari well prepared. Fantastic vibe for sports events and a crowd. Not the place for..."

Mik The Legend

"A quick night out on a public holiday with Stunning company. Had an awesome calamari starter and the biggest strawberry daiquiri ever..."

Jalapeño Popper

"My family went here for my dad's birthday, and it was a lovely evening! The food is very reasonably priced, and is exquisitely delicious! My grilled..."

Natalia Bonegio

"A firm favorite amongst my mates & I. Doesn't matter what night of the week it is, Nineteen69 is vibey and pleasant. The food is tasty and..."

Nicola Veitch

"Food above average. Service needs to be improved. Trust they need hire more to be able to provide a closer proximity service and decrease the..."

Arvind Seetohul

"The food is truly excellent with a variety to choose from and if you decide to build your own platter you can taste almost everything on the menu...."

Anandie

"Lovely spot in Boskruin which is central and the centre is quite easy to navigate.The pub bistro feel of Nineteen 69 makes for a very relaxed..."

Anandie

"Never been to Nineteen69 before. I had a good time. Quiz night was lots of fun. I had a pizza. Pizza was okay. I've had better. Service and bathrooms..."

Duncan Wakeford

"Lovely little spot for a Sunday afternoon cocktail. Their jug specials are so reasonable and their snacks are great - a nice variety and have never..."

Nicole

"Vibey atmosphere ! Most delicious chicken schnitzel and to die for pepper sauce ! Best i have had (and I'm an addict) it was very busy but expected..."

Christine Van Zyl

"The absolute best Nachos in Joburg! Most days it is fillled wall to wall with locals having a beer or 5. On weekends the crowd gets a bit younger,..."

Princess Petra

"The one great thing about this place is the live music on Wednesdays and Sundays - what a treat! I thoroughly enjoyed my night here due to that fact..."

Kimberly Nicholls Kruger

"The perfect local drinking hole close to home with good prices and really great grub. Especially like the fact that you can build your own platter..."

Nadia Müller

"What a fantastic experience. Great food and cold drinks supported by friendly and efficient staff. Went for a birthday function. Evening was made..."

Dale

"Food was excellent, waited a while but well worth the wait. Decent strong cappuccino. Will definitely be coming back for more. Interesting wall..."

Paula Walsh

"What an awesome venue, its absolutely beautiful. I sat in there thinking i want that piece of decor for my home, and that piece. Its quirky yet..."

Yolleen

"We never have a quiet night at 1969 - always an awesome vibe, very festive. Great jugs / cocktails and the best nachos in Joburg, even better than..."

Jess Grobler

"We landed up here on a Tuesday night due to losdshedding at home. It was busy, with a range of different age groups of people both young and old. I..."

Meg Interrupted

"Not quite sure how I feel about eating of reused chopping boards but nevertheless, the food was good and very well priced. We stumbled in on a quiz..."

Daryn Stewart

"Very pleasant surprise! Have not been to the centre for a while, and now find 69's occupying the premises. Popped in for lunch - calamari starters..."

Diederik Van 't Hof

"The Tapas are are amazing... Great place for a night out with friends or just for a quick glass of wine. Sometimes they have a live band which adds..."

Leane Van Tonder

"Quiz night on a Tuesday is s fun way to fill your evening. I suggest you book a table because it gets packed. The service was excellent despite how..."

Jacqui Oeschger

"Seems to be the spot to be on a Friday afternoon if you don't want to cross Beyers Naude Drive.Food is excellent and the self built platters are a..."

Francois Marais Van Zyl

"It was our first time to check this place out as we just moved within the vicinity and hubby and I looking for a place somewhere near to drink after..."

Apple Swanepoel

"Been going to this spot since 1999! Not 69... Anyway. It's been the local drinking hole for well over a decade. Used to be the Keg and Countryman...."

George Hattingh

"I'm a huge nachos fan and after hearing about people raving about this place, I had to go try it out. I definitely was not disappointed! The portion..."

Asian Foodie

"Nineteen69 has a real bar vibe to it, and is packed every night of the week! It can be a bit of a nightmare to get into, but once you've found a..."

Dolls & Dan

"Awesome place and fab food. Quizz night is great fun. Amazing atmosphere and the owners/staff are on the ball. Very casual and so nice to meet..."

Kirsten Johanna Critchfield

"Loved it!!! Food was great! Awesome atmosphere! Great service! I love the fact that you can pick different platters and do a mix a match! I hate..."

Shirley Parker

"This place has a lot of potential but at the moment still leaves a lot to be desired. The service is a bit slow, and I was a bit disappointed on the..."

Jennifer Rosie

"A little heartbreaking that there is no Nachos. I do wish the waiters would smile and interact with customers a little bit more. The food is good and..."

Amit Makan

"My husband and I just left Nineteen69 and we are beyond impressed!! I had a craving for nachos and MAN was I blown away!! The biggest portion I've..."

Carly Cane

"Delicious Nachos, HUGE portion sizes. Best in town! Always a wonderful atmosphere, the pub quiz nights are great fun and the staff and management are..."

Werner

"What a little gem!! Can't fault this place at all, great food, great service, great booze......awesome atmosphere and George who is the manager runs..."

Ewan Dykes

"I really like this place. It is also my local hangout. George the manger and his friendly staff are always on point. If you find yourself waiting..."

Siraaj Cassiem

"As a local down the road, we have been eying this restaurant for a couple of weeks already after it opened. My partner knowing Barclay personally, we..."

Jaco De Wet

"May 2016Yes, I've changed my rating again. Thanks to the owners, we've been back to Nineteen 69 and had fabulous service.They..."

Alma Pretorius

Hogs Head

79/100 (2911 ratings)

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"I had a great afternoon there watching the rugby, good beer,food is tasty and Cindy was an awesome waitress, my glass was never..."

Wayne Chowles

"Had a spectacular afternoon/evening. Great food, perfect atmosphere and our waiter, Marshall, was..."

Lieslmari Neethling

"Best service. Best time� never a dry night!! Always have fun always a good place to start the..."

Mix Panda Thomson

"Was nice. Good food. Friendly waiter. Not over priced. Big portions. No complaints...."

Lorraine Lourens

"Always have the best time, always a great vibe , great people and the staff are amazing..."

Melissa Boogaloo Piggott

"Every visit to Hoggshead with my mates is a brilliant experience. Service, food and drinks are really good and the atmosphere on a Sunday afternoon..."

Ryan Malan

"My home away from home. Best place to go for a drink with your friends on a weekend after a long week or even during the week. Managers and staff are..."

Matt Cross

"My absolute favourite place to pop in for a drink or a bite to eat with friends. Food is delicious, not the usual mediocre pub fare, prices are..."

Belinda Glenn

"First place that comes to my mind when I want to relax with chilled beer...they have a very good range of craft beers and my favourite is Hogshead..."

Ravi Sankar

"first time iv ever been to this branch....the shots were very reasonable....nice cocktails....food was great ordered chicken strips crumbed mushroom..."

Tarryn

"Finally made a point to visit this spot. Great selection of beers and the platter for two was brillant, best onion rings! Try the "Snake at first..."

Jeanine Hartog

"Always good food and even better beer. Must visit restaurant on your bucket list, great vibe and service. Not the cheapest around but not breaking..."

Andre Kleynhans

"Great place to take friends and or family to watch sports and a good outdoor vibe. Amazing service and really good sweet potato fries, ok..."

Sweet Tooth

"Great menu offering - jalapeno slammers were amazing as well as the platter! Cocktail menu great and well priced. Love the big range of beers on..."

Megz Skye

"The food was really good, steak and patties made to perfection and the Aces blonde beer was really enjoyable. My rating cannot be higher though due..."

O-Mizu Satori

"Hogshead Rock Cottage has great staff and the food is our standing. Great place to meet for a few cold beers and watch some sport or listen to the..."

Andrew William James Jones

"Pretty decent pub atmosphere. Big screen to watch the game, friendly and fast service and reasonably priced menu...what more can you ask for in a..."

Neville Giliomee

"We always love going to Hogs. Our safe place with warm and friendly staff from the moment we walk in. The managers are the BEST and always around to..."

Geordie Browne

"Been at hogshead 4 times in 3 weeks eating different meals and the food and vibe just gets better. Friendly services. This place rocks Keep it..."

Bernito Jacobs

"Love this craft beer brewing pub. Their house beers are excellent and I definitely recommend the Red LAGER. Great beer. Pub and restaurant gets..."

Clinton Milne

"Have been here a couple of times now. It is a real brewhouse-pub type of place. Lovely upper deck to enjoy the sunsets, and plenty tables and chairs..."

Diederik Van 't Hof

"This is such a great place to go to when you want to just CHILL!! Their food is good, their staff is always friendly, and its the perfect place for a..."

Crissy Van Zyl

"Craft beer and a smoker , good recipe for success . I had the eisbein which was decent size and well cooked . The crispy skin and mash was really gud..."

Chris De Beer

"Great place for a few drinks and some good food. This is one of the better locals for a pleasant evening out when you want to eat and drink...."

Carole Craggs

"The burgers and beer was best in town! Betty served us and the service was mint! We recommend Hoggs to anyone with a juicy appetite! Well done Hoggs..."

Morné Otto

"What a fantastic experience. With a wide selection of craft on tap to the most delicious hamburgers around!! Great vibe with even better service. Now..."

Aidan Cooper

"Was there with a few friends for a few drinks on a Friday. Good vibes. Good service i should admit. I feel they need to have some larger screens for..."

Arvind Seetohul

"We popped in to have a beer. They have a really good choice on the tap of carft beer! The baggers are excellent I must say it's been a long time..."

Chris Tustian

"Really awesome burgers and ribs; not to mention all the beer-on-tap options.Quite loud and bustling as you would expect from a pub-grub setting..."

Kevin Purves

"Excellent service from Ruth. The food was delicious...best pork belly and ribs. I will definitely be going back. Meals are well presented and..."

Celine Rambrosoa

"Great meal and great service from Munya. Very chilled Sunday lunch. Recommended if you just want a friendly pub atmosphere and hearty pub fare...."

Justin Render

"Great service by a great waiter sindiso. My fiance and I sat and had a couple of hunters dry draughts. I dont like lemon and she loves it and when we..."

Kobie Myburgh

"Hogshead has an awesome pub vibe and was a great way to celebrate a friend's birthday on Saturday. We grabbed some dinner and everyone was happy with..."

Akira Wing

"We went on Saturday to Higshead for a friends birthday! What a lovely time we had, they had a good wine list and I was able to have my favorite wine..."

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"This place has friendly service, that is sometimes a little slow but the food never disappoints. They have great fatty, fried and tasty bar food! I'd..."

TheHungryKat

"Went through for lunch on a weekday and was seated in the dining area which was a little cold. I suggest dining in the bar area if going through in..."

Santisha

"The ribs are absolutely awesome. I have tried them for the 3rd time (once in Douglasdale and twice at Rock Cottage) and it is definitely good quality..."

Karessa

"Spent Saturday evening here for the rugby! Awsome vibes! Awsome waiter Tobile; great service!! :D awsome shooter ladies aswell! Miss Emma and..."

Caroline

"Always a pleasure going to Hogs. If you are in the mood for a drink or food and drinks. I have been going to Hogs for years now and I must say, after..."

Juan Fouche

"After eating a few times at Hogshead I decided to write a review. Being technically challenged I ask Norbert to help me load Zomato. With a big..."

Sven Little

"Went for lunch at 2 on Friday, great service and even better food, the smokehouse ribs are some of the best I've had my bf's hogs burger was awesome..."

Lara.bez12

"Great spot for a Sunday afternoon beer and platter - the ribs are definitely worth a try. Relaxed vibe, Friendly staff and plenty of seating space..."

Zoë Dorothy Brentano

"I really enjoyed my meal and the atmosphere.Great food and very friendly staff. I would recommend this fantastic restaurant to anyone, the on tap..."

Lyall Cooper

"Great place to visit with friends. Love their craft beer. The menu options remind me of a Texas grill with their smoked meat, brisket and pulled..."

Karen Du Toit

"Great food, great vibe, tested the new menu today and gotta say the portion sizes esp on the starters are beyond undersized for the price you pay....."

Anthony Ferreira

"Love the business card that the waiter gives you; no more forgetting who your person is!! This place has managed to convert a parking lot view into..."

Caron Whitfield

"Always an awesome vibe and friendly staff and managers! Food has always been a hit and you cant go wrong with the selection of drinks! Norbert is..."

Travis

"This is a really awesome spot for a quick drink or two. We are really spoilt for choices with their craft beer on tap and theres always a great vibe..."

Yolleen

"Best place around , awesome vibe , awesome people , great food always especially the burgers, best service , no waiting forever to get a drink like..."

Find You

"Great ambience, food is yummy, especially the burgers and well priced. The staff are very friendly and the manager, Brett is always eager to please..."

Lynsey Smith De Beer

"The atmosphere is great , nice and vibey. Excellent selection of craft beers on tap and the best part of visiting this awesome establishment is the..."

Justin Dawe

"If a meaty dinner is what we are after, then Hogshead is often our restaurant of choice. We have never been disappointed - the food is great -..."

Hilary Green

"Thoroughly enjoyed my experience at this Hogs Head. Came to celebrate my mom's birthday and because it was her birthday they gave us Cherry Slammer..."

Tarryn-Leigh Whittaker

"Went to Hogshead for the Smokehouse meat and Craft Beer and stumbled on a Brufest. The promoters were out in full force with give aways and the..."

Luke Lamprecht

"Hogshead Rock Cottage was a pleasant surprise. I originally avoided it thinking that it would be too young. I was happy to be proved wrong. The..."

Justin Thompson

"If you really feel like a GOOD burger this is the place to get it, also a after work drink or two with friends....come..."

Dorea

"Hogshead Rockcottage .....always a great vibe and if you looking for amazing service with a smile has to go to Cuthburt..."

Bronwyn

"Hogshead Rock Cottage - an awesome and chilled vibe with great service... a special shout out to Cuthbert!!!! Food tastes great as..."

Jeetesh Govind

"Easily found a table. Ivanka our waitress was speedy and on the ball. Food large portions and tasty. Cocktail missing the booze I think but..."

Rowe.danielle31

"The best pub in and around Randburg by far, the bar staff are always quick and friendly. I go there regularly to catch a big game on their big..."

Reg Hutch

"@Cuthbert - that's a man that will make your evening! Greatest barman on the planet, perfectly accompanies one of the friendliest pubs in the world...."

Adrian Ace Woolnough

"Great management - awesome new artists - great vibe 😊 love the friendliness of the staff and bouncers at the door. Will def go again can't..."

Sonel

"We enjoyed the 1kg ribs at this place however the brisket special that I wanted was out of stock. I then settled for the rump which was cooked..."

Gugukwinda

"This Hogshead is way bigger than the one in Douglasdale, and shares the same fantastic menu. Unfortunately, the commitment to fast and friendly..."

Zoe Hawkins

"Good value for money. A place to make great memories and fantastic energy. The food was better that expected and surprisingly very well done and..."

Justin Cooper

"What an amazing vibe and service from the staff and Patrons....really amazing for a chilled out spot. You all Rock at Hogshead Rock Cottage....keep..."

Niel Van Wyk

"I come here all the time after work! It's a little loud but that atmosphere is great when you want to wind down from a busy day at work. Although a..."

Vera The Wine Snob

"Nice setting and definitely one of the places to be on a Friday afternoon after work.One thing offsetting as a non smoker, why do the smokers have..."

Francois Marais Van Zyl

"All I can say is, those burgers tho..... Probably one of the best places to have an outstanding but BIG burger. Had a great outing with the family..."

Felicia

"The new specials menu is awesome. We tried a starter and a main and were very impressed. The kids menu is also appreciated. Huge portions for..."

Ryan De Araujo

"Hogshead is a great place to visit. Atmosphere is alive. Drinks selection is awesome. Shooter girls are awesome. Cocktail menu and beer selection..."

Heinrich Van Dyk

"Best burger Eva. Best burger Eva best burger Eva. I chase all the places to find the best burger and now hogs is the top of my list. I chase burger..."

David Adao

"A bit of a dive on he wrong night but have been here a few time and have always enjoyed the variety and quality of the food. Will go back again...."

Craig Harmse

"Love the smoke house idea.. really rare in JHB. Good work hogshead. They have been so creative with what the idea of the restaurant must be going..."

Curthbert Nyakudya Chikoya

"Good burgers and a nice selection of beer. The service is friendly but gets a bit slow when it's busy. Nice place to meet friends for a drink..."

RichyKB

"Good selection of craft beer! Burger was good and so were the vegetables. Pleasant way to spend the afternoon... Sports bar atmosphere and lots of..."

Shaun Naggan

"We ordered 3 burgers And all of them were good. We had the hogshead extreme and original. Hogshead The burgers came a bit too cooked but otherwise..."

Ania Botha

"Fantastic selection of craft beers but at R37 a pint they are not cheap. A fire in winter and nothing like sitting on the big deck in..."

Jon Gericke

"The best and most relaxing pub in Johannesburg. Always has a great vibe, you always walk out knowing you have had a great night and you can go back...."

Dean O'Neill

"Great place, great atmosphere, our waiter Pelson was friendly, took our orders and ensured that we were well taken care of. The food was amazing and..."

Tumelo Dee

"Great place for hanging out and taking some time to relax. Unique craft beers that we enjoyed tasting and exploring. The food was great and served..."

Gabaiphiwe Mafora

"If you have a little extra in your pocket and want to spoil yourself with a good old pub experience, go to Hogshead. It's worth every penny. Waiters..."

Rejean Ferreira

"Great stuff... Just give the loaded fries a miss.... Dry, over grilled. Not what you want in loaded fries... Steak however wa..."

Rudy Van Den Berg

"Had the most awesome date night at Hogshead Rock Cottage last night 24/11/22. Our waitress Miss Cindy was great, the food was amazing and the..."

Vincent Aube

"Great place, food and drinks. I was there on my 18th birthday and on a few girls nights. Definitely worth going and they are not that..."

Andrea Els

"Beer is always cold and fresh. Food always hits the spot. The beef brisket burger is to die..."

Trevin Maharaj

"Hogshead has come a long way. Really enjoyed the evening. The waitress Mona Lisa gave us awesome service. Great options on food and drinks. I am..."

Vallen Nambiar

"Brilliant cocktails and food. Sharing platter for two is delicious. Partner had "The Whole Hog Burger" and I had the Bunny Chow. Burger was tender..."

Tayla Archer

"Their food is absolutely fantastic for the price. Their waiters are super nice and helpful with the managers always willing to assist. The atmosphere..."

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