Review Hogshead Illovo - Sandton

Great burger enjoyed. Johannes'burger was really a winner with the sweet potato fries. Nice vibe with GP and cycling on the TVs.

Food was really good. Service good. Went on a Tuesday evening. Showing soccer + rugby. Parking is strange.

Awesome atmosphere, great location, great service, a lot of drink selections and amazing food. One of the best places to come get burgers and good chippies too

Great specials. Amazing Rugby and general sport support vibe. Good food, especially snacks/bar food. Good transition spot for Babylon & Beefcakes.

Mr. T, Give this man a Bells, what an incredible member of the stuff. We had a very chilled-mini Sunday Birthday Night with him while serving others. Well done for the service you gave us with a warm stove next to us, made us feel at home.

Amazing bar experience. Felt so at home from the friendly and quick service, drinks and filling and extremely delicious food. App has great deals. Would definitely recommend for pub grub. Clean ablution facilities. Safe parking and waiting area for ubers.

It was my first time there. Not to bad. The food was ok, the burger batties had a weard off taste. The waiter lady, I think, needs more training or maybe she was new. We asked her which cocktail she would suggest and she didn't know and so with the food. We asked what's good in the menu, and yet she couldn't say. But she was really nice though.

Great place for a dop and meal with the family and friends. Really, had a good time.

Very nice place and atmosphere. The food and drinks were good, craft beer on tap. The restaurant was clean. Had some sort of platter and the food was good, had vegetarians with us as well and they could also enjoy some food on the menu which is great like that they cater for vegetarians too. It was overall a very nice visit.

Bit pricey but all in all a fun place to be with great drinks and delicious food. Service has always been super kind and efficient.

Great burgers! Went there for a quick lunch and was not disappointed. You could see the the meat roasting outside, giving a great smell when close. Service was a little bit slow. Definitely a good choice if you are in the area craving a good burger!!

This is a really good place to go with friends, the atmosphere is great the service is fast and the staff are really friendly and eager to help. The cocktails are amazing here and the beer selection is great and the shot server is well timed when making rounds. Food is absolutely great and very delicious. The restaurant also has it’s own app which gives you special discounts and points when you use the app.

The ipa was brilliant and the spicy wings yum.

I'm having quality time waiting for the mabhokobhoko match with high hopes that we gonna bring the cup home Norita is giving me the memorable service big up

Great menu selection and food was done as I wanted it. Very happy and would recommend anytime.

Had pastrami burger. Holy shit, it's big!! I think this was the best burger I have ever had... & I have had burgers the world over. Loved the pastrami & the hint of English mustard. Well done guys!!

Always an awesome experience at Hogs. Great vibe, service is on point and the food is really tasty!! Amazing management!! �

We loved our evening out service and vibe was outstanding. Our waitress was Carol who was friendly and fast with her service. The only thing we wished is they were on The Entertainer just like their PTA branch is. Would go back and would recommend.

Too much batter on the bar snacks and they don’t ALL have to be dipped in batter, otherwise good vibe

Great venue, relaxed environment with exceptional service - a place you can visit any day of the week. Their hallloumi mushroom burger is my absolute favourite, highly recommended. #illovotopvenue #placetovisit

Mdu was the best waiter ever! Super cool guy and very attentive ��

Our waiter was usless had to get other waiters to call him he never bothered to come to the table again once the main meal had been served had to order our drinks from the manager and then called for the bill and gave him what i thought was a good tip which was really undeserving and he did not even bother to say thank you,i then said to him don't you even say thank you and he then mumbled thank you maybe I got the bad apple,but the food was very good.

The waitress was not in the mood to serve us. She brought the wrong order. She didn't even take our second order for drinks. I enjoyed the house burger though...... we decided to leave and not stay longer..... one drink and no one checks on you.

I experienced an in a hurry waitress. she literally cleaned all the dirt from the table to the chair I was supposed to sit on. Very dissapointed because it looks like a good place but I had to leave early because of the service.

Love this place has an amazing vibe and the staff here is great service is spot on really would go here again anytime.

I just had a Smoked Pastrami burger Great job Hogshead team There is a delicate play on flavors within the beef burger patty and the pastrami The caramelized red onion with the spring onion flavor mayo is a great combination Suggestions I chose mash not chips(mash is amazing) I dabbed some English mustard with the mash which bounces well with the pastrami I also think most will prefer a hogs head No 1 Pilsner however I went for an old fashion black label draft to match my palate to the hot English mustard It's massive so one sitting was not enough for me to finish it Definite winner!

The vibe was awesome, even when it started raining. Waiters definitely did not add to the experience. We had to send a search party for a waiter (any waiter) no less than 3 times. Other than that the cocktails were brilliant, the loaded fries were divine and the company.... phenomenal!!

Thanks for a wonderful year end function to all the staff and management at Hogshead Illovo . Service was first class which was not easy with a crowd of 114! ! Food was phenomenal and atmosphere fantastic. Will definitely recommend to anyone. Special thank you to Frank who made it happen! !!

We went for lunch today... Wow... From me phoning up to say we'd be a bit late to accommodating us when we arrived the whole experience was perfect... Thank you Hogs Head Illovo for making a nice day out truly exceptional... I certainly will be back.

Services sucked; we had no designated waitress. We were practically begging for someone to assist us. Drinks and food good thou

Mdu you rock as always! Most fantastic waiter ever! Wine waiting, beers filled by the time you take your last sip! You even remembered our international guests order from last week and had it ready for her. Hogshead pay attention- Mdu is fabulous!

Very nice vibe, very good service, great food and excellent beer! Great place to watch the RWC!

Firstly, value for money. The portion size is huge for what you get. It's traditional pub food with really great outdoor seating. The service was really great and they have a large selection of drinks. The only thing that was a bother was the volume. It's so loud that you can't hear the person next to you (mostly because of the screams related to the football match)

We went there for drinks and th rugby. We then ended uo ordering some food. The servers were friendly. The bar men were very informed and helped us make the right choices regarding the portions and spicyness of the food. We orderd beers and cocktails. They were delicious!! For food we ordered the pork belly, chicken wings amd chouriso. It was delicious!!! We will be going back!! Great atmosphere!!

If you like beers and burgers then this is definitely the place to eat.

A casual spot for a weekend lunch, comfortable outdoor seating area perfect for the hot summer months. Generous portions and super friendly service. Shooter girls add to the vibe of an early Saturday eve. Loads of convenient parking.

This is a good central place to meet your friends and watch sport. The staff are always helpful and really know their stuff. The food is also great. This is a good spot.

Went during the week so it wasn’t as busy. We ordered cocktails and starters. <br/><br/>It’s defos value for money. I rated this place a 4/5 because it represents exactly what it is. It’s has a pub vibe and it’s super chilled. <br/><br/>I’ll be back again probably on a Sunday.

Great burgers! Went there for a quick lunch and was not disappointed. You could see the the meat roasting outside, giving a great smell when close. Service was a little bit slow. Definitely a good choice if you are in the area craving a good burger!!

Looking for #comfortfood with beer? This is a decent place to be. Good ambience! The fries are nice and crisp. I would recommend you to try the mini burgers.

Seriously, Hogshead serves the best burgers in Joburg! (Check out these tantalising food pics.)<br/>I had the cajun calamari salad and it too was worth a "woop woop!"<br/>Service was fantastic... Genuinely friendly and always there for a quick refill as soon as your last sip goes down.<br/>The atmosphere is lively, perfect for watching sports from any angle (no jokes, we counted 12 TV screens), and that idillic combo between inside and outside seating.<br/>We were looking for a laid back place where we could sit outside, sip on delicious cocktails and craft beers, and enjoy big food. We got just that!

Pretty happening place. Loved the music. Ordered crispy pork belly,crispy bacon,chicken liver peri peri & mini burgers. Though the food came a bit cold but enjoyed every bit of it. Specially the bacon & the pork belly was perfect for the gallon of wine & LIT we downed. Highly recommended if you want to have a great time drinking with friends.

This is such a great place to go have a drink and watch sport and the food is surprisingly delicious. We went on Saturday night when the Springboks were playing so the whole atmosphere was loud and vibey.<br/><br/>We ordered the Hogs platter, which was filling and delicious! The ribs and chicken strips were definitely my favourite. <br/><br/>We also ordered the jalapeño slammers, which alone warrant a visit to Hogshead. They are unbelievably good and so cheesy!!! <br/>

Good selection of beer on tap and great pub grub. Jalapeno slammers are a winner! Staff are also friendly and the place has a nice vibe, even during the week.

The food is ok I had the platter for two and I do agree with a few of the reviews about the some of the meat being dry. I was there in a Sunday evening and I guess they aren't going to be preparing fresh ribs from scratch, so reheated, basted ribs are most likely what's on offer. I also found a few pieces of lettuce in my milkshake(which i ate, thought it was choc chips) and had to wait around 10 mins for the manger to even come see me. Unfortunate really.... I don't think ill be visiting them again.

We popped over to watch the football this afternoon - bar area was busy but Hogshead was otherwise quiet. Service was decent but the food took +25min. Felt a bit long for a medium steak and fish & chips. Food arrived a warmish. The steak was dry but the veggies were good. Hake & chips were ok. Good spot for a couple of drinks and socializing rather.

They do the best pulled pork burger!!!! The vibe is great. Looking to go for a dinner and few drinks and have a great time. This is the place to go. This place never seems to disappoint. <br/>

I love the vibe, great place to go and have a drink with friends!<br/><br/>The steak was lovely but the veggies were terrible! <br/><br/>The service was mediocre!

Good vibe and services. Ended up going there after one of our regular spots let us down. The food was yummy. We had everything from platters to burgers and a seafood salad at the table - everything delicious. Particularly the Dragon Fiery Ginger Beer. If you enjoy Ginger Beer this should be on your “to try” list.

We happened to be in the area and were looking for a place to go have a couple of drinks while watching the soccer. Hogshead popped into mind. I've been here once before. Being a Sunday afternoon, it was quiet so the service was quick. Our waiter was friendly and really helpful. We didn't eat anything but the food looks pretty good from what I saw. It's a great place to go to for drinks or to watch sport!

I had the chicken burger and it was very bland, boring and lacked flavour. A nandos chicken burger has more flavour. However, there are lots of TV screens to watch any game.👍Good service as well.

They do a good brew. Im partial to the number 12.<br/>They also smoke meat. The burgers are pretty good. The service is ok.<br/>The platter is a a winner imho. Lots of good stuff on a trough.<br/>Smokers abound though so if you hate that don't go.<br/>Also shooter girls. .. blegh... get outta my face i don't want cinnamon brandy shots.<br/>

Nice atmosphere, but was a little disappointed with the quality of meals... My friends ordered the ribs, but they were so dry, they decided to send it back and not have dinner at all, and my boyfriend ordered the Hogs smokehouse burger, which had great flavours, but was also very dry, even though it was medium... Sadly, do not think I will be rushing back for a meal!

First impressions of Hogshead is that it’s the perfect after work hang-out spot - thereby implying lots of alcohol and a good vibe - but the tapas are something of a treat I haven’t come across at many similar venues. The variety and quality of their sharing plates are great, not to mention that if you order 4 or more, you get a free portion of chips to supplement your meaty or fishy finger-foods! <br/>The service was great. The beer options are vast and delicious and it’s not too noisy. Parking is also secure, but beware if heading home Rivonia’s way - the cops KNOW Hogshead is a great place for a few cold ones and they don’t hesitate to breathalyze you - so come prepared with a designated driver or UBER!

It is always a safe bet when wanting to go out somewhere vibey yet chilled! Their food is great and the service exceptional.  All the staff really go out of their way and are smiling for days. <br/><br/>It is a great way to spend a Friday evening

GIBS should endorse you 🤣🤣 make my schooling much more “bearable”, in fact this is what I look forward to post classes. Attentive staff, feel at home.

Situated in Illovo Hogshead is known for burgers,craft beers and pub meals.Came here for a ladies night and it was bustling for a weekday.I had a pesto chicken with rainbow cocktail,cocktail was beautiful.Chicken was cooked a bit too much though

I've been to Hogshead twice now and both times involved a large amount of alcohol being consumed. So while I cannot comment on the food , I can say that the drinks are great, the service was good and the vibe really gets you to unwind.

Absolutely love Hogs Illovo! Always the best service from Skha! Make sure you always ask for her! Best service in Joburg! Food is great, drinks are great and the service is even better! Will always be back!

Hogshead never disappoints! Always superb service. Always ask for SKHA, she is absolutely amazing! Very attentive and full of humor! Will continue to be back!

Good food....yummy drinks...excellent service!!!<br/>The yummiest pulled pork and pork belly not to mention the cocktails...love love love this place😘<br/>Damain Govender Gerrard Kistanna Evesen Jay Moodley Tamlyn Pillay

My steak was not as good as expected. Lovely place for a chill out with friends especially on Friday nights. Awesome vibe and music. <br/><br/>Good service from the staff

Great place to be at , Beer is cold Service is great and the food is always hearty and good , Love those sliders you guys make. will recommend for a quick meeting or good night out.

My experience at Hogshead was just about what one would expect. The beer was good, the crowd rowdy and tv screen to watch the rugby. The one thing I did not expect was to be served such an awesome burger....generally we found the food good. A fun place to go hang out.

Nice vibe good food,unfortunately got chased away by the ridiculously rude doorman because they were "closing" .Wasn't even 11 pm yet and we still had almost full drinks. Please update your closing times

A drinking hole with a twist. Great service and the food is good. The tapas type starters accompany a refreshing beer nicely. On a Friday night after work drinks this spot is the place to meet friends and unwind from the week.

What a great afternoon at Hogs Illovo. Great service and the food was fantastic. From the starters to the mains... all 6 of us enjoyed everything. The Manager Wesley is almost as good at Brett from the Rock Cottage branch. :) <br/>I thoroughly enjoy all of the Hogsheads I have been to. Always clean, consistent and great value!!!

Overall the service wasn't great. There where to many promoter girls, which is quite irritating when you are in the middle of a conversation. My burger was good and he onion rings delicious. However the chicken prego was not good, it had no flavor.

What a brilliant vibe, perfect for after work drinks in the Sandton area. Wesley the General Manager is a fantastic guy - goes out of his way to make sure you have a good time! Great food and big selection of beers on tap. Have a Hazeldean Lager. will definitely be back when next down from Zim.

The smoked brisket dunking sandwich is awesome I would recommend it if you are looking for a tasty sandwich with the kind of flair you only see on tv. Well done guys

Celebrated my birthday at this restaurant in the beginning of December, 2016. The service is absolutely great. The waiters are very accommodating considering that we had more than 15 people at the table. Your food is amazing and so are your drinks. The food comes just on time.

It was pretty busy here with a bunch of people coming to watch the cricket and some bachelors/bachelorette parties stopping by, but our waiter managed to always make sure no one was waiting for a drink. Our food also came really quickly which is good since it is a pub after all. <br/><br/>We got a bunch of starters and platters to share across the table. I really enjoyed their onion rings and jalapeño slammers, their chilli sauce is really good. I don't eat meat but my friends enjoyed the biltong carpaccio and loved the ribs. <br/><br/>I particularly enjoyed their cocktails and sitting outside. I'd definitely come here over most pubs.

Went for drinks on a Saturday with a few friends. Was greeted well and sat at a lovely table outside. Skha was a very friendly waitress and met all our needs! I was very satisfied by how fast the food came out. This restaurant/bar is a must - do!

Surprise surprise. Came to watch the game which is what this place is generally known for as it's always buzzing and has a good atmosphere. Been here previously as well however just for drinks. We decided to have a snack which turned into a full on meal once everyone had ordered and to my surprise the food was pretty good, save for their salads. But who comes to Hoggs and orders a salad anyway. All other food was well presented and delicious. Had a really good salmon fillet with mash. Service was good as well. Even though this place is mainly well known for drinks, don't be afraid to try the food.

Pretty good place for after work drinks. Always a good vibe. Very comparable to The Baron in Sandton. Lots of young corporates hang out here. We normally get platters when we go here and they're pretty good. Good selection of beer and I do like the whole self service tap set-up they have. Feels pretty cool.

Hogshead in Illovo is one of the best sports bars/cocktail lounges in Joburg. I've been there countless times, and have always had wonderful service. The outdoor seating area is great for a catch up with mates, and it's close to the bar. Indoors, many screens are up to watch the soccer/rugby/sport of your choice.<br/><br/>The Hogshead original burger is a classic. The starter baskets are also great! The also have 12 different craft beers on tap, as well as a large cocktail and shooters menu.<br/><br/>This is a place you keep going back to again and again!

Hogshead was a 'vibe'. The atmosphere is the first thing that attracts you to the place and it always looks exciting to be part of the crowd. <br/><br/>Their food is good. The portions are great and there are interesting items that you spot on the menu which male you eager to try. <br/><br/>It's the perfect venue for cocktails, I just worry about the weather especially now that we're having rain so often. <br/><br/>The parking and access to it is easy and convenient too. I'd love to go back and experience more of what they offer.

Amazing Vibe here. Cool old school music great place to go to on the weekend. The food here is what attracts me the most, its not just bar food. Its a variety of dishes for every taste and they are huge portions and it's quality food : Must try the burgers, the bunny chow and the jalapeno poppers😊 They also have usb hub sections where you can charge your phones which is cool if ever in need of a Uber but your battery decided it needed a timeout.

Came here to watch the Arsenal vs Man U game & during an ACTIVE MATCH they switch to make us watch MATCH BUILD UP for a rugby game THAT HADN'T EVEN STARTED. Glad we which of your clientele you take care of.

Great place for after work drinks. Went on a Friday at 4 and it was already packed. Quite a diverse bunch of clientele. The service is great and loved that the waitress gave us a card with her name on. <br/><br/>Would recommend it for a pitstop on your night out. <br/><br/>Their cocktails are wonderful and their beer options endless. <br/><br/>

Hogshead staff is rude and it is an unwelcoming environment... I was sworn at last night by one of the waiters -Melusi...I used to love going there for a drink or two after work...I will not be going back again.

Stopped for an after work for a few drinks n snacks. Very chilled spot in a nice open area .<br/> Waiters were attentive and the snack platters were good. <br/><br/>We had a large crowd and the drinks were served promptly

Upping my rating as we were back here on Friday and service from Abel was a massive improvement on our previous experience! <br/>---<br/>Very much a party spot over the weekends. Bar service is supremely slow (like waiting 30 minutes at the bar to be served kind of slow). Nice music, nice vibe if that is what you are after.

I've been here quite a few as it is conveniently close to my home. It changes quite dramatically from a restaurant with quite tasty burgers during the day to more of a pub late at night, and is probably one of the best known hang out spots in Illovo. <br/>

A great start to the year, awesome service. Thank you to Promise for making our night at Hogshead Illovo that much more enjoyable. I'll definitely be visiting this awesome establishment soon.

We usually end up having drinks here after getting dinner somewhere in Illovo. The drinks are reasonably priced and the waiters/bartenders are always friendly. Not a bad place to go for drinks on a Friday after work, but it can get very packed and noisy.

What an amazing night we had at Hogshead last night . It was just epic ! The ambiance for after work drinks is exactly what we needed .<br/>We had a farewell for my colleague yesterday with more than 20 people . I must say from the time<br/>I booked to making arrangements for platters for the table and how our waiter Mdu serviced us the entire nite everything was just exceptional . 🙌🙌👌🏻👌🏻<br/>Well coordinated taking into consideration that we had cash bar for all those 20 something people in our table . <br/>We had no mix up of bills and drinks Mdu was really great .<br/>We shared the platters they were all so tasty ! everybody was happy and we were well taken care of .<br/>Everyone enjoyed the view and fresh air outside it was really a great night .<br/>Thank you to Mdu and Bongani who assisted me initially with the booking , and thank you to the whole<br/>Team as everyone pitched in as in when it was required .....<br/>Definitely a great spot for after work drinks on a Thursday and Friday night .<br/>It's a pity I didn't take pictures of the food but it was really good .👌🏻

Awesome place to meet people and socialize. The food and service is usually amazing, but today the service and quality of food was putrid! Not a single manager in sight. Hope this is just an off day..

Had the "whole hog rump" with pepper sauce , requested it medium to rare & served beyond expectation, well impressed, definitely recommended 👌🏻

Hogshead is a trendy neighbourhood pub specialising in craft beer, burgers and ribs. I went for a relaxed Sunday lunch in the sun. Highly recommend the ‘double double burger’ which is a double cheese burger piled with a double portion of crispy maple bacon. Service was smiley and helpful.

Been wanting to try Hogshead Illovo after seeing pictures of their food and it looked delicious. Arrived for Sunday lunch and we were surprised to find the place almost empty. Seated in the bar which looks great even though it's a smoking area, which I find grim. Selection of beers on tap although not everything was available. Ordered onion rings with dip to munch on while studying the menu. Tasted fresh and we enjoyed it. Menu is extensive with a number of smokehouse items. We decided on the smokehouse ribs and beef brisket rib roast. The ribs were dry and almost crispy. The beef rib was smothered in teriyaki glaze but the meat was also overcooked and tough. Both dishes were served with butternut and sweet potato and the ribs came with a micro portion of coleslaw. The brisket is served on mash. The brisket is listed as a 500g portion but I'm not convinced. Smokehouse items can obviously not be prepared to order unless ordered a day in advance but the main courses certainly did not hit the mark. Will be back for beers but will be ordering burgers next time.

So sad we arrived too early for the pulled pork (11:30) as it still being smoked. Had amazing family meal any ways. Great selection of draft beer on tap

Food was okay for an easy pub meal. Service was okay, but the venue is inaccessible and the parking costs a fortune. So I would recommend a proper pub...

We went to Hogshead on Friday night with some friends after dinner, we just had drinks but I loved the vibe as well as the service. <br/><br/>I look forward to trying the food the next time.

I usually go to hogshead for drinks after work, I am very impressed by Promise's ongoing excellent service. Its such a cool place to hang, not only is it a nice place to hang but the food is good as well. The nduna sauce is my ultimate favorite.

Love coming here promise the barman is amazing he is delicious and always incredibly welcoming the atmosphere is awesome and the beers are cold

Always a legendary time at Home Stadium with the fellas and Joe keeps them beers coming......football on

Went for drinks for a friend's birthday. The place has a nice Thursday vibe and a good selection of drinks. The prices are quite high for nothing special. The place is effectively marketed as a high end bar but has a few simple tables. Rating may improve when I taste the food.

The burgers here are amazing - I had the pulled pork burger and the amount of pulled pork given was extremely generous. This may sound trivial, but probably the best onion rings I've ever had. The vibe is also really good.<br/><br/>However, the service was a bit pushy with our waiter being a little too eager in trying to get us to order more beers and blatantly trying to get us to order the more pricey beers. That was quite irritating. <br/><br/>But will definitely be back to try out some more of their epic burgers (and onion rings) and their wide variety of beers.

I Happen to work around this area and therefore go to Hogshead Illovo quiet often for drinks and food. The service is excellent everytime, special mention to Promise the Barman, who's service is just excellent with not just myself but all those he serves. He's so attentive, We've never had to ask for a refill when he's serving us, and has this ability to make us feel like we're only ones he's serving no matter how busy he may be..

The one franchise where the more branches they open they never dilute the vibe.<br/> Awesome selection of both craft and commercial beers and great food. <br/>The pulled pork is to die for...<br/>Service is always ok. The staff are good at making sure your beer doesn't run empty.<br/>For a fun beer vibe food joint. This is for you.<br/>We'll worth a stop<br/><br/>

I love this place. The food is always great and there is always a great vibe. I have to say that the service from Promise is always outstanding!

Went through to see friends today for A drink at 4pm.... only just left now at 9:45 because of the amazing vibe created by the Muso Sheron, he just kept us buzzing. I had the original chicken burger with chips and some onion rings... such great food, to big to finish so took it as take away. Unfortunately my favourite the Mediterranean chicken burger is a let down at 3 stores so far, Douglas dale, rock cottage and illovo. As they keep forgetting something on it and comes out@ dry. For the rest of this new menu, so much to chose from and all tastes really good. Will be back for some great service from Promise and great Sunday party. Thank you hogshead for another great day :) will be back again and again for more

Had a friend's birthday party here last night and had a fun time. The food is yummy sticky bar food and the pesto mayonnaise is heavenly! Thw service was great and attentive- with the waiter happy to help move around tables for our extra guests. I really loved my drink which was a cocktail with malibu, lime, strawberries and sugar- I will definitely give it a try again amd agin!

Thoroughly enjoyed Hogshead Illovo...... it has a great vibe. From the bouncer to the barmen.... all staff were super friendly.Oh.Em.Gee! All I can say is 'Crispy Bacon Stack'! You will not be sorry! This bacon is cured by Hogshead themselves. It's crispy, it's smokey, you'll want it every day. Served with a roasted garlic mayo. <br/>Our waitress, Skha, was amazing. Super fast, super efficient, super thoughtful.... love your work :-)

Thank you Hogshead Illovo<br/><br/>We had a fantastic and vibey Saturday evening. We were received<br/>by our friendly welcoming waitress SKHA who delivered great service.<br/><br/>We really enjoyed the tasty Crispy Bacon stack and must say<br/>they go deliciously well with the crumbed mushroom starters and of course a<br/>nice Beer.<br/><br/>Cheers Hogshead we will be back for sure to sample more of<br/>your food and great vibes.Jeannie

Always a great atmosphere. Good food and amazing staff. Promise you are a rock star behind the bar. Wesley you should be so proud of your shop!!!

I give this incredible and vibe pub and grub the 5 star approval on the agreed fellow workmen accompanying us on a friday afternoon.<br/>The barman Promise, a master, knows his bar and customers!<br/>And the manager Wesley, what a legend in every right, you will see when you visit! <br/>If you want a place for work, social or just thirsty...this is the Hogs Head to visit!<br/>

I decided to have my birthday at hogshead, after battling with a few restaurants when they could not accommodate a table of 35. From when I phoned and booked this restaurant could not have been more helpful, friendly and accommodating. I had my birthday on the outside deck under the umbrellas with normal tables and cocktail tables, thanks hogshead for the helpful suggestion, and everybody had a great time and everyone enjoyed their meals. Special thanks to Wes, Frankie and Bee for the excellent service and great attitudes. I will definitely be coming back for the super service and the cheese burger, it was delicious!!!

A nice all experience, my burger was really good. The patty wasn't fatty and nasty. The chips seemed a bit odd, like they were very dark and oily but I didn't feel for chips luckily so didn't make much of a difference. Seemed like they were fried in old oil. The service was pretty disappointing, waiters were quite unfriendly and just had an all round bad attitude.

Having been a regular at the Douglasdale pub I was in the Illovo area so popped in for a couple of drinks, no food though. Seems like a real vibey place, much like the other branches. Nice setting and offers the standard range of beers and menu. Never let down by Hogshead.

Such a cool vibe, come here every weekend. The food is great, love the chorizo starter. Just want to say that Promise is amazing, always makes us feel welcome! Thanks!

Promise is the best barman he always is helpful and provides the best service. He makes great conversation and banter.<br/>I rated Hogshead just because of his awesome service

Man sized meals that are absolutely scrumptious. Smoked burgers are the pick of the bunch and theres a selection of craft beers to boot. Gets VERY busy during sport events, this is sport nation, so get there early if you want to eat. <br/>Waiters tend to get overwhelmed and delayed.<br/><br/>Pick of the bunch for lunch for quite a few guys from the office for Friday lunch.

Let me start with the positive. Great live music and buzzing crowd of people. The smoked chicken is apparently quite amazing and one of the only reasons to visit this spot. <br/><br/>On the night we went, they only had half a smoked chicken left so only one person got to have the meal they wanted. The manager was quite rude when addressing everyones disappointment. The starters were bland and average. The mushroom in the veg burger was too hard. The prego chicken breast and the smoked chicken wings were too salty to the point were it wasn't enjoyable. <br/><br/>But the real cherry on top was that my mum found a sharp piece of plastic in her burger that almost cut her gums. We showed it to the waiter who took the dish away and informed us that we would not be charged for it. However, the manager didn't even bother to come to the table and talk to us about what had happened and offer any sort of apology or explanation. When we were leaving, we had to ask the waiter to bring him to us and even then, he was quite dismissive and didn't feel like he needed to come and talk to us. <br/><br/>Not sure what sort of restaurant things that sharp plastic pieces in a meal isn't worth the managers attention. Other than that, the rest of the food was disappointing and the best thing about this place is honestly just the buzzing atmosphere.

Perfectly acceptable "pub food". Don't expect fine dining and you won't be disappointed! <br/>The cocktails we had were all a bit watery but not bad. We had two portions of the sliders (mini burgers) and despite the mediocre burger rolls the fillings were lovely. Chicken and beef were both very nice. Tasty chips, and my friend's salad was fresh and she enjoyed it. <br/>I'd be back for a burger and some drinks.

I was here on Saturday Night, when arriving the place was very busy. On arriving I was greeted by a friendly doorman, very big black guy. I found a waiter immediately and got drinks pretty quickly considering how busy it was. Music was oldies, some real classics from my younger age, hehe. Loved the atmosphere and the friendly service. Will be back very soon.

I had a really good time. Live band provided a great vibe. The Burger was one of the best in JHB and the beer choices available at Hogs was a treat. I'd defiantly go back.

Sadly this for me is the worst hogshead branch - it is always way too full, one can never get a table, getting to the bar is a nightmare and you wait for ages for a waiter. Unless you get there extremely early on a Friday, don't even bother.

I had the worst time at Hogshead in Illovo!! I arrived there and there wasn't even anyone at the door to lead me to a table, we were there for an hour and a half and the waiter came to our table 3 times, once to take drinks orders, after a good 25mins he came back to get the food order by then we ordered take away and the last time was when he came to give me my food and the bill. I have never ever experienced such appalling service! The waiter was unapologetic about his behaviour, treating me like he is doing me a favour when it is my money that is being spent to pay for the food and drinks! I AM BEYOND DISGUSTED!!!!

Thank you to Millicent for the most wonderful and friendly service today. She's definitely a keeper...and the food is always great at Hogshead.

We came here to watch the soccer. The screens were good, service ok, but the food was completely inedible and the manager didn't really care when we complained. This is maybe a good place to pick up chicks, but that's bout it.

This is an awesome pub-styles restaurant where attentive service and delicious food is key! The music is at the perfect level to give its a vibe, but not too loud so that you can't chat amongst yourselves - music mix is fab with late 90s pop seeming to be the key. KevFabFood can highly recommend the Angus Beef which was perfectly cooked and tasted amazing - the restaurant prides itself in its wide range of craft beers! Only issue we had was that they had no water so could not have coffees afterwards and a very limited deserts menu.

Really enjoy this spot. Always a good vibe. Very well supported by the business community nearby. Beers are nice and cold, service is pretty good (can get a little slow during very heavy times) but generally good. Great place to meet for a few drinks quick bite to eat and good times. A real crowd pleaser.

I really looked forward to the Zomato Meetup at Hogshead, Illovo. Having passed the restaurant before it seemed to have a lively pub-atmosphere teamed with craft beer and good food. <br/><br/>Walking in the door you immediately get the feeling that this is pub2.0. No dingy, darkly-lit booths or sticky beer-covered floors here! Instead it's a modern, well designed space that screams "urban pub". <br/><br/>You are welcomed by the friendly managers and waiting staff; even the bouncers seem happy to see you, and you get the feeling that the staff wants to be there. <br/><br/>Having tasted a few of the beers around the table I opted for Brewhogs #2 and liked it so much I continued with it for the rest of the night. Worth a mention was the sxollie cider I also tasted but since it was more of a cider I stuck with the beer. <br/><br/>For starters the chef agreed to serve me the Mediterranean Haloumi, fried and served with sun-dried tomatoes, basil pesto and tzatziki. While he warned me it is fried (i usually prefer grilled) I still found it a bit oily and while the pesto and sun-dried tomatoes made for a nice addition, I would have preferred plain old sweet chilli sauce for dipping. <br/><br/>I wish I was a proper carnivore because I would have loved to try the smoked specialities (Hogshead is an authentic smokehouse) but I ordered the Calamari Salad instead craving a bit of freshness. The salad looked mighty intimidating and the grated danish feta on top a revelation! I bravely fought my way through the iceberg lettuce, (some fancy greens would be preferred) and the calamari -though perfectly cooked- whacked you over the head with the cajun spice. <br/><br/>My favourite thing, dessert was next and the house-speciality, Chocolate mousse arrived in a martini-glass with an option of cream or ice cream. I always prefer ice cream and in this case it was needed. The "mousse", tasted amazing but was so dense it was a mission to dig it out of the glass and because of this density it was also way too much. I could barely get through a third of it and i'm a major chocoholic. <br/><br/>Another small issue was the very loud music level that made it hard to communicate with the others around our table. If someone isn't sitting next to you you'll have to resort to sign-language to get your point across. <br/><br/>We were spoiled with an after dinner shot, which I think was called a cherry-bomb, and it was so delicious i had two! <br/><br/>I have a feeling Hogshead is on the right track and judging by the bodies present at 11pm that feeling is shared. With a menu that changes every few months, craft beer on tap, enthusiastic team and a great location, i'm hoping Hogshead will listen to their customers and make some minor necessary adjustments to take them to the top! <br/><br/>

Fabulous service fabulous staff food delicious cannot fault them if you looking for a good night out go to Hogshead. I had Eisbein, friends had steak etc no complaints. Frozen Margaretta very good. WOW. Totally recomnend Hogshead. Portia@

Thank you to the Manager, the cheff and Skha for the fantastic Burger with pulled park was absolute fantastic!!!!!! I will surely recommend the restaurant to all my friends and family. The service and food is absolute supurb. Well done. Also to the Manager who explained the maturing and processing of the meat in detail. Fantastic!!!!!!!! Thank you. Monica

2nd Zomato Foodie Meetup and it was fantastic. We were treated to craft beer and dinner at Hogshead Smokehouse in Illovo.<br/><br/>So lets get started with the craft beers, I had the #2 & #4 of the Brewhogs craft beer, I would strongly recommend the #2, and its one of their most popular beers, if not the most popular. They also have  X-mas brew that has hints of cinnamon and cloves that give this beer that "christmasy" & festive spicy flavour.<br/><br/>On to the food, I ordered the Crispy Pork Belly served with Teriyaki and Sesame Seed dipping sauce. A few pieces of the pork were a little on the dry side, and could have done with a little more seasoning, however the crispy crackling bits were delicious and crunchy.<br/><br/>For mains I had the Prego Chicken, which is a slow smoked half chicken, marinated in a hot (the menu said mild, but i requested an upgrade to hot) peri-peri & grilled with prego basting sauce; with Chefs salad and coleslaw. The chicken was succulent & juicy, and cooked to perfection, I have never eaten smoked chicken before, so this was a first and "it was good." <br/><br/>The evening ended off with some rich decadent chocolate mousse with the option of cream or ice cream. By this stage of the evening, we were all stuffed, and struggled to finish the desserts, that tasted sooo good.<br/><br/>Thanks to Joseph the waiter, the chef, and the management of Hogshead for a spectacular evening.

A genuine smokehouse and great vibe.  For someone who doesn't frequent that neck of the woods I was a little apprehensive, but in true Hogshead fashion it didn't disappoint.<br/><br/>Starting with the Chourico; good size portion and a yummy peri-peri sauce that didn't overwhelm the sausage.  The beer bread was the perfect consistency to lap up that sauce.  Good job guys.  :) Having a look at the other starters around the table, I would suggest that you serve a smaller portion of the Crispy Pork Belly and Pulled Pork Spring Rolls.  I think it's a little too big for a starter.<br/><br/>I had the DELICIOUS Hogs Smokehouse Burger for mains, done medium rare and without the bun.  NO not for banting reasons.  I just wanted to be able to enjoy the real heroes of the dish and that's the 250g cold smoked and grilled burger patty and the house-smoked bacon.  WOW.  Meat is meat... no it's not.  And don't let anyone tell you otherwise.  Hogshead really know what they're doing with their Meat ;) Take some time to understand the work that goes into smoking meat and you'll have a new found respect for what they're doing.  Kudos to you chaps.<br/><br/>Their bacon should be makin' waves and be served in a bowl with some homemade mayo on the side.  Just because.  It's that yummy!  I think I may have OD'd on it.<br/><br/>All of this washed down with their Number 2 and Number 4.  Who doesn't love Beer and Bacon.  If any of your friends fall into this category then you need to question who you are hanging out with.  Totally in love with your craft beers.  Can't wait to try the others.<br/><br/>My criticisms; cut out the iceberg lettuce.  Nobody wants to eat that stuff.  It's insipid and boring to look at.  Invest in some mixed greens for your salads.  Sometimes, less is more.  <br/><br/>Hogshead serves honest grub to the best of their abilities.  Coupled with great service and awesome old skool tunes, it's definitely a "local" away from your local.  Great job guys and special thanks to Joseph for taking such great care of us.<br/><br/>***sorry for the lack of pics on this review - hangs head in shame***

I have never before been to the Hogshead. It was always an establishment I walked past whilst being in awe of how busy it always is. Last night I was finally a patron of the restaurant and was caught off guard. <br/><br/>The Hogshead is the type of place where young and bustling joburg professionals hang out. Thus there is no shortage of atmosphere. But let's talk food. The starters I tried were the jalapeño slammers with tzatziki and the pulled pick spring rolls. The slammers were average and what you would expect of pub food: cheesy, oily and will line your stomach but nothing special. The pulled pork spring rolls where however very good and a notch above your average pub food. <br/><br/>The main I had was the smokey burger and oh my goodness... It was a great (if not perfect) burger. They smoke the patty as well as the cheese and bacon and the buns are homemade. The smokey burger really took the Hogshead up a notch for me. The dessert was chocolate mousse which was neither here nor there. One thing that must be mentioned about the Hogshead is their specially brewed beers. My boyfriend is Flemish and this a huge beer fan and was seriously impressed with their IPL. <br/><br/>The service was on point, super friendly and always present. For me this is a factor that can either make or break my experience and a restaurant. The Hogshead staff were superb.<br/><br/>Ultimately from never wanting to go to the Hogshead I can say in all seriousness that it is somewhere I look forward to going back to.<br/><br/>Chantelle Le Roux Lauras World Justin Griesel Jill Okkers TheJoburgFoodie Faye Emmerson

Best after-work drinks spot in the area! Food is ok but very few healthy options. Ask for Millicent, she is amazing and very attentive. Booking in advance advised.

Melicent is the best!!! Excellent burgers and vibe! Smokehouse is awesome music is great. Could do with some more space sometimes difficult to find seatings on fridays