Review Balboa Balcony Bar - Stellenbosch

Always a great spot for a night out. Especially if you prefer to avoid a student party (23 and up only). Never been disappointed, and the bartenders are generally really cool.

Wow, these guys are really pulling of an international, more like New York style bar feel. Good efficient service and well priced venue.

Awesome space more for your mature crowd, definitely does not have that student-life-theme which is really great! We got great service from the barman and they were friendly and knowledgeable. They clearly have a passion for mixology! We had many different cocktails and at some point we ask the barman to make a cocktail of his own design and it was awesome!! They got premium alcohol which is generally hard to find in stellenbosch. They had live music which also contributes to an awesome environment. Definitely a place to go when in stellenbosch

What a cool bar, we really enjoyed our experience here up until the unknown book reading. We were a big group and had no idea about this book reading as we arrived a good 1-2 hours before it started. Just a suggestion to the manager, instead of complaining to your other barmen about us making a noise (we had no idea that we could not talk in a bar that was extremely lively when we walked in) come and tell us. Be considerate and let your patrons know of the book reading and the restrictions on them before they sit down. To avoid the death stares from all the other patrons. Besides the million death stares from all the other people in the bar it was lovely and I suggest visiting this place when you get a chance. Just remember to keep quite when someone is on stage reading....

Nice bar located upstairs playing a mix of music. Nice friendly service. Bar can get very busy. Well worth a look

Great service. Good bar food. Amazing cocktails. Fun staff.

The cocktails are amazing and the vibe is awesome. Our bartender Marla obviously knows her stuff. We are from Cape Town and both agree that we would come all the way to Stellenbosch just for Marla's cocktails. 10/10

Matt the bartender has been kind to me A very sociable person. He lends his ear to listen although its not expected. I love the atmosphere. Thanks Matt

What a bar! In the middle of stellenbosch, on a balcony (you dont have a stunning view but still) and with an even more beautiful, authentic bar with great bar tenders!

The spot to hangout! I thoroughly enjoy the vibe, friendly service and music. This is my go-to place for a great, relaxed evening with friends, overlooking the streets of Stellenbosch.

Excellent service. Love the vibe. Live bands and great bar service. I recommend coffee tequila. Gin cocktails are also perfect

Always a pleasure! Nicest bartenders and the pizza is ⭐️

The ventilation needs a bit of an upgrade and their was no table service. Had to wait at the bar. Pricing also isn't very cheap. Otherwise, love the vibe and the location, perhaps consider installing stackable doors by die windows on the road's side.

My word, so enjoyed to atmosphere, the live music and just the venue itself.

Great place to have a drink with friends. A bit small so easily gets crowded.

Nice vibe for older people, cosy. great pizza! Smoking inside with windows sometimes makes it a bit claustrophobic.

What a fun bar! It was 25+ which is nice in a college town. And the environment and decorations were so romantic and fun. With all the windows open it was like being in a tree house and I adored the light fixtures over the bar. I only ordered drinks off the cocktail menu and they were all good but the pink senorita was especially good. Quick, friendly service, good prices. Overall a great night out.

Loved it! Charming Bartenders and great atmosphere in the bar, definitely can't wait for my next visit and to try the food.

Good food, interesting drinks, crispy service, great vibes 👍

Service is consistently professional and fast. Do not have experience with he food here, but the drinks are very well-made. Good fun in the evenings with various DJ's.

Cool place to hang out and have some drinks. There was an Afrikaans music band playing which was really good! Service was quick even though the bar area was packed. Mature crowd and the look and feel adds a vibe of “for professionals or after works drinks”

One of the very few places in town able to make a decent classic martini 🍸. Bar food that’s good quality and the service is friendly and efficient. Have some live acts from time to time; special acts such as Piet Botha. Relaxed and pleasant

After trying to find a place that would accommodate 8 of us without a reservation, we came across Balboa. Inspired by Rocky, this trendy bar serves everything that you could ask for( besides flaming lamborghini shots), from fine whiskeys to pina coladas to flat whites and some nibbles. I opted for a flat white and friends chose the Martini slush, craft beer and we shared nachos. The atmosphere is festive and social, what more could you ask for!

The place is great, has a very nice vibe, they play nice music, the drinks are very nice and the service is great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Cocktails here are to die for. I would legit sit here for hours and just enjoy their affordable and tasty cocktails. I recommend this place after 5:30 pm thats when there is a nice chilled vibe.

Time Visited: Saturday dinner<br/><br/>Good drinks, good service and a OK menu. The food was simple and easy to eat, nothing special. Nice place for a couple beverages and light food.<br/><br/>3/5

Haven't had a meal here yet, although the vibe at night is great. Had a live band, place was packed, which is always good, and the coffee tequila shots were dangerously good!

What can I say!! the Barmen get very familiar with you then you just a number came their with a view friend a view times and every time it's just going back words and back words. Thy treat you like you there friend and not like a guest. It's such a pity as it's such a nice upmarket and the best location in stellenbosch to have a drink. Not the same thy will have to look in to this. Will be back and try about again many their is change.

Cosy venue with a really nice vibe.<br/>I had the chicken nacho's and it was enormous and delicious.<br/>Prices are slightly above average.<br/>Very friendly staff and great live music.<br/>Definitely worth a visit.

If you're looking for unpretentious, a very chill and relaxing vibe with a great view, this balcony bar's your perfect match. Add to the mix Lakeside beer on tap, singing barmen (if you're lucky) and the friendliest staff you'll encounter on this block of Stellenbosch.<br/><br/>Their speciality is thin-base pizza with customisable toppings, brought to you in bowls so you can build your own - and they're not stingy with ingredients. Apparently the nachos are also good, but as yet, I still have to sample them. <br/><br/>Great, unpretentious spot, best for after work drinks. Best avoided after 9 in the evenings as it's quite popular with the "older" student crowd.

Such a vibe! Their selection of delicious cocktails will keep me coming back! The nachos are a must, especially as a snack for the table as the portions are so big! Definitely great for a not-so-typical Stellies night out.

Had such a great time here. The pizza was delicious and we could order extra topics which we could add ourselves. The waiter was very friendly and accommodating. The beer on tap was also great. Will be returning soon.

Walked in at around 10 and the kitchen was still open! Got a pizza and Nacho's! The food was really good, beer was even better, and the service unique. Nice vibe, friendly people, and a refreshingly older crowd to the Stellenbosch norm. A must visit...