Review The Happy Oak - Stellenbosch

Inus Venter

This place has been engraved in my youth. Ever since I have been a foolish and wide eyed student this place has held nothing but promise for me. Be it to watch the premier league or a intentional rugby game, this has always been the place to be. They stock all sorts of beers, ales, lagers, pilsners, IPA's and even the odd stout or 10. By all means, if you are a visitor to Stellenbosch, this is the place to visit. Be sure to have a local craft beer what visiting, they have one of the best selections in town.

Keenan Delport

Always a favourite. Food is amazing. Drinks are amazing. Never a dull moment at Happy Oak. Best place for any sport and the SPECIALS are ridiculous!!! Whether you go solo or in a group you are guaranteed an amazing time. I've been visiting this place since 2014 and not once have I ever had or heard of anyone having a complaint 💪💪💪 Try it. You won't regret it 💪💪💪

KK

Great old English style pub with an outside courtyard ideal for students and working class adults alike. The atmosphere is happy, there are always drink specials and great music too. Noteworthy sport is always shown here too.

ZatriX

Great pub with good prices and large beer selection (craft beers, too!) Mostly student crowd (did someone say beer discount?), live sports on TV, and tasty grub. Can get VERY busy, especially on days like St. Patric's.

Ollie Gilbey

A great spot for students and the new Beer Appreciation Society upstairs is awesome with a wide range of craft beers. Good specials are often offered and it is always a good time spent there. I only miss the old name of the place.

yebo yes

Has a great vibe, safe and pretty fun. Great food and most importantly there's a projector upstairs where you can watch sports. There are also TV screens everywhere so if you are looking for the best place to watch your Rugby or Soccer with other sports enthusiasts look no further.

Steven O'Connor

Great atmosphere! The best for watching Champions League Football or and other sport fixtures (preference for soccer). Several different TVs in separated sections allow multiple games to be screened simultaneously so you can go there and not have to worry about missing your team play. Upstairs has a lounge area with a pool table, while downstairs has the main bar, two other rooms and an outdoor section with numerous tables, each with TVs. The food is decent and reasonably priced - good pub food (don't expect gourmet meals). I have many great memories from this place.

Dale Hes

The pub food was absolutely delicious! Nice place for a party if you're in the mood, or to watch sport. Spacious, with covered outdoor area and indoor areas. Lots of students obviously, since it is close to the Stellenbosch campuses.

Denovan Wagner

My favourite pub/restaurant in Stellenbosch. Have been going here for years. Always meet new people and it has a variety of drinks to choose from. Especially like the craftbeer bar upstairs. Food is always good too.

Andrew Smith

Great student vibe. Gets extremely busy on weekends and Fridays during the night time. During the day it's a great place for a casual beer. The craft beers are great too

Jacobus Johannes Janchristiaan Jonck

My kind of pub with great specials and a great atmosphere. It is the perfect venue to watch sport (Rugby or Football). Has a wide variety of beers and other drinks. It is a great place for young people to socialise.

Arno Nothnagel

Very overcrowded if something worthwhile is on Supersport. Food is to expensive so I will always go next door to Bohemia. Still a go to place to meet up for a craft beer upstairs, even better if you bring your student card

Andrè Smith

Great place to start a chilled night partying. Great chilled party vibe and great student beer special. Food is also affordable and tastes decent too. Go here quite often for a break.

Timothy Everson

The same as any other Happy Oak. Delivery on food is good, drinks are well priced, place is lively and pretty full in the evenings. Not recommended for families naturally, but The Happy Oak in Durbanville and Brackenfell are fine for families. Note that because they're more drink orientated they're not much of a restaurant and don't serve absolutely everything, their menu is very limited.

Aj Otto

Good burgers, great atmosphere - If you're used to or looking for the old 'Brazenhead', give this place a visit and check out the re-modelled upstairs. Also, the plaques put up for everyone who finished the drink challenges stayed up as well as the classic downstairs bar.

Georgie Elliott

Always a lovely time here, and for pub food is doesn't let you down. Will continue to be coming back. However, don't order the vegetarian platter - it's very fatty and over priced.

The Monique Van Tonder

Definitely a 5 out of 5... Drinks: GREAT! Food: GREAT! Service: GREAT! Students galore and we felt young again... Lol... We will be back soon!!!

Renier Wessels

As a Stellenbosch student I frequently visit The Happy Oak. There's an awesome vibe in the summer and winter, they have a fun quiz night on Tuesdays, loads of TV's and big screens for sports enthusiasts and a great craft beer bar upstairs. As a Maties student you can also join the Maties Beer Appreciation Society and get 2 craft draughts each day at only R15! Okay, maybe that makes me a bit bias. You will never regret going there!

Miècke Krüger

Amazing place if you're a pub vibe person. Great beer selection with staff that are interactive and are always fast with their orders. Their "Mini Breakfast" is perfect for a quick on-the-go bite early for around R25, and a great lunch is the chicken budget burger for R42. Great on rugby nights too and a lovely upstairs private area for venues.

Kelli Hendricks

Awesome, chilled vibe with a great variety of food and drinks at affordable prices. The service is a bit slow but other than that, the happy oak is an awesome place to grab a few drinks with friends

Shnapple

Great place for chilled vibes and cold beer. Good variety of food at decent prices with equally good taste. Definitely a must for the pub hoppers.

Alexis De Wet

This place is definitely more popular for it's social quality, with people constantly chatting over drinks and watching sport. The vibe is fun and social, with the place being busy almost every evening, but the afternoons are generally slower. The food is simple and easy: snack baskets, chicken wings, burgers, steaks, ribs, wraps, toasted sandwiches and the like. The food is nothing special, but it is tasty and the overall atmosphere makes it an enjoyable place to eat.

Dehan Ferreira

Monday burger special, and other great specials on food. Good chilled place to watch some sports and just chill. Good service and always a pleasant visit.

Estelle Kotze

I love this place !! Amazing people that work there that make you feel at home and deliver amazing service ! Food is amazing !! Best place to watch sport and also amazing place to chill with good mates.

Pieter AkaAbel Nel

Thank you Lezaal for your friendly service. The food was freshly prepared and very delicious. A big breakfast for a hungry man and a budget burger doesn't do the ingredients justice. You get more than what you paid for. See you again. I will come and test that 1.25kg steak and chips challenge!

Bronwyn Coltman

This place is a must if you're a student in Stellies! They have plenty of outdoor seating for summer days and it's always bustling inside. There's hardly ever a time when you don't bump into someone you know here! They serve great food that satisfies any cravings you might have and the cocktails are great too.

Jannie Kirsten

Great outside area, a bit bland upstairs outside, but the food is great and its a good place to watch sport. Sunday lunches are the best vibe.