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52 Newlands Ave, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
Established in 1852, Forries (Foresters Arms) is one of the oldest functioning pubs in South Africa. Located at 52 Newlands Avenue, Newlands, it combines history, comfort, and good food in a relaxed atmosphere. Patrons can enjoy a wide gastro-pub menu, including wood-fired pizzas, Sunday carveries, generous pub classics, and special dishes (chicken pie, lamb curry, etc.). Children are welcome—there’s a kids’ playground, slides and jungle gym in the garden. Beer lovers are well served: over 21 draught beers on tap, with beer-tasting experiences available. Forries also supports sports fans (proximity to Newlands rugby & cricket grounds), large functions (birthdays, year-end, etc.), and has an indoor fireplaces for colder Cape winters as well as shaded outdoor seating under oak trees in warmer weather. Contact via phone 021-689 5949, email reservations@forries.co.za, for both restaurant bookings and functions.
Features Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 52 Newlands Avenue, Newlands, Cape Town |
| Established | 1852 |
| Ambience | Historic pub vibe; garden seating under oak trees; indoor fireplaces; warm & welcoming crowd |
| Food & Drink | Gastropub menu (pies, curries, pizzas, Sunday carvery), 21-plus draught beers, wood-fired pizza oven |
| Family Friendly | Kids’ play area, jungle gym in garden, safe outdoor seating |
| Sports Friendly | Close to rugby/cricket fields; many screens for matches |
| Function / Events | Venue for birthdays, staff events, beer tastings, private group bookings |
| Contact Info | Tel: +27 21 689 5949 • Email: reservations@forries.co.za |
Established in 1852, Forries (Foresters Arms) is one of the oldest functioning pubs in South Africa. Located at 52 Newlands Avenue, Newlands, it combines history, comfort, and good food in a relaxed atmosphere. Patrons can enjoy a wide gastro-pub menu, including wood-fired pizzas, Sunday carveries, generous pub classics, and special dishes (chicken pie, lamb curry, etc.). Children are welcome—there’s a kids’ playground, slides and jungle gym in the garden. Beer lovers are well served: over 21 draught beers on tap, with beer-tasting experiences available. Forries also supports sports fans (proximity to Newlands rugby & cricket grounds), large functions (birthdays, year-end, etc.), and has an indoor fireplaces for colder Cape winters as well as shaded outdoor seating under oak trees in warmer weather. Contact via phone 021-689 5949, email reservations@forries.co.za, for both restaurant bookings and functions.
Features Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 52 Newlands Avenue, Newlands, Cape Town |
| Established | 1852 |
| Ambience | Historic pub vibe; garden seating under oak trees; indoor fireplaces; warm & welcoming crowd |
| Food & Drink | Gastropub menu (pies, curries, pizzas, Sunday carvery), 21-plus draught beers, wood-fired pizza oven |
| Family Friendly | Kids’ play area, jungle gym in garden, safe outdoor seating |
| Sports Friendly | Close to rugby/cricket fields; many screens for matches |
| Function / Events | Venue for birthdays, staff events, beer tastings, private group bookings |
| Contact Info | Tel: +27 21 689 5949 • Email: reservations@forries.co.za |
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