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The Station on Bree

Restaurant Bar Cocktail bar

👍👍 I love this place. We had prawns & Chorizo Pasta, Greg had mushroom truffle pasta! The decor is fantastic. Tempted to come back tonight as they only close at 4am. It turns into a late dance party. Amazing concept. The decor makes me miss London. People often mention good, vibe, great, staff, service, time, specials, amazing, delicious, menu,


Address

207 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Website

thestation.capetown

Contact

+27 21 422 0566

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: (Day of Reconciliation), 11 am to 12 pm, Hours might differ
  • Sunday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (24) vibe (20) great (18) staff (17) service (14) time (9) specials (8) amazing (8) delicious (7) menu (7)
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  • 5/5 Amy C. 2 years ago on Google
    I love the food here! Very vibey on a weekend but can be super intimate as well for date night if you catch a table inside. Pizzas are good burgers are very nice, steaks are tender and they do awesome gin specials. One more thing the manager is so welcoming to everyone who pops in you’ll be visiting soon guaranteed.🙌🏽🙌🏽
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jan M. 10 months ago on Google
    I love this place. We had prawns & Chorizo Pasta, Greg had mushroom truffle pasta! The decor is fantastic. Tempted to come back tonight as they only close at 4am. It turns into a late dance party. Amazing concept. The decor makes me miss London.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vikash P. 1 year ago on Google
    A great spot for catching a quick lunch or dinner after work as well as for after-hour drinks. The newly refurbished space is sophisticated, laid back and welcoming. The restaurant boasts multiple seating areas - both indoors and outdoors, fit for any large or small occasion. Their meals are delicious and well-flavoured particularly their seafood (calamari) which I’d recommend. Quite a unique menu too, offering well-curated international dishes that are relevant to various countries. They run various drinks specials too, which can be found on one of their social media platforms.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nazeah A. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely loved the vibe!! From Start to finish. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Happy hour cocktails and burger special absolutely a bargain!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lovemore M. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a good time time here, our waiter was good explained all the specials. Toilets inside kept clean and smells good, it was good to see the lovely friendly ladies who do the magnificent job as well. Beer was lekker cold the views outside very great, this place is in one of the quiet street so it's a perfect place to chill and chat with friends and family. Inside area is cool too
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liezel F. 3 years ago on Google
    Great vibe and crowd. Enjoyed their specials and they accept the Entertainer. Will be back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole H. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the setup and location. Cute Gem for any occasion with delicious food. They rent hubbly too. Went for a friend's birthday lunch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rae 2 years ago on Google
    Got the Big Ben (beef) burger and it was delicious!! Since I’m not a huge fan of American BBQ sauce, I was skeptical about ordering this burger, but I’m glad I did. This burger didn’t disappoint! The service was also great!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nevin T. 2 years ago on Google
    I always enjoy this place. I love the vibe and the feeling that you're actually on the underground. Our waitress Yvonne was amazing. She had a really cool vibe about her and we connected very well with her. The savannahs and the gin tonics (they have 250 different gins) were flowing. Love it!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 HHBenfica 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We were here before Corona in February and that was our first location after we arrived in Cape Town and checked in. Nice interestingly furnished bar / restaurant with friendly cool staff and delicious gin. We had a good place outside. (Original) Wir waren noch vor Corona im Februar hier und das war unsere ersten Location nachdem wir angekommen sind in Kapstadt und eingecheckt haben. Nette interessant eingerichtete Bar/Restaurant mit freundlichen coolen Personal und leckeren Gin. Wir hatten draußen einen guten Platz.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Robyn S. 2 years ago on Google
    We are quite disappointed at the service and food we received. Firstly, our burgers were raw, when we told our waiter he made the chef aware to which we were told, that is how they make them, rare. I made the waiter aware we should at least have been given the option, it was raw mince, nothing more... drinks never arrived, we had to ask multiple waitrons, just not as happy as all the reviews had made it. Other food was very nice, nice Gin :) would like to try the experience again.

  • 5/5 Morgan Anthony M. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the most friendliest restaurants I have visited, food, management and staff are simply the best 👌👌

  • 5/5 Kerry-Anne M. 4 years ago on Google
    Super Vibe

  • 5/5 Almar M. 4 years ago on Google
    We had such a good time. Half price tapas/small plates, and good cocktails. The manager Morné was excellent.... And cute too 😉

  • 5/5 zennith B. 4 years ago on Google
    Best tapas specials on Tuesday in CT! Highly recommended

  • 4/5 Ash S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very vibey & good location. Tapas great, drinks too, if a little pricey.

  • 3/5 Faith T. 4 years ago on Google
    A vibe even in the darkness of load shedding. Hopefully, they get some alternative lights and energy support.

  • 5/5 Daniel C. 4 years ago on Google
    One of my favourite places to grab a drink and a Shisha in Cape Town. Respect to the lively and energetic gentlemen behind the bar, Desmond and Wiseman. Keep it up

  • 5/5 Deneal J. 4 years ago on Google
    Had an awesome experience. Leke laid back, but great service. Away from the hustle and bustle of Long Str. Awesome place to eat and hangout with good company.

  • 5/5 Felix C. 2 years ago on Google
    What an amazing place! 🤩 Not only has the Station redone their interior, but they expanded next door too😭 So 1 part cocktail lounge and 1 part fine dining room!🍾🚀🥳 I've been coming since I was in high school and wow has this place gone uphill!!! Its amazing!!!

  • 4/5 Melissa T. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for the Wednesday burger special. Great value for money. Burgers were huge and very tasty. Loved the fries, and onion rings were on point. I had the bacon burger, and was happy with the amount of bacon. Ambiance was so-so. (Btwn 6-7pm on a Wednesday.) There was a cocktail special on too, but you weren't allowed to order both specials - which I can understand, but did feel a bit cheeky, and doesn't make a patron feel very welcome when they're being informed on arrival of these two specials, but that you may not have them both. Extensive gin and spirits menu.

  • 4/5 Nicole N. 1 year ago on Google
    Went there on first Thursdays so it was jam packed. But it's a very vibey, cool restaurant with good food at affordable pricing. You will get some people trying to sell you e-cigarettes I think they are called but otherwise fine.

  • 4/5 Anesu K. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was AMAZING, would recommend the chicken Kiev. So flavourful and well cooked. The staff were also super friendly which made the experience even better. My mum and I really enjoyed it here

  • 3/5 Brad 1 year ago on Google
    It's above average and not going to break the bank and portions are generous just not that tasty.

  • 5/5 Lekeesha O. 1 year ago on Google
    It was my first time there and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Service was great and the vibe was very chilled. Omw I had this prawn pasta it was soooo goooodd!! Our waiter was very accommodating as well. Perfect place if you just want to relax and enjoy a warm meal or a drink on the deck outside. My boyfriend had the burrito 🌯 and it was just as good!!

  • 5/5 Tarryn T. 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing management by Nadine with careful attention to detail and hospitality. Delicious desserts & friendly staff. Best music on First Thursdays :-)

  • 5/5 Corena B. 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely surprise.... Can be a casual lunch or formalish dinner ❤️🎈❤️🎈❤️

  • 5/5 Mark B. 9 months ago on Google
    An awesome Sunday lunch surprise. Shocked that there weren't more patrons enjoying the same doting service (thank you Yvonne. Amazing attention & menu insight), delicious - great portions - food & well-priced quality red wine. Perfect vibe if you're looking for a good meal or to relax in comfort. Clean, nice ambiance and again, great service from the staff. Can't wait to return for weekday specials & happy hour! Love the decor (esp if you're from the UK) and was impressed with the cleanliness. Kebab is a great option & calamari schwara a winner.

  • 5/5 Marisa N. 5 months ago on Google
    Definitely the best First Thursday place to be. This is where it's happening. Live music, great street party .. We were extremely lucky to catch Pascal and Pearce too. So much fun.

  • 5/5 Paul J. 5 months ago on Google
    We stopped here for a post-dinner cocktail, and we were impressed by the energy of staff and the vibe at the bar. The cocktails were made to perfection. Worth visiting if you are seeking a great cocktail.

  • 4/5 Nomaphelo M. 9 months ago on Google
    The Nachos are the best. The food and the vibe are just amazing. The place is family friendly while also being a nice place to have a date at. Would recommend.

  • 5/5 Ashleigh A. 6 months ago on Google
    We had an absolutely amazing time! The food, the service, the vibe, everything was perfect. Thank you Nadine and team and especially to our waiter BK, you all were absolutely fantastic. Every single one in our party of 20 had nothing but good things to say and will definitely be back. Thank you so much for accommodating us and for your seamless service!

  • 5/5 Annika Van Der P. 5 months ago on Google
    We got there approximately 20 min before they opened, the staff were amazing and also guided us through the menu as it was our first time there. The portions were a good size, definitely bigger than we expected. Would definitely recommend this place and will certainly be returning.

  • 5/5 Andreas S. 3 years ago on Google
    A lovely place to get together with friends for a drink when it is permitted or a bite to eat.

  • 5/5 Dominic F. 3 years ago on Google
    Best place for gin lovers! Arty vibe that takes you to London in Cape Town.

  • 5/5 Jerome K. 3 years ago on Google
    Restaurant with good food and a good vibe! I really enjoy the trans music together with the London station décor! I must give credit where credit is due! There was a disagreement regarding the use of Entertainer and the owner Neil Basset dealt with this in a professional manner!

  • 4/5 Khuliso 3 years ago on Google
    So the air conditioning didn't work, but the vibe was great, the decor on brand and the offerings worth the visit.

  • 4/5 Maraine S. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic! They have really upgraded the look since the last time I had cocktails there. Its an excellent location for sundowners and flippen good food! It's really a stop international travellers should consider.

  • 2/5 Jens B. 3 years ago on Google
    I wish I could give this vibrant and cool location more stars. The place (interior, music) and the great gin menu are def worth more... But in times like this, where Corona is regulating our daily life everywhere no bar or restaurant should be as ignorant to all of this than what I have experienced there. Of course people wanna have a good time on a Saturday night.. but walking around without any mouth and nose protection, not keeping distanced to others is the wrong behavior and Should not be accepted by the staff... BUT... also the staff has got a strange approach to the COVID regulations... the people at the door and those who are taking your order are wearing masks... but none of the service staff which is bringing food, taking the plates and cleaning do so... HELLO... 2020 is not the best year, but why do younger people and places for those are trying to make it even worse? Sorry guys, only stars for that experience. Overthink it!!!!

  • 5/5 Paula T. 3 years ago on Google
    Very cool vibe, delicious well-priced menu, the Gin promotion is great.

  • 4/5 Jim H. 3 years ago on Google
    First visit. Very impressive. Tapas absolutely fantastic.

  • 5/5 ti z. 3 years ago on Google
    Great little spot with awesome service. Try their calamari!

  • 4/5 Ree M. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely service and beautiful atmosphere. Definitely going again

  • 4/5 Marianne H. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere. Food great

  • 5/5 Reagan A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great vibe and good menu.

  • 5/5 Nica R. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food and a spectacular gin selection

  • 5/5 Courtney W. 3 years ago on Google
    Tapas tuesday is the place to be 50% off

  • 5/5 Wiseman T. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome spot and top class service

  • 5/5 Benjamin S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great vibe and very trendy. Looking to join them for First Thursdays as they are the best place for great food, Gin and music.

  • 4/5 Carl W. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and amazing burgers.

  • 2/5 maro v. 3 years ago on Google
    Would not go there again, neither recommend, currently. Basically a really great, fancy place with good drinks and food. If you want to go to party like nothing happened, this is your place. Measuring temperature when entering of both of us was at about 34 degrees. By this temperature you would be a case for emergancy because of too low, but this measuring mistake makes it possible for people with high temperature to enter this location, because it would be still in "normal range". Even if guests inside do not care about wearing masks or keeping distance, at least the staff should. Nobody of staff told anybody about wearing face mask. Even staff that cleaned used glases or plates from our table and who brought our dinner were not waering face masks at all. Very critical currently, but maybe there were not yet enough victims or restrictions yet ...

  • 5/5 Paul C. 3 years ago on Google
    Very cool Gin Fest and they put a lot of effort into their Halloween vibe; shows they care

  • 4/5 CM W. 3 years ago on Google
    One of my favourite hangs!!

  • 5/5 Walter K. 3 years ago on Google
    Epic!

  • 5/5 Brandon E. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a good place to be on a sunny day, where one can dine outside under the trees. The burgers were delicious and filling. The staff was friendly and complied with strict hygenine protocols. A must to visit if you want to see a lil London in Cape Town

  • 5/5 Croix F. 3 years ago on Google
    Bloody brilliant! Good special and the staff were lovely. Live music too!

  • 5/5 Daniel P. 3 years ago on Google
    Good vibe & good value

  • 3/5 Gloria A. 4 years ago on Google
    Food enjoyable, but we were only allowed to use one Entertainer voucher although my experience other restaurants we were able to use more than one voucher per table. A bummer

  • 5/5 Juan B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food!!! Soooo good vibe!!!

  • 4/5 Phakamile Precious H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service. The food was great

  • 2/5 Joakim P. 4 years ago on Google
    Giving a star to the venue and the food but nothing else due to an unpleasant experience. After waiting for our starters to come for about 30 minutes, one of the waiters drops a cup of chili sauce on the table and it spills over my girlfriends clothes and hair. The waiters response is to bring some napkins that he leaves to the table. My girlfriend could use them to clean herself up at least but we needed to ask the waiter to come back to clean the table, as he seemed to think we would be cleaning his mess. After asking for the manager a few times he comes up with 4 glasses of G&T's and is like "this is only way I can say sorry". After not getting an actual apology, getting poor service and having to spend extra money for uber to get a change of clothes, we feel this place isn't worth going again.

  • 4/5 Juanita D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and decent prices. Loved the vibe

  • 5/5 Trish D. 3 years ago on Google
    What a wonderful time we had. They made the room downstairs available to our group at short notice. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was amazing. Highly recommended


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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