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Abbotsford Arms

Restaurant β€’ Bar

🫀 R120?? Really now!!! Guess it's only good for drinksπŸ€” People often mention Good, great, atmosphere, Great,


Address

13 Main Rd, Abbotsford, East London, 5241, South Africa

Contact

+27 82 058 5699

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (600 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Good (8) great (8) atmosphere (7) Great (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Lance W. 3 years ago on Google
    Festive English Pub, especially Thursday to Saturday nights there is a younger crowd.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Norts 2 years ago on Google
    This is one of my best watering holes πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚very nice community restaurant /pub. Good food, great service with an awesome atmosphere. Keep up the good work guys.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Tandile M. 10 months ago on Google
    R120?? Really now!!! Guess it's only good for drinksπŸ€”
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Yonwaba M. 1 year ago on Google
    Craziest experience, I'd go there over and over again. Truly enjoyed myself 🀍🀍

  • 5/5 Thabani P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, T bone and their special chips, affordable prices.

  • 5/5 Corinne Cordier G. 1 year ago on Google
    We were featured on the front page of the Daily Dispatch whilst celebrating the Rugby win SA against Argentina at ABBOTSFORD ARMS

  • 4/5 Wonga D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere Good food A place meet good people

  • 5/5 Lwando M. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful establishment...great ambiance πŸ‘ŒπŸ½πŸ‘πŸΎ friendly and professional staff...you'll definitely make new friends πŸ˜€

  • 5/5 Marilicia S. 1 year ago on Google
    Even with loadshedding, this place is organised for some chow. Recently tried pubs in different provinces, and none beat the value for money on their pub grub - baskets are a winner here! Good vibes always.

  • 3/5 Raymond M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to chill out at. The food is awesome

  • 3/5 Thando D. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was slow. The girl who was attending to us (I forget her name) was an abrupt, feisty little thing, but I guess that comes with being a waitress at a dusky joint like Abbotsford Arms. On another note, the food was good; my buddies and I ordered some crumbed wings that would give KFC a run for their money, and a variety of sauces to go with. We ordered the bourbon BBQ dipping sauce, I think. It was smokey and delicious! We ordered a second basket of fiery wings with some fresh chips that came out the kitchen nice and hot and went down well with the cold brews!

  • 1/5 Theresa M. 5 months ago on Google
    A total disaster. Food was disgusting 🀒 my chicken strips looked like they were fried in old oil, over done. After forty minutes we were told that we couldn't have the special that they had advertised as the grill wasn't working. When I wanted to speak to management a drunk disorderly "person" came and claimed that he was management, only to find out later that he was only the glorified doorman. When contacting the owner he was so rude plus his f...k f...k language was shocking.

  • 5/5 Tony M. 3 months ago on Google New
    Great atmosphere...This is one of the best places to check out in East London

  • 5/5 christiano s. 8 months ago on Google
    Great chilled place, friendly staff, great atmosphere, lovely place. I didn't order, though but everything else was fantastic, definitely recommend it and I'll be visiting

  • 5/5 Kevin J. 4 months ago on Google
    Like the look and the atmosphere is great going there for a steak in the evening.

  • 4/5 Johan E. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice 80's Music. Nice vibe. Had the pork chops, mash and gravy.

  • 5/5 Louis S. 7 months ago on Google
    Was Awesome to watch the Boks playing Wales at Abbotsford Arms. Great Pub, Great Vibe!

  • 5/5 Dj Chavisto R. 1 year ago on Google
    This is great place to chill and vibe. The atmosphere is great, so are the patrons. Security is top class along with service. Toilets are well maintained and clean. You get a real sense of being in a pub, esp with great multiple dishes to choose from aside from the main attraction of their non/alcoholic selction of drinks to wash down your food. If you are around East london, and u miss this place..you missing out on some real fomo vibes. Pleasure visiting this place, looking to more visits from me

  • 4/5 Mpho M. 2 years ago on Google
    A very unique experience, definitely worth popping into when in E.L

  • 5/5 Thomas G. 1 year ago on Google
    I haven't been here for a while but it's still as awesome as I remember it

  • 4/5 Alexis A. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow, Wow, Wow. Awesome place, Service at the bar was extremely slow though. Waited over 30mins to get served.

  • 3/5 Roelien P. 2 years ago on Google
    Good luck trying to get a drink at this establishment on a Friday night, but the music usually great and vibey crowd.

  • 3/5 Werner Heinrich Von S. 2 years ago on Google
    Food and drinks are excellent so is the pricing. It just gets a bit crowded and you struggle to get your drinks. Barman is awesome though.

  • 5/5 Washington M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food and affordable drinks especially the shooters best value in town

  • 1/5 ECFS E. 1 year ago on Google
    The big manager with the beard is an abusive and extremely rude individual and has such a bad reputation. A lot of people dont go there anymore because of him

  • 5/5 Lundi Qwesha's V. 2 years ago on Google
    I enjoyed the stuff πŸ˜„ very friendly and efficient, I would chill there and have a nice meal to go with their beverages. Great place πŸ‘Œ I give it five out of five

  • 4/5 Christo Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Good atmosphere. Had a drink that didn't taste the way it should, but management quickly sorted it out without a fuss. The bar wasn't full, yet there were people waiting very long to place their drink orders. Would I visit the venue again? Definitely πŸ˜πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Tayler T. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is beyond superb....well done

  • 5/5 Harry B. 1 year ago on Google
    The food communication needs much attention. Thursdays are bunny chow on special but more than once there is no bread available. Also Like today. And a well done steak ordered should be well done. Not underdone.

  • 4/5 Mmeli M. 2 years ago on Google
    What a time to be alive. Music is mid. Drinks are mid. Vibe carries it over the top

  • 4/5 Geraldine C. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food, excellent service. Waitress kind and helpful. Good prices. Will def be going back.

  • 5/5 Desmond W. 2 years ago on Google
    Always a jol always come back. It's lekker to be lekker when you lekker !


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • βœ“οΈ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Food
    • βœ“οΈ Wine
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Dancing
    • βœ“οΈ Spirits
    • βœ“οΈ Cocktails
    • βœ“οΈ Food at bar
    • βœ“οΈ Happy-hour food
    • βœ“οΈ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • βœ— Assistive hearing loop
    • βœ— Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • βœ— Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • βœ— Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • βœ— Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ“οΈ Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ Takeaway
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating

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