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Pariah State Borrowdale

Cafe Coffee shop Bar and grill

One of the Most Reviewed Caves in Harare


Address

Shop 1, Pomona Shopping Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe

Contact

+263 8677 103644

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 7 am to 1 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 11:30 pm
  • Monday: 7 am to 11:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 11:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 11:30 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 11:30 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 1 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (34) service (34) Great (32) good (26) staff (18) drinks (18) atmosphere (13) music (13) Good (12) nice (12)
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  • 5/5 Destiny “DJSD” S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere. Decent drink prices. Good Times indeed!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kudzai D. 2 years ago on Google
    It was a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Good food and service. Staff are extremely friendly 😊 😃
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tinashe T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, Great Vibes. The owner is cool, the staff know what they're doing and the food is 2nd to none. The scene is overwhelmingly loud though so you have to not mind noise for you to enjoy this here experience
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charles H. 1 month ago on Google • 263 reviews New
    Service: Pariah State Borrowdale is known for its exceptional service. The staff is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. They are quick to attend to customers’ needs and make them feel welcome and valued. The restaurant also offers private dining experiences, which are perfect for special occasions or business meetings. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure that every guest has a memorable experience. Food: The food at Pariah State Borrowdale is outstanding. The menu features a variety of dishes that are made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The flavors are bold, and the presentation is beautiful. Some of the most popular dishes include the grilled octopus, lamb shoulder, and the seafood risotto. The restaurant also offers vegetarian and vegan options, making it accessible to a wide range of dietary preferences. The wine list is extensive and features a variety of options from around the world. Atmosphere: The atmosphere at Pariah State Borrowdale is warm and inviting. The decor is modern and sophisticated, with a touch of rustic charm. The lighting is soft, and the music is the perfect volume to create a relaxing ambiance. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, making it an ideal spot for any occasion. The outdoor patio is particularly popular during the warmer months, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Overall, Pariah State Borrowdale is a must-visit restaurant for anyone looking for exceptional service, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere. It’s no surprise that it has received rave reviews from various authoritative and popular internet sources.

  • 5/5 Joseph C. 8 months ago on Google • 58 reviews
    Awesome pizzas. A place to be seen and see aswell. The parking is also easy compared to the other side of the road so you don't have to walk far from your car to the restaurant which is one of the main reasons I prefer it to other places in the area. Not that I don't like walking it's just convenient
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chenai M. 1 year ago on Google • 159 reviews
    PS Borrowdale is a good spot to land on a Monday or Tuesday evening for a meal and a couple of drinks with friends. The service was okay - they were polite and friendly but a bit slow. The place is pretty chilled, with no loud music, which is great if you want to actually have a conversation with the person sitting next to you. *wink I tried the jollof rice with harissa chicken- a must try! The jollof really does not taste like jollof but it has its own kick to it. I guess there is a Zim version of it then🤣 Chicken was really good (juicy and well seasoned) and so were the roasted veggies hidden under the green salad🤔 (....yea I dunno🤣) The drinks list is also pretty limited after 4pm (ie they only want to sell booze so forget about the milkshakes or smoothies).

  • 3/5 Faith T. 1 year ago on Google • 24 reviews
    Came here for lunch and had the wings n tenders platter and pork medallions. We also had strawberry daiquiris. Staff was polite and nice to us, unfortunately, our chicken tenders didn’t taste correct, so we had to send them back but they were replaced without any problems. Wings were a bit dry but the sauce was great. Service was quick and the place wasn’t busy during the day but I know it gets busy during the night. I definitely recommend this place for their cocktails though:)the daiquiris weren’t too sweet. They were perfect:)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bongo Z. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent bar. Great food. Great atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lisaline M. 3 years ago on Google
    The ribs which I ordered were quite fatty but well prepared. Slow service although the ambience was nice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Agnes A. 5 months ago on Google • 124 reviews
    I went there on a Wednesday night, and the music was soo loud. We couldn't even have a conversation. I think club scene works for much later on in the night. But sitting under a loud blaring speaker wasn't a great experience. 😕

  • 5/5 Ruth G. 3 months ago on Google • 112 reviews New
    Great music, great service would definitely recommend, clean toilets it does get busy on the weekend but worth a visit for a good vibe and drinks 🍸

  • 4/5 Candy B. 8 months ago on Google • 81 reviews
    It such a vibe, their platters are generous and yummy. The sitting area is a bit odd and limited. The service can be slow when it gets full. Their old school sessions on Friday nights are amazing!

  • 2/5 FM N. 1 year ago on Google • 76 reviews
    Service is slow even when there aren't many customers so you will have to be patient. Food was not great but definitely not bad. Go elsewhere If you have another option

  • 4/5 alec n. 2 months ago on Google • 51 reviews New
    Haha, ginger tea at the bar - who knew it had such undercover party tricks?😂 Sounds like it's working its magic though, keeping that chill at bay. Maybe Glen 19 can wait for the victory lap In the meantime, cheers to ginger's stealthy awesomeness!😜

  • 5/5 Nichola K. 11 months ago on Google • 40 reviews
    The food was awesome. The music was on point! I had a wonderful time. Local celebrities come through! Waitresses are friendly, very helpful staff members who meet your needs. The atmosphere is on fire! I will definitely recommend others and certainly will come back in the near future. I loved the pictures on the wall with Zimbabwe's music artist legends.

  • 4/5 Peter N. 2 months ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    This is the best place to be anytime you think of drinking and eating ,with there well trained staff to meet your needs. ,they are hungry for Customers ready to serve you

  • 5/5 Nico T. 5 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Nice place but pizza gave us all a stomach ache :-(

  • 1/5 roman b. 3 years ago on Google
    The most expensive booze in harare. 48 bucks for a bottle of Jameson 😲

  • 3/5 T Z. 6 years ago on Google
    There where a couple of things that they didn't have on the menu. What they did have was amazing. Atmosphere wise for the time I went it was an after work crowd.

  • 5/5 Ropafadzo Kudumba M. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is out of this world!!however their service has been slacking and maybe its the pandemic,got there twice and order wasnt even done yet i had called 3hrs earlier.

  • 5/5 Tariro M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good customer service

  • 5/5 Jina K. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food! Had the gogonzola pizza and wraps which was fresh, juicy and very tasty.

  • 5/5 Archie M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place. Ambient. Reasonable menu with very friendly staff. I've only been here on during the day but I've enjoyed it. Great location to set up a business meeting as it's not noisy.

  • 4/5 ngoni m. 3 years ago on Google
    I loved it,the food is nice

  • 4/5 Shamiso Christabel M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice vibe. Menu could be expanded.

  • 2/5 Tarisai M. 4 years ago on Google
    The place did not look too cosy and the service was really poor. There is an imbalance of price-to-meal ratio. I do recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Levy M. 3 years ago on Google
    My day was super nice l enjoyed the meal by pariah borrowdale

  • 4/5 Simbarashe C. 3 years ago on Google
    Breakfast menu is great. Affordable, too.

  • 5/5 francis benson m. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and great ambience. I love Pariah State Borrowdale.

  • 5/5 Samantha M. 3 years ago on Google
    I had a wow experience

  • 5/5 Victoria M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice

  • 5/5 Benson werrett latte a. 3 years ago on Google
    Best ever

  • 5/5 Simbarashe T. 3 years ago on Google
    I've been there having some drinks

  • 5/5 Believe A. 3 years ago on Google
    Tea at pariah 😋😋😋😋😋

  • 5/5 Reptile T. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is just excellent great place to go and just get a nice drink as well, would recommend this place a million times, The manager is just good and very welcoming.

  • 5/5 chamu m. 3 years ago on Google
    It's always a good vibe there

  • 5/5 BLUECANDY M. 3 years ago on Google
    🔥 🔥 Great atmosphere

  • 5/5 Neville M. 4 years ago on Google
    My local joint. Great customer service.

  • 4/5 Prudence M. 4 years ago on Google
    It's trendy. Food is still pretty good besides overly inflated prices

  • 5/5 Rumbi m. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food,brillant service.

  • 4/5 Wesley M. 4 years ago on Google
    Friday nights hip hop has never been this good.

  • 5/5 Miss K. 4 years ago on Google
    Always come here when ever I am in Harare. Great Vibes. And I love this wall

  • 4/5 Gary J. 4 years ago on Google
    Good drinks and food

  • 5/5 Choi C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 4/5 Dr J. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice chilled vibe

  • 3/5 Emmanuel N. 4 years ago on Google
    Quite friendly waiters

  • 5/5 Desmond M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food

  • 5/5 Kelvin M. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool place

  • 4/5 Munyaradzi G. 4 years ago on Google
    Service was a bit slow... awesome atmosphere though

  • 3/5 Stephanie K. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff

  • 5/5 Carol C. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved the music and ambiance.

  • 3/5 Sifanele D. 4 years ago on Google
    Itsan okay hang out joint

  • 5/5 Elnathan C. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing Service

  • 3/5 Gennike M. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to hang out on a Friday!

  • 5/5 Chiedza K. 4 years ago on Google
    The food and music and ambience was insync

  • 4/5 Nyari C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great vibe

  • 3/5 Toniee M. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool vibe but they seriously need to work on customer service and have a system put in place for service.The food is ok but it would be nice to have chicken that hasn't sat under the warmer for too long.

  • 4/5 Linda S. 4 years ago on Google
    Relaxed and enjoyed the coffee

  • 3/5 Simukai W. 4 years ago on Google
    The food and drinks are great, the atmosphere has a nice chilled vibe. It's a good choice for a date spot or to start off the night if you plan on hitting the town. The only thing that let's the place down is the erratic and sometimes slow service. Otherwise great joint.

  • 3/5 Tariro M. 4 years ago on Google
    Pariah is the place to be, good food, good people and good music

  • 4/5 The Arky G. 3 years ago on Google
    Best coffee just bad parking when busy 😭

  • 5/5 malon m. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is great love the nyamalicious platter

  • 5/5 Charlotte M. 3 years ago on Google
    Mature crowd. Lovely staff

  • 5/5 Edwin C. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service and great food

  • 3/5 Madelyn J. 3 years ago on Google
    Service good, food ....some delicious some not so much

  • 5/5 Tat 3 years ago on Google
    Besides the nice booze, surprisingly they have great soup 🤣

  • 4/5 tendai m. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to hang. Food always on point

  • 4/5 rose j. 3 years ago on Google
    Food has gone up a strong notch at Pariah and the service always excellent

  • 5/5 Mr. Jerry G. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent Staff, Clean place, Happy and chappy, service minded always smiling. Food is great. Tasty, a good selection in terms of variety. ( But you need to get my Steff Weiss beer). Keep the great job. I recommend this place as the first stop in Harare.

  • 4/5 Zim Girl T. 3 years ago on Google
    Yummy platters. Generally a good vibe. The musics seems to get louder and although we're seated we can really talk anymore so go earlier if you're looking to enjoy some good conversation as well as music and food.

  • 2/5 Tatenda M. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is great, especially the pizza; the service however is poor. I've been to this place on more than one occasion and every time the waiters barely paid attention to us. Simply getting the menu was a chore and the food took a really long time to arrive.

  • 4/5 Zinzile M. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing meals, great service, however, its can get a bit too loud sometimes

  • 4/5 Knowledge M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice & cozy

  • 1/5 Cara C. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was disappointing

  • 5/5 Rueben Blessing M. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a pleasure dining there

  • 4/5 tanaka n. 3 years ago on Google

  • 5/5 Rudo M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great ambiance....

  • 5/5 ashley b. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, music and ambience

  • 3/5 Nick G. 3 years ago on Google
    1 hour for three takeaway pizzas - not good service

  • 5/5 Mudiwa M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great chill spot. Absolutely fantastic and reasonable prices. Service was Abit slow, till the waitron changed and service was super fast. Special mention to Kim, she was a superstar and definitely kept us laughing, very happy and passionate about service.

  • 4/5 Frances “Frankie” H. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing atmosphere and the pizza was the best pizza I've had in Harare. Cant rave enough about it.

  • 3/5 Mark P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great Brisket Pizza, cold beer, but possibly the worst service I've ever had in Zimbabwe, a country well known for great service. If you accept USD, then I want my change is USD! Won't stop me from coming back for the pizza!

  • 3/5 Takunda Augustine C. 2 years ago on Google
    Affordable prices for beer drinkers, food can do with a little improvement primarily the meat platters. However, their pizzas are incredible

  • 5/5 Tracy G. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly and efficient staff, great food and reasonable prices. Thanks guys, keep it up.

  • 5/5 Anotida G. 2 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed the food, quality customer service. Excellent staff and clean place 👌

  • 5/5 Sir Lance I. 2 years ago on Google
    The Only Best Pub And Grill House In Harare , Amazing Environment And Good Music Vibes , Special Places For Business Partners Where You Can Take A Refreshing Breathe ✅

  • 5/5 Tariro D. M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very metropolitan crowd. Some great pizzas and drinks. Very restauranty and coffee shop-esq during the day and more lounge/pub oriented during the nights.

  • 4/5 Brian M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for a night out if your pockets are loaded.

  • 5/5 Ferari S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service good selection of whisky.

  • 4/5 Ashleigh C. 2 years ago on Google
    Good vibes, food and drinks. Great and friendly service. Calming and smooth jazz ambience

  • 4/5 Sithembelenkosini S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to chill for after work drinks with friends and colleagues.

  • 5/5 Tinevimbo M. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent Service and nice chill spot.

  • 4/5 zanele d. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food and Cockraiks, service is usually great when they are not overwhelmed

  • 5/5 lodza l. 2 years ago on Google
    Always enjoy a meal at Pariah - great atmosphere and pleasant staff

  • 3/5 Lucy M. 2 years ago on Google
    Good ambience, friendly waiters and great music.

  • 4/5 Chef R. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely ambience, Khosi & Hershel exceptional at making sure we had everything we needed, hospitality on point. We had someone at our table who is allergic to onion & tomato, trust me they were well accommodated and extremely happy. Loved the heart attack fries, highly recommend those 👍❣

  • 5/5 Shingi C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place. Excellent service!!! A big THANK YOU to the member of staff who let me use his phone for an emergency 👍🏾

  • 5/5 Christian F. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, the grid iron burger was topping the burger podium in Harare! Service is pleasant and fun.

  • 5/5 michael m. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food especially their pizzas. And a great list of cocktails.

  • 5/5 yemurayi m. 2 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed my lunch there. Great place to chill, never crowded, good music, friendly staff!

  • 4/5 Sol M. 2 years ago on Google
    Just please stop putting red wine in the fridge! Please!

  • 5/5 Clara R. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing ...the environment was chilled and its a good place to chill with family and friends ....

  • 3/5 Stirling G. 2 years ago on Google
    The waiters make an effort to be efficient but the service is slow. Quantity of the food is good but quality is pretty bland.

  • 2/5 gwen m. 1 year ago on Google
    On Sunday evening we arrived around 8pm and the restraunt was half full. 1.Server took over 20 minutes to come and give the menu and ask for our drinks. 2. we ordered the drinks and he offered my cousin a bucket of hunters gold and she declined and said she will order as she goes.we put in our meal order when he brought the drinks and this time he disappeared again for another 30 plus minutes and by the time he brought our meal she asked for another drink and was told they had run out..how do you run out of drinks if that's your business? 3. We ordered a nyama choma platter..the chicken wings were so dry and unchewable , the beef skewers and sausage were cold we dnt even touch the fries and garlic bread which did not look freshly cooked. I was very disappointed to say the least 4. When the food came we asked for water bowls and they said they ddnt have, we asked for wet wipes they ddnt have asked the waiter so how do we clean our hands they said pls go to the wash room...really in an upmarket location? Overall I think they can and must do better. The experience was unacceptable.

  • 5/5 Davies C. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place!!!! Going back as soon as i get a beer offer

  • 4/5 Wade Van S. 1 year ago on Google
    This place has been going for a good long while now and it's easy to see why it's so popular. Industrial rustic atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff and a menu that offers something slightly different. Portions are on the small side and drinks are on the expensive side, but it could be worse. Would recommend going for breakfast or brunch as these are the quietest times of day here.

  • 4/5 hillary r. 1 year ago on Google
    The place has great vibes, always such a hive of happy-go-lucky activity. Great for a winding down after a busy day. Great if you are in a good mood and looking for a cheerful co-patrons

  • 4/5 Mthu D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, great atmosphere but there's need to upgrade waiters/waitresses because on the day, the staff was deeply overwhelmed by orders yet it was only half full. Besides that, thumbs up 👍👍👍🍲🍷

  • 4/5 Mark M. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a nice place for drinks and the food was great (though you have to wait for about 15-20 mins when it's busy). It gets a bit noisy though during peak hours. That's the only downside.

  • 5/5 Kumbiè Sean Tinashe Prince M. 1 year ago on Google
    The perfect place to watch Epl games with other supporters. The service is top notch plus the food as well

  • 5/5 Angela H. 1 year ago on Google
    Favourite meeting place! Great fresh fruit juice ginger apple lemon etc partner likes with beetroot! Easy parking, great staff, good prices. Can recommend!

  • 4/5 Vimbai M. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely loved the vibe, food was great and the lady who served us was great. Got there late but she managed to get us a table. And the Playlist 🔥🔥🔥

  • 4/5 Fadzai N. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice place. Great environment delicious burgers. Waiters overwhelmed though. Unless you go to the bar you will wait quite a while for drinks. And check bill. We were billed for a bottle of red wine we never ordered. Fortunately we saw before paying as we were splitting the bill 😀.

  • 4/5 Noma M. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the fish and salad which tasted great and their salad was fresh

  • 4/5 Tshepang .. 1 year ago on Google
    Service became a little slow towards the end of our meal but staff was friendly. The food is good. Music great, just a little loud but might be poor old me. Good vibe also.

  • 3/5 STAR 1. 10 months ago on Google
    Love the seating arrangement inside. Offers good privacy in a good way. Caution though to throw away chipped chinaware. Milkjug had a bad chip at the rim

  • 4/5 Addi M. 10 months ago on Google
    Great food and cheerful team. It would be great if the smoking section was well separated from the rest of the facility.

  • 5/5 Kenneth M. 9 months ago on Google
    Pariah State is a diversified food and beverages service company that operates branded and white label restaurants, bars and coffee shops. The business offers specialised catering and bar services to corporate clients and the public at large.

  • 3/5 Farai J. 4 months ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, too bad I got there when their kitchen had closed for the evening. Friendly and helpful staff

  • 5/5 Sibongilenicolatte H. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Nice comfortable and quiet place,not crowded and service is efficient.Thumbs up to the Sutu waiter l forgot his name ,but he was always on top of it in catering our needs with my friends. We visited the place for drinks on Monday 12 Feb.


Call +263 8677 103644 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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