The Drinkery

100 Shortmarket Street Mezzanine Level, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Bar
User Reviews

4 Bongeka Makonjwa - 9 months ago

The space is beautiful for a relaxing night out. The drinks are great, especially from the experimental cocktails.

If you see sitting on the balcony, you are likely to hear two different styles of music which can be a bit annoying. On my visit, the drinkery was playing smooth jazz but I could hear the pop music from the eatery downstairs.
Nonetheless the place is comfortable and the wait stuff friendly.

5 Victor P - a month ago

Honestly one of the best cocktail places I’ve been. It is not cheap, but the recipies and the liquor combinations are premium and quite innovative. They also have traditional cocktails if you don’t want to experiment. It is quite intimate and small and the bar tenders are just so knowledgeable and kind.

5 Leighton Rathbone - a month ago

This hidden gem has recently unearthed itself in Cape Town after coming under new ownership, who promptly curated a passionate team.
This unassuming venue is tastefully decorated and very welcoming, a great cocktail menu, interesting wine list and friendly smiles wait to greet you at the bar, in a place that feels so familiar and personal, one could be forgiven for thinking they were having drinks in their friend's lounge. Drinkery does what they do well, without chasing fuss or fame.

5 kimberley canning - 3 years ago

Cute bar tucked away in a beautiful historical building. The decor is quirky and unique both inside and out. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony which has a view of the courtyard. The drinks are pricey but unique and delicious. A great place to go before heading on to the next spot for dinner.

5 Marcel Ortmann - 2 years ago

Pretty unique and cool bar. Cosy like a living room. What makes it special is the lady bartender. It is seldom to get such a good overview and recommendation for drinks, she really knows it! The drinks were fantastic. My wife loved the cocktail with rose. I was all in for the old fashioned whiskey.

5 Scot Moss - 4 years ago

Spent a lovely evening at this bar. So much more than I expected. Eclectic art, vintage pieces, unique furniture and a great wine list to boot. Filled with wines chosen for very good reason. The host truly makes it an experience. Definitely reccomend this place.

4 Dave Raulstone - a year ago

A wide range of drinks and fine food on offer. Cosy pub atmosphere. Medium Rare burgers made by Jerry's are delicious. The Kolab Project wine is made by leading winemakers in the Hemel and Aarde valley near Hermanus. wineandco.co.za

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