NearMe lists 1,677 pubs across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (622), Western Cape (217) and KwaZulu-Natal (130). 79% of these entries include a phone number and 22% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 1,677 places we have on record in South Africa.
- Pirates Steakhouse and Pub160 Main Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 797 5659 / Website / Directions
- Brews and Co.899 Steve Biko Rd, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 12 335 7921 / Directions
- Jackie Horner Pub and Restaurant47 Helen Joseph Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 202 9192 / Website / Directions
- The Fireman's Arms25 Buitengracht St &, 25 Mechau St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 419 1513 / Website / Directions
- Old Potter's Inn and Brewhouse16 Main Rd, Greyton, Western Cape+27 82 330 2222 / Website / Directions
- Glendore Pub & GrubGlendore Rd, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape+27 83 540 8323 / Website / Directions
- Mulligan's Irish Pub and Eatery7 Mackeurtan Ave, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal+27 63 801 5757 / Directions
- The Brewery and GrillUnit 5 Village Ln, Sand Baai, Western Cape+27 28 316 4626 / Website / Directions
- Woodcutters Arms37 Main Rd, Hout Bay, Western Cape+27 21 791 0189 / Website / Directions
- The Thirsty ScarecrowMooiberge Farm, R44, Annandale Rd, Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Western Cape+27 21 881 3444 / Website / Directions
- Bierfassl Restaurant and PubRawdons Estate R103 KZN Midlands, uMngeni, KwaZulu-Natal+27 74 377 7597 / Website / Directions
- The Gin Bar64A Wale St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 71 241 2277 / Website / Directions
- Ollie's Place43 Harris Ave, Edenvale, Gauteng+27 11 452 2795 / Website / Directions
- Randy Warthog Bar and Grill107 Main Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 434 9282 / Website / Directions
- The Irish Rock34, West Rand Retail Crossing & Hendrik Potgieter Road, 1732 Nic Diederichs Rd, Roodepoort, Gauteng+27 79 430 5414 / Website / Directions
- Tavern and Ale224 Main Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 68 095 0038 / Website / Directions
- Johnny Fox's Pub and RestaurantShop 21, Bothasig Mall, Tafelberg St, Milnerton, Western Cape+27 21 558 0686 / Website / Directions
- JC Brasserie & Pub83 Buitenkant St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 76 691 3903 / Website / Directions
- Tuk Tuk Microbrewery & Bistro14 Huguenot St, Franschhoek, Western Cape+27 21 492 2207 / Website / Directions
- Green & Gold Pub and Restaurant22 Hendrik Potgieter Rd, Roodepoort, Gauteng+27 11 679 1015 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The pubs we hold are spread across 508 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Soweto (76), Tshwane (61), Johannesburg (44), Cape Town (39), Durban (29) and Gqeberha (28).
Pubs by province
How the 1,677 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | 622 | Soweto (76), Tshwane (61) and Johannesburg (44) |
| Western Cape | 217 | Cape Town (36), George (13) and Milnerton (9) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 130 | Durban (29), Pinetown (10) and Pietermaritzburg (7) |
| North West | 123 | Klerksdorp (19), Rustenburg (18) and Bojanala Platinum District Municipality (6) |
| Eastern Cape | 101 | Gqeberha (27), East London (17) and Makhanda (5) |
| Free State | 98 | Bloemfontein (24), Kroonstad (7) and Parys (7) |
| Limpopo | 83 | Polokwane (15), Tzaneen (5) and Thabazimbi (4) |
| Mpumalanga | 82 | Mbombela (15), Middelburg (14) and eMalahleni (5) |
| Northern Cape | 26 | Kimberley (8), Kuruman (4) and Postmasburg (2) |
195 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 1,677 entries, 79% list a phone number, 22% a website and 89% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pubs does NearMe list?
We have 1,677 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (622).
Which towns have the most pubs?
In our listings, Soweto (76), Tshwane (61) and Johannesburg (44) have the most entries.
How many pubs are there in Gauteng?
We have 622 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Soweto (76), Tshwane (61) and Johannesburg (44).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.