The food and service was awsome. Oom Johny and his wife are doing something incredible with this little place. Will eat there everytime we pass through.
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MichellePrinsloo911
2 reviews
Reviewed 9 January 2023
Date of visit: December 2022
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Charl_du-Plessis1
1 review
Reviewed 21 August 2022 via mobile
Very friendly service, and tasty food to go with it. Lamb with samp potjie came out in good time, very tasty: It did not need the ‘blatjang’ (chutney🤪) to spice it up. Wife’s bobotie also got two thumbs up. Small but VERY reasonably priced wine...list. Quint and welcoming Pub in annex.More
Date of visit: August 2022
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FrankF855
70 reviews
Reviewed 25 June 2022 via mobile
Excellent service from Paul us, great pub food and a great price. Lunch for 4 adults and 2 kids was under a R1000. A charming olde world setting. Pilgrim's Rest is slowly sorting itself out after almost being destroyed by the ANC. Worth a visit!
Date of visit: June 2022
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Annemarie v
65 reviews
Reviewed 1 January 2022 via mobile 
We had the Lamb’s potjiekos with saml, Chicken curry with samp and the chicken schnitzel- OH-MY-WORD! The food was amazing. It was a cols and rainy day and we were craving hot, home cooked meals and this just hit the spot! The Chicken Curry was...so full of flavour and obviously made with so much love. The lambs potjie (according to my husband who had that for lunch) was delicious. a Perfect place to stop, stretch your legs and have a good meal before you continue to travel. Very impressedMore
Date of visit: January 2022
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WilmienS1
4 reviews
Reviewed 30 January 2021
Wonderful restaurant, great food, great service, just the best in town. Will definitely visit again.
Date of visit: January 2021
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John R, Owner at THE VINE RESTAURANT, responded to this reviewResponded 29 May 2021
WilmienS1, Thank you for the 5*..... Happy Day's
KidTravles
6 reviews
Reviewed 24 November 2020 via mobile
The food is DELICIOUS and the milkshakes also. The bathrooms are nice and clean. Good fast service and friendly people. Over all a good restaurant.
Date of visit: November 2020
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John R, Owner at THE VINE RESTAURANT, responded to this reviewResponded 29 May 2021
KidTravles, Thank you for the 5*..... Happy Day's
dut0itfamily
2 reviews
Reviewed 9 March 2020
We loved the Vine restaurants menu and food! the chicken curry was the best curry that I have ever had at a non-indian restaurant! the service was good and the manager was great!
Date of visit: February 2020
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John R, Owner at THE VINE RESTAURANT, responded to this reviewResponded 29 May 2021
dutOitfamily, Thank you for the 4*..... Happy Day's "Hope we can better on that on your next visit"
Asianexpert
121 reviews
Reviewed 29 December 2019
We were on our way from JoBurg to Blyde River Canyon and had lunch in this restaurant. This place is really a jewel that brings you back in time to the gold rush in this area. Everything feels authentic - but not like kitsch. The...pub was already filled at lunch time with some local guys having a beer - probably a good place to get first hand information about the area. We found the service in the restaurant very quick and friendly. The food was good, it's not a fine dining experience after al, but this is probbaly not the reason to come here. :) Traditional food, burgers, salads - all in big quantities and good quality. The milk shakes were excellent!More
Date of visit: December 2019
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John R, Owner at THE VINE RESTAURANT, responded to this reviewResponded 29 May 2021
Asainexpert, Thank you for the 5*..... Happy Day's
Jim J
165 reviews
Reviewed 27 November 2019
Wonderful old building full of original furniture and memorabilia. Pub at the back and an outdoor eating area at the side. Staff were friendly and helpful. Ambiance was great. Food was very good. If you have a person with disabilities you can drive up to...the front of the building and let them out then move on and park the car. When you park the car ensure you tell the boy you don’t want the car wash otherwise when you come back they will have washed your car and ask for 80 rand.More
Date of visit: November 2019
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John R, Owner at THE VINE RESTAURANT, responded to this reviewResponded 29 May 2021
Jim J, Thank you for the 5*..... Happy Day's
LynnS2583
3 reviews
Reviewed 17 November 2019 via mobile
Lovely place to unwind and have a drink ..The owners go out if their way to assist you with most activities in the area ... Definitely a must in your visit to Pilgrims rest ...So much history ...
Date of visit: November 2019
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John R, Owner at THE VINE RESTAURANT, responded to this reviewResponded 29 May 2021
LynnS2583, Thank you for the 5*..... Happy Day's
philip m
7 reviews
Reviewed 19 October 2019
It is a wonderful looking little restaurant. But service was glacial and food was not as ordered. A real shame.
Date of visit: October 2019
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Meander701850
22 reviews
Reviewed 15 October 2019
Lovely restaurant and great service. The food was well presented and tasty. Well priced all round great experience.
Date of visit: October 2019
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John R, Owner at THE VINE RESTAURANT, responded to this reviewResponded 29 May 2021
Meander701850, Thank you for the 4*..... Happy Day's "Hope we can better on that on your next visit"
David Y
30 reviews
Reviewed 18 August 2019
Everything we ordered was excellent! the craft beer they sell is also amazing. We were a family of 6 and the food caters for everyone, old and young. Must eat the Burgers and the Potjiekos.
Date of visit: August 2019
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John R, Owner at THE VINE RESTAURANT, responded to this reviewResponded 29 May 2021
NoTimeIsRightTime, Thank you for the 5*..... Happy Day's
B1169EMmichellem
16 reviews
Reviewed 18 July 2019 via mobile 
This wonderful restaurant in the heart of Pilgrim's Rest is a must visit. Quality food , home made burgers and chips as well as their signature home-made tomato sauce. Wide selection of other meals. After lunch or dinner pop in to their pub for friendly...visit with the locals. Owner managed with exceptional service and loads of laughs. Love every time we visit, feels like home!More
Date of visit: July 2019
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John R, Owner at THE VINE RESTAURANT, responded to this reviewResponded 29 May 2021
B1169EMichellem, Thank you for the 5*..... Happy Day's
Sebina L
3 reviews
Reviewed 13 June 2019 via mobile 
Can’t say much because we loved everything we ordered. We sat outside at the picnic table and it was a very nice way to end our evening. Thanks
Date of visit: May 2019
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John R, Owner at THE VINE RESTAURANT, responded to this reviewResponded 29 May 2021
Sebina L, Thank you for the 5*..... Happy Day's
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- Food: 4.5
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