More Than a Restaurant: Braai, Bar and Beer Garden in Cape Town
Nothing at Kronendal was chosen from a catalogue. This is a braai restaurant, bar and beer garden in Hout Bay, Cape Town, set in a Cape Dutch manor on an estate granted in 1713, and everything inside it was brought in and kept: antiques hunted down at auctions across South Africa, a bar designed and built in Dublin and shipped out in crates, and beer carried in from Kilkenny, Munich, Yorkshire and Cornwall. Collected, not decorated. Our South African cuisine is grilled over open fire in our open-air kitchen, keeping the focus on flavour, simplicity, and shared experiences.
Alongside the food are 30 imported beer selections across eight breweries and six countries, poured from brewers who have been at it since 1589, and a dedicated beer menu that sets us apart from your typical pubs and restaurants. Draught, Weisse, lagers and ales are all part of the experience, alongside 35 whiskeys, 32 of them Irish.
The bar itself is an Irish pub built in Ireland, shipped to Cape Town in crates and installed inside the manor.
It is not just about eating or drinking. It is about good food, proper beer, and a place that feels easy to settle into and hard to leave.
Specials
Our Specials bring together the character of Kronendal 1713 in a way that feels true to the space, thoughtful, memorable, and worth coming back for. From standout beer offerings to limited food and drink features, this is where guests can discover something a little different while enjoying the open-fire atmosphere, heritage setting, and laid-back spirit that make Kronendal so distinctive.
Whether you are joining us for a casual afternoon in Hout Bay or settling in for an evening of braai and beer, our specials are designed to add something extra to the experience. Explore what is currently on offer and see what is pouring, cooking, or being featured at Kronendal 1713 right now.
Our Heritage
The Heart of Hout Bay
A beer garden where locals and visitors come together over open-fire food, proper beer, live music on selected nights, and an atmosphere that reflects the spirit of Hout Bay.
South African Cuisine
Grilled steaks and braai-led cooking over open fire, built on bold flavours, simple techniques, and the shared nature of South African food.
Curated Beer Options
Thirty imported selections across eight breweries and six countries, ten of them beer on tap, chosen for quality, character, and variety.
International Beer Selection
Thirty imported selections from Ireland, England, Germany, Sweden, Namibia and South Africa. Ten beers on tap: Sullivan’s, Hofbräu, Guinness and three English ales.
St. Austell
Cornwall, England
Tribute Pale Ale, Proper Job IPA, Big Job Double IPA, Mena Dhu Cornish Stout, Hicks Strong Ale and Korev Lager.
Hofbrau München
Bavaria, Germany
Original, Helles Lager, Dunkel, Weisse and Oktoberfestbier.
Sullivan’s Brewing Company
Kilkenny, Ireland
Black Marble Stout, Maltings Irish Ale, Na Boi Pilsner, Irish Gold Golden Ale and Irish Pale Ale.
Älska
Sweden
Nordic Berries.
Theakston
North Yorkshire, England
Old Peculier, Peculier IPA, Theakston XB, Theakston Pale Ale and Theakston’s Best Bitter.
Badger Dorset Brewers
Dorset, England
Fursty Ferret Amber Ale, Tanglefoot Golden Ale, Champion Golden Ale, Cranborne Poacher Bitter, Blandford Fly Golden Ale and Master Stout Coffee Stout.
Timothy Taylor
West Yorkshire, England
Landlord the Classic Pale Ale
Food Built Around the Fire
Our food experience is built around fire, flavour, and time spent together. South African cuisine is prepared in our open-air kitchen, where braai culture sits at the centre of how we cook and serve. Every cut comes from our own butchery. The menu is designed for relaxed dining, generous portions, and food that works just as well for sharing as it does for settling in.
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