Due to the location of this year’s Rugby World Cup, you may find yourself waking up at horribly early hours of the morning to catch the live broadcasts of the games. Not to worry, just shower, put on your bokke shirt and get down to one of these great places in Cape Town to get a lekker breakfast. Choose from coffee, tea, beer or even a Bloody Mary and settle down with other fans to watch the game!
Fireman’s Arms
Over 150 years old, this classic pub has nine 46″ flat screens and two big screens and will be screening all the games. No bookings accepted.
South African breakfast – R45 and English breakfast – R42.
Tel 021-419-1513; www.firemansarms.co.za
25 Mechau Street, Cape Town CBD
Oblivion Wine Bar & Restaurant
Two large screens downstairs and two flatscreen TVs upstairs will be showing all the South African games in HD. Bookings accepted.
All you can eat buffet – R50 (traditional English/South African breakfasts, yoghurt, muesli and other healthy items will also be on offer) and bottomless coffee.
Tel 021-671-8522; www.oblivion.co.za
22 Chichester Road, Kenilworth
Peddlars on the Bend
Located near some of the Cape’s finest wine estates, Peddlars has grown into a Cape Town institution for the southern suburbs. No bookings accepted.
Full English beakfast – R55; Bacon & Egg Roll – R40; Chivito – R48.
Tel 021-794-7747
3 Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia
Perseverance Tavern
One of Cape Town’s oldest pubs from way back in 1808, this is a place to watch the games and a piece of history at the same time. They will be showing the World Cup on large plasma screens.
Bookings accepted.
Full English breakfast – R45; full menu available.
Tel 021-461-2440; www.perseverancetavern.co.za
83 Buitenkant Street, Zonnebloem
Quay Four
Watch the games in the beautiful Waterfront. Games will be shown both upstairs and downstairs, although food will only be served upstairs.
Bookings accepted.
Breakfast upstairs only, a la carte, ranging from R25 to R60.
Tel 021-419-2008; www.quay4.co.za
Quay Four, Waterfront
The Brass Bell
Sit on the Bikini Deck and enjoy the sea crashing outside while the World Cup teams crash together on the TVs.
Bookings accepted.
Full English breakfast – R40, Bacon & Egg Roll – R20, English breakfast & a pint – R50.
Tel 021-788-5455; www.brassbell.co.za
Main Road, Kalk Bay
Rafikis
A large wrap around balcony and six big screens make this a popular venue for the younger set of Cape Town to watch the World Cup Rugby.
No bookings accepted.
Full English breakfast – R35
Tel 021-426-4731; www.rafikis.co.za
13 Kloof Nek Road, Gardens
The Grand Daddy
They will be showing all the games, with chefs on hand to get you breakfast while the games are shown on the big screens. Relax on the hotel’s sofas, while sipping a beer or jug of Bloody Mary.
Bookings accepted.
Hot or cold breakfasts from R25 upwards.
Tel 021-424-7247; www.granddaddy.co.za
38 Long Street, Cape Town CBD
Bossa Nova
A great atmosphere, big screens and good food make this a popular place to watch the rugby in Paarl or Durbanville. They will be showing all the games.
Bookings accepted.
Breakfasts will be served starting at R18.50 with the on-the-go breakfast.
Tel 021-872-9861
166 Main Road, Paarl
25 Wellington Road, Durbanville
Sgt. Peppers
A laid-back atmosphere, a balcony to get some sun and 13 screens make this a great place to watch the World Cup if you are in Stellenbosch. They will only be showing the games that start at 9am or later.
Bookings accepted.
Breakfasts are planned but haven’t been confirmed.
Tel 021-886-8075
18 Andringa Street, Stellenbosch
For all the Rugby World Cup fixtures visit the official site.
Photo by: ThisParticularGreg
